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Who are the 10 best players in the NFL today?

That's a text we sent to 12 longtime NFL scouts, coaches and general managers as the NFL season nears its midpoint.

That question alone is tough to answer. You almost need context to define what "best" means. Are the best players those with the most talent or the players dominating statistically? To be one of the 10 best players, do you have to have both talent and production?

Ultimately, that was up to the 12 men responding. What does best mean to them and who ranks in the top 10 players right now?

Here are the results.