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THE NFL'S BEST GENERAL MANAGERS

What makes up a good general manager? There's good draft picks, maneuvering free agency, keeping the team in good salary cap shape. And the most important factor, winning. Here are the best ones in the game today.

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1. JOHN SCHNEIDER, SEATTLE

Schneider has done everything right in Seattle. It's why the Seahawks have become one of the league's premier franchises.

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Trevor Ruszkowski | USA Today

2. OZZIE NEWSOME, RAVENS

Newsome was a great player in his day. He's been an even better general manager.

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3. TED THOMPSON, PACKERS

Another former player, Thompson does it his way, which means draft and develop. Although when he's dabbled in free agency (Charles Woodson, Julius Peppers, Ryan Pickett) he's done well.

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4. BILL BELICHICK, PATRIOTS

He doesn't have the official title. But everyone knows he makes the moves. And they're good moves.

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5. JOHN ELWAY, BRONCOS

Elway is still a better player than he is a GM. So far. His taking the Broncos back to the top has been very impressive.

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6. STEVE KEIM, CARDINALS

It wasn't that long ago the Cardinals were a joke. They're not any more. Keim has overseen the rise.

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7. REGGIE McKENZIE, RAIDERS

McKenzie inherited a mess in Oakland and has cleaned it up rather well. Watch out for the Raiders this season. Al Davis would be proud.

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8. KEVIN COLBERT, STEELERS

There's a reason the Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in the league. It starts at the top.

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9. SCOT McCLOUGHAN, REDSKINS

McCloughan has battled back from personnel issues and has made the Redskins relevant again.

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10. JERRY REESE, GIANTS

Giants' fans love to hate him. But those two Super Bowl rings don't lie.