Tom Brady, Von Miller and more highlight the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team
On Monday, the NFL released its 2010s All-Decade Team, featuring the likes of Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald, Von Miller and more.
Two head coaches – Bill Belichick from the New England Patriots and Pete Carroll from the Seattle Seahawks – were selected, along with 52 offensive, defensive and special teams players.
Only eight players were selected unanimously, four of which came on the offensive side of the ball: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson, retired Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas and retired Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Marshal Yanda.
The NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team Offense! pic.twitter.com/Yrd8VshcVU
— NFL (@NFL) April 6, 2020
Brady – a shoo-in – played in five Super Bowls with the New England Patriots over the past decade, winning three in 2014, 2016, and 2018.
He was joined on the team by three other Patriots or former Patriots players.
5⃣ Patriots top the ?s!
Belichick, Brady, Gronkowski, Gostkowski & Mankins make @NFL All-Decade Team: https://t.co/mCo70bX1un
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 6, 2020
Peterson, also selected unanimously, amassed five 1,000-yard rushing seasons in the 2010s, including an incredible 2,097-yard season in 2012, the second most rushing yards in a single season in NFL history.
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) April 6, 2020
Thomas came into the league in 2007 and made the Pro Bowl every year except his last.
In the 2010s, he was a 7-time Pro Bowler and 6-time First-Team All-Pro performer for the Browns.
Congratulations to former Browns @joethomas73 and Alex Mack on being named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 2010s! ?
(Unsurprisingly, Thomas was one of 8 unanimous selections.)
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— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 6, 2020
The fourth unanimous selection on offense was Yanda, the long-time Ravens offensive lineman.
He was named to eight Pro Bowls during the decade and was a 2-time First-Team All-Pro performer. He retired in 2019.
“He’s irreplaceable.”
Coach Harbaugh on how to “replace” Marshal Yanda: pic.twitter.com/nTfUVcQSND
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 6, 2020
On the defensive side, there were three unanimous selections: 3-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, former Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, and 2-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald.
The NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team Defense! pic.twitter.com/kRyIiiuTEH
— NFL (@NFL) April 6, 2020
Watt’s three DPOY awards came in 2012, 2014 and 2015. All 10 of his Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro selections – five each – came in the past decade as well.
There are 53 players on the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team
Two of the 53 are Badgers
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Our guys @joethomas73 @JJWatt ?#OnWisconsin » #Badgers pic.twitter.com/DBS0q4IfCi
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) April 6, 2020
Miller, the 2015 Super Bowl MVP, collected eight Pro Bowl and three First-Team All-Pro selections in the 2010s.
One of just eight unanimous selections.
RT to congratulate @VonMiller on being named to the 2010s All-Decade team!
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 6, 2020
Lastly, Donald – widely regarded as the best defensive player in the game today – was drafted in 2014 and has made the Pro Bowl every year since. He was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and he has been named First-Team All-Pro every year since 2015.
Congratulations @AaronDonald97 + @JHekker for being named to the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team! ?
AD is one of eight unanimous selections.
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 6, 2020
The final unanimous selection was on special teams, in the form or long-time Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.
The NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team Special Teams! pic.twitter.com/ptXbkOuGIv
— NFL (@NFL) April 6, 2020
Tucker won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2013, was named First-Team All-Pro four times, and has been selected for three Pro Bowls.
Unanimous All-Decade vibes @jtuck9 pic.twitter.com/etuIDIAjql
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 6, 2020
As for the coaches, both Belichick and Carroll played in multiple Super Bowls, even facing off with each other on one occasion.
The NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team Coaches! pic.twitter.com/RpSobjcCRa
— NFL (@NFL) April 6, 2020
Between 2010 and 2020, Belichick led the Patriots to five Super Bowl berths, winning three – 2014, 2016 and 2018.
Carroll led the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances in 2013 and 2014, defeating the Broncos in 2013 and losing to New England in 2014.
Several NFL teams took to Twitter on Monday to congratulate players for their NFL All-Decade Team selections.
Congratulations to #DallasCowboys Tyron Smith & Zack Martin on being named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team! ? pic.twitter.com/0eN7AOBf3w
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 6, 2020
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Sherm.Congratulations on being named to the @NFL‘s All-Decade Team for the 2010s! ?
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) April 6, 2020
How ’bout those Chieeeeeefs??? pic.twitter.com/1Rf2zbMMAf
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) April 6, 2020
Welcome to the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team, @FiftyDeuce, @juliuspeppers_, @D_Hest23 & @ceeflashpee84.
CONGRATS! pic.twitter.com/tlVNlZv4T9
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 6, 2020
Congratulations to the current and former Eagles named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team!#FlyEaglesFly
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 6, 2020
One current & one former Steeler have been selected to the @ProFootballHOF 2010s All-Decade Team.
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 6, 2020
#Packers QB @AaronRodgers12 has been named to the @NFL‘s All-Decade Team!
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— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 6, 2020
The newest members of the NFL All-Decade Team:@LarryFitzgerald@chanjones55@P2
Congratulations guys! ?
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 6, 2020
Congrats to @camjordan94, @J_7TRE_E and @DarrenSproles for making the @NFL‘s 2010s All-Decade Team! ⚜️ pic.twitter.com/nnIu0Yo81S
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) April 6, 2020
Two legends ?https://t.co/fWeF0l15r7
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) April 6, 2020
These 3⃣ made their mark on the 2010s. https://t.co/QnZ3wAJOIk
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 6, 2020
https://twitter.com/Bengals/status/1247207570672148480
.@PeteCarroll and four of our current and former players have earned spots on the @NFL‘s All-Decade Team for the 2010’s. ?
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 6, 2020