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I just came across this story; although it's a week old, I don't remember seeing it posted and a search didn't turn it up:
WHO IS THE SMARTEST PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE?
Sports Illustrated November 22, 2010
Peyton Manning, Colts QB 62%
Drew Brees, Saints QB 8%
Ray Lewis, Ravens LB 4%
Troy Polamalu, Steelers SS 4%
Ed Reed, Ravens FS 4%
FAST FACTS
Manning dominated the voting, but his position got far less respect. Of the seven QBs named (brother Eli not among them), only three (Manning, Brees and Tom Brady) received more than one vote. Seven linebackers and 10 defensive backs were cited.... Not a single running back, kicker or punter received a vote; tight ends and D linemen were represented solely by Tony Gonzalez and Albert Haynesworth (one vote each).
Based on 282 players who responded to SI's survey
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1177585/index.htm#ixzz16iVgpTBU