NFL London 2008 key Players

Whilst the majority of NFL fans inside Wembley Stadium on Sunday 26th October 2008 are sure to know about the players involved in the game between the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers. However, some spectators or viewers if watching the game on TV may be less familiar with some of the names and may need a quick guide on who to look out for.

Both the Saints and Chargers rosters are packed with exceptional talent, some of the best known names currently playing in the NFL will be gracing the Wembley turf, from MVP Running Backs, to NFL record holders and multiple Pro Bowl appearance, the Wembley crowd are in for a treat.

Reggie Bush

Reggie Bush is one of the rising stars of the NFL. At the age of 23, he is entering the third season of his NFL career and remains an exciting prospect for the future. As a Running Back, Bush always attracts plenty of attention from the opponent’s defense but a combination of his speed and running style means that he can be often seen making the defenders miss as he picks up the yards. He is also a competent receiver (finished second for the Saints in receptions in 2007 scoring two receiving touch downs) making him that bit more dangerous. Bush relishes playing in the big games, something he got plenty of experience of during College, where he broke numerous records and won the Heisman whislt with USC.

Drew Brees

Drew Brees is the New Orleans Saints Quarter Back and the 2008 season will be his third with the team. Ironically, his previous team was the San Diego Chargers who he joined in 2001 as a second round Draft pick. He was starting Quarter Back in San Diego for four seasons, guiding the Chargers to the Play Offs in 2004. Injury ended his time in California before moving to Louisiana in 2006. Brees remains one of the best Quarter Backs in the NFL and his reliable and powerful right arm saw him set the League record for completions (440) in 2007.

LaDainian Tomlinson

San Diego Chargers Running Back LaDainian Tomlinson is undoubtedly the best player in his position in the NFL. He is a former MVP and holds numerous records, from number of touch downs in a season through to numerous rushing accolades and is the League’s leader in rushing yards for the past two years. His power, speed, running and tenacity will cause concern for any defense. He is in the prime of career at the age of 29 and 2008 should see more big performances from Tomlinson.

Antonio Cromartie

In just his second season as an NFL player, Corner Back, Cromartie lead the League in interceptions. His size, speed, vision and athleticism is as impressive as any pro footballer and his energy for the game can only help lead both the Chargers defense and the team overall. Cromartie scored three touchdowns in the 2007 season from an interception, a recovered fumble and a failed field goal, highlighting just how big an asset he is to the team. His most impressive play to date came when returning a failed field goal in a game against Minnesota Vikings when returning for 109 yards setting an NFL record that can never be beaten, only equalled.