1. Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay: "We want him around for a long time," new Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith recently said of McCoy.No kidding.The 26-year-old defensive tackle, who is entering a contract year and thus could (in theory) hit free agency next season, has established himself among the most irreplaceable players in the league. Last season, with Atkins sidelined by an ACL tear midseason, McCoy ascended the defensive tackle throne, nabbing his second consecutive Pro Bowl bid and first All-Pro honor.McCoy finished with a career-high 9.5 sacks and a DT-best 56 hurries. Amazingly, he might be even better moving forward in Smith's scheme, one that highlights the three-technique tackle spot from which McCoy has excelled. McCoy's new contract will cost Tampa Bay a pretty penny. Aside from perhaps J.J. Watt, Robert Quinn or a healthy Atkins, there is not a better defensive lineman in the league. http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/07/23/nfl-top-10-interior-defensive-linemen-ndamukong-suh-geno-atkins Hope JC's head doesn't explode
