2012 NFL All-Value Team

Published by: Mike Ginnitti Posted: January 21, 2013

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As the 2012 NFL season nears its end, it's time to take a look back and evaluate the steals of the season. In the era of the team salary cap, finding a diamond in the rough player who can output elite production at a low cost can translate into additional wins, and postseason eligibility. 2011 was a classic example of this, as Victor Cruz was a key component to the Giants Super Bowl run at the league minimum value

Our experts have compiled the numbers per major position to determine Spotrac's 2012 All-Value Team. We'll take a look at the offensive roster below.

Offensive All-Value Team

The following players combined statistical production, durability, and value to their team all while earning an above average paycheck.

2012 Cap Hit: $544,850	Stat	Rank

Games	16	1
Yards	3,118	23
Comp. %	64.1	7
TDs	26	7
INT	10	25
Wins	12	5

2012 Cap Hit: $421,000	Stat	Rank

Games	16	1
Yards	1,613	2
Yards/Game	100.8	2
TDs	13	2
Yards from Scrimmage	1690	6
Wins	10	8

2012 Cap Hit: $673,037	Stat	Rank

Games	15	2
Yards	1,064	17
Receptions	85	14
TDs	13	2
Yards/Games	66.5	21
Wins	13	4

2012 Cap Hit: $663,667	Stat	Rank

Games	16	1
Yards	669	11
Receptions	61	10
TDs	7	7
Yards/Games	41.8	11
Wins	13	4

2012 Cap Hit: $419,483	Stat	Rank

Games	16	1
FG Made	35	1
FG %	92.1	4
PTS	141	4
FG 50+	10	1
Wins	10	8

2012 Cap Hit: $555,625	Stat	Rank

Games	16	1
Punts	91	2
Yards	4,353	2
Yds/Punt	47.8	7
Long	73	2
Wins	2	31

As usual with these type of evaluations, many of the decisions were difficult - no moreso than the Quarterback position. It's not often that an NFL season contains true "value" at the quarterback position, where dollars quickly build up. The key component factorered in this year is durability, or games played. RGIII may have outperformed Russell Wilson in some statistical categories, but his injuries not only put a dent in the middle of the regular seaeson, it clearly affected the Redsksins' postseason run as well.

Your comments, cheers, and jeers are more than welcome.

Stay tuned for the Defensive All-Value Roster coming soon!

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