A good set of hands works wonders for a team by stretching the field, opening up the ground game and serving as a lifeline to a heavily pressured quarterback. Not to mention, more often then not, they're always good for a crazy quote to liven things up.
Here in New England, Patriots fans have been lucky to witness Tom Brady link up with the ever-reliable Wes Welker, who slices up the middle of the field with ease. From 2007-10, future Hall of Famer Randy Moss was a fan favorite, and the term "Brady to Moss" seemed to be a weekly staple as Moss snagged highlight-reel touchdowns with grace.
But who is the NFL's top wide receiver? It's a lengthy list, indeed, so to crown one king might be harder than choosing one's favorite Chad Ochocinco touchdown celebration.
Larry Fitzgerald has averaged 95 catches per season in each of the last three years and has four seasons of double-digit touchdown totals since breaking into the league in 2004.
Andre Johnson, who snatched 86 receptions in just 13 games this season, has been putting up record-setting numbers in Houston since coming out of Miami in 2003. Johnson collected 1,569 receiving yards in 2009 and 1,574 yards in 2008 — both league highs.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was tied for second in the NFL with 12 receiving touchdowns in 2010. In just 60 career games — in Detroit, no less — he has 33 touchdowns.
Roddy White, who led the NFL with 115 receptions to go with 1,389 yards (second-most in the NFL), snared 10 touchdowns this past season and led all with 73 first-down receptions. It was his fourth straight campaign with at least 1,000 or more receiving yards.
