Patriots DB McCourty says Steelers' Brown is best receiver in NFL

By foxsports
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Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty doesn't agree with at least one of the results of the recently released NFL Network's top 100 player list. 

McCourty called Steelers receiver Antonio Brown the best in the league when he was asked to rank his top five wideouts in an appearance on ESPN Thursday. 

Rounding out McCourty's top five from second to fifth were Detroit's Calvin Johnson, Dallas' Dez Bryant, Denver's Demaryius Thomas, and Atlanta's Julio Jones. 

Brown landed eighth in the NFL top 100 countdown, two spots behind Johnson despite leading the league in receptions (129) and yardage (1,698) last season. 

McCourty will get an up close and personal look at Brown when the Patriots host the Steelers in the NFL opener on Thursday, Sept. 10. 

h/t: CSN New England