NFL's most pivotal players in 2012

To be a true Super Bowl contender, a team must have its key contributors performing at a very high level. Should they fall short of that expected performance, it's almost inevitable that disappointment will follow.

To see the rest of the NFL's 10 most important players in 2012, plus to get access to all of Insider's NFL content, you must be an ESPN Insider.

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Bill Polian

NFL Insider

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• NFL analyst for ESPN Insider
• 24 seasons as GM of the Bills, Panthers, Colts
• Six-time NFL Executive of the Year