As the position of quarterback continues its ascendency in the NFL, inevitably that benefits the bearsauthenticofficial.com/Kadeem_Carey_Jersey_Bears wide receiver: The position is positively booming with young talent and old stars.

With his remarkable size and athletic ability (4.32 second 40 yard dash), Calvin Johnson is unlike anything the sport has ever seen, but hot on his heels is an armada of truly elite receivers. Consider that this season more touchdown passes have been thrown through the first two weeks than in any previous season over the same period and most of those passes went to wide receivers.

Calvin Johnson, Detroit LionsThere has simply never been a guy this big, this fast and this agile playing receiver. Megatron who endured an injured hand and banged up knees in 2012 still led the NFL in receiving yards (1,934), catches (122) and 100 yard games (11). Green, Cincinnati Bengals With his speed, precise route running and excellent hands, this guy is already dominant and is only going to get better. In Week 1 against Chicago, he totaled 162 yards and two TDs.

Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona CardinalsWith Carson Palmer under center, Fitz is in line for a breakout season. To watch a guy of his caliber endure the atrocities at quarterback fielded by the Cardinals in past seasons has been difficult. Fitzgerald might have the best hands in the league and his clean route running matches nicely with Palmer's big arm.

Julio Jones, Atlanta FalconsConsistency is the only thing holding Jones back. As a second year pro last season, he had 10 touchdowns, but just four 100 yard games.

Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos Thomas, who is just 25 years old, has emerged as an elite target for Peyton Manning. His seven 100 yard games in 2012 tied for second best in the NFL, and he is excellent inside the 20.

Brandon Marshall, Chicago BearsSpeaking of big and strong, Marshall continues to best defenses with his superb hands and massive frame. With Jay Cutler in a pivotal contract year, expect similar numbers to last year's 1,500 yards and double digit touchdowns.

Andre Johnson, Houston TexansOptimus Prime is aging, but is still a top target. Johnson produced a stellar 1,600 yard season in 2012 (second most behind Megatron), and should enjoy a highly productive 2013 with rookie speedster DeAndre Hopkins on the perimeter.

Dez Bryant, Dallas CowboysBryant amassed nearly 1,400 yards and 12 touchdowns last year. The only concern is a lingering back issue, but Bryant is nearly unstoppable.

Victor Cruz, New York GiantsDon't hold the fact that he plays in the slot against him. Cruz is as shifty a receiver as there is, and his ability to make big plays and his willingness to go over the middle make him that much more valuable.

Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay BuccaneersJackson flies a bit under the radar but shouldn't, considering he boasted a league best 19.2 yards per reception in 2012. This is a big, strong receiver who is dynamite near the goal line.