These are the positions where NFL general managers put their clubs' money.
Eight of the the 10 highest-salaried NFL players in 2012 are defensive ends or quarterbacks.
The List:
Dwight Freeney
Defensive End - Indianapolis Colts
2012 Salary: $19 million
Elvis Dumervil
Defensive End - Denver Broncos
2012 Salary: $18.9 million
Peyton Manning
Quarterback - Denver Broncos
2012 Salary: $18 million
Sam Bradford
Quarterback - St. Louis Rams
2012 Salary: $15.6 million
Philip Rivers
Quarterback - San Diego Chargers
2012 Salary: $15.3 million
Jared Allen
Defensive End - Minnesota Vikings
2012 Salary: $15.2 million
Tamba Hali
Defensive End - Kansas City Chiefs
2012 Salary: $14.5 million
Michael Vick
Quarterback - Philadelphia Eagles
2012 Salary: $13.9 million
Trent Williams
Offensive Tackle - Washington Redskins
2012 Salary: $13.4 million
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