One of the things that's so unique about sports is that a player who is totally hated by some, can also be loved and admired by others.

For example, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is always on the list of most hated NFL players, but his number 12 jersey is one of the most-purchased NFL jerseys each year. Brady had the fifth most popular selling jersey of 2012 −same spot he was in last year.

According to TotalSports.com, here are the Top 10 most purchased NFL jerseys of 2012:

10. Patrick Willis (49ers)
9. Troy Polamalu (Steelers)
8. Tim Tebow (Jets)
7. Victor Cruz (Giants)
6. Andrew Luck (Colts)
5. Tom Brady (Patriots)
4. Eli Manning (Giants)
3. Aaron Rodgers (Packers)
2. Peyton Manning (Broncos)
1. Robert Griffin III (Redskins)