Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_17 (player VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, position VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Which player played wide receiver after 2008?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT player FROM table_name_17 WHERE year > 2008 AND position = "wide receiver"