I am sure this list won’t anger too many people, but I am giving you my opinion. We are all entitled to our opinions, even if we do not agree. Just because I think a guy is overrated doesn’t mean he is a terrible football player. It means that the player is strictly overrated. Here are the five most overrated players in the NFL according to me…Jonathan Carroll (a Chicago Bears Fan).
5. Adrian Peterson (Vikings)
Peterson is a freak of nature. He has some amazing runs and blows through defenders. But, he fumbles way too much. In fact, I believe if he didn’t fumble as much he would be one of the all-time greats. I cannot look past a running back that regularly puts the ball on the turf.
4. Eli Manning (Giants)
He’s not Peyton. Considering the hype surrounding this guy, he just isn’t as good as we are led to believe. More excuses are made for Manning’s failures than any other quarterback in football. I would like to see Manning carry the Giants, which doesn’t happen very often.
3. Jay Cutler (Chicago Bears)
I do not question Jay Cutler’s toughness. I do not question Jay Cutler’s committment. I question his talent. While I think he’s talented, I don’t know if he’s as talented as we were once led to believe. Cutler throws way too many interceptions and misses open receivers. While he will make some great throws, he also makes terrible ones too. Something is missing with this guy, and I cannot put my finger on it…
2. Clay Matthews, III (Green Bay Packers)
This shouldn’t be a secret to many of you that read my work regularly, but you should be shocked that he isn’t number one. Matthews thrives in Dom Capers 3/4 defense, but put him in another city, and I am not sure if you’d see the results. Plus, this guy sucks against the run and isn’t strong in pass coverage. He’s a good football player that is helped by a system. Case closed…
1. Michael Vick (Philadelphia Eagles)
He’s exciting to watch. He’s got freakish skills. But he’s overrated as hell. Hit him once and he stops caring. I’m not saying he doesn’t make spectacular plays…he does. But he also is a wuss that hates contact and kills dogs. For Madden and fantasy purposes, he’s a star. But besides that…you can have Vick.
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Correction: Vick killED dogs. You wrote that “he kills dogs.” which would imply he is still breaking the law. Very weak.
Just a thought, but you, by your definition of greatness as described in your explanation of Adrian Peterson, don’t consider Walter Payton an all-time great? Walter put to ball on the ground 30 times in his first three seasons, and had only one season that he fumbled fewer than five times. Peterson has fumbled 20 in his first three seasons and 22 times in his first 66 games games (1 fumble ever 3 games). Compare that to Walter’s 35 through his first 57 games (1 every 1.63 games)
How about Gale Sayers? 33 fumbles in his first 64 games. (1 every 1.94)
Or Franco Harris? 41 fumbles in his first 68 games. (1 every 1.65)
Or Barry Sanders? 25 fumbles in his first 62 games. (1 every 2.48)
Or Emmitt Smith? 23 fumbles in his first 62 games. (1 every 2.70)
Or Marshall Faulk? 20 in his first 61 games. (1 every 3.05)
Or Jim Brown? 29 in his first 62 games. (1 every 2.14)
Aren’t all of those guys, who have similar or worse fumble records in the hall of fame? Reports of Adrian’s fumble problems have been greatly exaggerated. And I’m a Bears fan, not a Vikings fan. Note that I didn’t argue Cutler, though.
As a Bears fan, Jay Cutler is the first time we’ve had a deep threat or any legitimate passing threat that I can remember since I was 11 years old with McMahon. Rex Grossman is next, the good Rex that lasted 5 games.
I think Bears fans need to consider this about Cutler before ripping him apart…
1. He’s been in 3 offensive systems in past 3 years
2. He’s been the most sacked QB ever in the history of the universe
3. His WR core has a combined football IQ of 10.
Let’s give this guy an OL and a WR that can brings some attention before we rip him to shreds. I can’t agree that he is overrated when most people hate on him and say he sucks anyway. Nobody has him on a top 10 list, so how can that be overrated? He’st gonna tear it up this year…GO BEARS!!
Let me start by saying that I’m a die-hard Bears fan myself, and I know that you’re entitled to your opinion. Also let the record state that I’m no supporter of Mike Vick. He did some despicable things, and I still think he’s more of a spectacular athlete than a QB. But saying that Mike Vick kills dogs is like saying that you poop your pants. It happened in the past, but now he’s matured, and doesn’t do that anymore. Let’s critique him for what he does presently, not for things that he used to do.
Fair points, but Vick isn’t the player he’s given credit for
This list is ridiculous. Eli Manning is the only one deserving of the term overrated, and the guy has a ring. How can you say Adrian Peterson would be one of the all time greats if he didn’t fumble too much, then put him on a list saying he is overrated? His production clearly outweighs the times he fumbles, and he is the overall most gifted back in the league. Let’s see Michael Vick…hmm…last season came back and proved he can be a pass-first quarterback as well as still be an electrifying player with his ability to scramble. Does he hate contact, I doubt it, but he is a smaller guy so of course he doesn’t want to go head on with a linebacker. These points are idiotic. Clay Matthews sucks against the run? Didn’t he get into the backfield and force a fumble in the Super Bowl? Saying people are good because of a system is the most overblown concept in football, of course they’re gonna put someone in a position to use their skills to the fullest…it’s called coaching you schmuck. I hope no one takes this list seriously, because it’s horrible and backed up by mute, isolated, and pretty much RETARDED points. If you wanna call someone overrated you better back it up with more than just opinions…there needs to be facts and these ones I see on this list don’t explain why someone is overrated.
By your logic, David Tyree is the greatest wide receiver in NFL history. One play doesn’t make the man.
As far as insulting me, I really can take it from you. Sports-Kings dot com? What the hell is that? A site for guys that think they’re cool but really aren’t
Lol how is “by my logic David Tyree is the greatest wide receiver in history?” even plausible? Clay Matthews played consistent and great all season long and made a play expected of a star in the biggest game of his life…definitely overrated. Simply saying you’re calling mega-stars overrated outside of Manning and Cutler. In my humble opinion, overrated means people think someone is great because of their name or whatever else, but the production on the field doesn’t show up. Adrian Peterson is the most complete back in the league, and probably the best overall. Saying “he fumbles sometimes” doesn’t mean he is overrated. That’s what I mean by backing your points up if you wanna call out superstars. “Vick kills dogs.” Sheer genius, definitely a reason to call him overrated seeing how it has everything to do with football.I don’t think I’m cool but if you’d like to debate I’m game, you won’t find 50 people who would call Peterson, Vick, or Matthews overrated.
What is this guy doing writing articles that pertain to sports? Maybe his next article should headline ” WHY EMMIT SMITH IS BETTER THAN BARRY SANDERS”.
Thanks Kurt
And Kurt was talking about you, lmao
Kurt was talking about you Jonathan.. LMAO! LMAO! “Thanks Kurt” LMAO
Wow, Rant Sports will employ ANYBODY! This proves why this site is a joke. Quit trying to be ESPN. One small difference and that’s ESPN hires real journalists to write not dudes that think they can write. This list is awful and I’m guessing you’re not the only one that writes ridiculous lists on this site. I saw the “NBA Expert” that was on rant sports t.v. that was good for a few laughs…..please just stop the site now!
Jason, I’m the director of content. Tell you what you want a job? I’d love to see you write
We don’t think we’re ESPN Jason, we think we’re Rant Sports. We’d love to hire you since you’re so much better than our writers- feel free to contact me.
You can check out our site anytime you’d like. My worst articles blow this one so far out of the water it’s not even funny. Looks like a tenth grader wrote this with the extreme lack of knowledge, not to mention the words you use lack any real know how of sentence structure. I am majoring in sports management/journalism, and have had three articles on YardBarker’s front page and we’ve only been in existence three months. Are you gonna say “this guy sucks” after reading our content? LOL. Sorry it had to turn into a who’s better war over disagreements, but Jonathan everyone has made excellent points on why this list is pretty bad, and instead of biting the bullet we’ll “agree to disagree?” I would really love you to find, seriously, anybody who agrees with Vick, Matthews, and especially Peterson being overrated. You’re certainly entitled to your opinion, but somewhere they have to be factual, that’s like me saying “Mike Wallace is overrated because he has a mohawk and I don’t like mohawks, and I don’t like the number 17.” And furthermore if you’re going to publish such opinionated things that no football fan with an iota of sense would agree with, you better be prepared to deal with the backlash. I will tell you I am better than all the writers on this site, and will prove it anyplace, anytime. I am in college for it and already have had offers from newspapers. So do yourself a favor and don’t take it there, just be a more responsible journalist, especially if you’re gonna be so wrongly opinionated and write trash like this.
Dude, I used to write for a major newspaper in Chicago and left the field to pursuit a different career. I do this for fun. You’re advice cracks me up. I should try and do better? I’m glad people disagree with me, I don’t pander. I write my blog because it is my opinion. I use the old eye test. Considering I have a coaching background and actually break down film is probably more than most of the people that get their football knowledge from the Sunday morning shows. I’m a huge Bears fan and I included Jay Cutler. Why? Because he has failed to deliver consistently despite the price the Bears payed for him. Peterson isn’t the runner he was when he first entered the league. Matthews can rush the passer, but he’s far from a complete linebacker. 60 tackles last season. Vick is a china doll. Manning isn’t his brother.
As far as my writing goes, that’s your call pal. I really don’t work for you. My bosses are happy with my work. This is a hobby. I’m doing pretty darn well in my life and don’t have to justify anything I do to anyone. But thanks for the time and your occasional ACT word.
You’re right, you don’t have to justify anything. Like I said before, you are entitled to your opinion. But as a writer, where is the line between opinion and outrageous? Where facts begin not to matter and you opinionate one element of someone’s game and use that to say they’re overrated…like Matthews only having 60 tackles…that doesn’t mean he is bad against the run, it means he is used in a variety of ways and is pass rushing half the time or more. Or Vick being scared of contact…which he isn’t considering he scrambles constantly. And if you ask me proving you can throw the ball accurately from the pocket when everyone said all you are is an athlete and not a real QB makes praise for him at this moment perfectly justified even if it was only one good season. How you say he has freakish skills, makes spectacular plays, and is good for fantasy numbers (which means he puts up TD’s and yards), but then say he is overrated is a mystery to me. Cutler isn’t even on anyone’s top 10-12 list so I don’t see the overrated thing there, he’s right where he should be. AP is the most complete back in the NFL…and with his high volume of carries he will be subject to a few more fumbles. But this does not make him overrated and his numbers, especially 52 touchdowns in four years, show that he is indeed still a beast and will continue to be even on the iffy teams the Vikings field every year. Sorry if I came off harsh or whatever…but I mean these are things all writers are subjected to…and this list is extremely opinionated and no, you don’t need to justify your writing, or accomplishments, but how you logically came up with this list should be justified for not only me, but football fans who disagree in general. Like I said, I define overrated by production not meeting up to the hype of a player…and all these guys have produced exceptionally and on a high-level besides Cutler and he doesn’t have a receving corps. So don’t get mad at me for wanting clarification on this list…opinions need to be backed up in some form by facts…and not midiscule ones.
Being overrated doesn’t mean one is a bad player. In fact, it can mean one is a good player. I watched a lot of Green Bay’s games last year and Matthews got his sacks in bunches against bad teams. The Bears, for example, made a living running to his side of the field. He isn’t asked to be a run-stopping linebacker, but there are several examples of teams running right over him. Sorry but this one you will not convince me of…
As far as Vick goes, notice that when he gets hit once or twice he isn’t the same QB?
The minute I saw this article I knew it was going to be full of bias opinion but I didn’t expect it to complete crap. I am no journalist but I am a student of the game of football and 80% of the opinions expressed were not only wrong but sounded simply slanderous.
Mathews a product of the system? Everyone is a product of the system. A journalist and coach should know that. You see every year people that did incredible in college flop in the NFL and the major reason for that is that they entered a system that didn’t work for them and they couldn’t find a subsequent system that worked.
Peterson fumbling too much? I would agree with you that early in his career he did but if you look at the stats from last year and this year he fumbled ONCE all of last year and has only fumbled once this year. He had a problem and he improved on it. Give him some credit if you are going to bring that up.
Eli given too many excuses? I haven’t heard many excuses thrown his way this year. People are starting to realize that he is simply an above average QB that had one good run for the SB. He used to be over rated and isn’t anymore.
I don’t get how you even have Cutler on this list. Doesn’t surprise me that you are a Bears fan because only Bears fans over rate this guy and get their heart torn out because they want him to be bigger than he is. The rest of the league has seen him for what he is all along. He is just like Eli without the SB.
Now Vick is over rated. He is prone to injury. He will never be what people seem to think he is capable of being and that is probably because no matter how hard he tries he will always have the attitude that has brought him down all these years. That being said bringing up the dog fighting issue in this article is completely uncalled for.
There are my opinions. Enjoy!
For being a professional writer your spelling sure sucks. I know it’s the content you’re more worried about…..but seeing some of what you type screams “4th grade spelling champ”. You write for a living…so maybe if you always used proper grammar and correct spelling it would be easier for people who actually have an above average IQ to read your blogs. And if you honestly don’t care how you come across in your wording….then perhaps you are truly in the wrong field.
It’s funny I get paid for this when I suck so badly, isn’t it? And as far as a professional writer goes, not even close but thanks.
Jason…. Jason… Jason…
From the dictionary… so even u can’t argue this the definition of overrated is, “To overestimate the merits of; rate too highly.”
Ok now that we have the definition let’s take a look at the list!
Adrian Peterson – Considered the best back in the league by most, yet he didn’t win the rushing title and I believe CJ had it the year before aren’t we two years away from his rushing title. STAMPED OVERRATED especially conisdering RB’s are considered a dime a dozen for production. Also, the fact he has had fumble problems and I mean real bad fumble problems is a very, very, bad thing. So by definition this man is overrated! But I love watching him play and he is an all-pro.
Eli Manning
Trent Dilfer and Brad Johnson won Super Bowls had a worse season last year than Carson. Are we done here?
Clay “Boy Toy”
Is he Demarcus Ware, nope, is he Ray Ray, nope no where near. Is he considered one of the best LB in the league by some. I hope not stamp this guy overrated as well.
Cutler
Is overrated because he just does not win games; so don’t mention him as a top QB in the league period…
Vick
Um, for one year he was able to somewhat read defenses, thus he is now crowned as one of the best pocket passers F-Off!
Couldn’t say it better myself
alright where to begin.. i will agree to some point about vick and only because it was one year and people are all over his crank like he is a top 3 qb in the league, but he had a monster year and i think he will have another huge year and then will no longer be eligible for an overrated tag. As far as AP and Clay though i mean really?? AP i believe had 1 fumble last year and is in my mind the most complete back in the league. Yes there is CJ but i would much rather have the guy who can run over 2 guys then run by the rest. With Matthews i find it odd how many times you hear his name called during a game for such an overrated player. The guy is as solid a LB as there is in the game. Im sure lots of teams gameplan is to run at him because he sucks against the run.. foolish
All good points but we’ll agree to disagree
Peterson is a pretty crazy example, right? There is no way that you wrote that with a straight face. To me, this article was a quick outlet for a scorned Bears fan to air out his grievances with two players within the same division, and with another from his own team, who has not performed. Next year you’ll do the same list and include Ndamukong Suh. Just because you toss in a Bear (who all Bears fans hate), doesn’t justify the hatorade you were drinking while you typed this up.
Vick: I can agree with Kyle on this a bit. Vick is absolutely receiving a tad too much credit. People including Vick in the top 5 NFL QB’s are a little ahead of themselves. But, I don’t believe he’s afraid of contact, or a China Doll. I think he’s one of the bravest dudes on the football field. Anytime a 6-0, 215 pound QB ventures (on a regular basis) out of the pocket, and into the land of the James Harrison’s and Ray Lewis’s, that speaks in volumes, at least to me, that he is, indeed, unafraid of contact.
AP: This guys IS, and it really isn’t even debatable, the most complete back in the league. He’s intimidating, he’s agile, he’s fast, and he has extremely good vision. He also only “put the ball on the turf” once last season. 7 times in 2009, 9 times in 2008, and 4 times in 2007. That averages out to be 5 fumbles per season, for a guy who carries the rock 300 times per season. I’ll take 1 drop per 60 rushes, from a guy who rushed for 1,300+, 1,700+, 1,300+ and 1,298 yards and a total of 52 touchdowns over the last 4 seasons.
Clay Matthews: This kid is still young, and a little raw. He’s rough around the edges. But, he’s also one of the best pass rushing LB’s in the game, today. He’s super intimidating, and he’s a great leader for that defense. I love his energy, and his fast-paced play. I’m not sure that throwing out his tackle numbers from last season completely justifies calling him overrated.
Eli Manning: For all intents and purposes, Eli is a good QB. He’s not Peyton, not at all. There is no reason to even compare the two of them, unless you’re talking rings. I think it’s unfair to even try and force Eli to live up to Peyton. They share the last name, that doesn’t mean that Peyton’s accomplishments should be used as a measuring stick for Eli. He’s a solid, super bowl MVP. That’s it. I wouldn’t call him overrated though.
Jay Cutler: You’re a Bears fan, so I won’t bore you with the numbers. Just answer me a couple of quick Cutler questions. How can he be overrated when nothing (at least that I’ve read) really considers the kid as a supreme talent? Is he overrated for what he is paid? Is that where you’re going with this? You believe his payment is too high, and that makes him overrated? I guess I can go with that. Although, that isn’t anything I’ve personally ever used to measure whether or not a guy is overrated. My last Cutler question is this. Isn’t it more plausible to think that the Bears have failed Cutler more than Cutler has failed the Bears? Hear me out. He’s yet to be given a serious WR to pass to. Maybe Roy Williams can change things. At least he’s a WR, versus Knox and Hester, who are both clearly more suited for ST’s.
Andy, thanks for the well-thought out response. Calling someone overrated and saying that he is a bad football player are different things. I will be happy to answer your thoughts if you do not mind…
-Peterson isn’t the beast that everyone thinks he is…In fact, I would argue that his early career fumbles would cause him to run more cautiously thus protecting the football and not blowing through guys as often. Early on, yeah the guy was amazing but he’s not quite what he used to be,,,
-Cutler made that list because the Chicago Bears gave up a lot to get him. I’d like to see him get better.
-Vick is overrated. You will not even get me to budge on this one.
Eli Manning is above average. He ain’t great.
That leaves CM3. I think he’s an awesome pass rusher. I think he’s horrible against the run. If he played for Carolina, we wouldn’t be having this conversation. But, he’s young with a good upside.
Okay, so I totally agree that Eli Manning isn’t great. He is manageable, or good, in my opinion. Which should rule him out as overrated, because I’ve never heard anyone compare him to the top tier NFL QB’s, aside from himself. I think he’s a terribly overrated fantasy pick. Every single year, but that’s a different story.
I guess you’re entitled to your opinion on Vick, although, I believe it has got to be based on something other than production. Look at the Falcons teams he carried to the playoffs. They weren’t great teams. They certainly weren’t the teams that Matt Ryan swooped in at took the helm of. I think Vick was completely written off until he exploded last season, and absolutely warranted the high profile picture that the media is now painting.
I can give you Cutler (based on contract), but I still think it’s more Chicago’s fault.
We’ll just agree to disagree on Peterson, because I’ve produced the stats, and you still feel a certain way. Matthews as well.
I just think you attacked players such as Vick, AP and Matthews because you knew people would think you were crazy. I like the attempt, but you fail to prove why..
It’s simple like I stated above, to which I got no response. Overrated means the production doesn’t equal the hype. And Vick produced last year, and also proved he can play QB, not just be an athlete. Matthews and AP both also produced at high levels…you can’t really use the tackles stats as arsenal, I mean Paul Pozluzny had a ton of tackles cause every RB got through the Bills line, which doesn’t happen often in GB. The rest of the time Matthews is pass-rushing. If they gave up 5 yards a carry Matthews would have 80+ tackles. And AP needs no explanation. This is a biased, opinionated list that has no factual backup, just bar-room banter and probably a little Jack Daniels. I mean you are hating on two division rival players and your own QB. Lol.
Jim,
Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback in football. He plays for the team I hate the most. If he played for the Giants, the national media would have a circle jerk to his name. Matthews gets his sacks in bunches against bad teams. If you look at the statistics from last season, his numbers came against the bad teams like the Bills. The Chicago Bears ran to his side with regular success. Answer me this question, if Clay Matthews III wore a Carolina Panthers jersey, would we even be having this conversation?
Vick isn’t a winner. Period end of story.
What the hell is Sports-Kings? You’re more like loser kings
I don’t like Matthews because he is poor against the run. I don’t live Vick because he folds like a cheap suit when the pressure is turned up.
First b for most every team puts eight men in the box against AP every down unLess its a obvious passing down if u watch your footbaLL u wouLd know no other running back gets that much attention and he Led the League in yards after contact behind the Line of scrimmage. Meaning what. Means individuaLLy he is better than the rest. One fumbLe Last year. He BLocks can catch and makes the most out of nothing than any other back . The most yards after contact supports that statement. CutLer go Look at who has been sacked the most in Last two years. Inconsistent yea but the Line is a factor. ELi average. Mathews taLanted n is a x factor cuz his attributes Like speed n agressiveness .vick is aLL opponents most priority to contain, scheme , and try to stop. He is the most schemed against PLayer than any other I bet. Which means he’s the most dangerous offensive pLayer. Think about it can’t b overatted if the other teams main priority n objective is to stop him. Right
You lost me at “He’s not Peyton”….who ever said he was supposed to be? I’ve never met a single Giants fan who’s ever said that. Eli Manning is the most scrutinized player in the NFL…I hardly think that qualifies him to be overrated.
Yo! I saw a piece blasting this very article! LMAO!
http://sports-kings.com/?p=1953
I’m proud at least someone saw it. They need help
Um that looks like the article is blasting you guys. Lol. Funny ass shit though, judging by the two articles I’m not sure they need as much help as you guys.
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I find it odd that 4 out of the 5 players on this list are from the NFC North and are the Bears opponents ( yes I consider Jay Cutler a Bears opponent). And all of them were drafted by there coaches and GM’s to fit there system. why draft a great college prospect if he doesn’t fit the Offensive or defensive scheme you run. It doesn’t mean that the player will not be successful elsewhere. AP is at the top of his position and improved last year behind a battered O line and the flailing Bret Farve at QB, teams didn’t have to rush the passer anymore and were able to zero in on AP and he still produced.
I agree Eli is overrated especially for what he is paid when he got his extension it made him the highest paid QB at that time which has since risen, he did win a SB though even though I though the defense should have gotten that MVP award. plus his receivers bailed him out numerous times AKA Tyree.
I also think Cutler is Overrated for what the bears pay him and for what they paid to obtain him but who knows maybe if he wasn’t sacked 50 plus times a year and always laying on his back he might be able to throw a pass.
Clay Mathews plays a 3-4 OLB position his main job is to penetrate and ruah the passer. sacks aren’t the only stat that matter there either what about all the hurries he was responsible for that ended up in interceptions which is in my opinion a way better stat than a sack because your team gets the ball and usually in great field position.
Mike Vick I do not think we can judge yet I think we need another year to anaylize his performance before we can judge. If he falters than 2010 was a fluke and he is overrated if he performs close to or better than 2010 than he is a great player.
Jonathon I know you said it was your opinion and I have to say I don’t agree with all of your opinion but can see some sense in some of it also
Three are from the North dude
yeah it was a typo I hit 4
Man 3 of the 5 are white. You jus rayciss. How can 3 of 5 be white unless dare be some raycissum. Wher duh McNabb where duh Mark Sanchez, be dunn nuttin just cuz he be a spanyard he get a pass. i say bull.
Your list is totally off with the sole exception of Cutler.
My list:
BRADY
Talk about being afraid of contact. This guy won’t venture out of his Commissioner Godell protected pocket for fear of messing up his hair.
RIVERS
The guy has been blessed with the most talented team in the league and still can’t get it done. He even has all the media guys like Shannon Sharpe lauding him every time he throws a pass. Question: What the hell is Sharpe saying anyways? I’m Black and I don’t even know what the F he is saying.
Romo
Happy Feet!
Ray Lewis
Don’t give him my address. I can handle myself but he does scare me!
Brady
Hate him so much that I hate to list him twice!
This list is absolute garbage, he should be demoted to king coffee snatcher and be forced to wear a helmet. Kill yourself!
Telling someone to commit suicide over a football list? Can you say psychopath? SEEK….HELP.
you’re a writer? like a real writer?
do you get paid to do this?
do you seriously define overrated as “not terrible” and “simply…overrated”
I think I’m dumber for having read this.
Thanks.
Don’t you have a White Sox homestand not to attend?
Does everyone not get the idea of a blog? Opinion is just that; OPINION! Personally I think Romo should make the list, and I’m a HUGE Cowboys fan. Regardless of others who don’t see their own comments as opinion, I appreciate your insite and your lis. I see it and take it for what it is, an opinon, as is all sports commentary.
For the guy that says to kill yourself . . . I’m sure it was a figure of speach, all be it a stupid phrase to use. Keep up the quality site, keep the opinions flowing, and as we approach 9/11 let us all try and remember “Freedom is NEVER FREE.” Continue using your first amendment rights, but come on people, try and be respectfull when you do.
Well said sir. And appreciate the support
Opinion is great. So is freedom. Both are things I believe strongly in, but you must also understand that when a guy (or a girl) writes a list that is this ridiculous, and then provides zero relevant insight as to why they’ve come to each conclusion. They will ultimately be crucified. You can’t just essentially say “well it’s an opinion, so give this dude a pass”. Nope, that’s a cop out. And it’s complete bullshit. As passionate sports fans, we read things, seeking knowledge, or at least a good opinion based on some facts. I don’t even buy the notion that Carroll really even believes this list. It’s absolutely insane.
The dude that said “kill yourself” was sort of funny. I doubt he really meant to go buy a bullet and rent a gun. Leave it to some overly sensitive prick to take it literally. Simmer down, Dr. Phil… That Brett dude probably DVR’s Oprah! Dork.
Michael Vick uses an alias to avoid responsibility for spreading herpes and kills dogs and I lack class? Go back to US Cellular and shut up
All Day AP had 1 fumble last year. If you do not follow a player do not express your poor opinion !!!!!
“Just because I think a guy is overrated doesn’t mean he is a terrible football player. It means that the player is strictly overrated.” NO… THe correct statement should be… “Just because I think a guy is overrated doesn’t mean he is a terrible football player. It means that I THINK the player is strictly overrated.”
While i dont agree with some on the list i do not see the need for any one to attack some one cuz of it. Shows lack of respect and to be honest makes you look like a fool. I respect any one who has the courage to do something they enjoy. With that being said here are my thoughts on the list. Eli has a super bowl ring and also threw for over 4000 yards last season. Peterson has to be one of the best running backs of all time. Vick is extremely over rated since he has never been to a super bowl but does look great in the pocket this year. Clay Mathews is a beast and i think he would thrive in any system. Jay Cutler is by far the most over rated player on the list. Funny how the G.M from the texans got stoned out of town for not taking Regie Bush and the bears G.M was praised for getting a franchise qb.
Jonathan while im not a fan of your list thank you for putting it out there so mature adults can have a football discussion with out acting like three year olds.
I’m not convinced he’s out of that business.
Did you actually get paid for making this list? First of all, A.P. will be in the top 3 in all time rushing yards when he retires. He consistently scores more fantasy points than any other RB and has lead the league in rushing TD’s the last 3 years. When was the last time you seen him fumble? The guy is the best RB in football, end of discussion.
Eli Manning- you call the guy overrated, nobody said he was a good quarterback. The guy has never been to a pro bowl and threw 22 int;s last year. Where are you hearing people say he is a good qb? An example of an overrated qb, Tony Romo, flashes of greatness but inconsistent and a no show in the playoffs.
Clay Matthews- You say he is overrated and that he is a system player. Yea, well no shit. Coaches design schemes around the strengths and weaknesses of their players. You’re saying that just because he excels within a certain scheme that somehow he isn’t a good player? What about james harrison? Brett Favre played in west coast offense his whole career, when he went to the jets and a different system he had a horrible year. I think I’ve made my point and destroyed you’re so called list. For you to put something like that out there means you either have no fucking clue what you’re talking about because you probably never played football and just jerked off all of high school, so you have no idea how difficult it is just to make it in the NFL much less excell, or you just want to make a name for yourself. Either way you should be fired and Adrian Peterson and Clay Mathews should ass rape you. Have a nice day.
Well done. Can’t argue
Clay Matthews sucks against the run? Lmao. The person who wrote this list clearly know nothing about football. Matthews is universally praised by ex and current players and coaches- people who actually know a thing or two about football.
Hey Cam, how many less tackles is Matthews on pace for this season?