Most overrated player on your favorite team: 2010 edition

[killxswitch]

Since we have a thread telling us who we're missing on other teams, here's a thread to set everyone straight on why somebody isn't actually that good. There's an old version of this thread but it's from May of 09 and this stuff changes from year to year.

For the Colts I'll nominate Gary Brackett. It's funny because for several years he was so underrated that all people would talk about is how underrated he is. So now it's gone too far in the other direction. He has battled injuries but this year when he's been in the game he's been a bad tackler, slower in coverage, and the defense as a whole isn't as sharp. As captain of the D that partially falls on him. I've never liked him that much because overachievers eventually come back to earth and I figured it was only a matter of time. I don't think it will take long for Pat Angerer to take his spot as starter.

[vidae]

I guess I'd go with Brian Waters. He is thought of (by a lot of Chiefs fans) as the best OL we have, but he has been constantly beat and looked lost out there. Asamoah is the future and may be ready to take over for him now.

[Brent]

Ahmad Brooks

[abaddon41_80]

Not many people on the 49ers are overrated. Before this weekend it was probably Troy Smith by default but I guess I will say Aubrayo Franklin. He was very good last year and hasn't been bad this year but is a complete product of Justin Smith's dominance, imo.

[NotRickJames]

Tyvon Branch.

He's still living off his reputation as a good player from last year. He's been a liability all year, and that's putting it kindly.

[K Train]

troy polamalu and hines ward

both are great players, but notoriously overrated by most steeler fans...especially ward. ward is a great slot receiver and move the chains kind of guy but he held out in 05 and wanted top 5 WR money and never once produced like a top 5 WR.

i hate criticizing troy in public places, you get hanged for that. hes too much a fan favorite. dont get me wrong, hes a great SS, but he could really do things alot better in some areas and he cant stay healthy because he trains like a figure skater during the offseason and does yoga with carrots and celery up his ass. couple that with his small size and torpedo style of play you get injuries

[Jimmy]

In this order.

1A. DJ Williams
1B. Brian Dawkins

At the rate Dawk is playing, he will soon be 1A. I have never intently followed DJ, but I think most super observant Broncos fans will agree that he has a severe problem shedding blocks and stopping runs for losses. He collects all his tackles 5 yards or more down field, which is not impressive. He has lost the explosion he once had as a rookie. Too bad we ****ed around with him at every position in the world, he could have been all-pro had he stuck to one position and mastered it (aka his original position) his 90 madden rating must be a product of the fact that he collects all his tackles by default, since we have the worst front 7 in football.

[yourfavestoner]

Rashean Mathis, although nobody really thinks he's that good anymore. He had two years where he was a top five corner and then came crashing back down to earth.

[CC.SD]

No one, not a blessed soul. The defense is a bunch of no names with Phillips and Jammer standing out and playing well.

The offense is Rivers and his merry band of injury substitutes. I guess Dielman is kind of having a down year by his standards.

[M.O.T.H.]

Many opposing fans still seem to think Marion Barber is actually good. He'd be a good candidate for most overrated player for us...although, most Cowboys fans agree that he is pretty terrible these days.

[kalbears13]

Josh Cribbs :\

[yourfavestoner]

Originally Posted by CC.SD

No one, not a blessed soul. The defense is a bunch of no names with Phillips and Jammer standing out and playing well.

The offense is Rivers and his merry band of injury substitutes. I guess Dielman is kind of having a down year by his standards.

I'd go with Eric Weddle. The perception with the media and fans outside of SD is that he's an okay player.

But he is far, far, far from okay.

[mario]

Jordan Gross

Great RT. Had a decent season a few years ago playing LT for first time, after that....mehh

[The Dynasty]

Favre and McKinnie and even Jared Allen. All three have been pretty terrible this year. Goes along with the season but thank god for yesterday.

[LonghornsLegend]

I think some would think Jenkins is overrated but I don't think it's a secret what type of year he had. Had a good season then a down year.


It's actually a tough pick because I feel like most of the guys on our team who are trash most know it now. But I'd have to go with Bradie James. There are some people who think he's a good player for some reason but he's not.

[ElectricEye]

PAINS me to say this, absolutely kills me to, but Wes Welker. He is not the same receiver with the types of coverages being played on him and it really hurts because we need that level of production out of him.

Aaron Hernandez is also a little overrated at this point since becoming a fantasy football star. He has hurt this team with drops as much as he has helped them this year at times. He'll get there, but his statistics are much better than he actually is at this point and we're starting to go away from him on offense a bit as a result.

[djp]

Aside from the painstakingly obvious (Favre), I'd have to go with McKinnie. That is if we are talking about the media, because everyone here knows McKinnie is barely average.

As far as SWDCers, I guess I'd have to say Berrian. That being when they discuss our team and say "they need to get Bernard Berrian going" as if its possible.

[niel89]

Can I nominate the entire Ravens defense (minus Ray Lewis, Ngata, and Ed Reed)?

Ravens don't have that dominate scary defense anymore. We lost too many players on the D line, the corners are just okay at best, Suggs is the only pass rusher, and the scheme is just awful. No pressure, weaker against the run.

[bam bam]

Ben Grubbs
Oher (as a LT, not as a RT)
Kelly Gregg (this year, in the past he was underrated)

[T-RICH49]

Originally Posted by vidae

I guess I'd go with Brian Waters. He is thought of (by a lot of Chiefs fans) as the best OL we have, but he has been constantly beat and looked lost out there. Asamoah is the future and may be ready to take over for him now.

completely disagree.it has to be Chris Chambers.don't know what happened but he has been captain invisible this year

[M.O.T.H.]

Originally Posted by LonghornsLegend

I think some would think Jenkins is overrated but I don't think it's a secret what type of year he had. Had a good season then a down year.


It's actually a tough pick because I feel like most of the guys on our team who are trash most know it now. But I'd have to go with Bradie James. There are some people who think he's a good player for some reason but he's not.

Bradie James has actually played really well this year, in a **** defense. I actually put him down as our most underrated player, no joke. The amount of hate he gets is ridiculous. And the guy has quietly put together a fine season. He's given up a few big play here or there...but the guy should never be out there on an island in coverage. And for whatever reason...we've been manning he and Brooking up on TEs, even when they're in the slot...which is beyond stupid. He's been a solid starter for us, for about 7 years now. He doesnt miss time and he always plays hard. Bradie has been all over the field this year...I've def. taken notice, he's playing faster and is on pace for a career high in tackles. Bradie is just a solid ILB, who doesnt really get all that much credit, even when he's playing good football.

[bigbluedefense]

The offensive line.

[Draft King]

For the Falcons I'll say Tony Gonzalez. He's not the top 5 tight end he has been in previous seasons. He has lost a step, and (gasp) has even dropped several easy balls this season. I love the man and hope he is just in a slump.

[M.O.T.H.]

Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

The offensive line.

You want to swap offensive lines? Stop your bitching. ;)

[Chucky]

Barret Ruud is ridiculously overrated. He used to be good, but now he is pretty turrible and people still think hes good