The most overrated player on every NFL team

Peterson was an elite cornerback at one time, but his play didn't match that level last season. He played only 10 games and struggled much of the time when he was on the field, allowing nearly 13 yards per completion and failing to make the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career as a result.

It's unclear what Atlanta is expecting from its new running back this year, but the Falcons are unlikely to see the elite runner from years past. Gurley nearly disappeared late in the 2018 season while nursing a chronic knee issue and averaged only 3.8 yards per carry last season with the Rams.

Thomas regained his Pro Bowl form after signing with Baltimore last year, though he is showed that he had lost a step on occasion in several highlight reel plays. While still a good player, Thomas clearly isn't the All-Pro that he was early in his career, as shown by only 49 tackles last season.

Norman remains a household name in the NFL almost solely due to one good season. He was an All-Pro with the Panthers in 2015 before cashing in with Washington but has mostly struggled over the last four years. Buffalo gives him a new start under his former coach, Sean McDermott, but it remains to be seen if he can help.

The 10th overall pick in the 2016 draft, Apple has mostly struggled during his NFL career. He's served in two different defenses with little success, most recently allowing over 14 yards per completion last year in New Orleans. He seems unlikely to make a big impact on Carolina's defense.

There's little debate Mack is a great pass rusher, but he's not close to the best based on recent results. He's made the Pro Bowl in both seasons with Chicago but has only 21 sacks in those two years, a far cry from the top pass rushers in the league.

There are many assumptions being made about Green as he returns from an ankle injury that sidelined him for all of 2019. Given his age (almost 32) and multiple injuries even before last year, it's dangerous for the Bengals to count on their seven-time Pro Bowler for a full rebound.

Beckham is one of the most popular players in the NFL due in large part to his highlight catches, and he has five 1,000 yard seasons in six years. However, he didn't match expectations last year and has struggled with injuries for most of his career, averaging 13 games per season.

At his best, Lee was an elite linebacker for the Cowboys, but he's more of a part-time player these days. Lee was only forced into starting action last year due to Leighton Vander-Esch's injury, and even at his best, Lee's durability could rarely be relied upon by the Cowboys in the earlier parts of his career.

After holding out with the Chargers early last season, Gordon was paid by Denver in the offseason. The Chargers might have made the right decision given Gordon's career inconsistency, averaging less than 4 yards per carry in four of his five seasons. He's also played only one 16-game season in his career.

Flowers was given elite money by Detroit last offseason to come over from New England. He matched reasonable expectations, but the contribution (seven sacks and 51 tackles) wasn't worthy of the hype or money spent in a defensive pass rush that struggled overall.

The Packers got the most out of their talent last year under first-year head coach Matt LaFleur. Even kicker Mason Crosby had one of his best seasons, but the 13-year NFL veteran has often been labeled as a top kicker when the stats don't show that to be the case. For his career, Crosby has a mediocre 81 percent field goal success rate and last kicked a field goal of 55 yards in 2015.

Houston gave up star wideout DeAndre Hopkins for Johnson's services this offseason, a trade that looks quite lopsided. Johnson led the NFL with 2,118 yards from scrimmage in 2016, but he hasn't been the same player since then, struggling with injuries in two of three years and averaging only 3.6 yards per carry.

Rivers is a surefire Hall of Famer, but there's a clear reason the Chargers moved on from him after last season. While he threw for over 4,600 yards, Rivers also had 23/20 TD/INT and a resulting poor 88.5 Passer Rating. It remains to be seen if he will be able to regain his form as he approaches age 39 in Indy.

Fournette has been a productive back at times in his three-year career but certainly not worth the fourth overall pick the Jags spent on him in 2017. Over three seasons, he's averaged only 4.0 yards per career and shown limited receiving ability until last season.

Fisher is a solid left tackle, and the Chiefs were undefeated when he was in the lineup last year. Still, he hasn't quite played up to the high bar of the No. 1 overall pick like he was in 2013, and his designation as a Pro Bowler in 2018 was questionable. As the stats and eye test would suggest, he's not even the best tackle on his own team, a proclamation that should go to 2018 All-Pro Mitchell Schwartz.

Carr has found some success in the NFL and become an efficient quarterback in Jon Gruden's system. Still, it remains to be seen if the Raiders can win consistently with him. Carr has a career 39-55 record and only one winning season in six years despite mostly excellent offensive lines in front of him. He also struggled when the lights were brightest last season in two games vs. the Chiefs.

Henry is one of the league's top receiving tight ends when he's healthy, but he hasn't been able to stay on the field consistently. Over four seasons, Henry last averaged just over 10 games per season and missed the 2018 regular season.

Goff showed exponential growth when head coach Sean McVay came on board, but his regression last season is a concern. He threw only 22 touchdowns despite leading the league with 626 pass attempts, and he also had 7.4 yards per pass. Without an established running game, Goff was a below-average quarterback.

Jones found big money with Miami this offseason after making a successful conversion from safety to cornerback in Dallas. There's no debate about his ability in coverage, but Jones' ball skills leave a lot to be desired. He has a total of two career interceptions in five seasons and doesn't have a pick in either of the last two years. The lack of turnovers might have been enough for the Cowboys to move on.

Barr is a fan favorite in Minnesota and made four consecutive Pro Bowls, from 2015-2018. However, his production on the stats sheet hasn't supported the notoriety, capping out at 79 tackles last season with limited big plays. 

Two years into his career, Michel has been a disappointment as a former first-round pick. He averaged 4.5 yards per carry in his rookie season but regressed last year, following an offseason knee surgery, with only 3.7 yards per carry and just 12 catches. With plenty of depth remaining in New England's backfield, Michel stands the risk of falling out of favor this season.

Hill has value as a Swiss Army knife for head coach Sean Payton, but the hype that he could be Drew Brees' eventual replacement at quarterback seems unlikely. He's thrown just 13 passes in his NFL career and is already entering his age-30 season. The Saints should continue to enjoy his services on offense and special teams even if full-time quarterbacking isn't in his future.

Williams has a reputation as an elite player since he was taken sixth overall in the 2015 draft, but his pass rush production has been mediocre lately. He had only two sacks in 2017 and just a half-sack in 15 games between the Jets and Giants last year.

Bell cashed in with the Jets last season after holding out for the entire 2018 season in Pittsburgh. He didn't show his old ability after the return, averaging an extremely poor 3.2 yards per carry and 4.0 yards per touch last season. A bad supporting cast was partially to blame, but Bell clearly isn't the player he was early in his career.

Jeffery's status as a No. 1 wideout hasn't been supported by the stats for many years. He has only two 1,000 yard seasons over his eight-year career, and his last was in 2014. Jeffery has also struggled to stay healthy for much of his career.

Conner deserves a lot of credit for making the most of his opportunity in 2018 when Le'Veon Bell held out, but it's unclear if he's a long-term starter in Pittsburgh. He struggled with injuries and averaged only 4.0 yards per carry last season.

Mostert went on quite a run for the 49ers late last season and into the playoffs, averaging 5.6 yards per carry during the regular season 6.3 yards per carry during the playoffs. While he has elite speed, Mostert's lack of track record and the advantages of coach Kyle Shanahan's scheme are concerns for Mostert's future.

Reed had a breakout 2018 season with 10.5 sacks, but he was mostly quiet in 10 games last year. It's notable that the Seahawks traded Frank Clark last offseason, thus giving Reed very little help. Seattle needs Reed to rebound this season, but it remains to be seen if he's capable.

Brady's credentials make him the best quarterback who has ever taken an NFL field with six Super Bowl wins and nine appearances. Still, it remains to be seen if the Bucs are getting a version even close to that at age 43. Brady struggled somewhat last year, albeit with a poor supporting cast, with a mediocre 60.8 completion rate and terrible 6.6 yards per pass attempt.

Beasley is hoping to revitalize his career in Tennessee, as he hasn't been able to nearly match the level he played at during his All-Pro season in 2016. The former first-round pick had 15.5 sacks during that season but has a total of 18 sacks over the last three seasons. 

A three-time Pro Bowler coming into last season, Collins was able to get a massive contract from Washington in 2019. He remained productive but has now failed to get an interception in consecutive seasons, and he still accounts for a significant portion of Washington's cap space.