The Cardinals were 0-3 in the playoffs in Dierdorfs time with the team, and none of the games were particularly close. Thats what Krieg did best win football games. There will never be another player like Marshall. Krieg was a career overachiever who survived 19 seasons on modest talent with defense-driven teams. Greenwood, but there are dozens of other great old players clamoring for their chance who didn't enjoy the glory of playing for a "team of the decade.". Why retain an expensive vestige of the last regime, or really the last three regimes? He didnt just take up space, either. Not Fred Dean. WebThe Top 10 Most Underrated Football Players of All Time 1. Bottom line: If an inquiring mind had asked "Which team will win the Super Bowl?" The Bucs hired head coach Jon Gruden and won Super Bowl XXXVII the next season. But three of his best seasons are not listed in the encyclopedias. Lets not forget they also dominated with cold-blooded efficiency at the other side of the ball, where Keena Turner was rarely out of position at right outside linebacker. NFL Karl Mecklenburg. The converted all-purpose athlete became one of the fathers of modern quarterbacking. Marshall cant get his name even on the preliminary Hall of Fame ballot. Juszczyk knows his role and is a winning player that will always fight to win those tough yards. Those accomplishments may soon finally land Kenn in the Hall of Fame. WebDespite being just 20-years-old, Pedri has become a key player for Barcelona The midfielder names his former teammate Lionel Messi as the 'best' ever He hopes to #5. That's where the politics of Hall voting come in. Jordi Alba. He blitzed (20.5 sacks). As good as Ellard was at the time, he almost was never mentioned in debates about the best at his position. Dave Meggett -- RB, 1989-1994. With Warfield hurt nearly all of that season, Ryan helped make a Pro Bowler out of receiver/punter Gary Collins. Player A was a one-time Most Valuable Player who took part in four Pro Bowl games. Actually, theres a simple explanation. Sad to say, Morgan was woefully miscast in a run-first offense in a less pass-friendly time. Norton made the key play of the game in the second period, when he stood up Buffalo Bills back Kenneth Davis mere inches from the goal line. Although it is tough to put a second-year player on this list as underrated when he is still relatively unproven, Laviska Shenault has such a unique skill set at wide receiver that will quickly start to garner more attention. "When I was there, the thing we were missing was that explosive type of offense, and the new coach brought that in.". Dont let the numbers fool you Morgan wasnt a one-trick racehorse. Bottom line: Warrick Dunn overcame the murder of his mother, bouts with depression and 5-foot-9 size to have a successful 12-year NFL career. The 6'2" Wright was renowned as a run-stuffing cornerbackthat's him tackling Walter Payton in the photobut he also intercepted 26 career passes, even though opposing quarterbacks spent much of his career avoiding him. C'mon, who doesn't love Darren Sproles and Mike Tolbert? DeForest Buckner plays great team defense and has done so successfully for two franchises. Smith produced nine 1,000-yard seasons in 10 years, including two 100-plus-catch seasons in an era when they were still relatively uncommon. Arizona Cardinals: Kelvin Beachum, OT. Still don't understand why the writers don't respect it.". He enjoyed one of the greatest receiving games in NFL history: 15 catches, 291 yards and three touchdowns against the historic 2000 Ravens defense. Steve Atwater. NFL Combine records: Complete list of top 40 times, bench press