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Johnny Manziel and 15 NFL players sure to disappoint in 2014

By Patrick Schmidt

Aug 18, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) rolls out against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) rolls out against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 21-16. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 21-16. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

13. Aqib Talib, Denver Broncos

Talib, 28, signed a six-year deal worth as much as $57 million this offseason after making the Pro Bowl with the New England Patriots.

I worry his four interceptions last year and 13 passes defensed were as a result of Talib being in his contract year. He had two down seasons from 2011-2012 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave up on the former first round pick who also has off-the-field baggage and miraculously turned it around when his contract was up.

The Broncos made upgrading the defense a priority in the offseason after losing in the Super Bowl and rightfully so, but Talib was a consolation prize after losing out on the Darrelle Revis sweepstakes.

Talib can be a great player as he showed last year when he’s dedicated, but will he be focused after getting $26 million in guaranteed money in March?

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