Fansided

Every NFL team’s most overrated player of all time

By Jarrett Bailey

22 Oct 2000: Quarterback Steve Beuerlein #7 of the Carolina Panthers scrambles with the ball during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 34-16.Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsport
22 Oct 2000: Quarterback Steve Beuerlein #7 of the Carolina Panthers scrambles with the ball during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 34-16.Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsport /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 14: Mercury Morris #22 of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, January 14, 1973. The Dolphins won the Super Bowl 14-7. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 14: Mercury Morris #22 of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, January 14, 1973. The Dolphins won the Super Bowl 14-7. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

Miami Dolphins: Mercury Morris

Bob Griese was almost the selection for the Dolphins, but several quarterbacks have been named. Plus, Griese did what the Dolphins needed him to do. That said, he shouldn’t be in the Hall of Fame- this list sees you, Bob. Instead, Mercury Morris is the choice.

Mercury Morris is remembered in a good light in the eyes of older Dolphins fans. He was an integral part of the team that went undefeated in 1972. Morris actually led the NFL in rushing touchdowns that season with 12.

After 1972, though, Morris had clearly hit his peak. Sure, he was a Pro Bowler in 1973 with 954 yards and 10 touchdowns, but the following season was abysmal. He played in just five games due to injury, scoring just one touchdown on 214 yards throughout the season. He did rebound in 1975 to an extent. He ran for 875 yards and four touchdowns and didn’t miss a game.

Morris was moved to San Diego in 1976, which would end up being his final season in the NFL. While Morris was a good player, he was never really a great player. He had one really good season in 1972 and helped Miami win two Super Bowls. That said, he was a very good complimentary player rather than a stand-alone star in the backfield for Miami.

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