Every NFL team's most overrated player of all time

Every NFL team’s most overrated player of all time

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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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Keyshawn Johnson (L) cannot hold on to an endzone pass 18 November, 2001, from quarterback Brad Johnson during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Chicago Bears R.W. McQuarters (21) defends. AFP PHOTO PETER MUHLY (Photo by PETER MUHLY / AFP) (Photo by PETER MUHLY/AFP via Getty Images) /

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keyshawn Johnson

If this was a list of overrated loudmouths, Keyshawn would be at the very top of it. Never has there been a player as average as Johnson who thought they were the best thing in the world.

Johnson was selected first overall by the Jets in 1996. He was solid throughout his first two seasons in New York before becoming a Pro Bowler in 1998 and ‘99. The Buccaneers traded for the former USC man in 2000 to try and give their terrible offense some sort of life.

The problem with the trade was that Tampa Bay gave up two first rounders for an above average wide receiver. Granted, Johnson had a good year in 2001. He caught 106 passes and was a Pro Bowler, and he helped the Bucs win the Super Bowl in the 2002 season.

In 2003, Johnson played in just 10 games and got into a fight with head coach Jon Gruden before being released. Two first round picks given up for a guy who lasted less than three full seasons. Johnson signed with Dallas in 2004 where he spent the next two seasons before retiring after the 2006 season, which he spent with Carolina.

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