NFL: Most Overrated Players of The Past 40 Years Part 2

While my first article about the NFL’s most overrated players of the Super Bowl era received some interesting feedback, I decided to put together another list of over hyped players from around the league. I kept the same parameters, players of the last 40 years and that they must be considered great players to be considered overrated. That said here’s the list… Joe Namath Broadway Joe was cocky and is best known for his prediction of a Super Bowl victory over the highly favored Baltimore Colts and Johnny Unitas.  The brash Namath went into Super Bowl III with a swagger and came out a hero. Unfortunately, Namath was unable to build on any of that success, throwing a lot more interceptions than touchdowns, 220-to-173 to be exact.  In fact, only twice did he ever pass for more than 3,000 yards and both of those seasons he led the league in interceptions.  Joe, we love your bold predictions but you’re overrated. Orenthal James Simpson ...