The NFL has quietly become a star-driven league, despite football traditionally being one of the most team-centric sports. As a result, there are a handful of players that sort of transcend the organization that they play for. Most are so popular—that their reach extends beyond their direct fanbase.
On the other hand, there are also a number of players who other NFL fans seem to generally despise. Let’s take a look at 11 Current NFL Players We’d Be Sick To Our Stomach Seeing Them Win A Super Bowl.
Dak Prescott
Playing quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, a team that for better or worse, permanently sits in the national spotlight, is the quintessential double-edged sword. Criticism often comes with the territory of leading “America’s Team,” from scrutiny over contract negotiations to debates about his performance in crucial moments.
And in this case, for Dak, it comes with the rest of America not wanting him to win a Super Bowl because everyone is so darn tired of hearing his and the Cowboys names mentioned in the national media circuit.
The reality is that every move is analyzed and more often than not, frankly, criticized, making him a figure of controversy among fans outside of Dallas—and on most people’s shortlists for players that they do not want to see win a ring.
Zach Wilson
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The young quarterback has shown flashes of talent, but not nearly enough to justify the number two overall pick that New York took him with a couple of years back. The Jets QB has potential but life under the microscope has not been good to him. Between his inconsistent performance and the selfish comments he’s made in the media, fans were quick to turn on him. Especially in a market like New York where every misstep is magnified.
The good news for Zach Wilson haters is that the odds that this signal caller ever makes it to the top of the NFL pyramid is extremely unlikely.
Myles Garrett
The Cleveland Browns’ defensive end is one of the most dominant pass rushers in the league, who is known for possessing the rare ability to disrupt offenses and completely change the outcome of games—almost single-handedly. However, his involvement in the infamous incident with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, where he used a helmet as a hammer, and the way he addressed the issues afterward, allegedly fraudulently using the race card, sparked a major controversy and made him amongst the league’s least popular players.
Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson is the rare case of a guy who went from extremely popular to outcast and reviled almost over night. When he broke into the league, it looked like he was a surefire ascending star. He was an exceptional talent and had the ability to turn the tide of any game. However, his off-field legal issues, involving allegations of sexual misconduct, have cast a long shadow over his achievements and made him one of the most hated players in the league.
Especially once he got that ridiculous, overpaid and guaranteed contract from the Browns! These controversies have not only impacted his playing career, with suspensions and public backlash, but they’ve also divided the NFL community, making him one of the most hated figures in the league today—and a player that no one wants to win a Super Bowl.
Odell Beckham Jr.
Ever since Odell Beckham Jr. got into the league he has been one of the most controversial figures in the game. He made himself known early on for his spectacular catches, athletic ability, and, well, his hot temper too.
Beckham’s career has also been marked by controversies, including on-field behavior and conflicts with teams, making him a divisive figure despite his undeniable talent. This outspoken and brash nature has made him a polarizing figure despite his undeniable talent on the field, with most airing on the side of anti-Odell.
Tyreek Hill
Tyreek Hill may be one of the more popular players on this list because of his explosive speed and playmaking abilities, which make him one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the NFL. However, his off-field issues earlier in his career have left some fans and observers with mixed feelings about his success.
I think what rubs fans even more the wrong way about Hill is that he has been rather unapologetic about the entire saga and seemed to just want to gloss over it once he signed a big contract in Miami and started his media business. Man, just thinking about it the content that would come out of a win for Hill post-Chiefs would be so cringeworthy.
Stefon Diggs
There is no doubt that Stefon Diggs has proven himself as one of the NFL’s elite wide receivers. He can cut on a dime and runs some of the most precise routes in the game. Diggs, however, has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with teammates and his role on the team in the past, particularly in Minnesota, which led to his trade to Buffalo. Fans quickly forgave him there, but now that his disgruntled nature has reared its head again in Buffalo, people are starting to turn on him completely. His outspokenness and visible frustration during games has made him one of the game’s more disliked players.
Kareem Hunt
A dynamic running back known for his versatility and productivity. Hunt’s career was significantly impacted by a video surfacing of him in a physical altercation with a woman, which led to his previous release from the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite his talent, this incident has left a lasting impact on his public image—and now that he’s paired up with Deshaun Watson in Cleveland, the odds that anyone is pulling for him to win a Super Bowl has basically gone to zero.
Kyler Murray
The Arizona Cardinals quarterback has showcased dynamic playmaking ability but has also been at the center of discussions regarding his commitment to football over gaming, leadership style, and the unusual contract clause related to film study, leading to mixed opinions about his professional approach.
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers’s status as one of the greatest quarterbacks of his generation is undisputed, with numerous MVP awards and a Super Bowl victory under his belt. However, his outspoken nature, particularly about issues that have absolutely nothing to do with football have drawn public ire over the last couple of seasons.
And since he jumped ship from the Green Bay Packers to join the Jets, it is safe to say that even fewer NFL fans want him to get back to Super Bowl glory.
Justin Herbert
Playing quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers doesn’t exactly come with the same pressure that it does playing the same position for the Dallas Cowboys, a team that for better or worse, permanently sits in the national spotlight, is the quintessential double-edged sword.
While you might expect all the criticism to come when you lead “America’s Team,” Justin Herbert has found himself in the cross hairs out in Los Angeles.
Critics left, right, and center are ready to hate on Herbert and try to classify him as a social media quarterback.
Now that he’s paired up with Jim Harbaugh the intensity will have only intensified and Harbaugh has for sure founf himself on most people’s shortlists for players that they do not want to see win a ring.
