http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer...rated-and-underrated-nfl-players-team-by-team)
Arizona Cardinals
Overrated: DE Darnell Dockett -- He's still a decent player, but he's nowhere close to what he used to be, which, at times, was a dominant lineman.
Underrated: RB Andre Ellington -- He is the prototype "air back." He can rip off long runs and hurt a defense in the passing game. He should be special this season for the Cardinals.
Atlanta Falcons
Overrated: S William Moore -- Hard to pick one on this roster, but I went with Moore because his play slipped some last season. He's still a good player, but not as good as his reputation -- at least last season.
Underrated: LB Paul Worrilow -- He stepped in as a rookie when injuries hit and played really well. He is far more than just an injury replacement. He will be a starter for a long time.
Baltimore Ravens
Overrated: RB Ray Rice -- Is he really a star runner anymore? I know he can still be an effective player, especially in the passing game, but I want to see more. So do the Ravens.
Underrated: CB Jimmy Smith -- He might be on the verge of a special season, one that could get him to the Pro Bowl. Smith has all the tools to be an effective shutdown corner.
Buffalo Bills
Overrated: RB C.J. Spiller -- This hurts me to put him here because I love his ability, but let's be real about things. He has not lived up to the expectations. Some of it is simply staying on the field.
Underrated: CB Nickell Robey -- He had a heck of a season as the team's nickel corner in 2013 after signing as a non-drafted free agent last April. Robey is a small corner at 5-foot-8, but he has the tools to cover inside in their nickel.
Carolina Panthers
Overrated: RB DeAngelo Williams -- He makes a lot of money to just do some OK things. Is his career as a starter coming to an end?
Underrated: DT Kawann Short -- Star Lotulelei got all the attention as the rookie starter at defensive tackle, but this rookie did some really good things in 2013.
Chicago Bears
Overrated: CB Charles Tillman -- He certainly wasn't anything close to what he used to be last season. He struggled in coverage, but they didn't have much of a pass rush and the safeties were really bad. Age is starting to show.
Underrated: G Matt Slauson -- He came over as a free agent from the Jets and outplayedJermon Bushrod, the higher-priced free agent who played tackle next to him. He is a mauler and a brawler.
Cincinnati Bengals
Overrated: TE Jermaine Gresham -- This former first-round pick looks the part, but it just hasn't happened for him for whatever reason. Is this the year he loses reps to Tyler Eifert?
Underrated: WR Marvin Jones -- He averaged 14 yards on his 51 catches and had 10 touchdown receptions, one behind A.J. Green's team-leading 11.
Cleveland Browns
Overrated: OLB Paul Kruger -- They paid him a lot of money to amp up their defense and he didn't provide much in terms of pass rush. They essentially paid a lot of money for an edge setter. Oh, boy.
Underrated: S Tashaun Gipson -- He had his breakout season for the Browns in 2013. He has the range you want from the safety spot and showed it off with five interceptions last season.
Dallas Cowboys
Overrated: CB Brandon Carr -- He is a top-dollar free agent who didn't play like it last season. He needs to step up his game or he could be gone in 2015.
Underrated: QB Tony Romo -- Yes, Romo. Without him, the Cowboys stink. And let's please stop the narrative that he's bad in the fourth quarter. He was really good in that quarter last season.
Denver Broncos
Overrated: WR Wes Welker -- He is starting to slow down, and that's not a good thing. He is still productive, but I think he's coming to the end of being a starter on a regular basis. He's also tops in the league in drops the past two seasons.
Underrated: LB Danny Trevathan -- He was one of the best defenders on the Denver defense last season, showing the speed to chase down runners and the ability to play in coverage.
Detroit Lions
Overrated: TE Brandon Pettigrew -- While I didn't agree with their decision to take tight end Eric Ebron in the first round, I get it. This former first-round pick drops a lot of passes and isn't the threat the team needs in the middle of the field.
Underrated: G Larry Warford -- As a rookie, he was dominant at right guard. He should have been in the Pro Bowl. With a year of seasoning, I bet he gets there this season.
Green Bay Packers
Overrated: OLB/DE Julius Peppers -- I liked the Packers signing him to a deal, but he didn't play that well last season. Maybe a new home will rejuvenate him. He's more name than game based on last season.
Underrated: DE Mike Daniels -- He surprised a lot of people with the way he played last season, especially in the second half. He isn't huge for the position, but he makes a lot of plays. He's a good pass rusher from the down spot.
Houston Texans
Overrated: RB Arian Foster -- Yeah, he's done some good things, but he's starting to break down. And how much better is he than a young player who would get the same number of carries?
Underrated: G Brandon Brooks -- On a down year for their line, he had a solid season at right guard to claim that spot as his own.
Indianapolis Colts
Overrated: S LaRon Landry -- He just doesn't have the ability to make plays in coverage, He's a box safety who would have been a heck of a player in the run-heavy eras. Not anymore.
Underrated: DE Cory Redding -- He doesn't rack up a ton of numbers, but he is key to the run defense. Watch him against San Francisco last season and you will see why.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Overrated: G Zane Beadles -- He's a solid player, but was he worth all that money? He was the weak link on the Broncos' line last season. I get he's an upgrade in Jacksonville, but that's a lot of money to pay for that.
Underrated: DT Sen'Derrick Marks -- He played way too many plays (946) last season, and he wore down at times. But he was really good when he was fresh. They need to cut down on his snaps this season.
Kansas City Chiefs
Overrated: WR Dwayne Bowe -- Is he really a No. 1 receiver? He averaged 11.8 yards on his 57 catches. I guess he's changing his diet and workout routine this offseason to get better. He needs to do it.
Underrated: DE Mike DeVito -- He is a grinder who doesn't do much in terms of pass rush, but he is good against the run. All teams need players like DeVito.
Miami Dolphins
Overrated: ILB Dannell Ellerbe -- They paid him a lot of money to sign as a free agent from Baltimore last season and he was a major disappointment. I thought he'd be much better than he was for the Dolphins. He needs a bounce-back season.
Underrated: DE Jared Odrick -- In a season of turmoil in Miami, he turned in his best season. The former first-round pick has turned into a quality starter on their line.
Arizona Cardinals
Overrated: DE Darnell Dockett -- He's still a decent player, but he's nowhere close to what he used to be, which, at times, was a dominant lineman.
Underrated: RB Andre Ellington -- He is the prototype "air back." He can rip off long runs and hurt a defense in the passing game. He should be special this season for the Cardinals.
Atlanta Falcons
Overrated: S William Moore -- Hard to pick one on this roster, but I went with Moore because his play slipped some last season. He's still a good player, but not as good as his reputation -- at least last season.
Underrated: LB Paul Worrilow -- He stepped in as a rookie when injuries hit and played really well. He is far more than just an injury replacement. He will be a starter for a long time.
Baltimore Ravens
Overrated: RB Ray Rice -- Is he really a star runner anymore? I know he can still be an effective player, especially in the passing game, but I want to see more. So do the Ravens.
Underrated: CB Jimmy Smith -- He might be on the verge of a special season, one that could get him to the Pro Bowl. Smith has all the tools to be an effective shutdown corner.
Buffalo Bills
Overrated: RB C.J. Spiller -- This hurts me to put him here because I love his ability, but let's be real about things. He has not lived up to the expectations. Some of it is simply staying on the field.
Underrated: CB Nickell Robey -- He had a heck of a season as the team's nickel corner in 2013 after signing as a non-drafted free agent last April. Robey is a small corner at 5-foot-8, but he has the tools to cover inside in their nickel.
Carolina Panthers
Overrated: RB DeAngelo Williams -- He makes a lot of money to just do some OK things. Is his career as a starter coming to an end?
Underrated: DT Kawann Short -- Star Lotulelei got all the attention as the rookie starter at defensive tackle, but this rookie did some really good things in 2013.
Chicago Bears
Overrated: CB Charles Tillman -- He certainly wasn't anything close to what he used to be last season. He struggled in coverage, but they didn't have much of a pass rush and the safeties were really bad. Age is starting to show.
Underrated: G Matt Slauson -- He came over as a free agent from the Jets and outplayedJermon Bushrod, the higher-priced free agent who played tackle next to him. He is a mauler and a brawler.
Cincinnati Bengals
Overrated: TE Jermaine Gresham -- This former first-round pick looks the part, but it just hasn't happened for him for whatever reason. Is this the year he loses reps to Tyler Eifert?
Underrated: WR Marvin Jones -- He averaged 14 yards on his 51 catches and had 10 touchdown receptions, one behind A.J. Green's team-leading 11.
Cleveland Browns
Overrated: OLB Paul Kruger -- They paid him a lot of money to amp up their defense and he didn't provide much in terms of pass rush. They essentially paid a lot of money for an edge setter. Oh, boy.
Underrated: S Tashaun Gipson -- He had his breakout season for the Browns in 2013. He has the range you want from the safety spot and showed it off with five interceptions last season.
Dallas Cowboys
Overrated: CB Brandon Carr -- He is a top-dollar free agent who didn't play like it last season. He needs to step up his game or he could be gone in 2015.
Underrated: QB Tony Romo -- Yes, Romo. Without him, the Cowboys stink. And let's please stop the narrative that he's bad in the fourth quarter. He was really good in that quarter last season.
Denver Broncos
Overrated: WR Wes Welker -- He is starting to slow down, and that's not a good thing. He is still productive, but I think he's coming to the end of being a starter on a regular basis. He's also tops in the league in drops the past two seasons.
Underrated: LB Danny Trevathan -- He was one of the best defenders on the Denver defense last season, showing the speed to chase down runners and the ability to play in coverage.
Detroit Lions
Overrated: TE Brandon Pettigrew -- While I didn't agree with their decision to take tight end Eric Ebron in the first round, I get it. This former first-round pick drops a lot of passes and isn't the threat the team needs in the middle of the field.
Underrated: G Larry Warford -- As a rookie, he was dominant at right guard. He should have been in the Pro Bowl. With a year of seasoning, I bet he gets there this season.
Green Bay Packers
Overrated: OLB/DE Julius Peppers -- I liked the Packers signing him to a deal, but he didn't play that well last season. Maybe a new home will rejuvenate him. He's more name than game based on last season.
Underrated: DE Mike Daniels -- He surprised a lot of people with the way he played last season, especially in the second half. He isn't huge for the position, but he makes a lot of plays. He's a good pass rusher from the down spot.
Houston Texans
Overrated: RB Arian Foster -- Yeah, he's done some good things, but he's starting to break down. And how much better is he than a young player who would get the same number of carries?
Underrated: G Brandon Brooks -- On a down year for their line, he had a solid season at right guard to claim that spot as his own.
Indianapolis Colts
Overrated: S LaRon Landry -- He just doesn't have the ability to make plays in coverage, He's a box safety who would have been a heck of a player in the run-heavy eras. Not anymore.
Underrated: DE Cory Redding -- He doesn't rack up a ton of numbers, but he is key to the run defense. Watch him against San Francisco last season and you will see why.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Overrated: G Zane Beadles -- He's a solid player, but was he worth all that money? He was the weak link on the Broncos' line last season. I get he's an upgrade in Jacksonville, but that's a lot of money to pay for that.
Underrated: DT Sen'Derrick Marks -- He played way too many plays (946) last season, and he wore down at times. But he was really good when he was fresh. They need to cut down on his snaps this season.
Kansas City Chiefs
Overrated: WR Dwayne Bowe -- Is he really a No. 1 receiver? He averaged 11.8 yards on his 57 catches. I guess he's changing his diet and workout routine this offseason to get better. He needs to do it.
Underrated: DE Mike DeVito -- He is a grinder who doesn't do much in terms of pass rush, but he is good against the run. All teams need players like DeVito.
Miami Dolphins
Overrated: ILB Dannell Ellerbe -- They paid him a lot of money to sign as a free agent from Baltimore last season and he was a major disappointment. I thought he'd be much better than he was for the Dolphins. He needs a bounce-back season.
Underrated: DE Jared Odrick -- In a season of turmoil in Miami, he turned in his best season. The former first-round pick has turned into a quality starter on their line.
@ Jimmy Smith being underrated. Hard to be considered that when teams deliberately seek you out to expose you. If anyone is underrated on the Ravens it's out of Elam
