The 10 Worst Decisions This Year In The NFL

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As we approach week four of the regular football season, I thought we should take a look back at the top ten worst decisions made so far since the 2008 Super Bowl. Things that make fans scream "what were you thinking?" Such things as the hiring of certain players and coaches to shooting yourself in the thigh. So lean back relax and enjoy!

10. Brett Farve

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 27:  Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings prepares to throw the ball during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 27, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings de

Let's start with John Madden's favorite player ever. Brett Farve Two years ago, he was forced out of the team he had built a legacy to last a lifetime. Then, unready to retire he elected to go play for the Jets having a very successful first ten games. Then plummeted to a (9-6) record missing the playoffs. Then he said he was retiring. It was over. And in truth, his legacy wasn't greatly affected by the year at the Jets. But, now as he has un-retired again, to play for a division rival. One year of purple has covered all of the green. Brett Farve has stained his legendary status as a Packer.

9. Detroit Lions Drafting Matthew Stafford

ALLEN PARK, MI - MAY 01: Matt Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws during rookie orientation camp at the Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility on May 1, 2009 in Allen Park, Michigan.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Despite making my list of worst decisions this year I will start on a positive note. Detroit finally won a game. Now onto the reasons why Stafford was a bad choice for this team. First, I am a firm believer that when you begin a new team you start with an offensive line. I think Matt is in for quite a beating this year as the season progresses. Some teams that they will face will be the Steelers, the Packers, Ravens and Cardinals. I don't think that Matt is a bad Quarterback but I think the position he is in could lead popular opinion in that direction, soon.

8. Brandon Marshall

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 27:  Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after he scored a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 27, 2009 in Oakland, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Imag

Do you have all day? Cause that's how long I could go on about this one. Brandon got mad because of cutler being traded. Complained he didn't like Josh McDaniels, Demanded a trade or a significant raise. He also came to practice in is pajamas. On top of this when balls were thrown to him in one camp he dropped them on purpose. Then instead of handing the ball boy the football he punted it down the field. This lead to his suspension. Now things have died down in Denver, but for how long? When will Ocho Cinco's brother from another mother start another fire?

7. The Quarterback Carousel

BEREA, OH - AUGUST 07:  Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns talks with Derek Anderson #3 during training camp at the Cleveland Browns Training and Administrative Complex on August 7, 2009 in Berea, Ohio.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Quinn, or Anderson. Ratliff maybe? Nope. Quinn. Well, till halftime of week three. Then it's Anderson. Mangini has let this go on and on till fans have even began an online petition to get Randy Lerner to sell the Browns. This QB race has gone through preseason and now has drifted into week three. This has been detrimental to this football team. Until one of the two are traded, I don't think it will ever end.

6. Plaxico Buress

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 9: Plaxico Burress #17 of the New York Giants runs in for a touchdown during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Lincoln Financial Field on December 9, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/G

Do you all remember this dumb incident. Shooting himself. I don't have much to say about this except I hope all the other NFL player's look at things like this, and Donte Stallworth's Fatal car incident. A talented, super-bowl winning man is going to spend two years in prison for not thinking about the consequences of breaking the law. It was a dumb decision that may cost him the rest of his career.

Some That Missed The List

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Here's a short list of some of the decisions that didn't make the list.

Hiring Eric Mangini - Browns(HC)

Hiring Josh McDaniels - Broncos(HC)

Singing Terrel Owens - Bills(WR)

Starting Jamarcus Russel - Raiders(QB)

Not Re-signing Albert Haynesworth - Redskins(DE)

5. Kansas City Trading For Matt Cassel

KANSAS CITY, MO - 2009:  Matt Cassel of the Kansas City Chiefs poses for his 2009 NFL headshot at photo day in Kansas City, Missouri.  (Photo by NFL Photos)

Matt Cassel was the recipient of statistics he will never again produce under the current circumstances. Matt had an excellent offensive line last year and a solid core of receivers to boot. Tony Gonzalez was best receiving weapon for the Chiefs was traded to Atlanta, and all that's left is Bowe and the Rookie Quinten Lawrence. This was a bad move on the Chiefs part. The Chiefs are now (0-3). As I mentioned with Stafford, offensive line comes first. Already Cassel has been injured and is considered questionable almost every week. The good news is that a team with an O-line could use him efficiently so he is worth something to some teams but what can the Chiefs get in return?

4. Philadelphia Signing Micheal Vick

6 Jan 2002: Quarterback Michael Vick #7 of  the Atlanta Falcons sneaks a pass off before being tackled by Leonard Little #91 of the St.Louis Rams at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri.The St. Louis Rams beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13.  DI

Micheal Vick saw his first playing time since imprisoned in 2007. Now I am not putting him in this position because of his crime as far as I'm concerned his debt is paid. However I don't think he is nor will ever again be able to play at the level he did in his years with Atlanta. Micheal is older, slower, not as quick mentally and also he has had a major change emotionally. Micheal is not the same man he was two years ago and for a community that is good but not so much for a football team. I don't see Micheal Vick getting resigned by the Eagles and possibly no one else either.

3. Micheal Crabtree

SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 01:  Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on at practice during the 49ers Minicamp at their training facilities on May 1, 2009 in Santa Clara, California. Crabtree was the 49ers first round draft pick.  (Photo by Jed

At #3 I have Micheal Crabtree. He was looked at to be a smart talented fully ready NFL receiver. Wrong! Apparently Micheal is just a money hungry man who only sees the color green. So now he is ruining his reputation and any interest other NFL teams had in him. The 49ers definitely have not gotten what they bargained for. I can't think of a better way to say it then Legendary running back Jim Brown. "Micheal Crabtree, Get your !@# to camp!"

2. Firing Mike Shanahan

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28:  Head coach Mike Shanahan of the Denver Broncos walks the sidelines during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California.  The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52--21.

Pat Bowlen made a lot of bad decisions. Hiring McDaniel's letting Cutler leave. But worst of all, he spit in the face of a great coach. He fired a coach who is one of the best in the league if not the best. It could take up to three years to rebuild what Shanahan had ready. Except in Cleveland, people say that Bowlen is the worst owner in the NFL. I don't know if I personally would go that far, but I do think his decision making is beyond questionable. Thus earning him the runner up spot on my worst decision's list.

1. Releasing Jim Schwartz

NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 13:  Head coach Jim Schwartz of the Detroit Lions argues a call with the referees during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on September 13, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Li

The #1 worst decision in the NFL so far this year is so easily allowing the release of Jim Schwartz. This was a great choice by the Detroit Lions. A terrible one for Tennessee. Jim Schwartz in my mind is a excellent defensive minded coach. And was the heart of the coaching staff at Tennessee. Yes, losing Haynesworth has hurt the defense but nothing has hurt Tennessee like the loss of Jim Schwartz. I truly believe the Titans would not be (0-3). But, then again I don't think that Detroit would have there first win.

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