Philadelphia Eagles: One Player on Each NFL Team Who Eagles Fans Hate to See

Each team has a player that fans either hate, hate to watch their teams play against or simply would rather avoid seeing.

This list is a combination of those three. Some players have a knack for doing very well against the Philadelphia Eagles and some have a knack for just doing very well all the time. One has a knack for lighting up Philly receivers.

Whatever the reason may be, here is a player from each team that Eagles fans hate to see.

Arizona Cardinals: Larry Fitzgerald

Larry Fitzgerald is such a dangerous receiver that no fan from any team wants to see their corners try to defend him. But for Eagles fans, it's almost personal.

In the 2008 NFC Championship game, Fitzgerald caught nine passes for 152 yards and three touchdowns en route to a 32-25 victory for the Arizona Cardinals.

It's safe to say that if Fitzgerald wasn't in the game, the Eagles would have been headed to Tampa Bay to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII.

If that wasn't enough, Fitzgerald was critical in the Cardinals' come-from-behind win over the Eagles last season. He had seven receptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns and caught a 42-yard pass to set up the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Simply put, Eagles fans wouldn't have a problem with never facing Fitzgerald again.

Atlanta Falcons: Dunta Robinson

Dunta Robinson isn't a great player, but he is great at making helmet-to-helmet hits on the Eagles' best receivers.

In 2010, the cornerback delivered a shot on a defenseless DeSean Jackson that left Jackson concussed and out for the rest of the game.

Then in the 2011 matchup, Robinson hit Jeremy Maclin in a similar fashion that stopped play and earned a well-deserved personal foul.

Robinson was initially fined $50,000 for the hit on Jackson (it was later reduced to $25,000) and fined another $40,000 for his hit on Maclin.

Baltimore Ravens: Ed Reed

The Eagles last faced the Baltimore Ravens in 2008 in a game remembered mostly because Donovan McNabb was benched after a first half in which he had a quarterback rating of 13.2.

Helping McNabb achieve that staggeringly awful statistic was safety Ed Reed, who intercepted one of McNabb's passes and returned it 43 yards to the Philadelphia 6-yard line.

When Kevin Kolb entered the game, Reed wasn't finished. Early in the fourth quarter, he picked off a pass eight yards deep in the end zone and returned it 108 yards the other way for a touchdown.

Reed was a part of two of the four touchdowns the Ravens would score on their way to a 36-7 victory.

Buffalo Bills: Nick Barnett

Linebacker Nick Barnett has caused problems for Eagles quarterbacks, old and new.

In 2011's contest at Buffalo, Barnett picked off Michael Vick twice. One was returned 31 yards for a touchdown and the other happened late in the fourth quarter, ending any chances of a Philly victory.

That may be the most recent memory, but Barnett wreaked havoc in 2007 as a member of the Green Bay Packers as well. In what ended up being a 16-13 win for the Pack, Barnett picked off Donovan McNabb to set up three decisive points. He also led the team with 13 tackles.

Just for good measure, Barnett recovered a fumble in a 2006 game that the Eagles won 31-9. He has been an Eagle killer his whole career.

Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton

The Eagles haven't played a game against the Carolina Panthers since 2009, and the Panthers have a completely different identity now.

So for the Panthers, the player Eagles fans hate to see is the one every team hates to see—Cam Newton.

Newton is without a doubt the only dual-threat quarterback in the same league as Michael Vick, and he can pack more power than Vick.

If the Eagles have to face the Panthers next year, they better get their linebacker situation figured out before then, because Newton won't have any trouble running all over them.

Chicago Bears: Earl Bennett

Earl Bennett isn't most high-profile player (or even most high-profile receiver) on the Bears, but he has torched the Eagles for 151 yards and three touchdowns the last two years.

In 2010, Bennett caught two touchdown passes en route to a 31-26 victory for Chicago that stopped a three-game Philly win streak and killed momentum for a week.

Then this season, Bennett caught what would become the game-winning touchdown early in the fourth quarter. It was another momentum killer, as the Eagles had won two straight and appeared to be getting back on track after starting the season 1-5.

Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Gresham

There isn't really anybody on the Cincinnati Bengals that will keep Eagles fans up at night. A.J. Green and Jerome Simpson would be neutralized by Nnamdi Asomugha, Asante Samuel and Dominique Rogers-Cromartie and Andy Dalton is still an average quarterback.

That leaves tight end Jermaine Gresham, who could have some fun against the Eagles' current linebacker corps.

Gresham had a good sophomore year in 2011, catching 56 passes for 596 yards and six touchdowns. He won't instill fear into the hearts of opposing defensive coordinators, but he's the best the Bengals have to offer against the Eagles.

Cleveland Browns: Josh Cribbs

The Cleveland Browns are in the same boat as the Bengals in that they don't have much to fight the Eagles with. In all likelihood, Robert Griffin III will become their most fearful player next year if they are able to trade up to the No. 2 spot in the draft.

Until then, that label is held by return specialist Josh Cribbs.

Cribbs is one of the most electrifying return men in the NFL, racking up 11 return touchdowns over his career. His receiving stats are less than spectacular, but his ability to put up six points in one play is something that teams have to plan for.

Dallas Cowboys: Tony Romo

As the quarterback of the Eagles' most hated rival, Tony Romo is easily the most hated player on this list. Even though he has been pretty helpless against Philly recently, that doesn't mean he hasn't done his share to tick off Eagles fans.

Let's go back to 2009, when the Eagles went 0-3 against the Dallas Cowboys, losing the division title to them in Week 17 and losing to them in the Wild Card round the following week. In those games, Romo threw for a total of 862 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions.

The good news for Eagles fans is that lately, Romo has been the victim of more punch lines than punches. In 2011, he was only able to play one full game against Philly, as he hurt his hand on the first series of the Week 16 rematch.

In the first game, Romo completed just over 50 percent of his passes and finished with a quarterback rating of 66.7.

Eagles fans might hate Romo in general, but they sure do love seeing the one they saw in 2011.

Denver Broncos: Tim Tebow

How could it be anyone else? The Eagles haven't played the Denver Broncos since 2009, and Tim Tebow is a matchup nightmare for Philly.

The Achilles Heel of the 2011 Eagles was the inability to close out games and Tebow's signature talent was the ability to lead come-from-behind victories. In addition to that, Tebow wouldn't have much trouble running over any of Philly's cornerbacks or linebackers.

His mechanics are awful and his style of play is unconventional for the pro game, but superstitious fans would rather not deal with Tebow and any extra help he may be receiving from above.

Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh

No fan, no quarterback and especially no offensive lineman wants to see Ndamukong Suh staring back from the other side of the line of scrimmage.

The 307-pound defensive tackle had a team-leading eight tackles and one sack against the Eagles in 2010, his second game in NFL. If they face each other again next year, Philly's inconsistent offensive line would undoubtedly have trouble stopping Suh.

Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is a pain in the neck for every team and the Eagles are no exception.

Philly had the luxury of avoiding Rodgers and his Green Bay Packers in 2011, but the same can't be said of 2010. The Eagles lost their first and last game at home to the Packers, dropping the latter in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.

Rodgers was human in the opener, as he had two touchdown passes, but also two interceptions and a quarterback rating of 73.1 But in the playoffs he looked like a potential Super Bowl MVP, throwing three touchdown passes and leading the Pack to victory.

As good as Rodgers was in 2010, his 2011 MVP season was almost legendary. Right now he is the quarterback every team wants to face the least.

Houston Texans: Arian Foster

When the Eagles faced the Houston Texas last year, they needed a fourth-quarter comeback to offset two third-quarter touchdowns by running back Arian Foster.

Foster was kept in check for most of the game, as he only got 88 yards despite having 22 carries. But he did manage to rush for a touchdown and catch one as well, putting the Texans ahead by four going into the final quarter.

Last year's 16th-ranked Eagle defense would have a very tough time defending Foster, which makes him easily the most feared player on the Texans' offense.

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are such a mess that they have absolutely zero threatening players on their roster.

Their wide receivers were lost without Peyton Manning last season and they have an awful rushing attack. Manning himself isn't even a threat after going through multiple neck surgeries this past year.

Even when he was playing well, he was ineffective against the Eagles. In 2010, Manning threw two interceptions and had a quarterback rating of 67 in his game at Philadelphia.

It's going to take a while for the Colts to get back to playoff contention, even with Andrew Luck or a healthy Manning under center. They need pieces in places other than the passing game to be competitive again.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Maurice Jones-Drew

Maurice Jones-Drew was the lone bright spot on a Jacksonville Jaguars offense that had the worst passing attack in the NFL. He had no balance to work with and still put up 1,606 yards with eight touchdowns.

Jones-Drew hasn't done much against the Eagles, but he is the only player on the Jaguars that will give defensive coordinators headaches. If Blaine Gabbert plays well in his sophomore season, things could get ugly for opposing linebackers.

The Eagles need to address that area or else they will pay the price next time they face Jones-Drew.

Kansas City Chiefs: Jamaal Charles

The Eagles last faced the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009, when Jamaal Charles was still sitting behind Larry Johnson on the depth chart.

Philly won that game 34-14 and Michael Vick saw the field for the first time since Dec. 31 of 2006.

Despite being a backup, Charles was able to contribute 36 yards on six carries and led the Chiefs with 34 receiving yards. Three years later, Charles is the main source of offense for Kansas City and is a weapon out of the backfield

He is similar to Maurice Jones-Drew in that his skill set exploits the Eagles' weaknesses, but the difference is that Charles works in a more balanced offense.

Because of that, he could create problems for the Eagles' defense and is somebody no Eagles fan wants to see on the opposing team.

Miami Dolphins: Reggie Bush

When the Eagles played the Miami Dolphins in Week 14 of 2011, they were coming off of two consecutive losses and were just about done in the playoff race. But they pulled together a good game and won 26-10.

One player that played well against Philly was Reggie Bush. A candidate for the Comeback Player of the Year award, Bush ran for over 100 yards and caught the most passes against the Eagles' defense. He didn't score any touchdowns but was easily the Dolphins' biggest offensive threat.

Now that he's in a system that he excels in, Bush is scary for any opponent to face. He's certainly not one you want to see lining up against your team.

Minnesota Vikings: Joe Webb

In 2010, the Eagles headed into their final two games needing one win to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs. Week 16 looked like a gimme, as the then 5-9 Minnesota Vikings would be traveling to Philadelphia and starting backup quarterback Joe Webb, who was filling in for an injured Brett Favre.

But Webb played a surprisingly good game, throwing for 195 yards and rushing for a touchdown. Most importantly, however, he kept the ball out of Michael Vick's hands for most of the fourth quarter.

He led a clock-draining six-minute drive that left Vick with only 1:37 to score 10 points. Needless to say, the Eagles were unable to come back and lost a game that was set up to be an easy win.

Without Webb ruining things, the Eagles would have avoided the eventual champion Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round and may have seen their playoff run extend a little deeper.

New England Patriots: Tom Brady

In four games against the Eagles, Tom Brady has thrown for 1,232 yards, nine touchdowns and zero interceptions. He had led the New England Patriots to victory in all four of those games.

Need another reason to hate him? One of those games was Super Bowl XXXIX.

Brady has been an Eagle-killer his whole career and is probably more likely than any other player on this list to make Eagles fans cringe.

New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees

Drew Brees hasn't had as much success against the Eagles as Tom Brady has, posting a 3-2 record against them over his career. But Brees' progression has been among the best in the history of football and it has made him a nightmare for today's defensive coordinators.

In his last game against the Eagles, Brees threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns, which was kind of an average game for Brees, considering he threw six touchdown passes the week before against the Detroit Lions.

Brees is a scary quarterback to defend, and nobody wants to face the record holder for single-season passing yards.

New York Giants: Victor Cruz

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz had his breakout game against the Eagles last year, as he tore up the secondary for 110 yards and two touchdowns on only three receptions.

In the second game between the Eagles and Giants, Cruz had his team's only touchdown and 128 yards to go along with it.

Cruz's bright career has just started, and Eagles fans aren't looking forward to dealing with the rest of it.

New York Jets: Darrelle Revis

The Eagles' offense had little trouble putting up 45 points on the Jets' D in 2011, but cornerback Darrelle Revis is still a player every wide receiver hates being matched up against.

Teams essentially have to gameplan for a situation in which their best receiver will be unavailable the whole game. That is something the Eagles never want to have to deal with.

Oakland Raiders: Darren McFadden

Darren McFadden's 2011 was cut short by a foot injury, but the powerful running back was a force to be reckoned with early in the season.

McFadden's best game came against the New York Jets, where he rushed for 171 yards on 19 carries and found the end zone twice. Any running back capable of those numbers is somebody to be feared.  With Eagles linebackers struggling lately, he is the worst nightmare for Philly.

Philadelphia Eagles: Backup Quarterback

Any time the backup quarterback is on the field, it means Michael Vick has been injured. That's someone every fan except the backup's mom hates seeing.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Troy Polamalu

The Eagles have had the fortune of not seeing the Pittsburgh Steelers or Troy Polamalu in the regular season since 2008.

The reason Eagles fans would hate seeing Polamalu is that he's the best equipped to make Vick ineffective. His great speed lets him drop back into coverage and make interceptions as well as charge the line of scrimmage on blitzes.

He is one of few players capable of taking away both the pass and the run from Vick.

In his career, Polamalu has two interceptions against Vick. One came in a preseason game in 2011 and the other came back when Vick was on the Atlanta Falcons.

San Diego Chargers: Philip Rivers

The San Diego Chargers are a perennial disappointment, and last year was the first time quarterback Philip Rivers wasn't a bright spot. He still managed to make the Pro Bowl due to a lack of elite quarterbacks in the AFC, but 2011 was his worst year since 2007. He had a career-high 20 interceptions with only 27 touchdowns to offset them.

That being said, he is still the Chargers' best player and Eagles fans should count themselves lucky to have not faced him since 2009. In that game, Rivers threw two touchdown passes and put the Eagles out of the game early in a 31-23 win for the Chargers.

Rivers has always been a Super Bowl away from elite quarterback status and is certainly one hates to see on the other side of the ball.

San Francisco 49ers: David Akers

What's worse, that former Eagles kicker David Akers put the game-winning points on the board in San Francisco's comeback win last year? Or that he had a career-high 166 points with a new team after spending 12 seasons in Philadelphia?

Akers left Philly on a bad note, as he missed a pair of field goals that ended up costing the Eagles their Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. He was immediately replaced by rookie Alex Henery.

Philly fans have a lot to thank Akers for, but it certainly hurts to see him putting up career numbers for a different team.

Seattle Seahawks: Marshawn Lynch

In one of the more devastating blows of the 2011 season, the Eagles were blown out 31-14 by the Seattle Seahawks. Part of that was due to Vince Young's four interceptions and the other part was because of Marshawn Lynch.

Lynch absolutely punished a helpless Eagles run defense for a season-high 148 yards and two touchdowns. Needless to say, Eagles fans don't want their team facing him again any time soon.

St. Louis Rams

In the 2011 season opener for the Eagles and the St. Louis Rams, Steven Jackson ran for a 47-yard touchdown on the Rams' first offensive play. The next time he got the ball, he picked up a solid nine yards on first down.

It was on that play that Jackson injured his right quadriceps and had to be pulled from the game.

Early on, the Eagles had no way to stop Jackson and if he had stayed in, the 31-13 victory could have been much different. He is a scary player to try to defend who has never been able to stay healthy enough to become an elite running back.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kellen Winslow

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were far from intimidating in 2011, but that doesn't mean they don't have intimidating pieces on their roster. One of those pieces is tight end Kellen Winslow.

In the 2009 game against the Bucs, Winslow was Tampa's best source of offense. He caught nine passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns.

A lot has changed since 2009, but Winslow is still capable of big games, as evidenced by his 132-yard outburst against the Green Bay Packers this year. If Philly goes up against the Bucs with a linebacker situation similar to the one they have now, another career day could be in store for Winslow.

Tennessee Titans: Kenny Britt

225 yards, three touchdowns.

Those aren't the numbers of a quarterback, those are the numbers of Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt when he played the Eagles in 2010.

Britt was absolutely dominant in that 37-19 win for the Titans and if not for being hampered by injuries, he would be considered one of the best receivers in the NFL, up with Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald. He's a scary guy to face, no doubt about it.

Washington Redskins: DeAngelo Hall

There isn't anything scary about the Washington Redskins these days, but if there's one player Eagles fans would rather not see, it's cornerback DeAngelo Hall.

Hall had an interception in two of his last four games against the Eagles and is somebody quarterbacks should just try to avoid. In a 2010 game at Chicago, Hall picked off four passes and returned one for a touchdown. He had better numbers than all of Chicago's receivers.

Until the Redskins find a good replacement for the two-headed monster (not really) of Rex Grossman and John Beck, Hall is the best they have to offer and the one most likely to worry fans.