Tim Tebow and the Most Overrated Players in the NFL Today

There are plenty of players in the NFL who are paid well beyond their value. Some of those overrated players simply had one really excellent season and will ride that glory until the flame truly burns out.

Let's take a look at some of the players who have received a ton of attention, but don't really deserve it. At least not yet.

Who are the 7 most overrated players in the NFL today? Read on and find out.

7. Santonio Holmes, WR, New York Jets

The ex-Steelers wide receiver made headlines both for him being traded to the New York Jets and for earning himself a four-game suspension for off-field issues.

However, will his addition to the Jets really make that much of a difference? Unless the Jets start off the season on a four-game losing streak, the only thing that Holmes will have to offer will be an interruption towards any chemistry developed in that period.

Holmes was traded from the Steelers for a reason. His off-field issues were certainly a problem, but it also looked like a situation of trade high after Holmes hit his first 1,000-plus yards season.

Quarterback Mark Sanchez may have sung the praises of the acquisition, but the star receiver may not make a huge impact on a team that prefers to grind it out on the ground.

6. CJ Spiller, RB, Buffalo Bills

Why the Bills spent their first-round selection on running back CJ Spiller is beyond me.

He is reminiscent of Reggie Bush and will simply crowd a backfield that could have done well with its foundation of Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson.

Unfortunately, the ownership of the Bills wanted a big name that would bring fans.

Instead, they are getting a Swiss-army knife style of player who will certainly make some impact, but does not provide the needed leadership and standout qualities that a true impact player can bring to the field.

Spiller will end up on the highlight reel, but he is not about to bring the Bills any victories through his work alone.

5. Albert Haynesworth, DT, Washington Redskins

Haynesworth has made all the headlines this days. There's no doubt that he was overpaid by Redskins owner Daniel Snyder.

However, beyond that is the fact that he barely lives up to a contract work half of his money.

Haynesworth spent most games last year walking on and off the field, incapable of sustaining momentum between being winded and limping on his hobbled knee.

On most teams, a player in that condition would only be used sparingly, but the big money means that the team deserves to get the most they can get out of him.

Even worse is the fact that the trimmed down, supposedly "been training" defensive tackles failed to even get close on completing the conditioning test.

4. Reggie Wayne, WR, Indianapolis Colts

While Wayne may be a talented receiver, he is the beneficiary of a top tier quarterback whose talent is arguably unrivaled.

Peyton Manning proved last year that he can turn a no-name receiver into the talk of the town through his own pure will and talent.

Wayne, however, takes too much credit and wants a mondo contract to represent his ego. Certainly, some other team may be willing to cough up the money for Wayne's ego, but the Colts know better.

His success is certainly partly due to the greatness of Manning. And he needs to recognize that fact.

3. Tim Tebow, QB, Denver Broncos

At this point, the fever pitch over Tebow may have subsided, but there is still far too much being said about the Denver rookie.

There is endless speculation over the role that Tebow will play in the Broncos offense and yet there is no proof towards any of it.

Analysts want so badly for Tebow to play some important role in the offense, using the Wild Horses formation as a reference point. It's certainly a possibility that Tebow sees some field time.

But will it be enough that anyone really cares?

The situation is reminiscent of the one involving Michael Vick last year. All hype and then overanalysis of each play he was involved in.

2. Vincent Jackson, WR, San Diego Chargers

1. Sidney Rice, WR, Minnesota Vikings

Did anyone else notice how Rice hardly made any impressions on the league until one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game came to town?

Rice was the by-product of a an excellent quarterback and strong running game. Until he proves himself to be a standout player on his own, Rice is still in the potential excellence stage of his career.

What happens if Tavaris Jackson is under center?

Yeah, not a pretty picture.