The Top 10 Most Hated Men in the NFL

It is a cold Sunday just two weeks removed from the Super Bowl, and everyone is already missing football. Granted, it is the offseason, but this offseason could be unlike others. It may last longer than usual, or may not even feature the few things we look forward to, including free agency and trades during the NFL Draft.

If a new CBA is not worked out soon, it is going to be a long seven or eight months.

This clearly will anger NFL fans, as it should. They are the ones who pay the players' salaries—indirectly—and the owners also get rich off of fans as well. If they cannot come to a compromise, we have every right to be mad at them and stay mad for as long as we wish.

That led me to think about the people in the NFL who already make me mad without the threat of a work stoppage. Everyone on this list has earned their way on due to one reason or another. And every one of these men is in dire need of some public image reparation, and they will not work their way off of list until that takes place.

Before we begin, although this lead image is of Rod Smart, he is not on this list, but we hope that you will keep reading. What better way to illustrate this list than with a photo of Smart sporting his jersey from the lone season of the XFL? Vince McMahon has had many great ideas throughout his days, but apparently the XFL was not one of them.

So without any further rambling, take a look at the ten most hated men in the NFL today. Feel free to let me know who you feel I may have missed.

10. Tom Brady: QB, New England Patriots

Spoiler alert—Brady will not be the only quarterback to make this list. This pick may surprise some people, and I have to explain this selection.

It is not that I hate Brady. I don't.

But I don't think he is God's gift to football—or women—either.

He is a great quarterback. Perhaps one of the top five of all time, although I would have him closer to number eight or nine, personally. He benefits from the system in which he plays and if you don't believe me, then just ask Matt Cassel.

But Brady is an elite QB. Yet some of his choices off the field have not gone over as well. He knocked up ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan (who was hotter anyway) and then married psycho supermodel, Gisele Buncheon. I think, even though she is attractive, she is the one who puts Brady on this list.

Her remarks about Brady's baby with Moynahan. Her insisting that her husband grows his hair like a 16-yea-old pop star. I think she hurts him more than helps. But somehow, I don't see him caring all that much.

9. Vince Young: QB, Tennessee Titans (But Not for Long)

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 18: Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans grimaces in pain during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at EverBank Field on October 18, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by J. Me

The biggest thing that bothers me about Young is the fact that he should be on top of the world. No, he is not on the same level as Brady as far as talent goes, but he is a unique type of player who can make a huge difference when he is on the field.

But he is immature, selfish and just doesn't seem to understand the gift he has been given. That bothers me.

It doesn't seem as if Young will ever be able to put it all together to make an impact in this league. He will undoubtedly be given another opportunity once he is either traded or released by the Titans, but he may never be quality starting material again. Not in this league, at least.

Maybe he can hook up with Jamarcus Russell in the UFL in the future.

8. Jay Cutler: QB, Chicago Bears

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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 23: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears reacts in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty I

Another guy who could be on top of the world. This guy could have run for mayor of Chicago and won if he weren't such a tool. He doesn't care. About anything. He has that "I don't need to help you out with anything in life because I am better than you in everything in life" type of attitude at all times.

He has never truly been a winner, but you wouldn't know it by talking to him. He has goofy hair, and it is beyond me how he ever landed Kristin Cavalleri. Seriously. Have you ever met a guy who has everything going for him, yet always looks like he swallowed a ferret?

Have I mentioned the NFC Championship game recently? I still feel bad for Caleb Hanie. Whether Cutler could have returned to the game or not, he should have been a better teammate from the sidelines.

Oh, but wait. I forgot. He just doesn't care.

7. Cortland Finnegan: DB, Tennessee Titans

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 28: Cornerback Cortland Finnegan #31 of the Tennessee Titans is held back by an official after getting into a fight with Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on November 28, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Leve

Finally, a player on this list who is not under center. This guy ought to be under arrest for his antics on the field.

He is cheap. He is dirty. He is rough. His report card would definitely say "does not play well with others." Then again, so did mine.

But Finnegan's antics finally got to Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans and those two battled in one of the best brawls in recent football history. I could see that happening again in the not so distant future.

Finnegan is one of those players who loves to get under other players' skin, which I don't necessarily have a problem with all that much. It is a gem, and any advantage you can gain by getting into your opponents' head is fine. I just don't like how Finnegan goes about it and handles himself. That is why he makes this list.

6. Albert Haynesworth: DE/Mike Shanahan: Coach, Washington Redskins

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LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 6: Albert Haynesworth #92 of the Washington Redskins is helped off the field after being injured during the game against the New Orleans Saints at FedExField on December 6, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. The Saints defeated the Redsk

I feel that I can lump these two into one, since they are often mentioned in the same breath so frequently. I would have included Donovan McNabb into this little saga, but I really don't hate McNabb. He is the third member in the Redskins' version of As The World Turns.

Daniel Snyder runs that show, and he could also be mentioned in this list as well. He certainly deserves that much.

First, I thought it was Hayneworth's fault for being fat and lazy. He took all that money and wouldn't shift positions. Then I thought it was Shanahan's fault, because as we found out so many times this season, he is a jerk. Then I went back to pinning it back on Fat Albert because of his off the field indiscretions.

Either way, they both deserve to be on this list.

I'll even toss in Snyder for the hat trick. And yes, I know that is a different sport. If football doesn't come back, we may actually be forced into watching some of it again.

Oh, the humanity.

5. Ben Roethlisberger: QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

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FORT WORTH, TX - JANUARY 31: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers talks with the media at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel on January 31, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XL

Big Ben is a solid quarterback. He did not look great a couple of weeks ago, but is still in the upper echelon at his position. I am not one those people who hates him because I think he is overrated. He may not always be flashy, but he seems to get the job done.

He has won a pair of Super Bowls already. But it is what he has done off the field that puts him on my list. The Steelers' legendary QB Terry Bradshaw told him to shelve the motorcycle. He continued to ride it and almost killed himself. Even worse are the accusations of rape against him that never brought any charges.

Had he been found guilty of either one, he would have been much higher on my list. Innocent until proven guilty is fine, but two instances are extremely tough to give him the benefit of the doubt. If it happens a third time, I promise you that he will not come out of things as fortunate.

4. Rex Ryan: Coach, New York Jets

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - JANUARY 21: New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan and his wife Michelle Ryan pose for a photo during a press conference announcing Ryan as the new Head Coach of the New York Jets at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on January 21, 20

Ah, the paper champs of the NFL.

No one has ever talked more without accomplishing less than Ryan. Win a Super Bowl and then talk to me. Heck, make it to the Super Bowl and I'll cut you a break.

He has over-hyped his own team so much that I feel it has come back to haunt him in each of the past two seasons. His quarterback is mediocre at best, and his defense let the team down in big games. He is a good coach. There is no disputing that much. But he is not one of the best. Neither is his team.

I don't even have to go to his off the field fancies. I wouldn't want to put my foot in...

Well, you understand.

3. Terrell Owens: WR, Cincinnati Bengals

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Terrell Owens #81 of the Cincinnati Bengals against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Even this photo captures what T.O. is all about. T.O. is about T.O. He always has been and he always will be.

Nothing is ever his fault. It must be great to always be right. I mean, it is for me, but how must the rest of you feel? Kidding, sort of, at least.

But Owens has turned on every one of his quarterbacks. And coaches. And fellow receivers. And friends. He is the ultimate jerk, and would be No. 1 on many lists. On mine, he only makes number three.

Whether or not the league can reach a new CBA, I feel that it may be the end of the line for T.O.

2. Michael Vick: QB, Philadelphia Eagles

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 09: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Green Bay Packers during the 2011 NFC wild card playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 9, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Trotma

Most people have forgiven Vick for his involvement in dog fighting, as well as all of his lies to cover it up with the law. I am not one of those people. Chances are, I never will be either.

I will never be able to erase the images in my mind of what he and his cronies did to those poor, defenseless, helpless animals. I can see were Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox is coming from, in a way. I will not root for Vick next season. Or the one after that.

I know that we are supposed to be a forgiving society and I agree that to a certain point, we should try. But as hard as I have tried to forget what happened in the past with Vick, he will never find himself not on one of my lists.

1. Brett Favre: QB, Minnesota Vikings/Semi-Retired Status

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 05: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings is assisted by medical staff against the Buffalo Bills defense at the Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 5, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo

How much do I really need to say?

I'm playing. I'm retiring. I never really wanted to retire. I don't want to play for them anyway. I want to strictly play for this team or I am retiring. Alright, I'll play for them. I'm retiring. I never had time to make my best decision. Maybe I should retire. I love football too much to quit. I have to see how this plays out one more time. I did not send pictures of my tallywhacker to that woman. I didn't send any to those women either. I think I may miss a game. This may be the end. I didn't touch those women either. I'm retiring.

Wait until August.

This is why a work stoppage or shortened season would be the worst thing to happen to all of us. It would give Favre a reason to still skip camp and play in fewer games.

Anything to keep his name in the news is what he will always do. In certain ways, he will go down as the most selfish player ever to take a snap in the NFL. He tarnished his image as a player by coming back this year. He damaged his reputation with everything else that came out this past season.

It is the ultimate example of not knowing when to call it quits.

Closing Number: 60 Percent of the Most Hated NFL Players Are QB's

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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: (L-R) Hall of Fame quarterbacks Dan Marino and Joe Montana attend the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Quarterbacks used to be the poster children of the NFL. Gone are the days of Roger Staubach and Bob Griese. No more are we watching Dan Marino and Joe Montana. These were men that the NFL was glad to be represented by in the media.

Now they have been replaced by immature players who don't realize how lucky they are in life. They are no longer heroes. They are no longer the golden boys. The quarterbacks are no longer untouchable.

Any chances that Cam Newton can change some of this down the line?

I'm not putting too much on that one either, unfortunately.