NFL Power Rankings: The 10 Biggest Whiners in NFL History

An opportunity to play in the NFL is a common dream for much today's youth.

What if some of these young dreamers actually accomplish this goal? Will they remain grateful? Will they be satisfied with the millions of dollars thrown at them to play a game they love?

These 10 guys were given that chance, yet they still cry and moan.

10. Philip Rivers

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DENVER - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers takes the field against the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on January 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 33-28. (Photo by Doug Pensing

All you need to do to recognize that Rivers is a whiner is watch him play.

Almost every snap, he’s either yelling at a teammate or flailing his arms around at an official.

He is undoubtedly a talented QB and definitely has the ability to win a Super Bowl someday, but he’ll need to address his stubborn attitude in order to become a team leader.

9. Kordell Stewart

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Kordell Stewart watches play against the Indianapolis Colts in the RCA Dome Dec. 19, 2004. The Colts defeated the Ravens 20 to 10. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

In 1998, after Stewart threw his third interception during a loss to the Buccaneers, he broke down and cried for the cameras.

The former Steelers quarterback is still considered one of the more versatile players in NFL history,  but he’ll be better remembered for his waterworks on national television.

8. Carson Palmer

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals calls a play at the line of scrimage while playing the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty

After a subpar 2010 campaign, it’s not surprising that Palmer is demanding a trade out of Cincinnati.

The problem is, he’s handling like it like a toddler.

The 31-year-old has told the Bengals that he’ll retire if they don’t trade him this offseason. The addition of A.J. Green could keep him around. However, the assertion that he’d retire unless traded is ludicrous.

7. Mercury Morris

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PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphin Eugene 'Mercury' Morris speaks during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed 'Perfectville'- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on

Every time a team gets close to an undefeated season, Mercury Morris finds his way to the media.  

In 2007, Chris Berman did a halftime segment with a couple of key contributors from the 1972 undefeated team. When he was asked how he felt about the Patriots joining him in the history books, he responded, "Hey, listen, a husband always needs a wife."

6. Tom Brady

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FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 16: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots stands on the field during their 2011 AFC divisional playoff game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 16, 2011 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa

For a guy with three Super Bowl rings, Brady has a lot of baggage.

If Brady gets a pass off and is even grazed by an opponent, he’ll throw up his arms and look for the personal foul. He’s also one of the only players in the league who pumps his fists for penalty flags.

Also note his performance on ESPN's Year of the Quarterback, where he literally broke into tears discussing the fact he had to wait until the sixth round to get drafted.

Save it, Brady. Every year hundreds of college kids miss out during the draft

5. Brett Favre

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 02: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings talks at a post game press conference after a 13-20 loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 2, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Brett Favre loves Brett Favre.

When the Giants beat him on their road to their 2007 title, it would have been a logical and respectable time for him to hang up the cleats. Instead of giving a brave and powerful farewell speech, he cried for reporters and put himself at the center of the sports media world each following offseason.

Favre’s tears and farewells have become as annual a offseason tradition as the NFL draft.

4. Keyshawn Johnson

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NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Keyshawn Johnson looks on during the 2007 NFL Draft on April 28, 2007 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Keyshawn Johnson paved the way for the prima donna receivers of today.

He also wrote their Bible, “Just Give Me the Damn Ball."

It was released as his autobiography in 2008 and highlighted his overtly selfish desire to succeed on an individual level. Following a Super Bowl win in 2002, Johnson was benched for the final seven games of the 2003 season, citing his acidic relationship with head coach Jon Gruden.

3. Randy Moss

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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 26: Receiver Randy Moss #84 of the Tennessee Titans watches from the sidelines during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 26, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Ima

Once the league’s best receiver, Moss no longer has the talent to stay on the fronts of sport pages.

However, he still has the sour attitude.

Moss went as far as to criticize the Vikings catering staff last season, stating, “I wouldn’t feed the food to my (expletive) dog.”

Moss’ release from the Patriots in 2010 came as a huge surprise to some, but it was believed to have followed a dispute between him and QB Tom Brady about (of all things) Brady’s hair.

Moss is known for dogging it on plays on which he isn’t getting the ball. It’s no coincidence that he was released by two teams in the same season (2010).

2. Terrell Owens

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DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 04: NFL player Terrell Owens attends GQ, Cadillac, Lacoste and Patron Tequila Celebrating the Coolest Athletes and the Big Game hosted by Andy Roddick at Hickory Street Annex on February 4, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Christophe

Terrell Owens' history as a whiner spans throughout his entire career.

With the 49ers, he called his QB Jeff Garcia a homosexual and left following a grievance about his contract. When he went to Philadelphia, he again complained about his contract and destroyed his relationship with Donavon McNabb.

He was released after the 2005 season.  

In Dallas, he famously cried for his QB Tony Romo, but that relationship went south. He’s been a little quieter with the Bills and Bengals, but only because each contract was for just one year.

1. Ryan Leaf

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22 Nov 2001 : Quarterback Ryan Leaf of the Dallas Cowboys reacts to the game against the Denver Broncos during the game at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The Broncos won 26-24. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

The unanimous decision as the biggest bust in NFL history was also one of the league’s most obnoxious complainers.  

Leaf knew he had expectations and he knew he had potential. When he failed, he was reduced to temper tantrums and verbal attacks on reporters.

Rodney Harrison described his 2002 season with Leaf as a teammate as "a nightmare you can't even imagine." Leaf was reportedly in shouting matches with the GM, coaches and players. He also allegedly lied about a hand injury so he could get out of football to play golf.

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