NFL: 5 Players Who Will Be over the Hill in 2011

As the NFL owners and players slog through the lockout and finally appear to be closing in on a deal, fans might be able to breath a sigh of relief (Not just yet, though).

And with football's impending return to normalcy, we can finally get back to talking about important things.

Like: Which players will be totally overrated next season?

It's an annual thing. There are always guys who people are sure have one or two more years in them, but when push comes to shove, simply do not.

Brett Favre finally hit that point last year. Who hits it this year?

No. 5: Terrell Owens, Wide Receiver

Even if he hadn't just had surgery, TO has to decline at some point, right?

I mean, the guy has been extremely productive (and admittedly controversial) throughout his career, amassing the kind of numbers that should make him a Hall of Famer.

But with the left knee surgery done and rehab beginning, it makes the already uphill battle of maintaining sharpness that much more difficult for the veteran wideout.

I think we'll see a downturn in production (provided, of course, he signs a contract with someone).

No. 4: Shaun O'Hara, Center

A pillar of strength for the Giants offensive line during the Eli Manning era (from 2004 till the present), O'Hara has been the linchpin of a very successful blocking scheme.

Yet after making three straight Pro Bowls, injuries and age may catch up to the Rutgers alum.

Not to mention that he plays in the extremely physical NFC East.

No. 3: Randy Moss, Wide Receiver

This isn't the first time he's been on a list like this and made it's author regret it, so I suppose he might make another comeback.

Still, even Randy can't maintain the kind of other-worldly athleticism and skill forever. At some point, he has to slow down.

And when that happens, look for his production to drop significantly, since he isn't exactly great at running many routes.

His lack of versatility will kill his career in the same way that Jerry Rice's ability to do many different things had the opposite effect on his career.

No. 2: Matt Hasselbeck, Quarterback

He may already be over the hill. Injuries and poor play have been the label on him since 2008.

Yet the Seahawks and Pete Carroll apparently aren't convinced. They'd still prefer him as their quarterback.

So in 2011, we should find out once and for all what Hasselbeck still has. I wish him the best (and Seattle in general), but I fear the results might not add up.

No. 1: Donovan McNabb, Quarterback

For the sake of drawing people's frustration in the comments, I thought about putting something preposterous here, like Adrian Peterson or Tom Brady.

But I'll spare you the chance to watch your brain explode from someone else's hyperbole.

Instead, I've opted for someone who might have made this list last year, Mr. McNabb.

After the Redskins traded in the division for someone they coveted, he flopped. To be fair, the team around him (especially the line) wasn't great, either.

Yet McNabb's ability to complete passes and scramble looked to have diminished.

Now, the Redskins are reportedly trying to trade him. But like a toxic mortgage security from 2008, they can't seem to get a decent price. Whoever lands McNabb next shouldn't have great expectations, though.

Buyer beware.