The NFL's 3 Most Overrated Quarterbacks

Quarterbacks are the "prima donna's" of professional sports. They often receive the most praise, criticism and spot light.

However, in some instances, it is not always warranted as a player's reputation or franchise can attract undeserved attention.

This list will highlight some players that often receive much hype but have little substance in terms of on-field achievements. 

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3. Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos

I know everyone loves Tim Tebow. Some people may even feel it is a sin to talk negative about the guy, but he has been given far too much credit to this point.

Although he has only thrown 82 passes in his career, there are many people that seem to think Tebow's back-to-back national titles at University of Florida will translate to NFL greatness.

The last time I checked, Troy Smith, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, Jason White, Eric Crouch and Chris Wienke won Heisman trophies but struggled to reach the star status they attained in college.

Tebow was criticized for his throwing motion before the draft, but the Denver Broncos still believed in him enough to select Tebow with the 25th pick in the first round of 2010's draft.

Tebow managed to see action in nine games, including three starts. This is probably because the Broncos season was tanked, and they almost had to let their first-round pick see the field.

He ended the season with 654 passing yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions. He also rushed 43 times for 227 yards and six touchdowns. Just last week, the Broncos said Tebow is not their signal-caller of the future, and he is currently the second quarterback on their depth chart. 

I guess when you star in a documentary before graduating high school, lead the league in jersey sales and your image is squeaky clean, people automatically anoint greatness. I'd say we wait at least 32 games before we hear anymore Tebow talk.

2. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

Tony Romo has been a media darling since he emerged onto the NFL scene in 2006. It helps that he is a member of America's team in the Dallas Cowboys, he dated Jessica Simpson and his last name is "Romo" oddly enough.

Now don't get me wrong, Romo has produced two very good seasons in 2007 and 2009. He also holds Cowboy records for 300-yard passing games (25), touchdowns passes in a season (36), passing yards (4,483), completions (347) and 300-yard passing games in a season (eight). 

The knock on Romo is that he's a great regular season player that puts up tremendous numbers, (except 2010) including a record of 39-22 but fails to come through in the playoffs when it counts most. He has only led the Cowboy's past the first round on one occasion and boasts a playoff record of 1-3.

I know you all remember the botched snap in 2007 against the Seattle Seahawks that should have led to a game-winning field goal. Romo is a good NFL quarterback, but he not in the elite crop, he is better fitted in the second tier of NFL QB's until he proves his might on bigger stages against the best competition.

1. Mark Sanchez, New York Jets

The NFL would love nothing more then anointing Mark Sanchez as the NFL's next legendary quarterback. The sixth overall pick in the 2009 draft was handed the keys to an NFL franchise very early and managed  to avoid a crash.

What add's to his zeal is that he plays in the same city as "Broadway" Joe Namath who was arguably one of the most colorful characters in sports history. Namath managed to capture a Super Bowl title but that does not mean "Sanchize" will do the same.

The fact that he was No. 1 rated player in the nation in high school and then went to star at USC adds to his hype. 

It helps that he has become a sex symbol that turned in a nice playoff run in his rookie season. His Jets went 9-7 in the regular and came close to beating the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC championship game.

In 2010, his team reached the AFC championship game again, this time losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his two season Sanchez has posted decent numbers but nothing that jumps off the screen.

He has thrown 185 yards per game, with 29 touchdowns and 33 interceptions to go along with a completion percentage of 54.4 percent for a record of 19-12. Sanchez has always been placed in ideal situations that have helped him to succeed. 

Going into his third full season as a pro, Sanchez will show many if he if has what it takes to fulfill the monstrous expectations.