50 NFL Starters who Deserve to Lose Their Job

We are only three weeks into the 2011 season, but there are teams struggling a great deal at this point. These struggles have led many to not only question the direction of some teams but the players they are counting on to succeed. 

This upcoming week will actually be the quarter mark for each NFL team and there remains many issues yet to be resolved. Is Donovan McNabb still an NFL-caliber starting quarterback? What has happened with Chris Johnson in Tennessee? Has Matt Cassel lost his touch?

Some of these issues are at positions that get the most scrutiny and attention such as quarterback and running back. However, there are other "under the radar" positions that are equally important to a team's possibility of success. If you cannot protect your quarterback, his attempt to succeed will be futile.

Today I am going to focus on 50 players who are doing harm to their teams and deserve to lose their starting position. 

50. RB Peyton Hillis, Cleveland Browns

The issue

Nothing really against Peyton Hillis here. He has done everything the Cleveland Browns have asked of him. Still, you have to worry about the nine fumbles Hillis has had over his last 315 rush attempts—by far the most in the NFL. 

Before Hillis missed last week due to injury he was averaging less than 3.5 yards per rush and really wasn't hitting the hole as hard as we have seen in the past. 

Possible replacement(s)

Montario Hardesty

49. S Josh Barrett, New England Patriots

The issue

As a free safety it is Barrett's job to help out on pass defense, and he has not done that as of yet this season. Instead, the four-year veteran from Arizona State has racked up 11 tackles but doesn't have a single pass defended. He remains the weakest link in a pedestrian New England Patriots secondary. 

Possible replacement(s)

No other free safety on the roster. Newly acquired Philip Adams is a possible replacement. 

48. TE Zach Miller, Seattle Seahawks

The issue

It takes receivers a little while to get used to a new scheme and a new team. Tight ends are no different. Still, Zach Miller has done nothing to help out his struggling quarterback or the Seahawks run game. The high-priced free agent has just five receptions through three games and is struggling in run blocking. 

Possible replacement(s)

Anthony McCoy

47. FB Moran Norris, San Francisco 49ers

The issue

Moran Norris couldn't block an elephant on ice skates—that's how bad he has been over the course of the last season or so. He whiffs on blocks and is unable to open up holes for San Francisco's running backs. Additionally, Norris is a non-factor in the passing game. Rookie Bruce Miller got the start last week due to injury and played well.

Possible replacement(s)

Bruce Miller and Anthony Dixon

46. CB Jacob Lacey, Indianapolis Colts

The issue

The Indianapolis Colts are 18th in the NFL in pass defense, giving up more than 250 yards per game. Neither of their corners have played too well up to this point. However, I decided to go with Jacob Lacey here instead of Jerraud Powers. The former has 18 tackles in three games, which means he has been around the ball a great deal. The issue with that is that he doesn't have a pass defended yet. This means other teams are picking on him a great deal so far this season.

Possible replacement(s)

Justin Tryon, Chris Rucker and Terrence Johnson

45. WR Andre Roberts, Arizona Cardinals

The issue

Andre Roberts is starting opposite Larry Fitzgerald but hasn't been able to take any pressure off the star receiver. He has been targeted 17 times in three games but only has nine receptions—not exactly the type of production Arizona is looking for in the No. 2 receiver. In watching film of the game Sunday I noticed one thing: Roberts struggles in his route running and has issues gaining separation downfield. 

Possible replacement(s)

Early Doucet and Chansi Stuckey

44. TE Anthony Fasano, Miami Dolphins

The issue

Anthony Fasano has been consistently mediocre for the Dolphins sine he joined the team in 2008. The former Notre Dame tight end hasn't caught 40 passes in a season with Miami and continues to be somewhat of an enigma in South Beach. You are looking at a player with talent that he hasn't been able to translate to the field on Sunday. So far this season, Fasano has six catches through three games. 

Possible replacement(s)

Jeron Mastrud

43. RB Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans

The issue

Let me be clear about having Chris Johnson on this list: I am not advocating the Tennessee Titans bench him permanently. What I am advocating is that they give him a little more time to get NFL-game ready. This means they should give Javon Ringer more touches over the course of the next couple weeks until Johnson is able to show he is fully ready to go.

Johnson's stats are bordering on putrid through three games. He is averaging just 2.1 yards per rush on 46 attempts and has a long of nine yards. Last week against a really bad Denver Broncos run defense, Johnson was only able to gain 21 yards on 13 rushes.

Possible replacement(s)

Javon Ringer and Jamie Harper

42. C Phil Costa, Dallas Cowboys

The issue

Either Phil Costa is going to get his star quarterback killed or he will be victim of a violent crime perpetrated by said quarterback. I have never seen Tony Romo as angry as he was at Costa on Monday night. The new starting center snapped the ball early four different times and nearly caused the Cowboys to lose the game. Additionally, he hasn't been able to open up holes up the middle for Felix Jones. 

Possible replacement(s)

Kevin Kowalski

41. S Reshad Jones, Miami Dolphins

The issue

While the Dolphins pass defense improved a great deal on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, it still has a long way to go in order to be respectable. You can blame Sean Smith and Vontae Davis all you want, but Reshad Jones hasn't been able to cover anyone if his life depended on it.

I really liked Jones coming out of Georgia last season and couldn't believe he dropped to the fifth round. I guess the reason he fell was due to the fact that he couldn't cover at all. 

Possible replacement(s)

Chris Clemons

40. WR Steve Breaston, Kansas City Chiefs

The issue

You could put the entire Kansas City Chiefs outside of Brandon Flowers on this list if you wanted to. Instead, I decided to focus on a couple disturbing trends among their players. First up is Steve Breaston.

They brought him in to be a nice complement to Dwayne Bowe in the passing game, but it hasn't happened yet. He has only been targeted 10 times through three games and has just six receptions. You are seeing major issues in regards to him actually being able to get open. 

Possible replacement(s)

Jerheme Urban and Jon Baldwin (still injured)

39. LB Manny Lawson, Cincinnati Bengals

The issue

As someone who has followed the San Francisco 49ers for years now, I always backed Manny Lawson, despite his struggles in the 3-4 defense. I just thought he was a better fit in a 4-3 scheme as an outside linebacker because of his coverage skills.

It hasn't turned out that way. He has a total of seven tackles so far this season and hasn't gotten to the quarterback yet. The reason Lawson isn't any higher on this list is because he does have two passes defended, which goes into my belief of him being a good cover backer. 

Possible replacement(s)

Brandon Johnson and Vincent Rey

38. CB Cary Williams, Baltimore Ravens

The issue

Cary Williams remains the weakest link in what has been an average Baltimore Ravens secondary. Most of their issues in regards to that aspect of their defense sits with the corner play. Williams has 15 tackles through three games but hasn't been able to cover like a starting corner in the NFL. He only has one pass defended and has been beaten multiple times. 

Possible replacement(s)

Chris Carr and Jimmy Smith (when he returns)

37. LB Casey Matthews, Philadelphia Eagles

The issue

The Eagles' linebacker play remains their greatest issue on defense at this point. A lot of those issues could be linked directly to the rookie from Oregon. Casey Matthews has improved over the last couple games but still struggles in coverage and is unable to read the offensive scheme as well as Philadelphia would like. 

Matthews will end up being a good player in the league, he just needs a little more seasoning at this point. The problem is that Philadelphia doesn't really have anyone on its roster that would be considered an upgrade over the rookie. 

Possible replacement(s)

Brian Rolle

36. CB Cedric Griffin, Minnesota Vikings

The issues

While Antoine Winfield continues to defy father time and play his best football in his mid-30s, Cedric Griffin has struggled a great deal in coverage. The Minnesota Vikings are 29th in the NFL in pass defense and the former second-round pick should take some of the blame. 

Possible replacement(s)

Chris Cook and Asher Allen

35. OT Jermon Bushrod, New Orleans Saints

The issue

Pass protecting, pass protecting and some more pass protecting. Jermon Bushrod was considered one of the best young tackles in the entire league last season, but he has regressed a great deal during the first part of the 2011 season. He seems to be having issues with technique and isn't able to handle the faster pass rushers off the edge. 

This is something that should worry the New Orleans Saints as their only way to stay in contention for an NFC title is to keep Drew Brees upright and healthy. 

Possible replacement(s)

Charles Brown

34. DT Dan Williams, Arizona Cardinals

The issue

The Arizona Cardinals are giving up over 120 rushing yards per game and the issues are right there in the middle of the defense. Dan Williams struggled a great deal last year in his rookie season. These struggles have continued in 2011. Through three games he has a total of five tackles and has been pushed back from the line more than once. Needless to the say, the former first-round pick has yet to live up to his potential. 

Possible replacement(s)

David Carter

33. DE Aaron Smith, Pittsburgh Steelers

The issue

It just appears that Aaron Smith is on his last leg as a productive player in the league. After accumulating only 24 tackles in his previous two seasons, Smith is off to a slow start this year. He has a total of four tackles, all assists, and hasn't recorded a sack or quarterback pressure. All good things come to an end, and for Smith that times appears to be now. 

Possible replacement(s)

Ziggy Hood and Cameron Heyward

32. WR Eddie Royal, Denver Broncos

The issue

Eddie Royal hasn't been the same player since the 2008 season that saw him catch 91 passes. He has recorded a total of 96 receptions the last two years. So far this year Royal has recorded just four catches in the two games he has played. Denver looks like it is moving past his disappointing play by featuring Eric Decker in the offense more. 

Possible replacement(s)

Eric Decker and Quan Cosby

31. LB Kamerion Wimbley, Oakland Raiders

The issue

You pay a pass rusher $48 million over five seasons and there is an expectation that he is going to contribute more than nine tackles and one sack through three games. Well, this is exactly what Wimbley has done so far this season.

The Raiders also need to get pressure on the quarterbacks from this position in order to help out a secondary that has struggled a bit this season. 

Possible replacement(s)

Darryl Blackstock and Bruce Davis

30. CB A.J. Jefferson, Arizona Cardinals

The issue

The Arizona Cardinals rank 25th in the NFL in passing defense, allowing 275 yards per game. Although Patrick Peterson has struggled to an extent, it is A.J. Jefferson who has been picked on a great deal so far this season.

He does have five passes defended, which is a very good sign. That said, Jefferson has had the ball thrown to his side so much that those were pretty much going to happen. I still have high hopes for the former Fresno State star, but he needs a little more seasoning. 

Possible replacement(s)

Michael Adams and Richard Marshall

29. OT Anthony Davis, San Francisco 49ers

The issue

Anthony Davis was extremely raw coming out of college and struggled a great deal with penalties and in pass protection as a rookie last season. It was expected that he would take the next step this year, but that has not happened. Instead, it appears he may have even regressed a little bit. Technique remains an overriding concern with the talented tackle and San Francisco cannot afford to continue having Alex Smith hit so much this year.

Possible replacement(s)

Alex Boone

28. LB Joey Porter, Arizona Cardinals

The issue

Joey Porter has 98 career sacks—just couple away from the triple-digit milestone. He has been an extremely good player for a very long time in the NFL. At this point in his career Porter is nothing more than a situational pass rusher, at best. Arizona also has a multitude of better options behind the aging vet. 

Possible replacement(s)

Sam Acho and O'Brien Schofield

27. OT Jonathan Scott, Pittsburgh Steelers

The issue

The reason Jonathan Scott hasn't been a full time starting tackle in the NFL is because he struggles a great deal in pass protection. Ben Roethlisberger is on pace to be sacked 48 times this season and Scott is a major reason for that. He isn't able to protect the star quarterback and continually gets beat on the outside. He gave up two sacks to Dwight Freeney Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts. 

Possible replacement(s)

Trai Essex and Jamon Meredith

26. LB Rob Ninkovich, New England Patriots

The issue

The New England Patriots are on pace for 32 sacks on defense this season—not the best statistical total you would be looking for from this team. However, they are playing a lot more of a 4-3 defense this season and need a better cover linebacker on the outside than Rob Ninkovich, who has a total of seven passes defended in five-plus seasons. 

Possible replacement(s)

Dane Fletcher and Gary Guyton

25. CB Tim Jennings, Chicago Bears

The issue

The Chicago Bears rank 26th in the NFL in pass defense despite having a solid front seven that puts continual pressure on the quarterback. This equates to a secondary that really isn't getting the job done. Where does it start or end? Well, my opinion is Tim Jennings.

The former Indianapolis Colts corner has struggled a great deal in coverage this season and has been picked on a lot throughout the Bears' first three games. Chicago also has some options behind him that could be seen as an upgrade over Jennings.

Possible replacement(s)

Zackary Bowman, D.J. Moore and Corey Graham

24. RB Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers

The issue

The Green Bay Packers were extremely close to parting ways with Ryan Grant during the preseason but decided to keep their starting running back around. He has performed at a relatively high level thus far this season, averaging nearly five yards per rush. 

Grant is the Packers' "starting" running back but second-year player James Starks has the same amount of rushes. So, they are pretty much implementing a running back-by-committee approach in the backfield. 

Still, I think that Green Bay would be better off going with the young Starks as a full-time complement to its passing game. 

Possible replacement(s)

James Starks

23. G Bill Nagy, Dallas Cowboys

The Issue

Bill Nagy already lost his starting job one time this season to Derrick Dockery but regained it after the latter was injured two weeks ago. The rookie might end up being a good player in the NFL, it just isn't right now. He struggles opening up lanes in the middle and has major issues with technique.

It also doesn't help that Nagy is playing beside another inexperienced interior linemen in Phil Costa. Expect the rookie to be in and out of the lineup all season long.

Possible replacement(s)

Derrick Dockery

22. CB Brandon Carr, Kansas City Chiefs

The issue

What a difference a year makes. Last season Brandon Carr was among the league's up-and-coming corners, this year he is struggling a great deal in coverage. Carr had 23 passes defended last season to team up with Brandon Flowers in making one of the best corner combos in the entire league.

This year, Carr has one pass defended through three games and has been beaten routinely. 

Possible replacement(s)

Javier Arenas and Travis Daniels 

21. OT James Carpenter, Seattle Seahawks

The issue

Many people were surprised that Seattle reached for James Carpenter in the first round of April's draft. After all, many experts had him going much later in the draft. Still, he is an extremely talented offensive tackle. 

That said, he isn't ready to be thrown to the proverbial wolves, and this is obvious through the first three games. Carpenter is one of the primary reasons that Tarvaris Jackson has been sacked a total of 14 times in three games. He needs more seasoning, but with the Seahawks' lack of depth along the offensive line, it appears Carpenter wont get it. 

Possible replacement(s)

Breno Giacomini and Tyler Polumbus

20. DT Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The issue

It is really hard to call a player that is just starting his second season in the NFL a "bust," but Gerald McCoy may be giving himself that status at this point. In 13 games as a rookie last season McCoy accounted for fewer than 30 tackles and just three sacks. He wasn't able to hold up in the middle of the defense and was run right through on multiple occasions. 

This season, McCoy has just five tackles in three games and has been part of the problem in regards to the Buccaneers' lackluster defensive line play. 

Possible replacement(s)

Frank Okam and Roy Miller

19. QB Kerry Collins, Indianapolis Colts

The issue

Kerry Collins is way past his prime and isn't getting much help from the Indianapolis Colts offensive line either. He just isn't a good fit with this struggling team, and that has become increasingly apparent over the last couple games. 

Collins was injured towards the end of the Colts' loss to Pittsburgh last Sunday night and may not play this week. Even if he were healthy, Indianapolis needs to take a long look at giving Curtis Painter an opportunity to lead this offense. The Purdue product finished just 5-of-11 in relief of Collins but is young with some upside. 

Possible replacement(s)

Curtis Painter

18. WR Mike Williams, Seattle Seahawks

The issue

You cannot tell me you didn't see this coming. Mike Williams, who struggled through his first three seasons in the NFL before being out of the league in 2008 and 2009, had a major breakout season in 2010. He caught 65 passes for more than 751 yards. Those totals trumped his previous three seasons combined.

This year, Williams is looking like he is reverting back to old form. He has just five catches in three games.

Possible replacement(s)

Ben Obomanu, Golden Tate and Doug Baldwin

17. CB Bradley Fletcher, St. Louis Rams

The issue

Bradley Fletcher was pretty darn solid for the St. Louis Rams last season as a first-year starter. He compiled 11 passes defended and four interceptions in 15 starts. That success has not translate to this season. Instead, Fletcher is having major issues covering players on the outside and has been beaten more than once on slants. I noticed this a couple times against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Rams' season-opening loss. 

I think he will end up being a solid starting corner in the NFL, but Fletcher needs to hone his technique in order to get past this stumbling block. 

Possible replacement(s)

Al Harris and Josh Gordy

16. WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Oakland Raiders

The issue

Darrius Heyward-Bey just isn't a consistent receiver and needs to step it up big time in order to avoid that "bust" label.  In 27 career games, the former top-10 pick has just 40 receptions and two touchdowns. This season he has just five catches in two games.

Oakland has a lot of young alternatives to Heyward-Bey and will probably utilize them more as this season progresses.

Possible replacement(s)

Denarius Moore, Derek Hagan, Jacoby Ford and Chaz Schilens

15. OT Charlie Johnson, Minnesota Vikings

The issue

From my estimation Charlie Johnson isn't even an upgrade over the overweight Bryant McKinnie. Instead, he is too slow off the snap, allows defenders around the edge and struggles in one-on-one matchups. These are things you are definitely not looking for in a starting offensive tackle in the NFL.

Johnson wasn't even that great as a member of the Indianapolis Colts, but they were able to disguise his issues with scheme. So far, the Minnesota Vikings have not been able to do that. 

Possible replacement(s)

DeMarcus Love

14. CB Dunta Robinson, Houston Texans

The issue

I probably sound like a broken record to all the Atlanta Falcons fans—probably not many—who read my articles. This is yet another article in which I am critiquing the under-performing Dunta Robinson.

For good reason, he continues to struggle a great deal in pass defense and it is causing major issues for Atlanta's defense. Through three games this season Robinson has recorded only one pass defended, which is used as a barometer to decide whether a corner is playing well or not. He needs to put up or shut up. 

Possible replacement(s)

Kelvin Hayden, Christopher Owens and Dominique Franks

13. DL Tyson Jackson, Kansas City Chiefs

The issue

Another former top pick in danger of receiving that dreaded "bust" label, Tyson Jackson just hasn't been able to put it together for the Kansas City Chiefs after dominating for LSU in college. Jackson has a total of one sack in 19 career starts and has continued this struggle so far in 2011.

Jackson's major issue is that he is unable to get penetration into the offensive backfield and gets thrown off the line of scrimmage too much. If this doesn't change you can expect Kansas City to move on relatively quickly. 

Possible replacement(s)

Allen Bailey and Wallace Gilberry

12. CB Aaron Ross, New York Giants

The issue

Despite a relatively solid performance against the Philadelphia Eagles last week that saw Aaron Ross record five tackles and three passes defended, he still remains the weakest link in New York's secondary. You know things are bad when the likes of Rex Grossman are able to pick on you with an average set of receivers. 

This has been a continuing theme for the better part of Ross' career and tells us something about his ability to start in the NFL.

Possible replacement(s)

Brian Williams, Michael Coe and Prince Amukamara (injured)

11. RB Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers

The issue

It probably doesn't make a whole lot of sense to have Frank Gore on this list. After all, the 49ers' run blocking is horrible, they run a conservative offense, eight men are usually lined in the box and Gore is fighting an ankle injury.

Let me explain for a second.

It is evident Gore has lost a step or two in the backfield. He doesn't have the spring in his step that we have seen in the past, and it is allowing opposing defenders to catch up with him prior to a break. Another variable is the fact that Kendall Hunter looks to be the real deal and gives San Francisco some more explosiveness in the running game. 

Still, as long as Gore is ready to go he will remain the 49ers' starting running back. 

Possible replacement(s)

Kendall Hunter

10. OT Frank Omiyale, Chicago Bears

The issue

Using different variables certain statistical outlets concluded that Marc Columbo was the worst starting offensive lineman in the NFL last season. Those variables probably include penalties, sacks allowed, rush average, etc. This season, that distinction probably has to go to Frank Omiyale, who has actually only started one game but that was an absolute dud. 

Although Clay Matthews wasn't able to sack Jay Cutler, he made the signal caller's day extremely long by beating Omiyale and the Bears offensive line all day long. I counted six different times that the All-Pro linebacker was in the offensive backfield. 

Omiyale hasn't been an NFL starter-caliber offensive lineman throughout his short career. He needs to pick it up if Cutler is going to last the season. 

Possible replacement(s)

No other option at this point. Patrick Mannelly, a 14-year NFL veteran is listed as a long-snapper and is probably an emergency tackle right now.

9. QB Chad Henne, Miami Dolphins

The issue

After a solid performance against the New England Patriots in the season opener, Chad Henne has come back down to Earth the last two games. He is completing 53 percent of his passes and has led Miami to a total of two touchdown drives in that span. Not exactly the prolific passing game he showed in the Dolphins' first game. 

Still, there doesn't seem to be any real alternative to Henne on Miami's roster at this point. 

Possible replacement(s)

Matt Moore

8. WR Lee Evans, Baltimore Ravens

The issue

I noted before that receivers usually have a hard time getting used to a new system and a new scheme. Well, Lee Evans is no different. He caught a total of two passes in his first two games with Baltimore before missing last week with an ankle injury.

In his stead, Torrey Smith broke out big time with five receptions for 152 yards and three touchdowns. Wally Pipp, anyone?

I still expect Evans to be a major contributor to Baltimore's offense when he does return from the ankle injury.

Possible replacement(s)

Torrey Smith

7. LB Aaron Curry, Seattle Seahawks

The issue

It appears the Seattle Seahawks are looking into the idea of trading Aaron Curry. The problem with that is the fact that he doesn't have much value right now. This is a sad representation of how far the No. 4 overall pick from the 2009 draft has fallen. 

Even if Seattle is unable to trade Curry, there remains a strong possibility that he loses his full-time starting job sooner rather than later. In fact, Matt McCoy started last week in his stead. 

Possible replacement(s)

Matt McCoy and Malcolm Smith

6. OT Sam Baker, Atlanta Falcons

The issue

If you give up five sacks in your team's first three games there are major issues in regards to your ability to protect the quarterback. This is even more magnified when it comes to Sam Baker because he is assigned with the task of protecting the Falcons' franchise signal caller, Matt Ryan. 

Baker has struggled in pass protection throughout his career with Atlanta, but it seems that he has regressed a great deal in 2011.

Possible replacement(s)

Will Svitek

5. RB Reggie Bush, Miami Dolphins

The issue

We already knew that Reggie Bush wasn't an every-down back in the NFL. I guess Miami didn't get that memo because that is exactly what it brought him in to be and it hasn't worked. 

Bush is averaging less than three yards per rush so far this season and just doesn't look to be what the Dolphins thought they were getting. He hasn't been able to hit the holes and struggles in pass protection as well. Pretty much the same ole' Reggie Bush we saw with the New Orleans Saints.

Besides, Daniel Thomas is averaging nearly five yards per rush and has taken over more of a role in Miami's offense recently.

Possible replacement(s)

Daniel Thomas

4. QB Matt Cassel, Kansas City Chiefs

The issue

Needless to say, when you are averaging 10 points per game there are major issues in regards to your offense. This is exactly the situation that Matt Cassel has found himself in right now with the Chiefs. He is averaging just over five yards per pass attempt and has more interceptions (five) than touchdowns (three). 

Adding insult to injury is the fact Cassel isn't even averaging 150 passing yards per game. I fully understand the Chiefs are an all-around complete mess, but at some point your starting quarterback needs to step up and take control. Cassel hasn't done that yet. 

Possible replacement(s)

Tyler Palko 

3. QB Kyle Orton, Denver Broncos

The issue

Kyle Orton is probably playing the worst football of his NFL career right now. His completion percentage, yards per game, yards per attempt and quarterback rating are down from last season. Additionally, Orton seems less confident in the pocket and has been holding onto the ball too long. 

There remains a slight possibility that Orton doesn't finish the season in a Denver Broncos uniform. He could use a change of scenery at this point. 

Possible replacement(s)

Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow

2. QB Donovan McNabb, Minnesota Vikings

The issue

Minnesota has been outscored 67-6 in the second half this season. A lot of that has to do with opposing defenses making adjustments in attempting to stop Adrian Peterson on the ground. This means Donovan McNabb has been put in a situation to actually succeed with eight men in the box. However, he has failed to do that. 

Through three games, McNabb is completing less than 60 percent of his passes, has thrown only two touchdowns and is averaging a career-low 159 yards per game. 

Minnesota is off to a 0-3 starts and appears to be already on the outside looking in at the NFC North. It might make more sense to just go with the young quarterback.

Possible replacement(s)

Christian Ponder and Joe Webb

1. RB Shonn Greene, New York Jets

The issue

Shonn Greene has not had more than 72 yards rushing in a single games since October of last season. This year he is averaging just a hair over three yards per rush and continues to struggle in hitting the hole and finding lanes. 

What started out as a promising career with the New York Jets may end with Greene getting shown the door sooner rather than later. He just doesn't seem to have the awareness or vision to be a starting running back in the NFL at this point. 

Possible replacement(s)

LaDainian Tomlinson and Joe McKnight