One Player from Each NFL Team Who Drives Coaches Crazy

In the NFL, there's more than one way to upset coaches.

Players can draw a coach's wrath through bad plays, bad decisions, bad contracts, bad attitudes or bad behavior. 

Basically, as long as players are hurting their teams, there will be angry coaches. These acts are especially harmful if one's coaching job is on the line.

Here is a look at players who are currently infuriating their coaches. 

Arizona Cardinals: Kevin Kolb

In four years with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kevin Kolb was hyped as a future star. When he was on the field, however, he was mediocre, throwing 14 interceptions to only 11 touchdowns.

The Arizona Cardinals ignored the warning signs in the 2011 offseason, trading for Kolb and signing him to a massive five-year, $63 million deal. 

The trade has been an unmitigated failure for the Cardinals. Kolb has struggled, leading the Cardinals to a 1-6 record when he's the starter. By contrast, the teams is 3-1 when he's been out with an injury.

Head coach Ken Whisenhunt must question the rationale behind signing Kolb.

Atlanta Falcons: Dunta Robinson

Dunta Robinson signed one of the largest ever contracts for a defensive back in the 2010 offseason.

In his first two years as an Atlanta Falcon, he's been nothing special, with only two interceptions in as many years. 

Worse, he cost the Falcons twice by making illegal hits on Desean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, respectively.

In all, he's racked up $90,000 in fines.

Baltimore Ravens: Joe Flacco

Joe Flacco has been the Baltimore Ravens' starting quarterback for the entirety of the John Harbaugh era. And while they have been to the playoffs every year, Flacco's poor postseason play has impeded them from making it to the Super Bowl.

In seven postseason games, Flacco has thrown for an average of just 150 yards. In the three losses, he's thrown six interceptions to just one touchdown.

Buffalo Bills: Stevie Johnson

Stevie Johnson, with 54 catches and five touchdowns in 2011, is undoubtedly a talented wide receiver. 

But he gives coaches headaches by making boneheaded plays before and after the whistle. Against the New York Jets, he drew a 15-yard penalty by mocking Plaxico Burress during a touchdown.

Even worse, he dropped three passes, including a crucial one on the final drive as the Bills lost.

Carolina Panthers: Olindo Mare

Olindo Mare has been a great kicker for over a decade, but he's missed key field goals for the Panthers in 2011.

Against the Chicago Bears, he missed two field goals in a game decided by just five points. Then, against the Minnesota Vikings, he missed a potential game-tying field goal. 

The Carolina Panthers are vastly improved in 2011, but their record would look better if Mare made a few more kicks.

Chicago Bears: Jay Cutler

Jay Cutler must draw Lovie Smith's ire simply because he's always on the bench when the Chicago Bears need him most. 

In last year's NFC Championship game, he was sidelined in the second half of the Bears' loss to the Green Bay Packers. 

This year, as the Bears compete for a wild-card berth, Cutler is out for the season with a broken thumb.

Cincinnati Bengals: Cedric Benson

Many would consider Cedric Benson to be one of the Cincinnati Bengals' best players. But his legal troubles are a reminder of the the team's poor reputation at the beginning of Marvin Lewis' tenure.

Benson has been four arrests since 2008. His most recent arrest led to a one-game suspension in 2011. 

On the field, his 3.9 yard per carry average isn't setting the world on fire. 

Cleveland Browns: Peyton Hillis

What a difference a year makes: Peyton Hillis has gone from powerhouse to pariah for the Cleveland Browns.

Hillis has selfishly chosen to put his own contract situation over his team. Combine that with injuries, and Hillis has barely been on the field this year.

When he has, he's only gaining 3.5 yards per attempt.

Dallas Cowboys: Tony Romo

Tony Romo has played well for the Dallas Cowboys recent four-game winning streak. But fans and coaches know that he can make an ill-fated throw at any time.

Romo has the ability to lead the Cowboys to the NFC East crown, yet he also has a history of big game foibles that can end their chances.

Denver Broncos: Eddie Royal

Eddie Royal was touted as a potential star after catching 91 passes in 2008. Since then, his numbers have regressed.

Royal clearly has talent, but he has underachieved in the 2011 season, catching only 43 percent of balls thrown his way. With only 17 catches in 2011, Royal doesn't seem to fit in the Broncos new John Fox/Tim Tebow era.

Detroit Lions: Ndomukong Suh

Ndomukong Suh is becoming more known for his dirty reputation than for his immense talent.

The second-year star was already controversial before stomping Green Bay Packer's lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith on Thanksgiving.

Now, Suh will be suspended for two games when the Detroit Lions need him most, in the thick of the playoff race. Head coach Jim Schwartz must be furious with the defensive tackle.

Green Bay Packers: Tim Masthay

At 11-0, it's difficult to think of a scapegoat for the Green Bay Packers. When in doubt, blame the punter.

Tim Masthay has the NFL's third-worst net punt average. Special teams coach Shawn Slocum can't be too happy about that.

Houston Texans: Matt Schaub

Matt Schaub is a great player, but his injury may end up driving coach Gary Kubiak crazy. With Schaub at the helm, the 2011 Houston Texans were becoming legitimate Super Bowl contenders. 

Now they are faced with the prospect of playing third-stringer T.J Yates or, perhaps more terrifyingly, Jake Delhomme. 

If the Texans choke away the AFC South, Kubiak can blame his unemployment on Schaub's untimely injury.

Indianapolis Colts: Curtis Painter

Peyton Manning's injury sunk the Indianapolis Colts' season. But Jim Caldwell might not be on the hot seat if Curtis Painter hadn't played so poorly.

In eight winless starts, Painter's thrown just six touchdowns, with nine interceptions to boot. He struggled so mightily that the Colts, 2011's NFL laughingstock, are now turning to the unheralded Dan Orlovsky to start at QB.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Luke McCown

Jack Del Rio's firing can be directly linked with Luke McCown's struggles. 

At the beginning of the season, the Jaguars cut David Garrard and made McCown. This fateful decision went horribly wrong, and McCown was benched after throwing four interceptions in Week 2. 

McCown resurfaced Week 12 against the Houston Texans, relieving Blaine Gabbert as the Jaguars attempted to come back. The Jaguars didn't come back, and Del Rio was handed his papers two days later. 

Kansas City Chiefs: Tyler Palko

After Matt Cassel went down, the Chiefs called on Tyler Palko to keep them in the hunt for the AFC West crown.

Palko has disappointed, throwing no touchdowns and six interceptions. His poor play has helped put Todd Haley back on the hot seat. 

Miami Dolphins: Sean Smith

Sean Smith and Vontae Davis were hyped as being a great cornerback duo, but Smith hasn't merited that praise.

Smith is talented, but known to have an attitude problem. And his talent hasn't translated to results, as he has just one interception on the year.

Minnesota Vikings: Donovan McNabb

The Brett Favre experiment worked out for at least one year in Minnesota. The same can't be said of the Donovan McNabb experiment.

McNabb was ineffective in six starts, notching just four touchdowns. His poor play kicked off Leslie Frazier's first full season as head coach. 

New England Patriots: Chad Ochocinco

The New England Patriots are normally a shrewd franchise, but they made a foolish decision by acquiring Chad Ochocinco in the offseason.

The 33-year-old wide receiver has been been completely washed up in 2011, catching just 12 passes in 11 contests.

Ochocinco is a lot to put up with when he actually is producing; now he's just a headache.

New Orleans Saints: Secondary

Things are going well now for the New Orleans Saints, but their secondary must improve as they march along to the playoffs.

Injuries and all, the Saints' secondary has struggled, being torched for 18 touchdowns and just six interceptions. Bad performance from the secondary is the only way the Saints' high octane offense can be outscored.

Sean Payton must know that mediocre defense could keep the Saints' from winning another Super Bowl. 

New York Giants: Victor Cruz

It's worth noting that Victor Cruz is becoming a very good receiver for the New York Giants. However, he combines spectacular plays with awful ones. 

His 55 catches and seven scores are impressive. But bad plays, such as a drop turned pick six against the Seattle Seahawks, must infuriate Tom Coughlin.

New York Jets: Mark Sanchez

Despite playing well against the Buffalo Bills, the Jets' offense is preventing New York from becoming an elite team. As leader of the offense, he is largely responsible for their mediocrity.

Sanchez has a history of playoff success, but the defense was doing most of the heavy lifting in those victories. 

Rex Ryan needs Sanchez to shoulder the load for another playoff trip, but it's hard to have much confidence in the signal caller.

Oakland Raiders: T.J Houshmandzadeh

The Oakland Raider coaching staff must have thought it was a great idea to reunite Carson Palmer and former teammate T.J Houshmandzadeh.

It hasn't worked out, as T.J has only caught two passes so far. He has done nothing to help a wide receiver corps struggling with injuries.

Philadelphia Eagles: Vince Young

The last thing a coach needs is an unnecessary distraction. That's exactly what Andy Reid got when Vince Young asininely referred to the Philadelphia Eagles as a "dream team."

Since then, the Eagles have been colossal disappoints, coming in to Week 13 with a 4-7 record. The statement has also warmed Reid's seat by reminding people just how much his team has underachieved.

As for Young himself, he has thrown five picks against only three touchdowns as backup to injured Michael Vick.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Rashard Mendenhall

Rashard Mendenhall isn't having a great 2011.

Earlier this year, he drew negative press for himself and the Steelers organization for making idiotic statements about Osama Bin Laden's death on Twitter. 

On the field, he's having a down year. In 10 starts, he has just 574 yards, averaging an unimpressive 3.8 yards per carry.

San Diego Chargers: Phillip Rivers

On the hot seat, Norv Turner has needed Phillip Rivers to play well.

Rivers has not done so. In fact, he's been shockingly bad, throwing 17 interceptions, setting a career high in just 11 games.

Much of the blame for the Chargers' 4-7 record can be placed on Rivers.

San Francisco 49ers: Braylon Edwards

Thin at wide receiver, the 49ers should be able to count on Braylon Edwards. The opposite has been true, as Edwards only has 14 receptions.

While injuries have curtailed his production to a degree, Edwards has struggled when on the field, catching less than half of balls thrown his way.

He hasn't done much to help the 49ers' less than explosive passing game.

Seattle Seahawks: Mike Williams

Pete Carroll looked like a genius in 2010 for unearthing former bust Mike Williams. This year, not so much. 

Williams, who starred under Carroll at USC, has gone from a focal point last year to a non-factor, grabbing only 14 balls in 2011. He's part of the reason the Seahawks' offense is lacking in big weapons. 

St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford

Considering his talent, Sam Bradford's 2011 performance has to be disappointing. With only six touchdowns on the year, he has not improved on his promising rookie year.

The Rams, who were expected to compete in the NFC West, are only 2-9. Head coach Steve Spagnuolo's future with the team is probably tied to Bradford, so Spagnuolo must hope Bradford picks it up.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Albert Haynesworth

The Patriots must be glad that Albert Haynesworth is someone else's problem. 

Before the defensive tackle's failure with the Pats, he was a failure with the Redskins, not before signing a $100 million contract.

The Bucs claimed him off waivers, but at age 30, it's doubtful he'll ever be a great player again. 

Tennessee Titans: Chris Johnson

After holding out for a new contract in the offseason, becoming an unnecessary distraction, Chris Johnson has been a huge bust this year.

Johnson has been held below a paltry 25 yards four different times. All but one of these games resulted in a Tennessee Titans loss.

The Titans, with a 6-5 record, have actually exceeded expectations this year. But their success is in spite of, not because of, Johnson. 

Washington Redskins: Rex Grossman

Mike Shanahan knows first hand that great quarterback play can lead a team to a championship. By the same token, bad play by the signal caller can sink a team's chances.

Rex Grossman deserves much of the blame for the Redskins' anemic offense. He also makes poor decisions, leading to 14 interceptions in just eight games.