Is Brian Urlacher overrated?
954131
Not over rated.....he is awesome!!!!\nI am a Vikings fan so I have to deal with him twice a year every year......I hate what he does to my team, but if we had him, that would be fantastic.
1085990
I don't know, I didn't really see a whole lot of greatness from him in college. Of course he had numbers, he also had Reggie Bush, Lendale White, Dwayne Jarrett, Steve Smith, and one of the best offensive lines in the country. He was in a good system. \n\nHe doesn't have that strong of an arm but he was pretty accurate. He is also questionable with his commitment. You heard about his involvement with Paris Hilton and he hangs out with celebrities all the time. Hey, so would I, but that's not really in the best interest of the Arizona Cardinals. \n\nHe could be good, he has some weapons in Arizona with the signing of Edgerrin James and some great wideouts, but that franchise hasn't had a history of winning, losing is contageous, and I expect it to continue.
11559
He certainly is... He is however not a pocket passer, he wins games with his legs in addition to his arm. I think people deem him not to be a pure quarterback because he doesnt air it out and win games with his arm but really he is evolving the position.
503527
Yes Reggie bush is overrated. No doubt he is a very talented athlete. But he was surrounded by an outstanding supporting cast. From His QB, O-line, DEFENSE, and not to mention his partner in the backfield. He is talented but any back of the same caliber would have the same success as Mr Bush.
1169903
He's decent but I wouldn't say he was the greatest. Not even close to being the greatest. In my opinion Pete Rose was the greatest player on earth. But i do have a biased opinion because I love the Cincinnati Reds
962490
if anything he will be viewed as a quarterback that uses the most with nothing...the guy has one player on that ENTIRE offense that could even sniff the NFL...if he was on a team with more weapons on offense we are not only talking about a multiple heisman winner, but also one of the greatest qb's of all time...but since neither of those has happened...i still think he will be the top qb taken...look at guys like joey harrington and alex smith and even david carr...true they aren't the greatest qb's in the NFL...but they did a lot with nothing to make HUGE names for themselves
555910
He's good but I think he's really overrated. He wasn't even able to lead his team to the second round.
808293
Ben, quite frankly is a terrible quarterback.\nIt's becoming more and more apparent just how much of his team's success last season wasn't really because of him. Also, I think he got his brains bashed a wee bit too hard in the motorcycle accident.
804538
I've contended since his rookie season how grossly NFL fans and pundits have overrated Big-Ben.  I've been head scratching since he came into the league, wondering why people can't see it's that championship caliber defense and top-rated, two-headed rushing attack that led to his success.  \n\nSure, he had his moments.  He's a big guy with quick feet who can escape the pocket and therefore extend the play.  Yes, he won a Super Bowl.  MAY I REMIND people of how he has played in many playoff games, to include the Super Bowl?  \n\nThe Patriots dared him to throw in his rookie year in the playoffs.  He choked badly.  He was just awful.  Don't take my word for it, watch the tape or look up the stats.\n\nThat same year he won against the Jets in spite of tossing some God-awful, untimely interceptions.  Just awful.  Again, watch the tape---it doesn't lie.  \n\nFast-forward to last year's Super Bowl.  He was just awful.  Statistically, I might add, the WORST performance ever by a winning QB in the Super Bowl.  Fact.  He threw THREE (3) interceptions, ZERO (0) touchdowns, while completing less than half (the equivalent of batting .200 in a baseball series) of his passes for barely over 100 yards.  He was just awful.   BUT----he had that monster, bone-crushing defense and a pounding rushing attack no other team in football possessed (with the varity of backs at his disposal, combined with his O-line's ability to create holes).  \n\nHe's got some talent, and I get why Pittsburgh likes him after the "Slash" Stewart debacle, but watch the games.  Watch him play.  A big pass or two down the field for touchdowns every now and again, or a 15 yard scramble on 3rd down does NOT an excellent quarterback make.   And he thrives off play action, but heck----even I could sell the run if I had a top rated rushing attack at my disposal.  You rush the ball 15 times in a row for 5, 10 yards a carry and duhhh----there's going to be some play-action fake opportunities!  \n\nHis medical issues are only compounding the harsh reality that without a championship caliber defense (yes, it's good but not what it once was), and without that POUNDING rushing attack ("Fast" Willie Parker is a fine back, but not a pounding, classic in-between the tackles runner the Steelers have thrived on), you could line up on all four downs, if need be, and hammer away for a first down 4-5 yards at a whack----his true colors are shining through.  He may one day be a journeyman caliber guy, but for now, he throws interceptions like they're going out of style (he threw them more often than 3/4 of the league, by the way, his rookie year----in spite of the fact he attempted fewer passes than any other player in the league.  Dead last).\n\nThe Steelers won in SPITE of Ben last year.  And while stats only tell part of a story, sometimes they tell a very clear and convincing story.  The guy had the worst statistical performance EVER by a starting QB, people.  EVER!  To defend him with statements such as, "Well yeah, but he won the game!" is just nonsense.  It's glib nonsense.  It would be like a pitcher walking 9 batters, giving up 5 home runs and 19 hits over 6 innings before getting pulled for a reliever, but winning the game 9-8 because his offense out-slugged the other team.  To argue, "Well, that pitcher won the game, baby!  He's a winner!" is congruous to what Steeler fans say about Big Ben.
970411
I think he used to be overrated, especially by those who didn't really follow football too closely, but with the season he is putting up this year, you have to put him at the top of the league corner wise.
981002
I bleed the Orange and Blue of the Bears. I currently have thrown Grossman under the bus. Thats ok, because we love our backups here in Chicago. Urlacher may be over rated in other towns but he is our MVP, so who cares about what anyone else thinks. DA BEARS!!!!!
1081181
This is one of the most absurd questions ever.  Hate on TO all you want for his attitude (he deserves the majority of it) but don't hate on his game.  By calling him a ballhog, what do you think, he runs routes in front of other receivers and steals the ball from them.  Don't be ridiculous little one.\nTO is obnoxious, inconsiderate of his teammates, and probably one of the most selfish athletes alive, but when he is on the field, he is one of the best WR's playing today and in no way, shape, or form can you question his heart (i.e. Super Bowl XXXIX).  I guarantee that he drops less then 20 passes on the season and probably something closer to 5-10.
390895
he is over rated and on a downslide.
867517
Neither is overrated, loser. Why are you using Yahoo answers to rant about Ohio State and Michigan. Don't watch. There are plenty of other games. Spare us your idiotic rant. One of these two teams WILL win the national championship....and it will be Ohio State.\n\nGo Buckeyes!!
750904
Too many over the hill QBs out there now.  Don't need another one\nb
445870
He is overrated in real life also
958590
He's the not the best because of the same reasons why Timmy Chang was not the best college QB.  June Jones runs an offense based on run and shoot that favors the passing game.   Then theres the factor that he plays in Western Athletic Conference.  It's not a completely terrible conference but the level of competition is no where near that of the Major Conferences like the Big Ten and SEC).  Poor competition plus pass friendly system equals the opportunity for stat padding.   Stat Padders shouldn't be recognized as the best unless they play the best.