The NFL's biggest villains
Over the years, the NFL has featured a number of brash, aggressive, and even hated individuals.
Some are despised by fans because of their success, for their style of play, or for an overall demeanor.
Let’s take a look at the five biggest villains in the NFL today.
5. Jalen Ramsey
Ramsey is one of the best cornerbacks in the league and has all the confidence that comes with it.
He has notoriously provided sound bites through various media, where he criticized opposing players, most notably quarterbacks. His most notorious hot take is that Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is “trash”, but he has ripped into plenty of others.
Ramsey most recently got in a fight with Golden Tate, following the Rams’ victory over the New York Giants.
REMEMBER WHEN JALEN RAMSEY CALLED JOSH ALLEN TRASH???
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) September 27, 2020
LISTEN TO THE ANNOUNCER AS JOSH ALLEN PICKS ON RAMSEY FOR 7 pic.twitter.com/emKnecgTmx
4. Richard Sherman
Sherman getting burned against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV was sweet justice for the millions of fans who have enjoyed rooting against this bold cornerback.
Sherman emerged as a player many loved to hate as a member of the Seahawks, when he was going back and forth with Niners wide receiver, Michael Crabtree, and rudely dominated a post-game interview with Erin Andrews.
Never forget this epic Richard Sherman interview with Erin Andrews.pic.twitter.com/jBLA3bbmsy
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 9, 2018
3. Tom Brady
Brady is considered the greatest quarterback of all time by many, but he is hated for his success by probably an equal number.
If you’re a fan of a mildly successful team, chances are you’ve been defeated by Brady, as he has the greatest against-the-spread record of any modern quarterback and six Super Bowl victories.
Brady is polarizing in the same way LeBron James polarizes fans of the NBA.
💍💍💍💍💍💍@TomBrady has more rings than any player in NFL history.
— NFL UK (@NFLUK) October 18, 2020
Looking back at every Touchdown pass from his Super Bowl wins 🏆
🏈 Packers vs Bucs
📺 @SkySportsNFL
⏰ 9.25pm pic.twitter.com/8nQvWdP1YH
2. Odell Beckham Jr.
With talent and flair comes expectations, and for all of Beckham's highlight-reel catches and big plays, his teams have largely underwhelmed.
The only time Beckham has made the playoffs was in 2016, with the Giants, and the hype train didn't stop when he moved to Cleveland, but success didn't follow. In his first season with the Browns, the team went 6-10.
So far, the one-handed catches seem to be overshadowed by the losses and gripes over the on-field accessories he isn't allowed to wear.
Dude is turning into a MASSIVE distraction in game and out for the #Browns.
— Browns Access (@StickandPick) November 3, 2019
Removed Wk 2 for unregistered visor
Wore watch during game
$14K for pants above the knee
NOW... shoes are the problem. It is about the team @obj. Not just you. pic.twitter.com/YtnCrgDY7Y
1. Ndamukong Suh
Throughout his career, Suh has been one of the better interior offensive lineman in the league, but he is most legendary for his stomping/kicking of opposing players.
Suh has been suspended, fined, and chastised for his extracurricular activities, and yet he can’t help himself from continuing to accumulate personal fouls for excessively rough play.
There’s a right way to play the game, and Suh repeatedly does the opposite.
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