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Who Would You Say Are The Bucs Most Overrated and Underrated Players?

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The Most Overrated and Underrated Player on Every NFL Roster By Russell S. Baxter May 25, 2015 Banks1_Zpsfygkljny.jpgKyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Last week, we took a look at every NFL team’s offseason moves and declared one the best and another the worst.Here, we had a somewhat similar task as we designated the most overrated and the most underrated player on each of the 32 clubs in the league. Thanks to Pro Football Focus for a big assist when it comes to backing up our theories.Our definition of "overrated" means the player is an underachiever—be it due to his draft status, lack of production or, in some cases, overall reliability. As for the underrated, we took aim at up-and-coming performers or underappreciated players who have yet to get their proper due.So sit back and eventually tell us what you think. We understand how you may feel, but we’ll do our best to get over it.Atlanta FalconsBanks2_Zps5Tkgev6X.jpgKirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Overrated: SS William MooreNo team gave up more total yards or passing yards than the Atlanta Falcons this past season, and Moore, who was limited to just seven games, wasn’t effective before or after he was injured. A Pro Bowler in 2012, Moore’s play began to decline the previous year, and it will be interesting to see if he’s capable of recapturing his previous standout form.Underrated: RG Jon AsamoahIn 2014, Asamoah was one of the steadier players on an offensive front that improved its pass blocking from the previous season. The one-time Kansas City Chief allowed just one sack in his final 12 games this past year.Carolina PanthersBanks3_Zpsifgtv0Qf.jpgBob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Overrated: C Ryan KalilOverrated or simply on the downside of an otherwise solid career? The Carolina Panthers' Kalil is a four-time Pro Bowler and graded out as one of the league’s better centers, but he was also one of the worst pass blockers. The eight-year veteran could simply be a victim of the players around him, but he has to do a better job protecting franchise quarterback Cam Newton.Underrated: OLB Thomas DavisYes, Thomas is a former first-round pick, and injuries certainly derailed his career a few years ago. But now the biggest problem for the veteran defender is getting out of the vast shadow cast by star teammate Luke Kuechly. After missing a combined 39 games from 2009 to 2011 (including all of the 2010 season), the 10-year pro has totaled 100-plus tackles in each of the past three seasons.New Orleans SaintsBanks4_Zpsmfqzozdx.jpgDerick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Overrated: LB David HawthorneOnly the Atlanta Falcons gave up more total yards than the New Orleans Saints last season, and while Hawthorne performed well against the run, Pro Football Focus reminds us that the onetime Seattle Seahawk was a big liability in pass coverage.Underrated: WR Marques ColstonIt’s hard to believe that the franchise’s all-time leader in catches (666), receiving yards (9,239) and touchdowns (68) has never been named to a Pro Bowl. Colston has been Mr. Consistency since his arrival in 2006, when he was the 252nd overall selection in the draft. In 2014, he finished third on the club with 59 catches, good for 902 yards and five touchdowns.Tampa Bay BuccaneersBanks_Zpsqhtn6Bfv.jpgKim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Overrated: CB Johnthan BanksPerhaps it is unfair to put any Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback on this list given the lack of a pass rush by the team in recent seasons. But Banks, a former second-round pick who has picked off a combined seven passes in two years with the club, has been somewhat hit-or-miss to date and can be found closer to the bottom rather than the top of Pro Football Focus’ cornerback rankings the past two seasons.Underrated: LT Demar DotsonHe began 2014 at right tackle and finished the season starting three games on the left side. Although Dotson saw his share of penalty flags, Pro Football Focus gave him high grades in all other aspects—this on an offensive unit that allowed 52 sacks this past season.For every team.......link

 
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