Top 5 Idiot Wide Receivers of the NFL

5). Plaxico Burress -


"Don't bring a knife to a gun fight", the old saying goes. This would hold up for most people on the Earth who understand a gun, Plaxico Burress would be that exception to the rule. How stupid did he feel after shooting himself in the leg? Plaxico has so much God given talent and barely seems to put much effort into getting better.

He never seems to show up for practice, yes PRACTICE, and if he is on your fantasy team you know how his status is doubtful for the entire season. Yet when he steps on the field he is a game changer and always seems to pull off some of the most amazing catches. You're a great player Plax, but an even bigger idiot for shooting yourself in the leg and probably getting some time in the pen for it.


4). Chad Johnson/Ocho Cinco -

On the field I can't get enough of his antics, but to change your name and still not be in the top 100 of jersey sales? I would have to get some serious $$$$ to change my name like I'm sure many others would. To also change your name to a number is just ridiculous, not surprising that Chad would be the one to do it. I could see Chad Fire breather or Chad Happy Feet, but to go with a number that you think is cool because it is in Spanish is lame and dumb in my book.



Chad also gets dumb points for his threats about not attending camp or holding out. Chad you're not a good enough player to act that way.

*Chad can get off of this list if he is able to get in the top ten of NFL jersey sales*

3). Matt Jones -

If only Matt Jones put as much into working on football and getting better as he did his criminal life he would be in Honolulu every year. Jones was drafted out of Arkansas to be a WR for Jacksonville, after he played QB in college. This was a shock to many who thought he was a risky pick, which it turned out to be.

Jones has had a rough year after being arrested last summer for felony possession of a controlled substance. Here is a little more from wikipedia:

The police found a plastic bag filled with six grams of a white substance that tested positive as cocaine and a jar with possible marijuana residue. Officers questioned Jones and he acknowledged the white powder was, in fact, cocaine, the report said.

Jones then went on to test positive for alcohol, violating his probation and putting his plea deal at risk.

Jones is so high on the list because he has to know that bringing drama to any team is only worth how good that player is, Jones is not worth any drama at this point.

2). Brandon Marshall -

3 years in the league and Marshall has become a familiar name for both his on and off field antics. Just yesterday Marshall demanded a trade from the Broncos after having surgery on his hip in March. Sure Brandon, teams are just lining up to take a guy who isn't at 100%, has been in trouble with the law for violent crimes, and seems to only care about himself.

OTL did a report on Marshall:



Here is a link to Brandon's Wiki page - LINK

It seems pretty crazy how much trouble he has been in and always seems to get a good plea deal out of it, the power of a good lawyer I guess. Here is one paragraph that caught my eye:

According to an article published in the Rocky Mountain News on July 28, 2008, Douglas County deputies fielded "about 11" calls to Marshall's home since January 2006. The article stated that one one call resulted in Marshall being arrested (the March 26, 2007 domestic dispute), and some did not involve him at all.[47]

Also calling out Joey Porter and not backing it up, isn't good for street cred.

I can imagine Marshall being one of the bigger superstars in the league if he is able to get around better people and able to control his temper. Until he realizes that and sees that he could be making more money if he falls in line and just stays out of trouble, he will continue to be number 2 on this list.

Also here is a link to the latest rumors on Marshall being traded - LINK

1). Donte Stallworth -

Just after signing a new contract Stallworth decided he needed to be some where in the early morning hours after a night of drinking. Sadly Stallworth hit a man who was trying to cross a busy street and catch a bus. He was then charged with Manslaughter.

Today he reached an agreement with both the court and family to avoid any future civil $uit. That means he lost a boat load of money in lawyers, to the victims family, and in wages.

Here is a recent article today on SI that details the terms of the agreement which are pretty tough and lengthy.

Stallworth will hopefully enjoy his freedom after the 30 days of jail because he sure paid a hell of a lot for it.

Hopefully all these players listed will have better days ahead of them and be able to make names for themselves in positive way going forward.

Hope you enjoyed the list and if there is somebody you think should be on this list please let me know in the comments.