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The most overrated player on each of the Commanders’ NFC East rivals

By Jerry Trotta

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 26: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball during the second half against the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 26: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball during the second half against the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /
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New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs with the ball in the second half. The Giants lose to Washington, 22-7, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.Nyg Vs Was
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) runs with the ball in the second half. The Giants lose to Washington, 22-7, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.Nyg Vs Was /

1. Kenny Golladay

In Dave Gettleman’s last hoorah as Giants GM, he gave then-free agent receiver Kenny Golladay a four-year, $72 million contract last offseason. While Golladay was a stud in 2019 when he notched 1,190 yards and 11 touchdowns, he played just five games in 2020 so this move was begging to blow up in New York’s face.

So far, Golladay has been a colossal bust. His $40 million in guarantees ranks 12th amongst receivers and he responded by posting 37 catches on 76 targets (48.7% catch rate) for 521 yards and zero touchdowns across 14 games.

That’s right, folks. Rookie fourth-round tight end John Bates had more touchdown catches than Golladay last campaign. As did Ricky Seals-Jones, Cam Sims and JD McKissic. Care to guess their combined salaries from 2021? $5.415 million. From a Giants’ perspective, left tackle Andrew Thomas also caught a TD.

Luckily for Washington, Golladay has three years remaining on his contract and will account for more than a $21 million cap hit in each of those seasons. That’s absolutely pitiful considering the effort he put forth isn’t even worth $10 million.

Unlike Commanders stud Jonathan Allen, Golladay appears to be that rare breed of player who mails it in after signing a life-changing contract. Maybe he was slowed down by injuries, but you can say that about most NFL players.

Golladay and overrated go together like peanut butter and jelly.

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