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The most overrated player on each of the Cowboys rival teams

By Lauren Barash

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 05: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles gets knocked down against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 05, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 05: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles gets knocked down against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 05, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 26: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the second half of the game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)”nNo licensing by any casino, sportsbook, and/or fantasy sports organization for any purpose. During game play, no use of images within play-by-play, statistical account or depiction of a game (e.g., limited to use of fewer than 10 images during the game). /

2. Fletcher Cox, DT, Philadelphia Eagles

Look. We know that Fletcher Cox is a 6x Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ. But the defensive tackle hasn’t been that player in years. Last season, he had his lowest sack total since 2013. While he is certainly a leader and a longstanding favorite amongst Eagles fans, the reality is that he is currently being wildly overpaid for what he is.

After being released by the team, the Eagles decided to re-sign him to a one-year deal worth $14 million. How can you give out a contract that big for a guy who hasn’t been his best self since 2018? Even though Cox earned himself a Pro Bowl nod in 2020, it was likely due to his notoriety rather than his actual stats and performance on the field.

While he is certainly an important member of the roster in terms of longevity, he has shown clear signs of deterioration. Howie Roseman is making a purely emotional decision by keeping Cox around. It’s not that he doesn’t deserve to be there, but his current level of play certainly doesn’t feel worth $14 million. It’s likely that if Philly didn’t re-sign him, he would not have gotten an offer anywhere near that amount for his services.

The 31-year-old spent most of his career as the second-best behind Aaron Donald. He’s also shown outward laziness, frustration, and a quitting attitude during games, which is not the kind of thing you want to see from anyone.

Cox will likely end up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but today, he certainly isn’t worth what he’s making.

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