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Whether it was preseason confidence, midgame jawing, or postgame delusion, these 20 players proved that sometimes silence is golden.

Whether it’s a shocking trade, a bad attitude, or a lawful decision, these quarterbacks found themselves on the wrong side of public opinion.

Some quarterbacks win fans over. Others? Well, they become the guy fans love to boo—even if they’re secretly a little jealous of the success.

But for every contract that turns into a bargain, there’s another that makes fans wince and owners reconsider their life choices.

One minute you’re the guy with the locker room leadership, and the next you’re watching a rookie take your snaps in practice.

Whether it was injuries, effort, or just a sudden loss of form, these stars secured the bag—and then seemingly forgot how to play football.

Whether it was clashing with coaches or thinking they knew better, these quarterbacks were just flat-out difficult to manage.

Let’s count down the quarterbacks who dialed it up to eleven and forgot to let themselves have a little fun along the way.