7. Kyle Orton

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Dallas Cowboys Salary: $2.6 million; Appeal: 27%

Even Romo’s backup makes the list, though Orton’s up and down tenures in Chicago and Denver play a roll. (Ron T. Ennis/ABACAUSA.COM/Newscom)

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The NFL's Least ... Fans give the thumbs down to these ten, according to the Nielsen/E-Poll surveys. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

*sources: Nielsen/E-Poll, spotrac.com (salaries)

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10. Brady Quinn Kansas City Chiefs Salary: $1.5 million; Appeal: 31%

Like Sanchez on a different scale-not an unlikable guy, just a big name from a big school (Notre Dame) who has underachieved. (J. Meric/Getty Images)

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9. Mark Sanchez New York Jets Salary: $7.9 million; Appeal: 31%

A bit puzzling in that there’s nothing particularly unlikable about Sanchez. But when you’re a high pick from a top school (USC, where he followed Leinart), fans eventually expect big results. And with Tim Tebow now on the Jets’ depth chart, the scrutiny intensifies. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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8. Santonio Holm... New York Jets Salary: $9.2 million; Appeal: 28%

Unloaded by Pittsburgh because of attitude, which he’s flashed in New York as well. Yet the Jets gave him $45 million for five years. (Peter Diana/ZUMA Press/Newscom)

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7. Kyle Orton Dallas Cowboys Salary: $2.6 million; Appeal: 27%

Even Romo’s backup makes the list, though Orton’s up and down tenures in Chicago and Denver play a roll. (Ron T. Ennis/ABACAUSA.COM/Newscom)

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6. Tony Romo Dallas Cowboys Salary: $8 million; Appeal: 27%

The Cowboys are America’s polarizing team; they're to be loved or hated. When you’re the quarterback, that applies to you the most. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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5. Matt Leinart Oakland Raiders Salary: $700,000; Appeal: 26%

First round pick out of USC in 2006 is now with his third team. The lesson for a supposed golden boy who amasses just 18 NFL starts in six-plus years: USC only seems like L.A's pro team. Don’t act like a rock star until you are one. (Ronald C. Modra/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)

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4. Randy Moss San Francisco 49ers Salary: $2.5 million; Appeal: 24%

With Terrell Owens no longer around, Moss takes over as the NFL's premier wide receiver diva. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

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3. Michael Vick Philadelphia Eagles Salary: $13.9 million; Appeal: 23%

Vick is making steady progress – he used to easily top this list in the wake of his legal woes from a few years ago. But now he’s dealing with a big new contract and an uneven performance in 2012. (Drew Hallowell/Philadelphia Eagles/Getty Images)

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2. Jay Cutler Chicago Bears Salary: $9.6 million; Appeal: 21%

Inconsistent, and whiny with his teammates and coaches. (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

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1. Ndamukong Suh Detroit Lions Salary: $6.6 million; Appeal 19%

In a low payout year of his five-year, $60 million deal that runs through 2014. Popular when he came into the league two years ago, Suh has developed a reputation for dirty play on the defensive line. (Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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