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Who's to say which players in the NFL are overpaid and underpaid?

It's always a touchy discussion, especially when it comes to the first part of the question.

Well, yours truly has the assignment. I focused on five players in each category, making a case for each cause. Keep in mind this is primarily based on performance relative to salary and not injuries, with one notable exception.

We also know there are some very young players on the underpaid list, which is understandable because none of them are onetime first-round draft choices.

So sit back, ponder the choices and feel free to make your own suggestions. We have provided each player's 2015 salary, which includes base pay and any bonuses.

In case you are wondering, the temptation was there to put J.J. Watt on the underpaid list.