Whether it’s the fame or money, these guys seemingly always need to be in the spotlight.

After dominating the collegiate game at Texas Tech, the 49ers spent a first-round pick on Crabtree. During a lengthy rookie holdout, he threatened to not play his rookie season if he wasn't given the contract he commanded. Although he has natural ability to succeed in the NFL, many critics have questioned his professionalism. It has been noted that Crabtree is commonly late for meetings, rubs teammates the wrong way and nurses minor injuries.

What do you expect from one of the most explosive players in the league? Jackson dazzles on the field, but sometimes his antics away from the game are questionable. Jackson's not afraid to say how great he is. His attempts at stealing the spotlight during postgame interviews are baffling.

Bryant has struggled with off-the-field trouble and won't shy away from lashing out at his critics. Bryant, brimming with elite talent, has every opportunity to be the 'next big thing' in Dallas. And he won't let you forget it.

Congrats to Haynesworth, now with the Patriots, for whining his way near the top of this year's list. The 350-pound DT earned notoriety in his Titans days, first kicking a teammate in 2003, then being suspended after stepping on the head of an opponent in 2007. Lack of effort was an issue, too, until he dominated in (lo and behold) his contract year in 2008, winning Defensive Player of the Year honors. But by complaining after signing a $100 million deal with Washington, including a $21 million bonus — then NOT showing up for minicamp because the team won't play your favorite scheme? That's top "dog" worthy.

None of the controversies Owens has faced are his fault — according to Owens. Obviously, the folks in San Francisco, Philly, Dallas, Buffalo and Cincinnati failed to grasp how T.O. simply speaks the truth and is not at all a locker room problem. And yet, the WR has left behind a trail of battered QBs, from Jeff Garcia in San Fran (T.O. ripped his arm and masculinity) to Donovan McNabb in Philly (remember, it wasn't T.O. who got tired in the Super Bowl) and Tony Romo in Dallas (don't forget the locker-room spat regarding the number of passes directed at Romo's road roomie, Jason Witten). Like a true diva, Owens likes the spotlight focused solely on him.

Marshall has all-world talent, but has been an all-pro headache. First, there was his shady broken arm in Denver (which he initially attributed to putting his arm through a TV set while horsing around). Then, there was the string of concerning off-field allegations involving significant others. Suspended once for his behavior, he still denied any incidents took place off the field, despite mounting evidence. Marshall recently came clean saying he had a borderline personality disorder.

Your first clue: The guy legally changed his name to "Ochocinco" to match his uniform No. 85 (we'll ignore his incorrect Spanish). Though his TD celebration hijinks initially were a blast, "8-5" became a distraction in Cincy (no, really) and Johnson was recently dealt to the New England Patriots, a club that everyone thought wouldn't stand for his wild jokes. However, upon his arrival, Johnson promtly proclaimed his desire to move in with a Patriots fan for the beginning of the season. Looks like Ocho is back in the diva game.

You have to give it to Young for his ambitious diva chart climb, achieved through past tantrums and trade ultimatums. This offseason, Young was traded to Philly where an offhand quote immediately put pressure on his new team and started the "Dream Team" controversy. You probably shouldn't count on Young being the most down to earth member of the team — but what diva ever is?

While in Denver, Jay Cutler ignited a feud with former head coach, Josh McDaniels; ignored his long-time owner, Pat Bowlen; and pouted his way out of town. Instead of heaven, the fickle QB found himself in purgatory, rebuilding the Bears offense. But Jay does what Jay wants, and the last we heard from Cutler he caused a media storm by leaving of the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers to sit on the sidelines after an injury.

Cedric Benson has been known to test the patience of organizations ... and teammates. When playing with the Bears, he ruffled teammates' feathers with a long rookie holdout; then upon returning, he acted as if the starting RB job was a birthright. It got so bad that FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer once reported that Benson's own teammates tried to hurt him in team practices. Chicago finally released him in retaliation for a pair of alcohol-related incidents, both within weeks of each other during the summer of '08. Picked  up by the Bengals, it seemed that Benson might have mended his ways. But, in true diva form, the current Bengals RB is set to start serving jail time this week for two assault charges.