Mazz’s Tiers: Most overrated role players in recent Boston sports history

In this week's Mazz's Tiers, Mazz ranks the most overrated role players in recent Boston sports history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ng8zcV-vM TIER 1 Dec 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after a play against the Orlando Magic in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Marcus Smart - Boston Celtics Dave Roberts - Boston Red Sox - 2004 World Series Champion Johnny Gomes - Boston Red Sox - 2013 World Series Champion Jackie Bradley Jr. - Boston Red Sox - 2018 World Series Champion Kevin Millar - Boston Red Sox - 2004 World Series Champion TIER 2 BOSTON, MA - JUNE 08: Chris Kelly #23 of the Boston Bruins skates with the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during Game Four of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 8, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) M. L. Carr - Boston Celtics - 1981 & 1984 NBA Champion Tony Allen - Boston Celtics - 2008 NBA Champion Leon Powe - Boston Celtics - 2008 NBA Champion Brock Holt - Boston Red Sox - 2018 World Series Champion Payton Pritchard - Boston Celtics - 2024 NBA Champion Chris Kelly - Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Rich Peverley - Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Torey Krug - Boston Bruins LeGarrette Blount - New England Patriots - Super Bowl XLIX & LI Champion TIER 3 Sony Michel of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammate James Develin after scoring a one yard touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Donnie Sadler - Boston Red Sox Eddie House - Boston Celtics - 2008 NBA Champion Matt Grzelcyk - Boston Bruins David Givens - New England Patriots - Super Bowl XXXVIII & XXXIX Champion Walter McCarty - Boston Celtics Mark Recchi - Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Larry Izzo - New England Patriots - Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII, & XXXIX Champion James Develin - New England Patriots - Super Bowl XLIX, LI, & LIII Champion