Author Topic: Top 50 NFL Draft Busts (Read 4659 times)

Dos Equis · « **on:** April 19, 2008, 05:19:23 PM »

Not sure who came up with this list, but it sure brings back memories. Marinovich. Akili Smith. Mandarich.

1. Ryan Leaf, Chargers (1998)
2. Lawrence Phillips, Rams (1996)
3. Art Schlichter, Colts (1982)
4. Heath Shuler, Redskins (1994)
5. Charles Rogers, Lions (2003)
6. Keith McCants, Buccaneers (1990)
7. Johnny "Lam" Jones, Jets (1980)
8. Mike Junkin, Browns (1987)
9. Bo Matthews, Chargers (1974)
10. Jerry Tagge, Packers (1972)
11. Jim Drukenmiller, 49ers (1997)
12. Andre Ware, Lions (1990)
13. Reggie Rogers, Lions (1987)
14. Joe Profit, Falcons (1971)
15. Huey Richardson, Steelers (1991)
16. Peter Warrick, Bengals (2000)
17. David Klingler, Bengals (1992)
18. Derek Brown, Giants (1992)
19. Tim Couch, Browns (1999)
20. Curtis Enis, Bears (1998)
21. Steve Niehaus, Seahawks (1976)
22. Blair Thomas, Jets (1990)
23. Kelly Stouffer, Cardinals (1987)
24. Tony Sacca, Cardinals (1992)
25. Tim Worley, Steelers (1989)
26. Jack Thompson, Bengals (1979)
27. Walt Patulski, Bills (1972)
28. Tony Mandarich, Packers (1989)
29. Todd Blackledge, Chiefs (1983)
30. Aaron Gibson, Lions (1999)
31. Todd Marinovich, Raiders (1991)
32. Andre Johnson, Redskins (1996)
33. Leeland McElroy, Cardinals (1996)
34. Craig Powell, Browns (1995)
35. Mike Elkins, Chiefs (1999)
36. Russell Erxleben, Saints (1979)
37. Patrick Bates, Raiders (1993)
38. Dan McGwire, Seahawks (1991)
39. Trezelle Jenkins, Chiefs (1995)
40. Cade McNown, Bears (1999)
41. Reggie Rembert, Jets (1990)
42. Akili Smith, Bengals (1999)
43. Mike Mamula, Eagles (1995)
44. Jonathan Sullivan, Saints (2003)
45. John Clay, Raiders (1987)
46. Alex Van Dyke, Jets (1996)
47. Maurice Clarett, Broncos (2005)
48. David LaFleur, Cowboys (1997)
49. Jon Harris, Eagles (1997)
50. Michael Westbrook, Redskins (1995)

Earl1972 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2008, 12:54:45 PM »

why is tim couch 19th?

when you are taken number 1 overall and are not capable of being 3rd string 5 years later you should be in the top 5

reggie bush should be added to this list if he doesn't step up his game, when people say you will be "the michael jordan of football" and you're average at best that makes you a pretty big bust

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Geo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2008, 04:09:48 PM »

every once in a while you still see someone with a sense of humor wearing a leaf jersey here in San Diego

CalvinH · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2008, 06:24:10 AM »

Madden had Manderich on his all Madden team before he was drafted

columbusdude82 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2008, 07:32:38 AM »

Maurice Clarett... ah, what could have been...

Dude had a terrific chance and he totally, completely blew it...

CalvinH · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2008, 08:34:21 AM »

Quote from: columbusdude82 on April 21, 2008, 07:32:38 AM

Maurice Clarett... ah, what could have been...

Dude had a terrific chance and he totally, completely blew it...

Stupid is a powerfull thing $:-\$

Dr Loomis · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2008, 03:24:05 PM »

Nice list, I agree a little high on Couch. He played very well at times on a poor team.

tonymctones · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2008, 08:33:42 PM »

LOL come on DAVID FVCKING CARR ought to be in the top 50 for sure man number one in the draft and hasnt done jack yet, relegated to 2nd or 3rd string he is the biggest waste of a number one draft pick I know of

americanbulldog · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2008, 01:36:57 AM »

Thank God for Lawrence Phillips, he was the reason we got the Bus.

mass 04 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:58:56 AM »

hhah poor Leaf, he is such a joke.

CalvinH · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:33:10 AM »

Quote from: mass 04 on April 22, 2008, 07:58:56 AM

hhah poor Leaf, he is such a joke.

Can you imagine that some teams were thinking he would be better than Manning

Weez · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:39:50 AM »

Where's Bosworth? I loved it when Bo literally steamrolled over his ass, and in to the endzone................. ..classic

CalvinH · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:43:01 AM »

George Rogers,# 1 pick by the Saints.
the # 2 pick was Lawrence Taylor.the rest is history

UPINTHEMGUTS · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2008, 09:17:11 AM »

George Rogers was pretty good, though. Not exactly a bust. Still holds the Redskins single game rushing record of 221 yards.

But compared to LT..I get what you mean.

Suprised Desmond Howard wasn't on that list. Sure, he was a hell of return guy later in his career but he was definitely a bust as a wide receiver out of Michigan. He was selected at #4 in '92 by the Skins.

That's a high draft position for a WR who produced exactly DICK as a starting WR.

CalvinH · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2008, 09:28:54 AM »

Quote from: UPINTHEMGUTS on April 22, 2008, 09:17:11 AM

George Rogers was pretty good, though. Not exactly a bust. Still holds the Redskins single game rushing record of 221 yards.

But compared to LT..I get what you mean.

Suprised Desmond Howard wasn't on that list. Sure, he was a hell of return guy later in his career but he was definitely a bust as a wide receiver out of Michigan. He was selected at #4 in '92 by the Skins.

That's a high draft position for a WR who produced exactly DICK as a starting WR.

Giants took Ike Hilliard,wr,Florida at like #7.
not one of their better picks $:-\$

UPINTHEMGUTS · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2008, 09:37:14 AM »

Hilliard is still playing in the league, though.

Going on 11 seasons now so he's not a complete bust.

CalvinH · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2008, 10:42:32 AM »

Quote from: UPINTHEMGUTS on April 22, 2008, 09:37:14 AM

Hilliard is still playing in the league, though.

Going on 11 seasons now so he's not a complete bust.

True,not a complete bust.but stiil not a single pro-bowl in all that time.

MidniteRambo · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2008, 11:12:31 AM »

When you consider how his career ended and the devestation he gave the franchise, I think Mike Vick deserves honorable mention.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2008, 11:25:12 AM »

I'd add Steve Emtman, Brian Bosworth, Peter Warrick, and Aundray Bruce. Wouldn't really include Desmond Howard. He wasn't as good as advertised, but winning a Super Bowl MVP keeps you out of the bust category IMO.

americanbulldog · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2008, 11:33:42 AM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on April 22, 2008, 11:25:12 AM

I'd add Steve Emtman, Brian Bosworth, Peter Warrick, and Aundray Bruce. Wouldn't really include Desmond Howard. He wasn't as good as advertised, but winning a Super Bowl MVP keeps you out of the bust category IMO.

Aundray Bruce, another classic.

How about a kicker in the first round, Sebastian Janikowski. Taken ahead of Shawn Alexander. I think in time, Robert Gallery will be considered another epic bust.

mass 04 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2008, 11:36:23 AM »

David Terrell.

CalvinH · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2008, 12:04:49 PM »

Giants have a nice list of first rounders that didn't pan out $:-\$
Dereck Brown
William Joseph
Ron Dayne
Cedric Jones
Tyrone Wheatly

UPINTHEMGUTS · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2008, 12:04:53 PM »

Is "touchdown" Tommy Vardell on the top 50 list?

I think the guy had 6 touchdowns over an 8 year career.

MidniteRambo · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2008, 12:32:11 PM »

How about Gino Torretta?

Dos Equis · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2008, 01:28:38 PM »

Quote from: americanbulldog on April 22, 2008, 11:33:42 AM

Aundray Bruce, another classic.

How about a kicker in the first round, Sebastian Janikowski. Taken ahead of Shawn Alexander. I think in time, Robert Gallery will be considered another epic bust.

Forgot about that.

Agree about Gallery.