The 27 Biggest NFL busts of the last 15 Years? You Decide!

[Chef99]

The 27 biggest NFL Draft busts of the last 15 years

Anyone remember Justin Blackmon?

 

[jwolt92]

Nice trip down memory lane. Some I would move higher, others lower, but overall good list.

 

[Chef99]

Nice trip down memory lane. Some I would move higher, others lower, but overall good list.

So many choices, but the one I will never forget is Johnny Football.

Johnny Football, baby!

And yes, Trent Richardson as well. As @Barilko knows, I will never forget him.

 

[jwolt92]

So many choices, but the one I will never forget is Johnny Football.

Johnny Football, baby!

And yes, Trent Richardson as well. As @Barilko knows, I will never forget him.

Man I wanted Johnny Football to be good. He's around the same age as I am so I never minded his nonsense in college. One that seems WAY too high on the list is RG3. I wouldn't really call his career a gigantic bust

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Anyone remember Justin Blackmon?

that dude has more DUIs than Rivers has kids

 

[Barilko]

So many choices, but the one I will never forget is Johnny Football.

Johnny Football, baby!

And yes, Trent Richardson as well. As @Barilko knows, I will never forget him.

Just because the name makes him the fave im sorry im mean really

Johnny Football Johnny Failure

 

[Lamarvelous]

I think Laquon Treadwell definitely deserves a spot on this list. I guess he could still break out, but I'm not confident in that at all.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Yeah I think #1 is a safe choice. Jamarcus was hyped up and he had a rocket arm. I remember them saying he could reportedly throw it 70 yards from his knees...when will he ever need to do that? Well he won't ever have to worry about it now lol.

I'm bias and say Justin Gilbert should be higher. Wow, what a slapdick.

Not really sure why Hackenburg is on the list unless they are counting highly touted high school players. He didn't do shit in college...surprised he got drafted in the 2nd round tbh.

 

[Mebert]

Having Vince Young is strange, he did get 2 Pro Bowls. He flamed out quickly after. I am not saying he should not be on the list, just that not nearly so high.


second observation, only 1 Lion? Is this what winning the superbowl feels like?

 

[Lamarvelous]

Yeah I think #1 is a safe choice. Jamarcus was hyped up and he had a rocket arm. I remember them saying he could reportedly throw it 70 yards from his knees...when will he ever need to do that? Well he won't ever have to worry about it now lol.

I'm bias and say Justin Gilbert should be higher. Wow, what a slapdick.

Not really sure why Hackenburg is on the list unless they are counting highly touted high school players. He didn't do shit in college...surprised he got drafted in the 2nd round tbh.

Hey man, Hackenburg was a live body that was able to throw the ball within 10 feet of Allen Robinson on multiple occasions. That's gotta count for something.

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Having Vince Young is strange, he did get 2 Pro Bowls. He flamed out quickly after. I am not saying he should not be on the list, just that not nearly so high.


second observation, only 1 Lion? Is this what winning the superbowl feels like?

i think there has to be expectations of success in order to qualify as a bust!

but hey, y'all had Sanders and Calvin. There's plenty of SB winning teams that didn't have that level of talent on either side of the ball.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Having Vince Young is strange, he did get 2 Pro Bowls. He flamed out quickly after. I am not saying he should not be on the list, just that not nearly so high.


second observation, only 1 Lion? Is this what winning the superbowl feels like?

3 Browns. They never disappoint on these lists.

 

[Shanemansj13]

If they would have expanded the years some, Tim Couch would be high on this list as well.

 

[Mebert]

i think there has to be expectations of success in order to qualify as a bust!

but hey, y'all had Sanders and Calvin. There's plenty of SB winning teams that didn't have that level of talent on either side of the ball.

The crazy part about Calvin is the last 3-4 years he had clearly given up. You could watch in real time 50% effort, and he was still one of the best in the league. I also don't blame him for taking it easy. Lions clearly are not serious about it, why should he be?

 

[Wamu]

If Johnny Outta Football makes the list then Brandy Quinn should make the list. Both were drafted 22nd (Brandon Weeden was also a # 22 pick).

Can anyone guess what my least favorite number is?

 

[Wamu]

If they would have expanded the years some, Tim Couch would be high on this list as well.

Courtney Brown is another one. If I ever start drinking again it'll be because of our team.

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Clausen should be on this list, EASILY

and Kiper shouldn't be allowed near the NFL draft, LOL

 

[Lamarvelous]

Clausen should be on this list, EASILY

and Kiper shouldn't be allowed near the NFL draft, LOL

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Recently someone was talking sideways about the draft and using Kiper as an example of someone that knows what they're talking about. I had to bring this quote up because it's just so fucking good.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Clausen should be on this list, EASILY

and Kiper shouldn't be allowed near the NFL draft, LOL

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McShay was right, he didn't need 8...really need one or two lol.

Kiper should have been done in 2018

 

[Chef99]

I think Laquon Treadwell definitely deserves a spot on this list. I guess he could still break out, but I'm not confident in that at all.

Totally agree here. Dude was always more interested in lookin' stylish than catching the football.