Can you name the biggest NFL Draft Busts?

Year (Pick)	Player	Draft Team
1982 (4)		Baltimore Colts
1987 (2)		Seattle Seahawks
1989 (2)		Green Bay Packers
1990 (2)		New York Jets
1990 (7)		Detroit Lions
1991 (24)		Los Angeles Raiders
1992 (1)		Indianapolis Colts
1993 (2)		Seattle Seahawks
1994 (3)		Washington Redskins
1995 (1)		Cincinnati Bengals
1995 (10)		San Francisco 49ers
1996 (6)		St. Louis Rams
1997 (26)		San Francisco 49ers

Year (Pick)	Player	Draft Team
1997 (27)		Carolina Panthers
1998 (2)		San Diego Chargers
1998 (5)		Chicago Bears
1999 (1)		Cleveland Browns
1999 (3)		Cincinnati Bengals
1999 (12)		Chicago Bears
2000 (1)		Cleveland Browns
2000 (4)		Cincinnati Bengals
2002 (3)		Detroit Lions
2003 (2)		Detroit Lions
2005 (10)		Detroit Lions
2007 (1)		Oakland Raiders

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NFL Draft Busts Quiz

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Created by: Ben -
Published: December 7th, 2008
Category: Sports
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Tags: NFL Quizzes, pick, draft, bust, biggest, team, player

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	Nelson:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 05:09 GMT	6 points
	It's actually spelled "Druckenmiller."

	jdmerkel:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 05:14 GMT	9 points
	Drunkenmiller was his nickname because of the DUIs wasn't it? Also a few of these are pretty debatable.

	ku_sucks:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 05:24 GMT	9 points
	i love these subjective quizzes, because we could argue forever about who should or shouldn't be on here. for instance, if he had just not been very good, carruth probably wouldn't have been considered a bust because he was such a late pick. but killing people tends to lead to a bit of revisionist history, if you will.

	j66:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 05:38 GMT	12 points
	No David Klingler or Dan McGwire?

	mokos:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 05:56 GMT	2 points
	Good quiz, but I think they should at least be top 10 picks to be considered a major bust. Carruth is a bizarre choice. My first guess was cedric benson, he's a MAJOR bust and I thought he would be here.

	Hal_10000:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 05:59 GMT	23 points
	I don't know if I would describe Carruth as a bust (he had a good rookie year) as much as I would describe him an evil psychopath.

	jdmerkel:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 06:10 GMT	8 points
	Aundray Bruce? Also Bosworth was a pick in the supplemental draft so I am not sure he should be here.

	bbf2:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 06:22 GMT	8 points
	I bet a lot of the people who wrote "Smith" were thinking of Alex Smith!

	Chumley:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 07:17 GMT	2 points
	Being from "Bengal Country" lord knows I thought Akili Smith when typing in Smith. (although He was never good! 1/2 season in college doe not equate where he was drafted.) Kilngler is a good omitted one and also "Big Daddy" Wilkenson. The Bengals are full of busts. Although the jury is still out on Benson (but the fact he is trying to revive his career as a Bengal doesn't help).

	UCLA83:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 07:31 GMT	15 points
	This is a great quiz! I do like the subjective part of it like Pat said. That said, as a UCLA and 49er fan, it's hard for me to include JJ Stokes in the bust category (especially compared to the other WRs in this list). He played 9 years and had over 4000 yards and 30 TDs. In comparison, Charles Rogers is totally deserving to be on this list. He played 15 total games and had 440 yards receiving. Anyone else agree with me?

	Camden:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 07:50 GMT	11 points
	If Rae Carruth makes the list, shouldn't Michael Vick, and Pacman Jones now also qualify? What makes a bust? Jim Drunkenmiller? Who thought THAT guy was the next Unitas? Obviously not 25 of the other teams in the league. Cade McNown? J.J. Stokes? Really? I can think of 100 guys I would put above those guys. What about Todd Blackledge picked by the Chiefs ahead of Marino and Kelly? Can you really be a bust as the #27 pick? Jeff George had an alright career but did he prove himself worthy of #1 pick? No. Alex Smith? David Carr? Aundray Bruce? Bruce Pickens? Rashan Salaam? Chris Weinke? Michael Westbrooke? Dan Wilkinson? And in all fairness, Steve Emtman was a bad-ass who blew out his knees. That is why he was a bust. The rest of these guys were just head cases. If injuries qualify what about Bo Jackson? The Raiders never got a full season out of him because of baseball and then he blew out his hip. If "bust" means not reaching your full potential or worth then technicaly wasn't he a bust? Lots more that could be on here.

	j66:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 09:07 GMT	5 points
	You really think a 4th round pick like Weinke is worthy of being a bust? Westbrook, Bruce, and George while not great are definitely not busts. Each had solid careers. McNown=100% bust.

	Bronco32DX:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 09:42 GMT	3 points
	Good quiz, obviously there are plenty of other players that could n should be on this list. i was a little confused with the inclusion of jj stokes and joey harrington, while i realize harrington has not been successful when given playing time, he has still managed to stay in the league as a solid backup qb which is more than a lot of players could say

	cls121389:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 12:08 GMT	2 points
	Ki-jana Carter was also a bust because of injury - blew out his knee before his first regular season game.

	Justin:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 12:53 GMT	0 points
	As a Packer fan, I'm electing Justin Harrell to this list. Another great job done by Ted Thompson.

	BigAl:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 13:02 GMT	4 points
	As a Jags fan, I half-expected to see R. Jay Soward on the list. The Jags drafted him, but he didn't play a minute 'cause he kept getting suspended for substance abuse violations.

	beckleyman:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 13:34 GMT	0 points
	Where's guys like Klingler? Everyone thought Klingler would be all-world coming out of college-but then poof, he's gone. How is Salaam not on the list? His pro career was nowhere near what people thought it would be. The case could also be made for Weurfel(spelling is butchered). Lots of guys who could've been on the list, while I question the inclusion of some like Stokes? Carruth wouldn't have been a 'bust' if not for being a psycho.

	Lycan_Amyral:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 13:38 GMT	4 points
	I think for any lists like this, it should follow some outside list of some sort, like the ESPN 50 biggest NFL busts list.

	Kicking222:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 13:45 GMT	0 points
	This is extremely difficult without positions. Still, a good quiz... I won't complain about people who are omitted, because there are tons and tons (and tons) of busts. I think positions would make a big difference, but I still liked it.

	DerKomissar:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 14:01 GMT	-1 points
	I LOVE this quiz because the NFL Draft is probably my favorite thing in the world. However, there are some giant omissions. First of all, I don't think that JJ Stokes deserves to be on this list, seeing as he was pretty decent for the niners over the years. But what about the other Mike Williams the OT out of Texas that was picked at #4 in 2001 by the Bills? What about Michael VIck???? More Omissions: Aundray Bruce/Falcons, Freeman McNeil/Jets, Andre Wadsworth/Cardinals, Michael Haynes/Bears, Jonathan Sullivan/Saints, Cedric Jones/Giants, William Joseph/Giants, Cedric Benson/Bears, Troy WIlliamson/Vikings, Erasmus James/Vikings, Marcus Tubbs/Seahawks, Jason Babin/Texans and Jimmy Kennedy/Rams

	Librería:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 14:08 GMT	4 points
	Rae Carruth was pretty decent before getting injured and trying to kill his wife. Also, I move that the picture on the front page be Ryan Leaf. He is the quintessential bust.

	Rushpac:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 14:56 GMT	5 points
	This list is just to pick on Penn State university. Damn you Ben!!!

	jdmerkel:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 15:33 GMT	11 points
	Where is Dolly Parton? Oh THAT kind of biggest bust!

	radiosilence:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 15:34 GMT	0 points
	Detroit will have another chance to redeem themselves next April.

	Bob Remes:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 15:35 GMT	1 point
	As a Bears fan, I must say that my eyes welled up as I filled out this quiz. Mirer, counts as ours, and should get special mention for wasting two first round picks. Benson should be there. Stokes should not. Plus, how 'bout a little Stan Thomas love?

	Camden:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 16:13 GMT	1 point
	@J66: You are right. Chris Weinke was a poor name to mention. I don't think I was very clear as to what I meant about McNown. I don't mean that I was satisfied with his production, just that I don't think there were that high of expectations. He was kind of a shaky pick that high as it was. Same reasoning as to why I don't consider Jim Drunkenmiller a bust. I never expected anything from either one in the first place.

	Camden:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 16:22 GMT	-2 points
	interesting how lots of these guys come from the same schools. Penn State: 4, Michigan State: 2, UCLA: 2, USC: 2, Oregon: 2. Lottttsss of PAC-10 guys on here.

	YanksNY12225:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 16:32 GMT	6 points
	Alex Smith anyone?

	Andrew:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 16:40 GMT	1 point
	I tell you all the time when I love one of your quizzes. It's only fair that I tell when I don't. This is one of those...

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	Dave:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 18:23 GMT	2 points
	As a Dolphin fan, the fact that neither John Bosa or Eric Kumerow is a travesty.

	j66:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 18:53 GMT	1 point
	@Camden: I'm not sure about Druckenmiller, but as a Bears fan there were very high expectations placed on McNown. Teams don't typically take a QB in the 1st round unless they expect them to take over as QB. The Bears passed on Culpepper and Champ Bailey to select McNown.

	Dave:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 19:12 GMT	-3 points
	Do an NBA one of these, I'm already starting to type Glenn Robinson.

	Alex:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 20:05 GMT	1 point
	My Lions have dominated in recent years.

	magister:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 20:21 GMT	1 point
	@Alex: Yes, our team is clearly the best at sucking the most.

	beckleyman:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 21:40 GMT	1 point
	There's alot of guys that could be on here, guess makes room for a 2nd quiz. Alex Smith-how can he not be on there? I also wanna throw Andy Katzemoyer into the fray. Also, Adam Jones needs to get an honorary mention-all world talent and the mentality of a street thug. Guy could play in the pro bowl every year if it werent' for his off-field issues. Also, Lienhart hasn't taken off like expected. Who was the Cal QB that the Ravens drafted a few years ago? Boller? Leftwhiich could be on there if you're going for expectations-as he was thought to be the glue in Jacksonville but now makes a living as a backup.

	Morbo:	Dec 7th, 2008 at 22:36 GMT	-1 points
	J.J. Stokes was once considered the heir apparent to Jerry Rice (a spot eventually taken by Terrell Owens). I have no problem with him being considered a bust. Michael Vick, though, was not a bust. He was never as good as he was hyped up to be, but he did get the Falcons to the NFC championship game. That's hardly bust-worthy, regardless of what happened to his career off the field.

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	Camden:	Dec 8th, 2008 at 05:27 GMT	4 points
	@j66: No offense to you personally, but that is why the Bears sucked for so many years back then- They put their hopes into guys like Cade McNown. As soon as that jackass got caught with a fake handicap tag hanging from his rearview mirror and taking handicap spaces away from people who were truly impaired, I knew he wasn't "the guy." I think most of the rest of the world did, too.

	kwelly15:	Dec 8th, 2008 at 15:26 GMT	4 points
	Yes, NBA next. Dave, I'm already typing Sam Bowie