Randall Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 From NFL Network No. 10 Worst: Defensive end Jamal Reynolds -- Hard to believe the Packers actually traded quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to move up to draft him. Since then, Reynolds has produced fewer sacks than Hasselbeck has hair follicles. Best: Cornerback Chris McAlister -- This cornerback became a cornerstone of the Ravens' Super Bowl championship team. No. 9 Worst: Cornerback Tom Knight -- Knight just might be one of the most forgettable top-10 picks in NFL history. Knight spent five seasons in Arizona, intercepted three passes, and can anybody remember a single significant play he made? Best: Linebacker Brian Urlacher -- A player the Bears hit on as much as he has hit opposing running backs. No. 8 Worst: Wide receiver David Terrell -- The former Michigan standout wound up going almost six rounds higher than the quarterback who threw him the football at Michigan, Tom Brady. Best: Safety Roy Williams -- In the draft, safeties are typically devalued. But this safety has the distinction of being the best No. 8 selection ever horse collared. No. 7 Worst: Linebacker Mike Mamula -- Mamula made his name at the Indianapolis Scouting Combine. But he turned out to be a player who, as scouts say, looked like Tarzan but played like Jane. Best: Champ Bailey -- The former No. 7 overall pick now is making a name in the city known for its No. 7. No. 6 Worst: Lawrence Phillips -- More talent and more troubles than even running back Maurice Clarett. Best: Richard Seymour -- The best defensive lineman on what has perpetually been football's best team. Seymour recently cashed in with the Patriots, but they already had cashed in with him. No. 5 Worst: Running back Curtis Enis -- Enis joined Blair Thomas and Ki-Jana Carter to prove that Penn State might be considered Linebacker U, but it is not exactly Running Back U. Best: Running back LaDainian Tomlinson -- Hard to say a team made out trading the rights to draft Michael Vick, but the Chargers did. They landed the best running back in football. No. 4 Worst: Offensive tackle Mike Williams -- The mammoth-sized offensive tackle who now plays in Jacksonville lost his hunger on the field, but not off it. Best: Running back Edgerrin James -- How many people are still wondering how the Colts could ever draft Edge over Ricky Williams? Despite recent troubles, Steve McNair was still one yard away from tying the Super Bowl. No. 3 Worst: Quarterback Akili Smith -- Flamed out of Cincinnati, Green Bay, NFL Europe and every stop he made. Best: Quarterback Steve McNair -- Good enough to share an MVP award with Peyton Manning and win the distinction as the best player in Titans history. No. 2 Worst: Quarterback Ryan Leaf -- And to think the Colts didn't decide on Peyton Manning over Leaf until the week before the draft. They were spared the shame that wound up taking up residence in San Diego instead. Best: Quarterback Donovan McNabb -- How many people are still wondering how the Eagles could go for McNabb over the fans' choice, Ricky Williams? No. 1 Worst: Quarterback Tim Couch -- A 75.1 career quarterback rating, 64 touchdowns and 67 interceptions. Now out of the league. It's a Brown cloud that still hangs over Cleveland. Best: Quarterback Peyton Manning -- Again, Manning was the easy choice. His 49 touchdown passes in one season are Ruthian. But here's a thought to ponder, illustrating how critical the draft is to the success of any franchise: Where would the Colts be today had they gone ahead and selected Ryan Leaf and Ricky Williams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebugz Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 From NFL Network No. 10 Worst: Defensive end Jamal Reynolds -- Hard to believe the Packers actually traded quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to move up to draft him. Since then, Reynolds has produced fewer sacks than Hasselbeck has hair follicles. 1430806[/snapback] Now that right there .. that is funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebugz Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 From NFL NetworkBut here's a thought to ponder, illustrating how critical the draft is to the success of any franchise: Where would the Colts be today had they gone ahead and selected Ryan Leaf and Ricky Williams? 1430806[/snapback] Don't know but could you imagine that when San Diego would have ended up with Peyton and then later drafted LT2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 you cant second guess stuff like this and say woulda coulda shoulda.... IE: Mandarich might be the reason GB got to win a SB in a sick and twisted way that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giants56 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 From NFL Network But here's a thought to ponder, illustrating how critical the draft is to the success of any franchise: Where would the Colts be today had they gone ahead and selected Ryan Leaf and Ricky Williams? 1430806[/snapback] They'd be debating Bush, Leinart and Young as the top choice....and they'd have the same number of Super Bowl championships as they do now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Dishonorable mentions: Cade McNown Tony Mandrich Heath Schuler Andre Ware Stan Thomas (Ditka said Thomas couldn't pass block Little Red Riding Hood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Troy Aikman in Dallas. Man did we take him and that team for granted when they were here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'm a bit biased, but I'd rather have Walter Jones at 3 than Steve McNair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Dishonorable mentions: Cade McNown Tony Mandrich Heath Schuler Andre Ware Stan Thomas (Ditka said Thomas couldn't pass block Little Red Riding Hood) 1431166[/snapback] It only goes back 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 From NFL Network No. 3 Worst: Quarterback Akili Smith -- Flamed out of Cincinnati, Green Bay, NFL Europe and every stop he made. Best: Quarterback Steve McNair -- Good enough to share an MVP award with Peyton Manning and win the distinction as the best player in Titans history. Am I missing something or is McNair really worth the No. 3 Best spot? No doubt good; but placing his name in the same sentence as Manning might be pushing it a little. I could be wrong though, just a hunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 No. 1Worst: Quarterback Tim Couch -- A 75.1 career quarterback rating, 64 touchdowns and 67 interceptions. 1430806[/snapback] I am not trying to defend Couch, but when you look at his numbers like that, his career doesn't sound that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I'm a bit biased, but I'd rather have Walter Jones at 3 than Steve McNair. 1431643[/snapback] Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Barons Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Someone should do a "Where are they now" of the Bears past blundered 1st picks.I can picture Stan Thomas in a xxx large security guard suit eating oreos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltaire Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I am not trying to defend Couch, but when you look at his numbers like that, his career doesn't sound that bad. 1432800[/snapback] I never thought Tim Couch was any worse than Joey Harrington, let alone Ryan Leaf. F*ck all, I don't see how Couch is out of football and Harrington has teams inquring about him. They seem identical to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 I never thought Tim Couch was any worse than Joey Harrington, let alone Ryan Leaf. F*ck all, I don't see how Couch is out of football and Harrington has teams inquring about him. They seem identical to me. 1433125[/snapback] The Packers didn't think so. They tried giving him a job. At the end of his playing time he seemed to lose a lot of confidence and that spells doom for a QB. He was better earlier than later in Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Someone should do a "Where are they now" of the Bears past blundered 1st picks.I can picture Stan Thomas in a xxx large security guard suit eating oreos. 1432989[/snapback] Like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 The Packers didn't think so. They tried giving him a job. At the end of his playing time he seemed to lose a lot of confidence and that spells doom for a QB. He was better earlier than later in Cleveland. 1433136[/snapback] I totally agree. Harrington shows very similar characteristics, the lack of confidence is a time bomb about to go off for the 'up and coming' QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I never thought Tim Couch was any worse than Joey Harrington, let alone Ryan Leaf. 1433125[/snapback] ..or Akili Smith, for that matter. Couch was obviously NOT worthy of the #1 overall, but he didn't exactly have much to work with in Cleveland, for the most part. Leaf and Akili Smith WISH they had Couch's career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunysteelfly76 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 (edited) But here's a thought to ponder, illustrating how critical the draft is to the success of any franchise: Where would the Colts be today had they gone ahead and selected Ryan Leaf and Ricky Williams? They would have a worse winning percentage but the same number of SB rings. Edited April 24, 2006 by sunysteelfly76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Troy Aikman in Dallas. Man did we take him and that team for granted when they were here. 1431366[/snapback] How about it.What did Manning ever win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 How about it.What did Manning ever win? 1433686[/snapback] IT ONLY GOES BACK 10 YEARS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 IT ONLY GOES BACK 10 YEARS 1433691[/snapback] Oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Hard to believe you mentioned Chris McAlister without mentioning Ed Reed. As a Steeler fan I was pissed when they passed him up and drafted Plaxico instead. Could you imagine Reed and Polamalu in the same Def. backfield? Of course, Pitt wouldnot have moved up for Polamalu if they already had Reed. Ed Reed is always at the top of my list for IDP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 They would have a worse winning percentage but the same number of SB rings. 1433646[/snapback] Not necessarily. Once Leaf bombed, they might have signed Trent Dilfer and won a super bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Not necessarily. Once Leaf bombed, they might have signed Trent Dilfer and won a super bowl 1433778[/snapback] Actually they already passed on Dilfer once when they drafted Trev Alberts instead. That was the pick Mel Kiper went off about, and then Colts GM Bill Tobin called him out on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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