keggerz Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 (edited) Stole this off another site • 1986 - Mike Sherrard (Cowboys 1-18) - Good rookie season, but suffered three broken legs and a partially dislocated hip during his career. • 1987 - Haywood Jeffires (Oilers 1-20) - Very solid career with 3 Pro Bowls. • 1988 - Tim Brown (Raider 1-6) - 9 time Pro Bowler and future HOF'er. • 1989 - Hart Lee Dykes (Patriots 1-16) - Problem child, injured eye in a barfight with Irving Fryar and ended his career. Averaged 16.2 YPC the 2 years he played. • 1990 - Alexander Wright (Cowboys 2-1) - Two-time winner of the NFL's "Fastest Man" competition and once ran back-to-back 40-yard dashes in a lightning-fast 4.09 seconds for the Dallas Cowboys. Couldn't run routes and catch a ball to save his life. • 1991 - Herman Moore (Lions 1-10) - Was the fastest WR to 600 receptions. Injury problems derailed a possible HOF career. • 1992 - Desmond Howard (Redskins 1-4) - His Heisman trophy and return skills made him an exciting pick, but he never learned how to play the position he was drafted for. Carl Pickens and Jimmy Smith slipped in the 2nd round. • 1993 - Curtis Conway (Bears 1-7) - Had an up and down career hampered by injuries. Three 1000 yard seasons but never lived up to his draft selection. • 1994 - Charles Johnson (Steelers 1-17) - Very good hands, but was never more much more than a possession receiver for the Steelers. • 1995 - Michael Westbrook (Redskins 1-4) - Ran a 4.47 40 that boosted his draft stock, but had character issues and never lived up to his draft position. Besides being known the guy who caught the "Kordell Stewart pass at Michigan", he is also known for doing this to RB Stephen Davis: http://bengals.enquirer.com/2002/06/11/westbrook_zoom.jpg • 1996 - Keyshawn Johnson (Jets 1-1) - has not lived up to his #1 overall selection, but has had a very solid career including 3 Pro Bowls. His only season under 800 yards was when he was benched by Tampa and has 600 yards in 10 games. Terry Glenn (#7), Eddie Kennison (#18), Marvin Harrison (#19) and Eric Moulds (#24) were all drafted in the 1st round. • 1997 - Ike Hilliard (Giants 1-7) - Cursed with injuries nearly as much as the WR drafted after him, Yatil Green. Put together some decent seasons but never seemed to spark he had prior to his rookie year neck injury. • 1998 - Kevin Dyson (Oilers/Titans 1-16) - Here we are with one of the biggest draft mistakes of all-time - Dyson over Moss. Character was the reason the Oilers took him despite Moss being in free-fall at the draft and well worth the risk of the #16 pick at a need position. Dyson had injury problems and only had a couple decent seasons. • 1999 - Torry Holt (Rams 1-6) - Not much to say here about a future HOF WR. • 2000 - Peter Warrick (Bengals 1-4) - Was a decent possession receiver before his knee injury in 2003. Hasn't been lived up to his draft position. • 2001 - David Terrell (Bears 1-8) - Another case of a talented WR being drafted very high despite poor work ethic and attitude problems. • 2002 - Donte Stallworth (Saints 1-13) - Drafted high because of his unrivaled talent, he hasn't been able to live up to the hype because he doesn't have great hands. He did show signs of improvement last year, but still lacks any kind of consistency. • 2003 - Charles Rogers (Lions 1-3) - An extremely gifted player whose injuries and drug issues have curtailed a promising career. • 2004 - Larry Fitzgerald (Cardinals 1-3) - Seemed to be living up the billing so far of having incredible hands and being a high character guy. • 2005 - Braylon Edwards (Browns 1-3) - Has the whole package of speed, size, hands and character. Was putting together a solid rookie year before tearing his ACL. Should be able to return form in 2007 if not sooner. • 2006 - Santonio Holmes (Pitt 1-25) - we can let menudo fill in the details Edited May 4, 2006 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 (edited) Stole this off another site • 1999 - Torry Holt (Rams 1-6) - Not much to say here about a future HOF WR. 1451327[/snapback] easily the best #1 WR taken over the last 20 yrs but there sure are a bunch more misses then hits Edited May 3, 2006 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 easily the best #1 WR taken over the last 20 yrs but there sure are a bunch more misses then hits 1451331[/snapback] He was on NFL Network the other day saying signing right away was a key to his early succees. Some players can hold out for the very last dime, but many of those hurt themselves and their teams. Holt suggested telling the agent to get a fair deal but get into camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfden1 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 but there sure are a bunch more misses then hits 1451331[/snapback] Yeah, but look at the teams that took those misses...for the most part bad teams that had worse needs than a 1st round WR, w/ a couple of exceptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Good info. Makes the Madden Curse not seem so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 • 2006 - Chad Jackson (NE 2-4) - Closest to a true #1 WR in the draft (6-1, 213, 4.32) with great hands and body control. No character concerns that scouts have mentioned with Santonio Holmes. 1451327[/snapback] Is this a list of who these people think should have been the #1 receiver in the draft, or who actually went 1st. Character concerns with Santonio Holmes ? This is the first I've heard of this. Tressel has said that he was one of the classiest, hardest working players he's had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBunz Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Is this a list of who these people think should have been the #1 receiver in the draft, or who actually went 1st. Character concerns with Santonio Holmes ? This is the first I've heard of this. Tressel has said that he was one of the classiest, hardest working players he's had. 1451377[/snapback] Eaaaaaaasy big fella. He said NO character concerns. But I agree...did you steal this list before the draft? Santonio WAS the #1 taken.....he'll live up to it. I'm not knocking Jackson...I like him too. But there was ONLY 1 first rounder taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Eaaaaaaasy big fella. He said NO character concerns. 1451385[/snapback] I read it to say that Jackson was the true #1, as he didn't have the character concerns that were there with Holmes. 2006 - Chad Jackson (NE 2-4) - Closest to a true #1 WR in the draft (6-1, 213, 4.32) with great hands and body control. No character concerns that scouts have mentioned with Santonio Holmes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBunz Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I read it to say that Jackson was the true #1, as he didn't have the character concerns that were there with Holmes. 2006 - Chad Jackson (NE 2-4) - Closest to a true #1 WR in the draft (6-1, 213, 4.32) with great hands and body control. No character concerns that scouts have mentioned with Santonio Holmes. 1451394[/snapback] Well....however you take it...believe this. There ARE NO character concerns with Holmes. He's everything you mentioned....and more. Constantly sort of snubbed in the press in favor of Jenkins and the last two years...Ginn. But he never complained....just went out and did his job 150%. Seriously Menudo...we are going to LOVE him playing for our Steelers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Rodgers Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Stole this off another site • 2006 - Chad Jackson (NE 2-4) - Closest to a true #1 WR in the draft (6-1, 213, 4.32) with great hands and body control. No character concerns that scouts have mentioned with Santonio Holmes. 1451327[/snapback] Except that he went to Florida, where their WR dont normally end up stars in the NFL....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 2006 - Chad Jackson (NE 2-4) - Closest to a true #1 WR in the draft (6-1, 213, 4.32) with great hands and body control. No character concerns that scouts have mentioned with Santonio Holmes. 1451394[/snapback] In true Steeler fashion, Holmes doesn't deserve the character concerns given to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 (edited) Is this a list of who these people think should have been the #1 receiver in the draft, or who actually went 1st. Character concerns with Santonio Holmes ? This is the first I've heard of this. Tressel has said that he was one of the classiest, hardest working players he's had. 1451377[/snapback] this list is of all the FIRST WRs taken in their draft the last 20 yrs ....except i screwed up and didnt change out Chad Jackson(I stole the list from another site and it was pre draft, all i did was change the team and draft spot :doah: ) Eaaaaaaasy big fella. He said NO character concerns. But I agree...did you steal this list before the draft? Santonio WAS the #1 taken.....he'll live up to it. I'm not knocking Jackson...I like him too. But there was ONLY 1 first rounder taken. 1451385[/snapback] my bad I did steal it and totaly spaced that Holmes was the 1st wr taken i will correct it... Edited May 4, 2006 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 all fixed sorry for the mix up and fwiw I read it the same way that menudo did that some scouts say there were character issues with holmes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Pat!!! Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 easily the best #1 WR taken over the last 20 yrs but there sure are a bunch more misses then hits 1451331[/snapback] Really? Tim Brown is third all time in catches and second and receiving yards. Have to say he's the best on this lest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 In true Steeler fashion, Holmes doesn't deserve the character concerns given to him. 1451407[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 Really? Tim Brown is third all time in catches and second and receiving yards. Have to say he's the best on this lest. 1451485[/snapback] i missed brown on the list good catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Thanks, keg. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 • 1986 - Mike Sherrard (Cowboys 1-18) - Good rookie season, but suffered three broken legs and a partially dislocated hip during his career. 1451327[/snapback] I've never broken my third leg. I bet that really hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 this list is of all the FIRST WRs taken in their draft the last 20 yrs ....except i screwed up and didnt change out Chad Jackson(I stole the list from another site and it was pre draft, all i did was change the team and draft spot :doah: )my bad I did steal it and totaly spaced that Holmes was the 1st wr taken i will correct it... 1451453[/snapback] No biggie Keg, that is a very interesting list. Good find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revhookem Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I've never broken my third leg. I bet that really hurts. 1452648[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 In true Steeler fashion, Holmes doesn't deserve the character concerns given to him. 1451407[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 easily the best #1 WR taken over the last 20 yrs but there sure are a bunch more misses then hits 1451331[/snapback] It's funny looking back at the 1985 NFL draft where some guy named Al Toon and another named Eddie Brown (supposedly known for some fumble he had but not sure) were picked before WR Jerry Rice. Oh Niners... I love you guys. Speaking of which; Look for Mike Hass (drafted by the Saints this year from Oregon State University) to be the next good-great WR in the NFL who was picked in the later rounds of the draft. This guy not only has heart but can play with or better than the rest of 'em. Saints scored big time this draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 • 2006 - Santonio Holmes (Pitt 1-25) - we can let menudo fill in the details 1451327[/snapback] If he does just 9/10ths of what Holt has done, that'd do ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 (edited) Stole this off another site• 2006 - Santonio Holmes (Pitt 1-25) - we can let menudo fill in the details 1451327[/snapback] OK 2006 - Santonio Holmes (Pitt 1-25) - Holmes came to the defending Super Bowl Champions and was an immediate contributor to their now famous, thought to be impossible 5-Peat. Holmes has now replaced Jerry Rice throughout the record book and is about to become the first black President of the United States. How did I do ? Edited May 6, 2006 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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