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[gthatch15]

The Colts taking Andrew Luck is all but said and done. He is one of the most talked about players ever coming into the draft and is supposed to be a once in a generation QB. But what happens if he fails and isn't good at all? He will be one of the biggest busts ever for sure. So here is my question: who is the biggest bust of the NFL Draft?

[ManningToCollie]

If Ryan Tannehill is NOT on the Dolphins, then I will say he will be the biggest bust.

But.. the biggest bust will be Stephon Gilmore or Mike Adams.

[Gavin]

Whos the biggest bust? we dont know yet because no rookie has played a down yet. who will be the biggest bust? Ryan Tannehill easily, why? well for a quarterback to be successful he has to have someone to throw to that can catch and get some yards after the catch and stretch the field, Dolphins traded that away.

[gthatch15]

Sorry guys, kind of said that wrong. Let me re-phrase that. Who is the biggest bust ever of any year?

[FireJimCaldwell]

Sorry guys, kind of said that wrong. Let me re-phrase that. Who is the biggest bust ever of any year?

All things considered, it has to be Russell.. He and Leaf are up there with failures, but Russell went #1 and got a ton more money than Leaf.

If Sam Bradford doesn't turn things around quickly, he could gain ground, because he got even more money than Russell.

[Gavin]

Sorry guys, kind of said that wrong. Let me re-phrase that. Who is the biggest bust ever of any year?

Not sure on this one but Jamarcus Russell had a cannon for an arm and all kinds of talent next thing you know he gets fat and lazy and size wise would be better suited for an Offensive Guard position now, oh and honorable mention goes to Ryan Leaf

[Gavin]

All things considered, it has to be Russell.. He and Leaf are up there with failures, but Russell went #1 and got a ton more money than Leaf.

If Sam Bradford doesn't turn things around quickly, he could gain ground, because he got even more money than Russell.

Sam isnt that bad though if you consider the talent hes had their since hes been drafted, no clear number 1 wide receiver

[FireJimCaldwell]

Sam isnt that bad though if you consider the talent hes had their since hes been drafted, no clear number 1 wide receiver

No, but he's not that good either. He's a bit fragile. Some have talked about him like he's the next big things, but when you look at his #'s they are a lot Matt Leinartish.

That's why I said if he doesn't turn things around, he will likely flake out.

[Dan]

I like Bradford a lot... was very impressed with his first season and I think a return to WCO will do good for him.

[CCH]

Dontari Poe because he is a 2nd or 3rd round talent that will possibly be drafted in the top 10... not sure if he can live up to the Haloti Ngata expectations.

[Gavin]

Dontari Poe because he is a 2nd or 3rd round talent that will possibly be drafted in the top 10... not sure if he can live up to the Haloti Ngata expectations.

I dont thnk anyone ever mentioned those type of expectations, Ngata is a different animal, Ngata can pass rush. Poe is a serious run stuffer

[Boiler_Colt]

Russell, Leaf, Tony Mandarich

[wig]

No, but he's not that good either. He's a bit fragile. Some have talked about him like he's the next big things, but when you look at his #'s they are a lot Matt Leinartish.

That's why I said if he doesn't turn things around, he will likely flake out.

Are you kidding me, his numbers are poor? His rookie season he threw for over 3,500 yards, completed 60% of his passes, and had more TDs than INTs. Then he battled injuries last year and you're going to call him a bust already? Good grief.

[FireJimCaldwell]

Are you kidding me, his numbers are poor? His rookie season he threw for over 3,500 yards, completed 60% of his passes, and had more TDs than INTs. Then he battled injuries last year and you're going to call him a bust already? Good grief.

If Sam Bradford doesn't turn things around quickly, he could gain ground, because he got even more money than Russell.

I guess it takes more to impress me out of the quarterback position.

[CCH]

I dont thnk anyone ever mentioned those type of expectations, Ngata is a different animal, Ngata can pass rush. Poe is a serious run stuffer

I've seen the comparisons being made, here's the 1st link I found about it.

http://www.steelersd...-are-justified/

It's ridiculous IMO but with those combine numbers this was bound to happen.

[Andy]

Ryan Tannehill has big bust potential and the same can be said about Jonathan Martin.

[coltsfanatic24]

tim couch is the biggest bust ever but for this years draft i would have to go with lt riley rieff. i don't see how he is considered a top 10 pick.

[alfred87]

Jerry Hughes

[21isSuperman]

Of this draft, I've gotta say Tannehill. That's not to say he won't be a decent NFL QB, but I don't think he is worth a first rounder and certainly not worth a top 10 pick. He might still have success, but he won't have anywhere near top 10 success, so he might be considered a bust. Of all time, I'm going with JaMarcus

[bahhummbug]

Anyone remember Brian Bosworth has to be close between him and Leaf

[Gavin]

they linebacker drafted by Seattle years ago was a huge bust as well, blonde headed mullit guy forgets his name, Bosworth maybe

[Gavin]

Anyone remember Brian Bosworth has to be close between him and Leaf

lol in my head

[CCH]

I think I'm the only one who thinks Tannehill will be a good QB lol. Miami will draft some weapons like Nick Toon and Dwayne Allen or Orson Charles, and they already have a solid run game and offensive line. He'll be good.

[wig]

I guess it takes more to impress me out of the quarterback position.

Well then ignore the Colts next season because Luck will more likely than not have as good of a season. Even Manning had a QB rating five points lower. Not sure what you want out of a young QB, but it's far from realistic.

[Gavin]

Id like Dwayne Allen before any other Tight End besides Fleener, I hope we pick up Allen in the 5th round

[CCH]

Id like Dwayne Allen before any other Tight End besides Fleener, I hope we pick up Allen in the 5th round

5th round!? Yeah, so would I but he's a 2nd or 3rd round pick!

[FireJimCaldwell]

Well then ignore the Colts next season because Luck will more likely than not have as good of a season. Even Manning had a QB rating five points lower. Not sure what you want out of a young QB, but it's far from realistic.

I'll pass.
I'll actually make this my last post because I see no comparison to Manning & Bradford.

[wig]

I'll pass.
I'll actually make this my last post because I see no comparison to Manning & Bradford.

They were both number one picks and Bradford had a better statistical rookie season. Then one of them went on to be a total bust and the other one of the best ever. Or something.

[FireJimCaldwell]

They were both number one picks and Bradford had a better statistical rookie season. Then one of them went on to be a total bust and the other one of the best ever. Or something.

Interesting take there..

[vinatierifan4]

didn't sam bradford win rookie of the year, so i dont think he could be considered the biggest bust ever if he won rookie of the year. he might turn out ot be a bust, but he didn't have crazy expectations like leaf, who might of been better than peyton.

[Jason_S]

I think Jamarcus passed Leaf for biggest bust but imo they're definitely #1 and #2 biggest busts of all time.


**and for those who think Poe is strictly a run-stuffer, I think you'll be very surprised by his ability to penetrate and collapse the pocket.

[BLOODontheTRACKS]

Anyone remember Brian Bosworth has to be close between him and Leaf

that is more myth than reality. bosworth played fairly well he just had a bum shoulder

[Bleedin Blue]

Sam Bradford's not a bust. St. Louis' Offensive line is a bust.

[mjsimans]

Not sure on this one but Jamarcus Russell had a cannon for an arm and all kinds of talent next thing you know he gets fat and lazy and size wise would be better suited for an Offensive Guard position now, oh and honorable mention goes to Ryan Leaf

Couch

[coltsfandink]

Ever is Jmar in my opinion, but I kinda like the predicting of the bust of this draft. Id guess Quinton Coples. If he keeps his motor on idle like this past season at UNC then he'll be a big bust with the talks of goin in top 10 or 15.

[coltnorth]

Russell. Held out. Missed Training Camp. Was lazy and fat. Beleive he is the worst statistical QB in history. Worst pick ever. Well done Al Davis

[Balzer40]

I think I'm the only one who thinks Tannehill will be a good QB lol. Miami will draft some weapons like Nick Toon and Dwayne Allen or Orson Charles, and they already have a solid run game and offensive line. He'll be good.

No you're not. I've said for a long while now that I think Tannehill will be a very good QB in the NFL. He has all the attributes of a successful QB and that is the reason why he has shot up the draft boards. Yes, there are a lot of QB desperate teams, but the people that evaluate these guys for a living see the potential in Tannehill, espesially since he has only played the position for a little over a year.

I have also said that RG3 has the biggest bust potential in this yrs. draft. He has the physical attributes to play the game and he has the intelligence, but he has never had to utilize a lot of what makes a successful NFL QB because Baylor simply never required him to do it. Not his fault, but Baylor did not prepare him for the NFL with their style of play. Maybe he catches on really quick but I also think there is a huge chance he could be completely overwhelmed.

[Malakai432]

Rick Mirer was a huge bust. He was highly touted and came out and didn't really do anything. Jamarcus, Leaf, Couch to name some others.

[unitaswestand]

RGIII. They rave about his great arm, work ethic, and speed. But in watching his games, he is a long ball thrower. He isn't making the short, accurate throws. And since so much was given up for him and he will always be linked to Andrew Luck, he will have to be 80% of Luck to not be considered a bust.

I hope someday the so called "experts" start rating QBs by their accuracy, defensive reading, and more QB related categories than how fast they are.

RG Leaf will be a bust. Write it down. CHAMPIONSHIP!

[Pancake Block]

they linebacker drafted by Seattle years ago was a huge bust as well, blonde headed mullit guy forgets his name, Bosworth maybe

Actually, Bosworth had a couple of pretty good seasons. Everybody just remembers him getting run over by Bo Jackson (happened to a lot of NFL guys)and his steroid use. Bosworth was a flake and a loudmouth, so he got a lot of media attention.