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re: Biggest SEC NFL bust of the last decade?
Posted on 12/13/16 at 12:23 am to Triple Daves
Posted on 12/13/16 at 12:23 am to Triple Daves
Russel for sure
But thats his dumbass fault... he could have been average imo.
But thats his dumbass fault... he could have been average imo.
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Posted on 12/13/16 at 12:38 am to Triple Daves
Joeckel doesn't belong on this list. He had a season ending injury in year one, a bad season in year two, an ok third season, and got moved to another position on the line in year 4, and looked much better until he got another season ending injury.
The Jags declined to pick up his contract because it's stupid to pay left tackle money to a left guard, especially one coming off of a second major injury. The Jags will either re-sign him as a left guard, with a LG appropriate salary for next year, or he'll get an offer to play LT for another franchise.
It's not exactly a stellar start to his career, but it's not anything like Russell or Richardson, and the fact that his team still wants him as a starter on their o-line, I think, takes him out of the "Bust" category.
The Jags declined to pick up his contract because it's stupid to pay left tackle money to a left guard, especially one coming off of a second major injury. The Jags will either re-sign him as a left guard, with a LG appropriate salary for next year, or he'll get an offer to play LT for another franchise.
It's not exactly a stellar start to his career, but it's not anything like Russell or Richardson, and the fact that his team still wants him as a starter on their o-line, I think, takes him out of the "Bust" category.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 12:51 am to I-H8-BAMA
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Trent Richardson is the one that just absolutely blows my mind. How can you look so good in college and then look so terrible in the pros?
I remember his first career game against Philadelphia. He took a handoff up the middle, lowered his head into Kurt Coleman and absolutely destroyed him. After that run, I thought he was going to be an elite RB in the NFL. I was stunned when he busted so badly.
ETA: Richardson smashes Coleman
This post was edited on 12/13/16 at 12:54 am
Posted on 12/13/16 at 12:54 am to Triple Daves
Jamarcus wins because he was taken overall #1 and because of the ridiculous amount of money he got.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 1:10 am to BlackPawnMartyr
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think they knew with Tebow and did it for marketing, so thats a no go for me.
Although it was defense and the kicker, he did also manage a game well enough, to have that winning streak, for the Broncos to make the playoffs, and actually win a game.
From low picks, Johnny is the clear answer.
For the OP, I'll go with Russell, but it's closer than I thought. Luke isn't considered for me, due to injuries.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 6:39 am to Triple Daves
Im an LSU fan and knew Russell would be a flop in the NFL 
. Everyone raved about the Arm but the dude was not that bright . Couldnt see him reading defenses and changing plays at the line in the NFL. When he went #1 and signed that huge contract i was like .
. Everyone raved about the Arm but the dude was not that bright . Couldnt see him reading defenses and changing plays at the line in the NFL. When he went #1 and signed that huge contract i was like .
Posted on 12/13/16 at 6:50 am to Triple Daves
Russell clear #1 but I think Richardson was biggest surprise. I thought he would end up being the best of Bama RBs in NFL and Ingram would end up on this list. Got it backwards
Posted on 12/13/16 at 6:56 am to TigerPaw1
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LUKE JOECKEL (TEXAS A&M) - #2 Overall Pick, 2013 Draft
- #2 overall pick was expected to be the franchise left tackle, but after a subpar 2012 season at RT injured 2013 season, he returned to LT in 2014 to record the worst offensive tackle numbers in the NFL per ProFootballFocus.
- Because of poor performance, moved to Left Guard in 2016 until season ending injury. The Jaguars did not pick up his option.
GREG ROBINSON (AUBURN) - #2 Overall Pick, 2014 Draft
- showed up to his first training camp 15 lbs overweight
- started the season at left tackle but was a disaster both in blocking and penalties (12 penalties in first 10 games).
- has been consistently rated by ProFootballFocus as one of, if not the, worst tackle in the NFL (when playing tackle)
- Was so bad the Rams (who have the worst OL in the NFL) made him a "healthy scratch" for their Week 11 game vs New Orleans. He has been benched since.
Its a shame you only mostly hear about the guys who handle the ball. These are some bad ones...especially Joeckel. That guy was supposed to be a can't miss stud.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 7:12 am to BlackPawnMartyr
Plus if tebow would switch to a couple different positions in the league, he would have a spot on a roster. Wanting to play only QB hurt him. He's a physical freak and would have made a great TE
Posted on 12/13/16 at 7:32 am to AggieLandman
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got moved to another position on the line in year 4, and looked much better until he got another season ending injury
If your #2 pick left tackle gets moved to guard he's a bust. You don't draft guards with the #2 pick.
This post was edited on 12/13/16 at 7:33 am
Posted on 12/13/16 at 7:35 am to Triple Daves
these are awful topics
Posted on 12/13/16 at 7:37 am to Triple Daves
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JAMARCUS RUSSELL (LSU) - #1 Overall Pick, 2007 Draft
- 3 seasons in Oakland before being cut
- 2nd fastest #1 pick to be released (1992 Steve Entman who had injuries)
Stats
52.1% passer, 18 TDs, 23 INTs, 6.0 YPA, 132 YPG, 65.2 QB Rating
I watched a documentary on him trying to make it back. he talked about how his Uncle(?) died and he just wasn't in to football anymore. He said he kept coming back because he felt obligated instead of wanting to be there. I think it wouldn't have been as bad had he not held out into the season to get the $30 mil contract.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 7:50 am to Triple Daves
Posted on 12/13/16 at 8:51 am to Triple Daves
Saban
Posted on 12/13/16 at 9:13 am to Kafkas father
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LUKE JOECKEL (TEXAS A&M) - #2 Overall Pick, 2013 Draft - #2 overall pick was expected to be the franchise left tackle, but after a subpar 2012 season at RT injured 2013 season, he returned to LT in 2014 to record the worst offensive tackle numbers in the NFL per ProFootballFocus. - Because of poor performance, moved to Left Guard in 2016 until season ending injury. The Jaguars did not pick up his option.
Guy has been garbage. Was suppose to be the next Tony Boselli but ended up not even being average. Then again the jags seem to draft the worst of the worst.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 9:37 am to Triple Daves
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Biggest SEC NFL bust
The answer is easily Trent Richardson.
4 years in the league, 2032 total yards 17 td
Compared to Jamarcus Russell's 4258 yards passing and rushing with 18 tds in only 3 years.
This post was edited on 12/13/16 at 9:38 am
Posted on 12/13/16 at 9:43 am to Triple Daves
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GREG ROBINSON (AUBURN) - #2 Overall Pick, 2014 Draft
- showed up to his first training camp 15 lbs overweight
- started the season at left tackle but was a disaster both in blocking and penalties (12 penalties in first 10 games).
- has been consistently rated by ProFootballFocus as one of, if not the, worst tackle in the NFL (when playing tackle)
- Was so bad the Rams (who have the worst OL in the NFL) made him a "healthy scratch" for their Week 11 game vs New Orleans. He has been benched since.
No he hasn't. He started the very next week and graded out as the best OL for the Rams. Dude has been less than stellar, but it is still his third season. He was extremely raw coming into the league and everyone knew that. He can still have a good career if he gets it together.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 10:17 am to Triple Daves
I bought a Jamarcus Russell jersey when I was a kid. Thought he was going to be the next Elway and bring the Raiders back. 
Posted on 12/13/16 at 10:20 am to warcry
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Purple drank Russell and it's not close.
Posted on 12/13/16 at 10:29 am to Triple Daves
I gotta say Richardson.
The Browns traded #4 overall, 4th round, 5th round, and 7th round picks for #3 overall.
The Browns traded him for the Colts 1st round pick in 2014. Then Richardson was demoted behind Donald Brown later in the year.
The next year, he spent most of the year splitting carries with Ahmad Bradshaw but became starter for 2 games til Dan Herron passed him up.
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words:
The Browns traded #4 overall, 4th round, 5th round, and 7th round picks for #3 overall.
The Browns traded him for the Colts 1st round pick in 2014. Then Richardson was demoted behind Donald Brown later in the year.
The next year, he spent most of the year splitting carries with Ahmad Bradshaw but became starter for 2 games til Dan Herron passed him up.
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words:
This post was edited on 12/13/16 at 10:31 am
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