Players who "had bust written all over them"

[feeq14]

So I was reading NFLdraftcountdown's draft reviews and I got to the Cards grade. In it they mentioned how the Cards "hit a homerun" with Dominique Rodgers Cromartie. As I read it, I thought of how many different sources said that he was a bonified bust waiting to happen. This brought me to his cousin who had the same knock on him that he was a clear busts.

Who are some other players that were supposed to be busts but ended up being as good as their combine measurables said they would be?

[vols bravesfan]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

Well I think alot of people called Chris Johnson(titans) a bust.

[The C]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

Buster Davis

[shnuskis]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

LOL.

You missed a few more. Buster Barnett, Buster Maddux, Buster Mitchell, Buster Mott, Buster Rayborn. Ruster Ramsey, and Buster Rhymes. Just getting them out there at once so we don't see them filtering in slowly.

[SoxFan01605]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

Well, Mario Williams comes to mind. He was labeled as a huge mistake by plenty of experts since he was picked over Reggie Bush (you know, that injury prone situational player we're all still waiting for to "change the face of football.").

After a somewhat slow start, he's been quite productive (26 sacks over the last two years).

[Freelance]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

Can't remember his first name, but the the McGwire quarterback that went to Seattle looked like a bust from the get-go. I think he was Mark McGwire's brother if memory serves. First rounder that did absolutely nothing.

[Derrville]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

Well, Mario Williams comes to mind. He was labeled as a huge mistake by plenty of experts since he was picked over Reggie Bush (you know, that injury prone situational player we're all still waiting for to "change the face of football.").

After a somewhat slow start, he's been quite productive (26 sacks over the last two years).

This one. Definitely Mario Williams, hes gonna be a Pro Bowler for years and a staple in the Texans D. Reggie Bush..... eh....

[Freelance]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

A lot of people thought Matt Ryan would be a bust.

A lot of people thought Heath Shuler would be great.

[Dice]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

Well, Mario Williams comes to mind. He was labeled as a huge mistake by plenty of experts since he was picked over Reggie Bush (you know, that injury prone situational player we're all still waiting for to "change the face of football.").

After a somewhat slow start, he's been quite productive (26 sacks over the last two years).

He also came to mind for me. I remember how everyone thought taking him first was a mistake. Now, he's one of the best defensive lineman in football.

[Cebby]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

I still maintain that Matt Ryan will go down as one of the worst picks ever.

Just wait.

It'll happen.

Seriously

[Jistic]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

I still maintain that Matt Ryan will go down as one of the worst picks ever.

Just wait.

It'll happen.

Seriously

Too late for a worst pick ever. He already took a team to the playoffs.


I can think of some that did end up being busts:

I think Bey is the guy this year, actually the Raiders have several. McFadden, Russell, etc.

Mike Mamula was a big one too. Troy Williamson, Vernon Davis, Peter Warrick to name a few.

Mario Williams is the epitome of the opposite of the aforementioned. I also thought the pick was bad at the time. Me=wrong.

[SPTO]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

I still maintain that Matt Ryan will go down as one of the worst picks ever.

Just wait.

It'll happen.

Seriously

So you're gonna be one of those guys that say "oh he's still a bad pick. He's only succeeding because of a great O-Line." "Anyone can win with those receivers!" etc etc?

Anywho, I know a lot of people were "WTF?!" over Posluzny when he was picked by the Bills a few years back but he's been a pretty good defensive player. He was probably a bit of a reach but he hasn't been a bust by any stretch of the imagination.

[Gibbz]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

McFadden, Russell, etc.

Neither of them, especially McFadden, can be labeled as a bust yet.

[ANDROMADA 1]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

Can't remember his first name, but the the McGwire quarterback that went to Seattle looked like a bust from the get-go. I think he was Mark McGwire's brother if memory serves. First rounder that did absolutely nothing.

that would be dan mcgwire.hid did do one thing though.....He cashed that fat check$$$$$

[Jistic]

Re: Players who "had bust written all over them"

Neither of them, especially McFadden, can be labeled as a bust yet.

Oh but they will be.