Biggest busts ever, NFL / MLB / NBA - Page 13

Isura · #**121** 10-13-2005, 12:59 AM

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How about Bobby Hurley?

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Yeah. But that car accident really changed his career (did he even play after that?).

Victor · #**122** 10-13-2005, 01:30 AM

he wasnt drafted very high

Victor · #**123** 10-13-2005, 01:31 AM

danny ferry should be waaaaaaaay up there.

Isura · #**124** 10-13-2005, 01:55 AM

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danny ferry should be waaaaaaaay up there.

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lol, I agree. I had this video a long time ago called "50 golden greats of basketball" and danny ferry was in the video.

Weatherhead03 · #**125** 10-13-2005, 02:01 AM

Okay, you have to first understand that just because you are really really good in collage doesnt mean you are going to have a 30 and 10 average. He got 18 and 9 in his rookie season and was on the Dream Team. Im not sure if that qualifies as a bust.

ucfryan · #**126** 10-13-2005, 02:56 AM

Some guys that haven't been mentioned:

Kellen Winslow Jr - This guy should've/could still redefine the TE position in the NFL. A once a decade prospect, but his own stupidity and ego have limited him to one game.

David Terrell - consensus #1 "can't miss" prospect taken ahead of Santana Moss, Reggie Wayne, Chris Chambers, Steve Smith, KoRo, etc. Flopped out of Chicago, didn't catch on in NE, not sure where he is now.

Courtney Brown - another "can't miss" guy that didn't pan out in Cleveland, he's doing alright in Denver.

Mike Mamula - Buddy Ryan traded away his draft for this workout warrior who went from a 2nd round type of guy to the #7 pick in the draft after the combine. Don't mention this guys name to any real Eagles fan.

tech · #**127** 10-13-2005, 03:08 AM

It's hard to put Leaf ahead of Mandarich in the NFL discussion. Busting with an OL as the #2 pick in the draft deserves far more shame than busting with a QB.

adios · #**128** 10-13-2005, 04:17 AM

Baseball - Sam McDowell, some of the best stuff IMO ever by a pitcher. Unfortunately he was an alcoholic who now works as a rehabillation counselor for alcoholics. I know few people on this forum know who he was but it was a tremendous waste of talent. However, the best news is that he's overcome his alcoholism and is helping others.

Football - Lots of players. All the ones mentioned qualify. Perhaps the most tragic case that I've experienced is with Ernie Davis who won the Heisman Trophy in 1961; was picked first in the NFL draft by the Skins; Cleveland traded for him giving up a future HOF player named Bobby Mitchell who already was an established star as well as their first round pick; and never played a down in the NFL. Ernie Davis died of leukemia in 1963 at the age of 23.

Ernie Davis Story

Bobby Mitchell HOF Tribute

Basketball - I kind of like Victor's choice of Danny Ferry.

Punker · #**129** 10-13-2005, 08:12 AM

Laettner is close to belonging on this - he really was considered to be an ultra dominant player who was going to be a superstar in the NBA. He ended up at least having a passable career, so I don't think he quite fits.

siccjay · #**130** 10-13-2005, 08:45 AM

For sale: Autographed Brien Taylor Topps RC.