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Death, Taxes, NFL Draft Busts: A Team-By-Team Look at Underachievers

Tony MeyerApr 9, 2009

Detroit Lions—Charles Rogers

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DETROIT - NOVEMBER 13:  Wide receiver Charles Rogers #80 of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field on November 13, 2005 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Cardinals 29-21. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)
DETROIT - NOVEMBER 13: Wide receiver Charles Rogers #80 of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field on November 13, 2005 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Cardinals 29-21. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)

St. Louis Rams—Lawrence Phillips

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27 Oct 1996:  Running back Lawrence Phillips of the St. Louis Rams during the Rams 37-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule  /Allsport
27 Oct 1996: Running back Lawrence Phillips of the St. Louis Rams during the Rams 37-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule /Allsport

Kansas City Chiefs—Ryan Sims

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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 26: Defensive tackle Ryan Sims #90 of the Kansas City Chiefs watches from the sideline during the game with the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on September 26, 2004 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Texans won 24-21. (Photo by
KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 26: Defensive tackle Ryan Sims #90 of the Kansas City Chiefs watches from the sideline during the game with the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on September 26, 2004 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Texans won 24-21. (Photo by

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Seattle Seahawks—Koren Robinson

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TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 10:  Wide receiver Koren Robinson #81 of the Seattle Seahawks stands on the field before the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 10, 2002 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.  The Seahawks won 27-6. (Photo by Stephen
TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Wide receiver Koren Robinson #81 of the Seattle Seahawks stands on the field before the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 10, 2002 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Seahawks won 27-6. (Photo by Stephen

Cleveland Browns—Tim Couch

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 27:  Quarterback Tim Couch #2 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after  the NFL game against the New York Jets at Giant Stadium on October 27, 2002 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns defeated the Jets 24-21.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Tim Couch #2 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after the NFL game against the New York Jets at Giant Stadium on October 27, 2002 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns defeated the Jets 24-21.

Cincinnati Bengals—Ki-Jana Carter

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24 Nov 1996: Running back Ki-Jana Carter of the Cincinnati Bengals during the Bengals 41-31victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Cinergy Field in Cincinnati, Ohio.
24 Nov 1996: Running back Ki-Jana Carter of the Cincinnati Bengals during the Bengals 41-31victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Cinergy Field in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Oakland Raiders—Todd Marinovich

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17 Aug 1991: Quarterback Todd Marinovich of the Los Angeles Raiders stands on the sideline during a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders won the game 13-10.
17 Aug 1991: Quarterback Todd Marinovich of the Los Angeles Raiders stands on the sideline during a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders won the game 13-10.

Jacksonville Jaguars—Reggie Williams

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 10:  Reggie Williams #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates on the field during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Alltel Stadium on September 10, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: Reggie Williams #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates on the field during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Alltel Stadium on September 10, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers—Tony Mandarich

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8 Oct 1989:  Offensive lineman Tony Mandarich of the Green Bay Packers moves down the field during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  The Packers won the game, 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel  /Allsport
8 Oct 1989: Offensive lineman Tony Mandarich of the Green Bay Packers moves down the field during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won the game, 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

San Francisco—Alex Smith

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SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 28:  Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers grimaces in pain and reaches for his shoulder during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Monster Park October 28, 2007 in San Francisco, California. New Orleans won 31
SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers grimaces in pain and reaches for his shoulder during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Monster Park October 28, 2007 in San Francisco, California. New Orleans won 31

Buffalo Bills—Mike Williams

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 31:  Tackle Mike Williams #68 of the Buffalo Bills sits on the sideline during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the Cardinals 38-14. (Photo by Rick Stew
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 31: Tackle Mike Williams #68 of the Buffalo Bills sits on the sideline during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the Cardinals 38-14. (Photo by Rick Stew

Denver Broncos—Dan Williams

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Washington Redskins—Heath Shuler

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New Orleans Saints—Shawn Knight

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Houston Texans—David Carr

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Houston Texans quarterback David Carr calls a play    against the Jacksonville Jaguars  Nov. 12, 2006 in Jacksonville.  The Texans won 13 - 10.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Houston Texans quarterback David Carr calls a play against the Jacksonville Jaguars Nov. 12, 2006 in Jacksonville. The Texans won 13 - 10. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

San Diego Chargers—Ryan Leaf

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25 Oct 1998: Quarterback  Ryan Leaf  #16 of the San Diego Chargers walks on the field during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw  /Allsp
25 Oct 1998: Quarterback Ryan Leaf #16 of the San Diego Chargers walks on the field during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw /Allsp

New York Jets—Blair Thomas

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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 2:  Running back Blair Thomas #32 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium on December 2, 1990 in San Diego, California.  The San Diego Chargers won 38-17
SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 2: Running back Blair Thomas #32 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium on December 2, 1990 in San Diego, California. The San Diego Chargers won 38-17

Chicago Bears—Curtis Enis

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18 Apr 1998:  Fifth overall pick Curtis Enis shows off his jersey alongside NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue after being selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York. Mandatory Credi
18 Apr 1998: Fifth overall pick Curtis Enis shows off his jersey alongside NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue after being selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York. Mandatory Credi

Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Eric Curry

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23 Oct 1994: Defensive lineman Eric Curry of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game, 41-16.
23 Oct 1994: Defensive lineman Eric Curry of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game, 41-16.

Dallas Cowboys—Mike Sherrard

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BRENTWOOD, CA - JUNE 11:  Former NFL player Mike Sherrard attends 'A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival' sponsored by Disney to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation on the grounds of the Wadsworth Theater on June 11, 2006 in Brentwood, C
BRENTWOOD, CA - JUNE 11: Former NFL player Mike Sherrard attends 'A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival' sponsored by Disney to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation on the grounds of the Wadsworth Theater on June 11, 2006 in Brentwood, C

Carolina Panthers—Tim Biakabutuka

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17 Oct 1999: Tim Biakabutuka #21 of the Carolina Panthers runs on the field during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 31-29. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr.  /Allsport
17 Oct 1999: Tim Biakabutuka #21 of the Carolina Panthers runs on the field during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 31-29. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport

Minnesota Vikings—Troy Williamson

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SEATTLE - OCTOBER 22:  Wide receiver Troy Williamson #82 of the Minnesota Vikings is on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on October 22, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Vikings defeated the Seahawks 31-13. (Photo by Ot
SEATTLE - OCTOBER 22: Wide receiver Troy Williamson #82 of the Minnesota Vikings is on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on October 22, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Vikings defeated the Seahawks 31-13. (Photo by Ot

New England Patriots—Chris Singleton

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Atlanta Falcons—Bruce Pickens

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SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 19:  Cornerback Bruce Pickens #39 of the Atlanta Falcons sits on the bench during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on September 19, 1993 in San Francisco, California.  The 49ers won 37-30.  (Photo by Geo
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 19: Cornerback Bruce Pickens #39 of the Atlanta Falcons sits on the bench during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on September 19, 1993 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 37-30. (Photo by Geo

Miami Dolphins—Yatil Green

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24 Jul 1998:  Wide receiver Yatil Green #87 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the 1998 Miami Dolphins Training Camp at the Nova University in Davie, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Eliot J. Schechter  /Allsport
24 Jul 1998: Wide receiver Yatil Green #87 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the 1998 Miami Dolphins Training Camp at the Nova University in Davie, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Eliot J. Schechter /Allsport

Baltimore Ravens—Travis Taylor

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30 Sep 2001: Travis Taylor of the Baltimore Ravens holds the ball during the game against the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Ravens won 20-13. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/Allsport
30 Sep 2001: Travis Taylor of the Baltimore Ravens holds the ball during the game against the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Ravens won 20-13. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/Allsport

Indianapolis Colts—Steve Emtman

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1 Nov 1992:  Defensive lineman Steve Emtman of the Indianapolis Colts looks on during a game against the San Diego Chargers at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana.  The Chargers won the game, 26-0. Mandatory Credit: Gary Newkirk  /Allsport
1 Nov 1992: Defensive lineman Steve Emtman of the Indianapolis Colts looks on during a game against the San Diego Chargers at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Chargers won the game, 26-0. Mandatory Credit: Gary Newkirk /Allsport

Philadelphia Eagles—Kenny Jackson

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New York Giants—Cedric Jones

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15 Oct 2000:  Cedric Jones #94 of the New York Giants walks on the field during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 19-14.Mandatory Credit: Harry How  /Allsport
15 Oct 2000: Cedric Jones #94 of the New York Giants walks on the field during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 19-14.Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport

Tennessee Titans—Pacman Jones

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NASHVILLE, TN - 2006:  Pacman Jones of the Tennessee Titans poses for his 2006 NFL headshot at photo day in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - 2006: Pacman Jones of the Tennessee Titans poses for his 2006 NFL headshot at photo day in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Getty Images)

Arizona Cardinals—Andre Wadsworth

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6 Dec 1998:  Andre Wadsworth #90 of the Arizona Cardinals sits on the bench as he steams during the game against the New York Giants at the Sun Devil Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 23-19. Mandatory Credit: Harry How  /Allsp
6 Dec 1998: Andre Wadsworth #90 of the Arizona Cardinals sits on the bench as he steams during the game against the New York Giants at the Sun Devil Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 23-19. Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsp

Pittsburgh Steelers—Tim Worley

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8 Oct 1989:  Running back Tim Worley of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The Bengals won the game 26-16. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart  /Allsport
8 Oct 1989: Running back Tim Worley of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Bengals won the game 26-16. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
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