Distant Replay: Looking Back at NFL First-Round QBs This Decade

Chad Pennington, 18th Overall, New York Jets (2000)

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Chad Pennington #10 of New York Jets walks off the field during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on December 23, 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Michael Vick, First Overall, Atlanta Falcons (2001)

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 31: Michael Vick #7 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in NFL action December 31, 2006 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 24-17. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty

David Carr, First Overall, Houston Texans (2002)

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

Joey Harrington, Third Overall, Detroit Lions (2002)

DETROIT- AUGUST 20: Quarterback Joey Harrington #3 of the Detroit Lions stands on the field prior to the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns on August 20, 2005 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Browns won 21-13. (photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty

Patrick Ramsey, 32nd Overall, Washington Redskins (2002)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 28: Quaterback Patrick Ramsey #11 of the Washington Redskins is sacked by outside linebacker Clark Haggans #53 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game on November 28, 2004 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers

Carson Palmer, First Overall, Cincinnati Bengals (2003)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 21: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to pass as he is pressured by the New York Giants defense on September 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Byron Leftwich, Seventh Overall, Jacksonville Jaguars (2003)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich runs to the field amid fire and smoke before play against the New York Jets on Ocober 8, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars won 41 - 0. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Kyle Boller, 19th Overall, Baltimore Ravens (2003)

BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Kyle Boller #7 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass during the game against the Houston Texans on December 4, 2005 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Rex Grossman, 22nd Overall, Chicago Bears (2003)

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 09: Rex Grossman #8 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass during warm ups against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field on November 9, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Eli Manning, First Overall, San Diego Chargers (2004)—Traded to Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 07: Eli Manning #10 the New York Giants looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game on December 7, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Philip Rivers, Fourth Overall, New York Giants (2004)—Traded to Chargers

SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers is sacked by the Atlanta Falcons during their NFL Game on November 30, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Ben Roethlisberger, 11th Overall, Pittsburgh Steelers (2004)

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after they won 27-23 the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Flor

J.P. Losman, 22nd Overall, Buffalo Bills (2004)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 14: JP Losman #7 of The Buffalo Bills pass block for hands off the ball against the New York Jets during their game on December 14, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Alex Smith, First Overall, San Francisco 49ers (2005)

SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 12: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 12, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers, 24th Overall, Green Bay Packers (2005)

MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 09: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers on the field against the Minnesota Vikings on November 9, 2008 at the Metrodome in Mineapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings won 28-27. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Jason Campbell, 25th Overall, Washington Redskins (2005)

ASHBURN, VA - MAY 1: Jason Campbell #17 of the Washington Redskins throws a pass during minicamp on May 1, 2009 at Redskins Park in Ashurn, Virginia. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Vince Young, Third Overall, Tennessee Titans (2006)

GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 28: Vince Young #10 of the Tenessee Titans warms-up before a game against the Green Bay Packers on August 28, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Titans defeated the Packers 23-21. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Imag

Matt Leinart, 10th Overall, Arizona Cardinals (2006)

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 30: Quarterback Matt Leinart #7 of the Arizona Cardinals passes the ball during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at University of Phoenix Stadium September 30, 2007 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Im

Jay Cutler, 11th Overall, Denver Broncos (2006)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 16, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 24-20. (Photo by Kevin

JaMarcus Russell, FIrst Overall, Oakland Raiders (2007)

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders looks upfield against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 28, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Brady Quinn, 22nd Overall, Cleveland Browns (2007)

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns looks to pass the ball during the NFL game against the Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Matt Ryan, Third Overall, Atlanta Falcons (2008)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 14: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons watches play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Joe Flacco, 18th Overall, Baltimore Ravens (2008)

NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 10: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens walks off the field after defeating the Tennessee Titans 10-7 during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 2009 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonatha

Notes

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - MAY 02: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets looks to pass during minicamp on May 2, 2009 at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)