Biggest Busts in a Draft

gottimd · 02-23-2005, 03:32 PM

After running our draft, a GM had a top 10 overall pick drop dramatically in ratings, along the lines of -17 current ratings and -54 in Future potential. Has anyone else encountered such a swing in a players ratings right after the draft? I have heard of busts, but good lord, did he lose a leg in right after the draft or something? There is a discussion on the NAFL Board about this one pick.

Raiders Army · 02-23-2005, 03:33 PM

Oooo....I expected to see some huge bazookas.

rafini · 02-23-2005, 03:36 PM

I can't remember the exact numbers, but I had a 1st-round OT (picked around No. 10-12) go from a low 70s potential before the draft to something like 18 potential after I picked him. His bars were literally barely visible. He still asked for a huge contract, but I just cut him.

Schmidty · 02-23-2005, 04:31 PM

Darko Milicic.............wait, this isn't about basketball?

sachmo71 · 02-23-2005, 04:31 PM

One of the 1st round picks in the HFL took a MAJOR hit. He was cut.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-23-2005, 08:41 PM

We had a 1st rounder in the eNFL this past draft take a big hit.

mhass · 02-23-2005, 09:53 PM

I had a SP guy go from 45/59 to 9/19 after a holdout! I traded him for a punter out of spite.

mckerney · 02-23-2005, 09:59 PM

A first rounder in the CFL was something like 2/3 immediately after the draft a couple seasons ago.

amdaily · 02-23-2005, 10:09 PM

In my single player league, the Raiders took QB Winfred Phelan with the #1 pick in the 2003 draft. As I recall he was underdeveloped, but had 85+ potential. They were unable to get a contract signed, and Phelan re-entered the draft in 2004. This time the 49ers took him #1 overall. His bars were 12/84 and he was rated #1 on the green page. San Francisco ended up starting a mediocre 10 year vet in a 3-13 effort that year. Would have been best to play him...

Phelan must have spent the 2005 offseason on the Ricky Williams training regimen because he was down to 12/64 and zeroed out in several categories after reporting to camp. But with no better option, the 49ers started him for all 16 games. Phelan went 6-10 with 14TD's and 23INT. He started in 2006 and 2007, after which he is rated 50/62 and has a career TD to INT ratio of 50 - 76. They extended his contract and the fans love him, so it looks like he'll be in San Francisco for a while longer.

He’s not a complete bust, for after being chosen #1 overall twice, he’s been a huge disappointment. I’m going to keep following this guys career, been interesting thus far.

Update: Phelan, who has an 84 volatility rating, had a ratings crash going into his 6th season. He is now rated 33/35 and his time in SF appears numbered as they brought in one of the leagues best QB's on a 2 year contract. Phelan is currently unplayable with his current ratings distribution. He'll probably hang it after after this season or next. Now he truly ranks as a great bust.

Leonidas · 02-24-2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by amdaily

In my single player league, the Raiders took QB Winfred Phelan with the #1 pick in the 2003 draft. As I recall he was underdeveloped, but had 85+ potential. They were unable to get a contract signed, and Phelan re-entered the draft in 2004. This time the 49ers took him #1 overall. His bars were 12/84 and he was rated #1 on the green page. San Francisco ended up starting a mediocre 10 year vet in a 3-13 effort that year. Would have been best to play him...

Phelan must have spent the 2005 offseason on the Ricky Williams training regimen because he was down to 12/64 and zeroed out in several categories after reporting to camp. But with no better option, the 49ers started him for all 16 games. Phelan went 6-10 with 14TD's and 23INT. He started in 2006 and 2007, after which he is rated 50/62 and has a career TD to INT ratio of 50 - 76. They extended his contract and the fans love him, so it looks like he'll be in San Francisco for a while longer.

He’s not a complete bust, for after being chosen #1 overall twice, he’s been a huge disappointment. I’m going to keep following this guys career, been interesting thus far.

Update: Phelan, who has an 84 volatility rating, had a ratings crash going into his 6th season. He is now rated 33/35 and his time in SF appears numbered as they brought in one of the leagues best QB's on a 2 year contract. Phelan is currently unplayable with his current ratings distribution. He'll probably hang it after after this season or next. Now he truly ranks as a great bust.

Heath Schuler, Mike Phipps, David Klingler ....

Vegas Vic · 02-24-2005, 01:48 PM

Ron Shields, IHOF

02-23-2005, 04:31 PM	#4
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	Darko Milicic.............wait, this isn't about basketball? __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

02-23-2005, 08:41 PM	#6
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	We had a 1st rounder in the eNFL this past draft take a big hit. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

02-23-2005, 09:53 PM	#7
mhass High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here	I had a SP guy go from 45/59 to 9/19 after a holdout! I traded him for a punter out of spite. __________________ Now while I wasn't able to cut everyone I wanted to, I have cut a lot of you. - H.J.S.

02-23-2005, 10:09 PM	#9
amdaily College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003	In my single player league, the Raiders took QB Winfred Phelan with the #1 pick in the 2003 draft. As I recall he was underdeveloped, but had 85+ potential. They were unable to get a contract signed, and Phelan re-entered the draft in 2004. This time the 49ers took him #1 overall. His bars were 12/84 and he was rated #1 on the green page. San Francisco ended up starting a mediocre 10 year vet in a 3-13 effort that year. Would have been best to play him... Phelan must have spent the 2005 offseason on the Ricky Williams training regimen because he was down to 12/64 and zeroed out in several categories after reporting to camp. But with no better option, the 49ers started him for all 16 games. Phelan went 6-10 with 14TD's and 23INT. He started in 2006 and 2007, after which he is rated 50/62 and has a career TD to INT ratio of 50 - 76. They extended his contract and the fans love him, so it looks like he'll be in San Francisco for a while longer. He’s not a complete bust, for after being chosen #1 overall twice, he’s been a huge disappointment. I’m going to keep following this guys career, been interesting thus far. Update: Phelan, who has an 84 volatility rating, had a ratings crash going into his 6th season. He is now rated 33/35 and his time in SF appears numbered as they brought in one of the leagues best QB's on a 2 year contract. Phelan is currently unplayable with his current ratings distribution. He'll probably hang it after after this season or next. Now he truly ranks as a great bust. Last edited by amdaily : 02-23-2005 at 10:54 PM.

02-23-2005, 03:33 PM	#2
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Oooo....I expected to see some huge bazookas.

02-23-2005, 03:36 PM	#3
rafini High School JV Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach	I can't remember the exact numbers, but I had a 1st-round OT (picked around No. 10-12) go from a low 70s potential before the draft to something like 18 potential after I picked him. His bars were literally barely visible. He still asked for a huge contract, but I just cut him.

02-23-2005, 04:31 PM	#5
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	One of the 1st round picks in the HFL took a MAJOR hit. He was cut.

02-23-2005, 09:59 PM	#8
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	A first rounder in the CFL was something like 2/3 immediately after the draft a couple seasons ago.

02-24-2005, 01:48 PM	#11
Vegas Vic Checkraising Tourists Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL	Ron Shields, IHOF

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