Biggest NFL Quarterback Bust?

[ChuckTownTiger 0]

My money is still on Leaf because he was an NFL ready quarterback when he came out of college and a lot of people had him projected as a better QB than Peyton Manning.  Russell was drafted solely on his physical attributes and never really accomplished anything significant at LSU.

[AUAeroEngineer 0]

Jamarcus. Just everything he did makes him the biggest bust, especially like holding out for more money straight outta college

[3rdgen 2]

I had to go with leaf none of the others went crazy on a reporter and had to be restrained by teammates as far as I know.

[Ronald McDonald 0]

1. Ryan Leaf

2. Ryan Leaf

3. .... Joey Harrington!!

[fourthvision 0]

leaf, no contest

[Guest WarTiger]

Leaf had injuries that ruined his career. Russell is just a fat **** that is too stupid to read an NFL D and is too lazy to learn how to read them.

You can probably add David Carr and Alex Smith to this list. Carr is a bust. Smith will be soon, but I do love the commitment the 9ers made to their running game in the draft. They are going to pound teams with the run game next year. All Smith has to do is be a game manager.

[aupops2 8]

Any of the top three

[storyofmylife182 0]

I voted for Russell but my initial thought was Leaf. Russell is pathetic and should've never been taken with the 1st pick, but leave it up to the Raiders, but I'm sure many teams would've drafted him with the 1st pick.

With the amount of money per win each qb made, this is the reason I'm going with Russell. He's sad and should've stuck it out another year at LSU to help develop his skills.

[guerra aguila 0]

I voted for Russell but I dont really have much of an opinion on the matter.

[kevon67 2,368]

Russell and Leaf are both pathetic. Thing is Russell is a rich slob. Thing I dont understand is he held out until he got the very best contract that suited him and never fufilled, I think he should come away with nothing he really doesnt deserve it.

[kevon67 2,368]

You didnt list Eric Zier

[aufan57 922]

Tim Couch & Akili Smith, taken 1st and 3rd respectively in 1999 draft. Both were busts.

McNabb was 2nd pick.

5 qb's were take in the 1st round in 99. Culpepper #11 and Cade McNown #12 by da bears.

[aupops2 8]

I voted for Russell because he was the #1 pick.  The others weren't.

[Stripe 5]

Have to go with Danny Wuerffel, Mr I can throw the ball at florida was a complete joke in the NFL. remember this?

http://www.nailsupplies.com/alex/links/wuerffel.jpg

[AUFightingSoldiers 685]

I voted for Russell because he was the #1 pick.  The others weren't.

I believe Ryan Leaf went first over Peyton Manning. 

Can I write in Matt Leinart as a candidate before it's said and done? (that's my projected addition to this list... even though he STILL wouldn't be the biggest bust, just a funny one to watch)

[Farmer Brown 2,391]

Leaf then Russell. IMO

[aupops2 8]

I voted for Russell because he was the #1 pick.  The others weren't.

I believe Ryan Leaf went first over Peyton Manning. 

Can I write in Matt Leinart as a candidate before it's said and done? (that's my projected addition to this list... even though he STILL wouldn't be the biggest bust, just a funny one to watch)

                                                                                                                                                            Yes, Leaf over Manning, was the first QB, but Russell was FIRST OVERALL!!!