Mr. Dynasty 0 Posted April 18, 2006 - Rayfield Wright (#182 overall) - Tom Brady (#199) - Tom Nalen (#218) - Karl Mecklenburg (#310) - Billy "White Shoes" Johnson (#365) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted April 18, 2006 - Rayfield Wright (#182 overall)- Tom Brady (#199) - Tom Nalen (#218) - Karl Mecklenburg (#310) - Billy "White Shoes" Johnson (#365) Considering the era in which they play, and the difficult task it seems to be these days to field a competent QB who is more than a field general and less of a "caretaker", I'd say Brady. The guy is a bonnafied stud QB, a leader on that team and flat out gets the job done. 199th is ridiculous considering his 3 superbowl rings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HawgWild 0 Posted April 18, 2006 I agree.. It has to be Brady... Three Super Bowls says it all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agamemnon 2 Posted April 18, 2006 Agreed, Brady Not even close. Bart Starr was a 17th round draft choice of the Green Bay Packers in 1956. His playing time was limited during his first few years on the team, but the arrival of Vince Lombardi as Packers coach changed his football career. Lombardi found Starr an intelligent and capable player. With his encouragement, Starr acquired the self-confidence to become one of the NFL's great field leaders. By 1960, Starr led Green Bay to the Western Division championship, the first in a long run of successes for the Packers. Starr ended up playing for 15 years as a quarterback and rose to become one the greatest players the team has seen. He held several NFL passing records, including the lifetime record of completing 57.4 percent of his passes over a 16-year period. He led the league in passing three times. Starr used his astuteness and skill to lead the Packers to five NFL titles and two Super Bowl Championships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Not even close. Another good candidate.... and it is little bit close... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Dynasty 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Terrell Davis (196th pick overall) Rudi Johnson (rnd 4, 100th overall) Marc Bulger, (rnd 6, 168 overall) Joe Horn (rnd 5, 135 overall) Zach Thomas (round 5, 154 overall) Steve Smith (rnd 3, 74 overall) more Patriots: Roosevelt Colvin (drafted by CHI Bears, 4th rnd, 111 overall) Mike Vrabel (drafted by PIT Steelers, 3rd rnd, 91 overall) Ted Bruschi (drafted by NE, 3rd rnd, 86 overall) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JScott 20 Posted April 18, 2006 Not even close. Hey, no fair, Starr wasn't one of the choices :alsoichangemyvote: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Dynasty 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Not even close. Bart Starr was a 17th round draft choice of the Green Bay Packers in 1956. there were 12 teams in the NFL in 1956. So Bart Starr was (at worst) the 204th pick overall (if Green Bay had the last pick of the 17th round)? certainly a GREAT PICK, but it isn't quite the run away that "17th round" makes is sound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Garcia 8 Posted April 18, 2006 Terrell Davis (196th pick overall) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agamemnon 2 Posted April 18, 2006 there were 12 teams in the NFL in 1956.So Bart Starr was (at worst) the 204th pick overall (if Green Bay had the last pick of the 17th round)? certainly a GREAT PICK, but it isn't quite the run away that "17th round" makes is sound. Excellent point; I was too lazy to look up the # of teams in 1956 and was guessing 18-20, which would have made him between 300 & 340. He's still a good candidate for this poll.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofMeanMachine99 1 Posted April 18, 2006 Another good candidate....and it is little bit close... 1. Tom Brady 2. Terrell Davis (it's a damn shame he got hurt) 3 Zack Thomas (possible future HOFer) Good stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montana_god 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Jim Drukenmiller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 550 Posted April 18, 2006 Shannon Sharpe (192) deserves to be mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisonb11 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Brady, Starr, and Terrell Davis top my list... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignition Technition 0 Posted April 18, 2006 BO Jackson Getting a guy who was #1 Overall the year before , in the 7th rd , can you say STEAL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agamemnon 2 Posted April 18, 2006 Steve Largent might belong somewhere on this list; when he retired he owned nearly every important receiving record (since eclipsed by Jerry Rice). Still, most scouts viewed Largent as too small and too slow for pro football. The Houston Oilers picked him in the fourth round, the 117th player taken in the 1976 NFL draft. He caught only two passes before being cut after the fourth pre-season game. "I cried all the way from Houston to Oklahoma City," Largent admits. "I thought football was over for me." But Seattle assistant Jerry Rhome, who had been on the Tulsa coaching staff, recommended Largent to Head Coach Jack Patera. So Seattle made a trade, giving Houston an eighth-round draft pick for a receiver the Oilers didn't want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 316 Posted April 18, 2006 Steve Largent might belong somewhere on this list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted April 18, 2006 probably the guys who were undrafted but turned into pro-bowl players. i don't have any names off the top of my head, but i know there are/were a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 550 Posted April 18, 2006 probably the guys who were undrafted but turned into pro-bowl players. i don't have any names off the top of my head, but i know there are/were a few. John Randle Rod Smith Priest Holmes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted April 18, 2006 John RandleRod Smith Priest Holmes i think holmes was a 4th round draft pick. antonio gates, i believe, was an undrafted free agent signed in 2003. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eck 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Keenan McCardell was drafted in the 12th round in 1991... TWELFTH!!!! granted he may not be a hall of fame player... but that still stands out as a player who had a very nice career after getting picked so late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 550 Posted April 18, 2006 i think holmes was a 4th round draft pick. antonio gates, i believe, was an undrafted free agent signed in 2003. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4047 Age: 32 Pos: RB Experience: 9 years College: Texas http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6363 Age: 26 Pos: RB Experience: 3 years College: Penn State Drafted: Year:2003 Round:1 Pick:27, Chiefs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onejayhawk 3 Posted April 18, 2006 With all the HoF'ers that went undrafted, it would be hard to choose one. You could win a Super Bowl with a team strictly of Cuts and undrafted Free Agents. J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted April 18, 2006 not for nothing, but Joe Montana was a 3rd round pick... Sure makes it seem like the Giants overpaid for Eli Manning and the Falcons for Michael Vick just a smidge, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildman 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Holmes and R Smith were undrafted, Shannon Sharpe I believe was a 7th round pick. Largent was cut by the Cowboys before getting a shot in Seattle. Jimmy Smith was also cut by the Cowboys due to injury. Unitas was cut by Pittsburgh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerrySilver 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Holmes and R Smith were undrafted, Shannon Sharpe I believe was a 7th round pick. Largent was cut by the Cowboys before getting a shot in Seattle. Jimmy Smith was also cut by the Cowboys due to injury. Unitas was cut by Pittsburgh... jimmy smith was also cut by the eagles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildman 0 Posted April 18, 2006 From NFL.com's longshot link on the home page: Dwight Clark - 10th round pick Johnny Unitas - 9th round pick, then cut Nick Buoniconti - 13th round pick Willie Davis - 15th round pick Deacon Jones - 14th round pick Bart Starr - 17th round pick John Randle - Undrafted Karl Mecklenburg - 12th round pick Sam Mills - Undrafted Priest Holmes - Undrafted Jake Delhomme - Undrafted Adam Vinatieri - Undrafted Wayne Chrebet - Undrafted Drew Pearson - Undrafted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 575 Posted April 18, 2006 John RandleRod Smith Priest Holmes I think smith was a 7th rounder. Not positive about that, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phurfur 70 Posted April 19, 2006 there were 12 teams in the NFL in 1956.So Bart Starr was (at worst) the 204th pick overall (if Green Bay had the last pick of the 17th round)? certainly a GREAT PICK, but it isn't quite the run away that "17th round" makes is sound. GB was 6-6 in 1955 with the sixth best record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted April 19, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4047 Age: 32 Pos: RB Experience: 9 years College: Texas http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6363 Age: 26 Pos: RB Experience: 3 years College: Penn State Drafted: Year:2003 Round:1 Pick:27, Chiefs i think i was confusing holmes with davis of the broncos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 550 Posted April 19, 2006 I think smith was a 7th rounder. Not positive about that, though. Age: 35 Pos: WR Experience: 11 years College: Missouri Southern State No mention of draft status=undrafted'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Kai 0 Posted April 19, 2006 I think smith was a 7th rounder. Not positive about that, though. http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=786 My boy Smith was an undrafted free agent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 84 29 Posted April 19, 2006 This guy was pretty good (TD) if I recall correctly! Can't go wrong with Brady either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RicemanX 20 Posted April 19, 2006 Gilber Arenas in the 2nd round...oh wait, wrong sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpcdds 26 Posted April 19, 2006 TO was the 28th pick in the 3rd round in 1996...not too bad...but still not the best pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timinator 0 Posted April 19, 2006 From NFL.com's longshot link on the home page: Dwight Clark - 10th round pick Johnny Unitas - 9th round pick, then cut Nick Buoniconti - 13th round pick Willie Davis - 15th round pick Deacon Jones - 14th round pick Bart Starr - 17th round pick John Randle - Undrafted Karl Mecklenburg - 12th round pick Sam Mills - Undrafted Priest Holmes - Undrafted Jake Delhomme - Undrafted Adam Vinatieri - Undrafted Wayne Chrebet - Undrafted Drew Pearson - Undrafted My goodness, how drunk do NFL scouts get at these college games? Do they even attend the game at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portis26 0 Posted April 19, 2006 Jerry Rice Joe Montana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big D 0 Posted April 20, 2006 My vote goes to Rod Smith. Not even picked in the draft. Signed right after the draft was over. Played on the practice squad his first two years. 797 receptions (NFL rank #15) 10,877 receiving yards (NFL rank #16) 65 receiving TDs (NFL rank #37) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
