Giants Fan 85 Posted September 21, 2009 That dude was fast. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trung_Canidate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikieV101 0 Posted September 21, 2009 You mean guys like Lamar Gordan? Backups to Marshall Faulk that never materialized? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMarcFL 0 Posted September 21, 2009 I would like to add Onterrio Smith. Dude was good. Until he got caught with a fake Wee Wee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMarcFL 0 Posted September 21, 2009 Oh... and Kenny Watson. He was good too. Then *Poof* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted September 21, 2009 Michael Bennett still received some carries yesterday for the Chargers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikieV101 0 Posted September 21, 2009 Always guys that get hyped, or had a good half-season to season....and then turn to crap... Kevan Barlow Dominick Davis Quentin Griffin Kevin Jones Travis Minor Chris Perry Anthony Thomas Amos Zereoue Musa Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbone138 6 Posted September 21, 2009 I drafted him as my RB1 this year. Are you telling me he isn't playing anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josh wiley 27 Posted September 21, 2009 lawrence phillips-he really lived up to the hype Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted September 21, 2009 Rashaan Salaam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MicktheGreat 1 Posted September 21, 2009 Always guys that get hyped, or had a good half-season to season....and then turn to crap... Kevan Barlow Dominick Davis Quentin Griffin Kevin Jones Travis Minor Chris Perry Anthony Thomas Amos Zereoue Musa Smith A lot depends on injury as well. For instance, Dom-Davis, Q-Griff, K-Jones, Perry, & Minor (I think) all had recurring injury problems for most of their careers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berven 0 Posted September 21, 2009 Ron Dayne was no half-season wonder; he stuck around to disappoint us for many years. Supposedly the Thunder to accompany Tiki Barber's Lightning, he proved to be more of a Backfire. Dayne, who lives in this area, told a friend of mine that he never got enough carries to get into a groove. The problem is, if you carry 10 times for 18 years, few coaches will respond by doubling your workload the next week. Travis Jervey was a fan favorite here in Packerland, and a great special teams player. He was a beast who competed in both the NFL's Fastest Man and Strongest Man competitions. The Packer faithful clamored for him to get a shot as the starting RB, and I was always stashing him on my bench in Fanball. He finally got his chance, and problems soon emerged. When he toted the rock into the line, he always looked like the guy who dashes for the elevator and doesn't quite get there before it slams shut. He had great instincts for spotting holes about to close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,248 Posted September 21, 2009 Funny you should ask; I saw Canidate in a local (Phoenix) Sunday night Cards wrapup show yesterday. He did OK. Hadn't seen him in years. Oh, and GF, I was in Tucson Saturday; it is still a pit, if you were wondering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
De Novo 0 Posted September 21, 2009 Always guys that get hyped, or had a good half-season to season....and then turn to crap... Kevan Barlow Dominick Davis Quentin Griffin Kevin Jones Travis Minor Chris Perry Anthony Thomas Amos Zereoue Musa Smith Don't forget William Green. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEEZNUTS 18 Posted September 21, 2009 Ruben Droughns LaMont Jordan Samkon Gado Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,248 Posted September 21, 2009 LaMont Jordan This is my personal (non) favorite, as I picked him over SJax in a keeper league. But, I have to give the award to the earlier poster who listed Lawrence Phillips. So much talent, so dominant in college, seemed a man among boys, and then... poof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrankRizzo 0 Posted September 21, 2009 Selvin Young ... and pretty much ANY denver RB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtcr 0 Posted September 21, 2009 Ryan Torain Robert Smith KiJana Carter Curtis Enis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrbdmb 28 Posted September 21, 2009 Brian Bosworth Tony Mandarich (not fantasy relevant, but quite the bust) One question: if the Raiders are the only team who thinks Darrius Heyward-Bey is worth a Top 10 pick, will he really be a bust if he doesn't pan out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidbostonisgood 2 Posted September 21, 2009 Travis Jervey ......he always looked like the guy who dashes for the elevator and doesn't quite get there before it slams shut. He had great instincts for spotting holes about to close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtcr 0 Posted September 21, 2009 One day, Robert Smith walked away from the game. Could have been a great one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeshushu 51 Posted September 22, 2009 How good Bo Jackson would have been if not for that freak injury? Every time he got the ball I think he could have took it to the house. At least it would have been fun to watch him run over linebackers like the Boz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackgee 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Marcus Dupree (Old School) would have been a beast too if not for that injury in the USFL. Ki'Jana Carter was injured in his first preseason game. I think he would have been a good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadlocks34 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Oh... and Kenny Watson. He was good too. Then *Poof* Was he ever good? He was around for like 7 or 8 seasons as a backup in Washington and Cincinnati. I don't remember him ever being highly overrated fantasywise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadlocks34 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Quentin Griffin should have been getting more mention. He is the perfect example of what the original poster was talking about. Not only his one playoff game and regular season opener hype, but I think he was the guy who started the end of Bronco running backs being fantasy worthy. I could be wrong on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted September 22, 2009 Tater Tatum Bell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops 1 Posted September 22, 2009 One day, Robert Smith walked away from the game. Could have been a great one. With all due respect I don't think Robert Smith should be included on a list with any of these underachievers......he did play 8 seasons.....went to the pro bowl twice....and is the ViQueens all time rusher.....at least for another couple of weeks. He did retire after his best season....basically has said the risk of permanent injury wasn't worth it.......and as I recall he was hampered by some serious injuries early on his career.....including a nasty broken leg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops 1 Posted September 22, 2009 Having a brain fart here.....who was the 3rd RB behind PHolmes a LJ.....had couple good games subbing for a hurt Priest and an ineffective LJ........got traded and never heard much from him again.......and a guy named Hicks? Redskins maybe? Total hype.... Total bust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
De Novo 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Having a brain fart here.....who was the 3rd RB behind PHolmes a LJ.....had couple good games subbing for a hurt Priest and an ineffective LJ........got traded and never heard much from him again.......and a guy named Hicks? Redskins maybe? Total hype.... Total bust. Chiefs guy, are you thinking of I was thinking Kolby Smith? Skip Hicks was the Redskin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
De Novo 0 Posted September 22, 2009 How good Bo Jackson would have been if not for that freak injury? Every time he got the ball I think he could have took it to the house. At least it would have been fun to watch him run over linebackers like the Boz. I think Adrian Peterson is a better back than Bo was... I do wonder what he would have done if he focused on football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stopper 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Having a brain fart here.....who was the 3rd RB behind PHolmes a LJ.....had couple good games subbing for a hurt Priest and an ineffective LJ........got traded and never heard much from him again.......and a guy named Hicks? Redskins maybe? Total hype.... Total bust. Derrick Blaylock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops 1 Posted September 22, 2009 Derrick Blaylock? That's the guy.....wasn't he traded to the Jets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank M 181 Posted September 22, 2009 lawrence phillips-he really lived up to the hype He's in prison for a looooooong time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milwalkeysbeast 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Curtis Enis Jim Everett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaChup 157 Posted September 22, 2009 Whatever happened to Rod Tidwell and Ron Mexico? Chad Johnson used to be a great one as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 1,829 Posted September 23, 2009 One day, Robert Smith walked away from the game. Could have been a great one. This is one guy I was thinking of...1500 rushing yards and 7 TD's at age 28 and then retires...what the hell? Another one - Napoleon Kaufman: career YPC of 4.9, out of football at age 28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RamslovaMartzhata 3 Posted September 23, 2009 Ruben DroughnsLaMont Jordan Samkon Gado Samkon Gado will be started on fantasy teams this year... bank on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOD01 192 Posted September 23, 2009 As far as what happened to these guys? Well, they are currently working 9-5 at your local McDonalds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norseman 0 Posted September 23, 2009 This is one guy I was thinking of...1500 rushing yards and 7 TD's at age 28 and then retires...what the hell? Another one - Napoleon Kaufman: career YPC of 4.9, out of football at age 28 Yeah, as someone said earlier, Robert Smith was no flash in the pan. He left because he didn't want to end up crippled in his later years. He had at least three knee surgeries and, I believe, he lost a good share of at least two seasons to severe injuries. Football wasn't everything to him, and he had plenty of money, so he left the NFL at the top of his game before he sacrificed his body to it. I was disappointed when he left, but I think he's one of the smarter ones. He's a studio analyst on ESPN's college football coverage now. Kaufman, I believe, left the NFL to become a minister. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norseman 0 Posted September 23, 2009 By the way, how about: Errict Rhett Amp Lee Bam Morris Natrone Means Charlie Garner Leonard Russell Jarrod Bunch Gary Brown Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Touchdown Tommy Vardell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites