Wide Receivers 1st. Round Draft History since 2000. Hits and Miss'?

by THE_TRUTH on Apr 29, 2011 11:03 AM CDT

Greetings fellow Chiefs fans. Well, I've been quiet most of the pre-draft discussions, just lurking, reading other folks' posts and deriving my own conclusions on who we should/shouldn't draft. Was WR a reach for me? yes and no, hot and cold...especially since I've always thought FA or later round picks were wise (but I've somewhat changed my mind researching the following.) But here is a breakdown of 1st Round WR picks since 2000.These are listed in order of draft pick Hit or miss?....Your call although some are way early to tell.

2010

Demaryius Thomas Broncos

Dez Bryant Cowboys

2009

Darrius Heyward-Bey Raiders

Michael Crabtree 49ers

2008
No WR's picked in 1st round.

2007

Calvin Johnson Lions

Ted Ginn Jr. Dolphins

Dwayne Bowe Chiefs

Robert Meachem Saints

Craig Davis Chargers

Anthony Gonzalez Colts

2006

Santonio Holmes Steelers

2005

Braylon Edwards Browns

Troy Williamson Vikings

Mike Williams Lions

Matt Jones Jaguars

Mark Clayton Ravens

Roddy White Falcons

2004

Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals

Roy Williams Lions

Reggie Williams Jaguars

Lee Evans Bills

Michael Clayton Buccaneers

Michael Jenkins Falcons

Rashaun Woods 49ers

2003

Charles Rogers Lions

Andre Johnson Texans

Bryant Johnson Cardinals

2002

Donte' Stallworth Saints

Ashley Lelie Broncos

Javon Walker Packers

2001

David Terrell Bears

Koren Robinson Seahawks

Rod Gardner Redskins

Santana Moss Jets

Freddie Mitchell Eagles

Reggie Wayne Colts

2000

Peter Warrick Bengals

Plaxico Burress Steelers

Travis Taylor Ravens

Sylvester Morris Chiefs

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Lots of Solid WR's on the list

I’ll take my chances that Baldwin will end up on the up-side! Haley will deal w/ no nonsense from his player and we’ve seen that plenty in the past. Great little “pet project” for Haley and Co.

by beb1945 on Apr 29, 2011 11:26 AM CDT reply actions

Lots of busts on that list

Had we done our homework in earlier drafts (like Mike Wallace or Austin Collie in 09’) we wouldn’t have this discussion. When did Larry Fitzgerald become head of our scouting dept?

Carpe Diem

by TEXAN_CHIEF on Apr 29, 2011 11:31 AM CDT reply actions

Austin Collie?

I am not convinced we would know his name if he did not have Manning throwing him the ball. He has a history of making practice suad receivers look pretty good.

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by saskwatch on Apr 29, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Austin collie will not be able too stay healthy for a full season.

Wallace is dope, 09 just didn’t work out for us at all. Hopefully jackson will take the leap to make it look a little better.

by ChiefsConquest on Apr 29, 2011 11:49 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

sadly, collie is concussion prone

can’t put on his helmet without getting a concussion from it :(

by worc on Apr 29, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

What's interesting to me

Is how many fewer busts there have been in the last few years. I wonder why that is…

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by MNchiefsfan on Apr 29, 2011 11:33 AM CDT reply actions

+1

Most of the bust seem to be before 2005. Since then, I only count 6 (Thomas, Hayward-Bey, Ginn, Davis, Gonzalez & Jones) out of 21 real busts & some of those are debatable or the jury’s still out on them…

by Chief_Elmo on Apr 29, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Is it a bust if your not getting PT due to injury?

by ChiefsConquest on Apr 29, 2011 12:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Like I said earlier

My busts are debatable — you may disagree. Is there a specific guy you’re asking about?

by Chief_Elmo on Apr 29, 2011 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, I got ya on the debatable part.

In regards to the injury, just Thomas and Gonzalez. Thomas will be good if he can ever stay healthy. Gonzalez will never be the same due to his injuries, he had potential, oh wait, he had Manning.

by ChiefsConquest on Apr 29, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Agree about Gonzalez

Still, he never really panned out…

by Chief_Elmo on Apr 29, 2011 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Calling D. Thomas a bust

…is probably just wishful thinking on my part, but for a first round draft pick I think its hard to call him a success yet…

by Chief_Elmo on Apr 29, 2011 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions

He was Baldwin without the work ethic

These guys who are freakishly huge for WR’s (Thomas, Calvin Johnson, Baldwin, etc.) can usually coast through High School and to an extent even college just on their sheer size advantage. Usually their route running isn’t as polished as you’d like to see from an NFL prospect, but teams gamble because if they do improve their weaknesses you have yourself a seriously good WR.

I think that one knock on Thomas was a questionable work ethic. Baldwin does not have that problem.

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by PVChiefsfan on Apr 29, 2011 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions