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10. JEFF BACKUS, Round 1, 18th overall in 2001 This one will be done quicker than a Jeff Backus blown blocking assignment. Backus was a really good lineman at Michigan. He was selected by the Lions with the 18th overall pick in the 2001 draft, and never blocked quite as well again. Also, Duece McCallister was selected five picks later. And here we are seven years later and the Lions still don't have a solid running back. Backus is a decent player, but he was not worth the contract of one of the highest-paid linemen in the NFL.
9. SHAUN ROGERS, Round 2, 61st overall in 2001 What more can be said about Big Baby? The two-time pro bowler was one of Detroit's best players, and best bargains at the 61st overall pick in the 2001 draft. But the 320-plus pounder could never keep his weight down. Heck, he couldn't even keep his breath. Now like so many other Lions draft picks as of late, Roger is playing for someone else- Cleveland. He was traded to the Browns this offseason for Leigh Bodden. Rogers may have been the Lions biggest waste of talent in the last decade.
8. TEDDY LEHMAN, Round 2, 37th overall in 2004 The Lions got the 37th overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft in a trade with Cleveland, and used it to draft another injury prone linebacker. Lehman missed 23 games spanning the 2005 and 2006 seasons with foot and ankle injuries. After four seasons, Lehman left the Lions and signed with the Buccaneers.
7. BOSS BAILEY, Round 2, 34th overall in 2003 Nothing like getting only four seasons out of a second round draft pick (35th overall, 2003). The often-injured linebacker missed the entire 2004 season with a knee injury and five more games in 2005. In four seasons Bailey recorded only seven sacks, one forced fumble and two interceptions; so maybe it was good thing he bolted for Denver this offseason to play with his more talented brother, Champ.
6. KEVIN JONES, Round 1, 30th overall in 2004 If the object of the game were to sustain serious injuries to the mid to lower leg, Kevin Jones would be No.1 in the league. We all know that's not the case, and so like so many who have come before him, Jones is another Detroit casualty. Jones did show some spark, but he was never the explosive top running back the Lions needed. That's what happens when you wait until pick No. 30 (2004) to address the second-most important position on the team. And here's a dash of irony for you; the next running back selected after Jones was Tatum Bell (sigh), followed by Julius Jones; who by passed the Lions in free agency this offseason. Maybe Millen shouldn't have passed him by the first time around.
5. KALIMBA EDWARDS, Round 2, 35th overall in 2002 The 2002 second round pick was released by the Lions after five seasons. Edwards recorded only three sacks in each of his last two seasons with Detroit. At least Millen didn't use the same formula as he did with Redding, otherwise, Edwards might still be in Detroit banking $21-million-a-year. Lastly, Edwards has possibly the least informative Wikipedia page of any professional athlete. You can view the entire paragraph here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalimba_Edwards
4. ENTIRE 2003 DRAFT The Lions selected 11 players. Only one of them , Redding, is still on the team.The others: Charles Rogers-Out of league, Boss Bailey- gone to Denver, Ben Johnson- gone to San Diego, David Kircus- gone to Denver, James Davis- gone to New York, Artose Pinner- gone to New Orleans, Terrance Holt-gone to Carolina., Travis Anglin- never played, Brandon Drumm-never played, Greg Adams-never played.
3. JOEY HARRINGTON, Round 1, 3rd overall in 2002 Harrington, the third overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft, was born in Oregon, but raised in futility after being drafted by Matt Millen and immediately placed as the Lions starting quarterback. In his first season in Honolulu Blue and Silver, Harrington threw 12 touchdowns to 16 interceptions for a 59.9 quarterback rating. His 3-13 rookie record was subpar, even by Marty Morhinwheg's standards. In 2005, Steve Mariucci decided to fight mediocrity with more mediocrity, naming Jeff Garcia the starter. Not to be outdone, Garcia lost the starting job to Harrington three weeks later after throwing a game losing interception to Chicago. Harrington was released before the 2006 season and also enjoyed awful campaigns in Miami and Atlanta. On a positive note, Harrington is a terrific piano player.
2. CHARLES ROGERS, Round 1, 2nd overall in 2003 The former Spartan and Saginaw native looked spectacular in his Lions debut by hauling in two touchdown catches on his first two receptions. But I guess the Arizona Cardinals have been known to do that to players. Rogers' production was steady for the next few weeks until a broken clavicle landed him on the injured reserve. In 2004, Rogers broke his collarbone and was placed on the IR once more. Rogers completed the trifecta early in the 2005 season by failing his third NFL drug test and being suspended for four games. He never played in the NFL again, but did run a 4.8 40-yard dash in a private workout with the Kansas City Chiefs- more than a half second slower than his 2003 NFL Combine time. Smoking will do that to you.
1. MIKE WILLIAMS, Round 1, 10th overall in 2005 It looks like the Vikings made the smart decision after all by skipping on Williams, and selecting Troy Williamson in the 2005 NFL Draft. Unfortunately for the Lions, it was Millen, who once again made a draft day blunder. Williams started only four games as a rookie, and in 2006, the large wideout was even surpassed on the depth chart by Josh McCown, the Lions third string quarterback. For his Motor City finale, Williams dropped a handful of passes including a potential game-winning touchdown in a week 16 loss to Chicago. The USC-product was traded before the 2007 season to Oakland along with Josh McCown and now plays for Tennessee.
9. SHAUN ROGERS, Round 2, 61st overall in 2001 What more can be said about Big Baby? The two-time pro bowler was one of Detroit's best players, and best bargains at the 61st overall pick in the 2001 draft. But the 320-plus pounder could never keep his weight down. Heck, he couldn't even keep his breath. Now like so many other Lions draft picks as of late, Roger is playing for someone else- Cleveland. He was traded to the Browns this offseason for Leigh Bodden. Rogers may have been the Lions biggest waste of talent in the last decade.
8. TEDDY LEHMAN, Round 2, 37th overall in 2004 The Lions got the 37th overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft in a trade with Cleveland, and used it to draft another injury prone linebacker. Lehman missed 23 games spanning the 2005 and 2006 seasons with foot and ankle injuries. After four seasons, Lehman left the Lions and signed with the Buccaneers.
7. BOSS BAILEY, Round 2, 34th overall in 2003 Nothing like getting only four seasons out of a second round draft pick (35th overall, 2003). The often-injured linebacker missed the entire 2004 season with a knee injury and five more games in 2005. In four seasons Bailey recorded only seven sacks, one forced fumble and two interceptions; so maybe it was good thing he bolted for Denver this offseason to play with his more talented brother, Champ.
6. KEVIN JONES, Round 1, 30th overall in 2004 If the object of the game were to sustain serious injuries to the mid to lower leg, Kevin Jones would be No.1 in the league. We all know that's not the case, and so like so many who have come before him, Jones is another Detroit casualty. Jones did show some spark, but he was never the explosive top running back the Lions needed. That's what happens when you wait until pick No. 30 (2004) to address the second-most important position on the team. And here's a dash of irony for you; the next running back selected after Jones was Tatum Bell (sigh), followed by Julius Jones; who by passed the Lions in free agency this offseason. Maybe Millen shouldn't have passed him by the first time around.
5. KALIMBA EDWARDS, Round 2, 35th overall in 2002 The 2002 second round pick was released by the Lions after five seasons. Edwards recorded only three sacks in each of his last two seasons with Detroit. At least Millen didn't use the same formula as he did with Redding, otherwise, Edwards might still be in Detroit banking $21-million-a-year. Lastly, Edwards has possibly the least informative Wikipedia page of any professional athlete. You can view the entire paragraph here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalimba_Edwards
4. ENTIRE 2003 DRAFT The Lions selected 11 players. Only one of them , Redding, is still on the team.The others: Charles Rogers-Out of league, Boss Bailey- gone to Denver, Ben Johnson- gone to San Diego, David Kircus- gone to Denver, James Davis- gone to New York, Artose Pinner- gone to New Orleans, Terrance Holt-gone to Carolina., Travis Anglin- never played, Brandon Drumm-never played, Greg Adams-never played.
3. JOEY HARRINGTON, Round 1, 3rd overall in 2002 Harrington, the third overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft, was born in Oregon, but raised in futility after being drafted by Matt Millen and immediately placed as the Lions starting quarterback. In his first season in Honolulu Blue and Silver, Harrington threw 12 touchdowns to 16 interceptions for a 59.9 quarterback rating. His 3-13 rookie record was subpar, even by Marty Morhinwheg's standards. In 2005, Steve Mariucci decided to fight mediocrity with more mediocrity, naming Jeff Garcia the starter. Not to be outdone, Garcia lost the starting job to Harrington three weeks later after throwing a game losing interception to Chicago. Harrington was released before the 2006 season and also enjoyed awful campaigns in Miami and Atlanta. On a positive note, Harrington is a terrific piano player.
2. CHARLES ROGERS, Round 1, 2nd overall in 2003 The former Spartan and Saginaw native looked spectacular in his Lions debut by hauling in two touchdown catches on his first two receptions. But I guess the Arizona Cardinals have been known to do that to players. Rogers' production was steady for the next few weeks until a broken clavicle landed him on the injured reserve. In 2004, Rogers broke his collarbone and was placed on the IR once more. Rogers completed the trifecta early in the 2005 season by failing his third NFL drug test and being suspended for four games. He never played in the NFL again, but did run a 4.8 40-yard dash in a private workout with the Kansas City Chiefs- more than a half second slower than his 2003 NFL Combine time. Smoking will do that to you.
1. MIKE WILLIAMS, Round 1, 10th overall in 2005 It looks like the Vikings made the smart decision after all by skipping on Williams, and selecting Troy Williamson in the 2005 NFL Draft. Unfortunately for the Lions, it was Millen, who once again made a draft day blunder. Williams started only four games as a rookie, and in 2006, the large wideout was even surpassed on the depth chart by Josh McCown, the Lions third string quarterback. For his Motor City finale, Williams dropped a handful of passes including a potential game-winning touchdown in a week 16 loss to Chicago. The USC-product was traded before the 2007 season to Oakland along with Josh McCown and now plays for Tennessee.
