When was the last time a 1st or 2nd Rounder got cut during first contract and was successful

[Vinnie2u]

With another team? Reason I ask change of scenery is overrated. If you suck with the Raiders you gonna suck with the Cowboys. I.E. McFadden .

 

[Doomsday101]

With another team? Reason I ask change of scenery is overrated. If you suck with the Raiders you gonna suck with the Cowboys. I.E. McFadden .

He did not get cut in his 6 year deal with Oakland and they resigned him after the 6 year deal was done.

 

[chicago JK]

Regarding McFadden, I doubt you see a lot of guys who have been in the league for 5-6 years who had one good year in the past recapture very good performance with a new team.

I am sure there are examples of first rounders who bust out early with their drafted team and have success with other teams. Probably not a ton though. Jerry Hughes didn't do anything in Indy but has turned out to be a pretty good player with Buffalo.

 

[AbeBeta]

With another team? Reason I ask change of scenery is overrated. If you suck with the Raiders you gonna suck with the Cowboys. I.E. McFadden .

Geez, check your facts at least.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

 

[DeaconMoss]

this

 

[Hailmary]

Rolando McClain?

 

[Hailmary]

Jimmy Smith?

 

[BAZ]

Beastmode was traded and that was a second chapter to his career which you could speculate was better.

 

[Future]

Even though the example in the OP is a fail, it's a fair question.

I don't really know the answer, but it doesn't seem like a lot of guys go to new teams and all of a sudden turn into studs.

 

[xwalker]

With another team? Reason I ask change of scenery is overrated. If you suck with the Raiders you gonna suck with the Cowboys. I.E. McFadden .

Rolando McClain has been good with the Cowboys when healthy.

Jimmy Smith was a 2nd round pick by the Cowboys and they cut him. His accomplishments:
2× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII)
5× Pro Bowl selection (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
2× Second-team AP All-Pro selection (1998, 1999)
NFL Receptions leader (1999)
Ed Block Courage Award (2001)

Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
862

Receiving yards:
12,287

Touchdowns:
69

I'm certain that there have been several that were cut and had success with other teams.

Marshawn Lynch was obtained for a 4th round pick after being the 12th overall pick by the Bills.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Interestingly enough, that wouldn't bode well for Michael either... a second round pick traded for one of the last picks in the draft. A micrometer above being cut.

 

[Dodger12]

Rolando McClain has been good with the Cowboys when healthy.

Jimmy Smith was a 2nd round pick by the Cowboys and they cut him. His accomplishments:
2× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII)
5× Pro Bowl selection (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
2× Second-team AP All-Pro selection (1998, 1999)
NFL Receptions leader (1999)
Ed Block Courage Award (2001)

Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
862

Receiving yards:
12,287

Touchdowns:
69

I'm certain that there have been several that were cut and had success with other teams.

Marshawn Lynch was obtained for a 4th round pick after being the 12th overall pick by the Bills.

You make it sound like he won two SB's after we cut him........

 

[jrumann59]

Rod Woodson, Steelers thought he was old and he a nice re-birth in Baltimore

Marshall Faulk, Indy let him go and had HOF career with the Rams

Rams let bettis go and ended up having HOF career with the Steelers

Brett Farve was originally drafted by the Falcons

 

[Common Sense]

It almost never happens, but when it does you look like a genius.

 

[DeaconBlues]

Jim Plunkett. #1 pick in NFL draft, traded to SF. Released, signed by Oakland/LA Raiders, two SB rings.

 

[tyke1doe]

Rolando McClain has been good with the Cowboys when healthy.

Jimmy Smith was a 2nd round pick by the Cowboys and they cut him. His accomplishments:
2× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII)
5× Pro Bowl selection (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
2× Second-team AP All-Pro selection (1998, 1999)
NFL Receptions leader (1999)
Ed Block Courage Award (2001)

Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
862

Receiving yards:
12,287

Touchdowns:
69

I'm certain that there have been several that were cut and had success with other teams.

Marshawn Lynch was obtained for a 4th round pick after being the 12th overall pick by the Bills.

Jimmy Smith played in a Super Bowl???

 

[perrykemp]

Charles Woodson.

The Raiders didn't like his attitude and questioned his heart playing through injuries and they let him go.

He went on to GB where he played a DPOY level for a good 2-3 year stretch and overall had a huge impact.

 

[Hailmary]

Charles Woodson.

The Raiders didn't like his attitude and questioned his heart playing through injuries and they let him go.

He went on to GB where he played a DPOY level for a good 2-3 year stretch and overall had a huge impact.

Didn't he finish out his rookie contract?

 

[JoeKing]

Brett Favre is the most successful player I can think of that fits the OP's criteria.