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15 Biggest Draft Busts in NFL History

By Bryce Olin

Nov 30, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington starting quarterback Colt McCoy (16) and back-up quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington starting quarterback Colt McCoy (16) and back-up quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /
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15. Matt Leinart, QB

Okay, so a lot of people don’t consider Matt Leinart to be that big of a draft bust. I’ll prove to you why Leinart is one of the biggest busts of all-time.

When Leinart was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2006, the Cardinals weren’t that good of a team, but they were a capable team. Plus, Leinart had Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin to throw the ball to. Two Hall-of-Fame receivers, and Leinart couldn’t get either of them the ball.

After Leinart was removed as a full-time starter, Kurt Warner led the Arizona Cardinals to the Super Bowl in 2008. TO THE SUPER BOWL! And, Leinart couldn’t even win them any games at all hardly.

Then, Leinart went to Houston, a team with some decent players, including wide receiver Andre Johnson. In Houston, Leinart couldn’t even beat out Matt Schaub for the starting quarterback job.

Leinart had all the talent to be a good quarterback, but I don’t think he gave it a real shot. Those teams he quarterbacked weren’t that bad. He was terrible, though. Ugh… Puke…

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