Each NFL team's quarterback we expected better from

Each NFL team’s QB we expected better from

By Brad Weiss | Jun 21, 2019

November 21 2010: Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) reacts to fans displeasure as he is booed as he leaves the field during second half action. The Washington Redskins defeated the Tennessee Titans in overtime 19-16 at LP Field in Nashville, Tn. (Photo by Greg McWilliams/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images) /

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Broncos Mario Fatafehi puts pressure on Browns quarterback Tim Couch.(Photo by Mark Leffingwell/Digital First Media/Boulder Daily Camera via Getty Images) /

Cleveland Browns: Tim Couch

Coming out of the University of Kentucky, Wildcats quarterback Tim Couch was viewed as a can’t-miss prospect. When the Cleveland Browns came back to the NFL as an expansion team, they made the big signal-caller the first overall selection in the 1999 NFL Draft, expecting him to bring the franchise back to the top of the AFC.

Well, Couch never really became the superstar the Browns were hoping he would, and he lasted only four years with the organization. A former SEC Player of the Year, Couch is widely considered one of the biggest busts in NFL history, and the Browns fan base certainly expected more from him than they got.

After taking over in Week 2 of his rookie season, Couch became entrenched as the starter for the Browns. In 2002, he had his best season as a pro, leading the team to the playoffs, while throwing for over 2,800 yards and 18 touchdowns. In a terrible twist of fate, Couch was injured in Week 17, and had to watch Kelly Holcomb throw for over 400 yards in the Browns playoff game.

After the 2003 NFL season, the Browns ended up releasing Couch, and he tried to latch on with the Green Bay Packers. For his career in Cleveland, Couch finished up as having the team’s all-time record for completion percentage with a 59.8 mark, but that would end up being the highlight of his time with the organization.

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