2005 NFL Draft

[Valuist]

When you look at this draft, its absolutely shocking that Rodgers fell into the 20s. I know its 16 years in rear view mirror, but this draft was littered with busts. Rodgers just stands out by a mile as the top player. I think Alex Smith was the only other one still active as recent as last year:

2005 NFL draft - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Heim]

Considering the average playing career of a NFL player is a little over 4 years. It's amazing anyone is
still around.

 

[Rockfish]

Frank Gore was in that draft. He was the Jets leading rusher last year. Richie Incognito is on the Raiders roster this year.

 

[railbird]

7th rounder Ryan Fitzpatrick

 

[railbird]

When you look at this draft, its absolutely shocking that Rodgers fell into the 20s. I know its 16 years in rear view mirror, but this draft was littered with busts. Rodgers just stands out by a mile as the top player. I think Alex Smith was the only other one still active as recent as last year:

2005 NFL draft - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

there was still a size bias in 2005, Aaron was only 6 1

 

[John Kelly]

Years ago, BIRDIE criticized me about showing favor to tall quarterbacks who stay in the pocket.

My retort: Tom Brady is 6-4, Peyton Manning is 6-5.

Let's now update the list to include Justin Herbert at a towering 6-6.

RAILBIRD's response: Jamarcus Russell was 6-6 and Dan McGwire was 6-8.

With any profiling, there are usually exceptions to the rule.

However, in this short study of tall quarterbacks, I'm still not sure what's the rule and what's the exception.

A case-by-case review is usually the best way to go.