One-Hit Wonders in the NFL
Flash in the Pan NFL Players
In the NFL, there is a type of player that can’t seem to stay afloat. He might start off hot and maintain his pace for years on end or he may never have any real significance with whichever team he plays for in terms of stats but when you look at what they were able to accomplish while playing alongside them – such as future Hall-of Fame quarterbacks like Joe Montana-it becomes clear why these guys fade away from relevance so fast because despite giving fans high hopes going forward; by themselves, individual performances don’t always tell us much about long term success unless we’re talking career achievements which aren’t really relevant here anyway.
The following players have had a lot of teams, but very few can boast of their success. It is true for both pitchers and position players alike; it seems like one-hit wonders only exist in the professional sports world! First up: starting pitcher versus relief specialist.
One-Hit Wonders
The Cleveland Browns have been stuck in a cycle of bad luck since they haven’t had any talented players stay with them for more than two years. The team has relied heavily on high draft picks, but it’s never helped developed anybody into an elite player or even close to being so; most disappointingly though is that this pattern seems poised not just continue but worsen following another Draft night disaster where the newest hopeful signal caller.
It’s difficult to go wrong with any of the three teams in this group. The Lions have fallen short over the last few decades, but they still managed two NFL championships during that time period – which is more than most other franchises can say! Green Bay has won six titles overall and third-place finishes are nothing new for them either; their star players flame out every so often yet New England continues on as if those losses never happened (unlike some others).
Injury- prone? Player evaluation at the NFL level is tough, but injury seems like one thing that could make or break your career. This may be true for running backs who are often physical enough to bang heads with defensive linemen during runs and end up on the bottom of the dog pile more times than they should (or want). Wide Receivers also seem vulnerable – maybe it’s because there were so many injuries last season which led teams not only consider drafting someone else early instead.
Quarterback Flame-Outs
Derek Anderson was a hot prospect in the 2005 NFL Draft, having been selected 6th round by Baltimore. He never played for them but found success on his next team after being waived and picked up again – Cleveland’s starting quarterback from 2007-2010 with 3700+ yards under center as well 29 TDs vs 19 interceptions over those three seasons! That mark made him an APAll-Star one year only to see it slip away slowly following consecutive ProBowl appearances which were all dash.
Robert Griffin III is a great example of how one year can make all the difference in your NFL career. He won the Heisman Trophy and was highly touted before being selected second overall by Washington, but since then he’s had some injuries that have kept him off of starting turf (for now). Luckily for RG3 fans across America- if not just yet again!
Receivers Who Didn’t Maintain Greatness
When Patrick Jeffers was drafted in the fifth round by Denver, he played a few quiet seasons with them. He wound up back at Carolina where his highlight reel days were over 1K yards and 12 touchdowns- but that would be it for best! After tearing his ACL two years ago (which caused him to leave professional football), we’ve never heard from or seen this man again. But wait-I’m getting ahead of myself here: what about YOU? Do any familiar names jump out as connectors between NFL players AND injuries OR locations where they happen.
Running Off the Highlight Reel
Ladell Betts was a second-round draft choice for the Washington Redskins in 2002. His career got off to a slow start but he had one of his most successful seasons near mid-way through when they were still playing football games! He recorded 1,154 yards rushing against 171 total complexities – which is an NFL record as well as being only the 2nd player ever (after MIKE DITKA) with 3 straight 150+ yard performances dating back from 2006 all leading up until 2010 where Ladell left us too soon.
The one-hit wonder career of Peyton Hillis is a cautionary tale for any hopeful player who thinks they can make it big in the NFL. The running back was drafted by Denver Broncos with the 7th round pick and had two years “not much” at Mile High City before being traded to Cleveland prior where he immediately impacted them, racking up 1177 yards on the ground with 11 touchdowns over 12 games but didn’t repeat that success following year causing him to end his days playing elsewhere until retirement. In conclusion: players should never get too excited after having just their first successful season because there will always be another.
More Cleveland Woes
Gary Barnidge was a 5th round draft pick for the Carolina Panthers in 2008. He spent his first four seasons playing football without much fame or fortune, including one where he missed all of it due to an ankle injury that year-long kept him off the field. He wound up back home with Cleveland after three productive but quietly successful years there (1st team All AFC) where success again seemed possible this past season when the barn door seemingly closed on separate occasions – only now we know better.
One Season Does Not a Superstar Make
From his first NFL game to last, every player wants their legacy and story told. A perfect season can do wonders for a player’s popularity in the league but it’s not enough time before they have forgotten again when fans move on with new interests or releases of films showcasing past stars giving them attention. One thing that always remains constant throughout any given athlete’s career though? The need for excellence from both him-or herself as well other teammates who depend upon these premier athletes.
Quarterbacks are often the most memorable players in college football, but they’re not always remembered for their performances after graduation. The running back position seems to produce more one-hit wonders than any other spot on campus – maybe it’s because so many different backs come into existence only once and then disappeared again? In recent history there have been several stars at this position including Eddie George (Oklahoma),228 Michael Dyer( Jesuit University ), and Rudi Johnson* Southern Miss.* But even though Quarterbacked may be seen by some fans as “the final frontier” when looking at top credentialing material.
Methodology
One-hit wonders are a thing of the past, as football players today have become so much more versatile and skillful. But what about those who were once considered to be a wizard at their craft? We compiled a list from various sources all over Facebook where people discuss NFL talent; then we collected stats for each player. Using this app’s AV methodology we filtered out anyone with.
Sources
- pro-football-reference.com
- bleacherreport.com/
- pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/
- pro-football-reference.com/players/
- seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks
- sports-reference.com/cfb/players/robert-griffin-iii-1
- pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrifRo01
- pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JeffPa00
- pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BettLa00
- espn.com/nfl/