1. Ryan Leaf - Top pick overall who was 0-1 in playoffs and is more known
for infamous outburst after playoff loss: "Just don't f---ing talk to me, all right!". Another on-camera incident involved Leaf confronting a heckling Charger fan during a practice session. Two coaches had to restrain Leaf and escort him off the field. He finished his rookie year with QB rating of 39. Leaf also allegedly lied about a hand injury in order to get out of practice so that he could play golf instead. Leaf finished his career with 14 touchdowns and 36 interceptions.
2. JaMarcus Russell - Another first overall pick who was basically a 
child in man's body. Raiders signed him to a contract worth $61 million with $32 million guaranteed. In three seasons with the Raiders, Russell finished 7-18 as a starter before his release on May 6, 2010 after ballooning up to 290 lbs. On September 26, 2010, Russell had moved to Houston, Texas, and was working out with former NBA standout and head coach John Lucas and was also consulting with him as a 'life coach.' In April 2011, Lucas, who had become frustrated with Russell's lack of work ethic, reportedly severed all ties with the quarterback and asked him to leave the Houston area.
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