Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke turned toward coach Doug Pederson, smiled widely and said, “I’m pretty confident this will be the last time that I’ll be making the first pick.”
FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates with defensive end Myles Garrett after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 48-37 during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Browns chose Oklahoma quarterback and 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Mayfield one year after going with Texas A&M standout defensive end Myles Garrett. – No team or general manager in the NFL’s modern era has drafted No. 1 in three straight years.
Jacksonville, which chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence last year and is expected to add Michigan pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, Georgia's Travon Walker or an offensive tackle next, is looking to become the first to say it nailed both selections. Here’s a look at how the others panned out:The Browns chose Oklahoma quarterback and 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield one year after going with Texas A&M standout defensive end Myles Garrett.
Garrett, meanwhile, has developed into one of the league’s top pass rushers. The three-time Pro Bowl selection has 58 1/2 sacks in five seasons and has been at his best since returning from a lengthy suspension for a helmet-swinging attack on Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph.The Browns took Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch and Penn State defensive tackle Courtney Brown in back-to-back years. Both played well as rookies before having their careers cut short by injuries.
Although “Big Daddy” Wilkinson never made a Pro Bowl, he enjoyed a 13-year NFL career in which he played 195 games. Most of those came in another uniform. The Bengals traded Wilkinson in 1998 after he called Cincinnati a racist city.Carter, meanwhile, is widely regarded as one of the worst No. 1 picks in NFL history, in the same group as Oakland quarterback Jamarcus Russell and Indianapolis defensive end Steve Emtman .
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Opinion: Is it sixth time lucky for Jaguar in Formula E? | AutocarOpinion: Is it sixth time lucky for Jaguar in Formula E?
Read more »
Jaguars eyeing 4 players with top overall pick, but remain undecided as draft loomsWho will be the No. 1 overall pick? It will be one of four players, general manager Trent Baalke said Friday in the team’s pre-draft luncheon.
Read more »
TASTE TEST: New foods at the Pima County FairThe Pima County Fair is back in action after taking a two-year hiatus due to COVID. On opening day, anchor Pat Parris got to try two new foods featured at this year's festivities.
Read more »
Bears' Darnell Mooney Felt ‘Disrespected' as a Fifth-Round PickDarnell Mooney joined the Chicago Bears as a fifth-round pick back in 2020. He wasn’t a big fan of getting drafted so late.
Read more »
UFC Fight Night odds, predictions, best bets: Jessica Andrade headlines as favoriteAfter an undefeated UFC betting weekend last weekend, we are back with another parlay and two more plus-money picks!
Read more »