Avatar change, now.
That's a pretty bad track record. The monkey throwing darts at first round draft picks got 4 out of 6.
will be making an avatar change shortly. I would go with the Lions helmet but for so reason I have never liked it. Seems really wimpy looking.
A monkey did pick 3 out of 6, his name is Matt Millen and he still has a job.:nohead: Worse part is I think they are going to be pretty good this year but then again I say that every year.
Wow his decline was so sad, yet all his fault:
Professional career
He was drafted second overall after Carson Palmer in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, one selection ahead of two-time Pro Bowl WR Andre Johnson.
He earned the nickname, "China-Doll Rogers", while playing with the Lions.
Rogers caught 22 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns during his first five games of the 2003 season, before breaking his collarbone while practicing a speed drill with Dré Bly, leaving him out for the season. He was expected to come back, however, in the third play of the 2004 regular season, Rogers suffered another broken collarbone, and was once again out for the season. Injuries would prove to derail his career.
During the 2005 season, Rogers was suspended 4 games for a third violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. As a result of this violation, the Lions filed a grievance, claiming that his drug suspension violated a clause in his contract, which would mean Rogers would be obligated to return $10 million of the $14.2 million the Lions gave him in bonuses. The grievance is still pending. The Detroit Free Press would later report that Rogers failed drug tests each year while at Michigan State.
Upon his return from suspension, despite the fact that Rogers was deemed healthy, he played only nine games, with three starts, and was declared inactive for four games. He caught 14 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown.
On September 2, 2006, Rogers was released by the Lions. According to Lion coach Rod Marinelli, "We picked the men that are right for this football team. It's behind us. I wish him the very best. We just move on." [1]
After his release, Rogers worked out for the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006, all of whom passed. Reportedly, Rogers worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs in January 2007 and flopped the workout by running a 40-time of 4.8, which was a steep decline from the 4.28 that he ran at the Indianapolis combines four years prior.
Rogers has not made any recent attempts to join a football team. The NFLPA has yet to receive his retirement papers as of August 18, 2008.
Professional career
He was drafted second overall after Carson Palmer in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, one selection ahead of two-time Pro Bowl WR Andre Johnson.
He earned the nickname, "China-Doll Rogers", while playing with the Lions.
Rogers caught 22 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns during his first five games of the 2003 season, before breaking his collarbone while practicing a speed drill with Dré Bly, leaving him out for the season. He was expected to come back, however, in the third play of the 2004 regular season, Rogers suffered another broken collarbone, and was once again out for the season. Injuries would prove to derail his career.
During the 2005 season, Rogers was suspended 4 games for a third violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. As a result of this violation, the Lions filed a grievance, claiming that his drug suspension violated a clause in his contract, which would mean Rogers would be obligated to return $10 million of the $14.2 million the Lions gave him in bonuses. The grievance is still pending. The Detroit Free Press would later report that Rogers failed drug tests each year while at Michigan State.
Upon his return from suspension, despite the fact that Rogers was deemed healthy, he played only nine games, with three starts, and was declared inactive for four games. He caught 14 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown.
On September 2, 2006, Rogers was released by the Lions. According to Lion coach Rod Marinelli, "We picked the men that are right for this football team. It's behind us. I wish him the very best. We just move on." [1]
After his release, Rogers worked out for the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006, all of whom passed. Reportedly, Rogers worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs in January 2007 and flopped the workout by running a 40-time of 4.8, which was a steep decline from the 4.28 that he ran at the Indianapolis combines four years prior.
Rogers has not made any recent attempts to join a football team. The NFLPA has yet to receive his retirement papers as of August 18, 2008.
I have read some fascinating articles on him since he has been out of football. To me it just doesnt make sense. I havent heard a good answer why he lost all his speed. His injuries were all above the waist. His biggest problem nowadays is he is slow, which make no sense to me as he is only in his mid to late 20's. Teams bring him in all the time and claim he runs 4.8.
He grew up less than 45 minutes from my hometown and the rumor always was he was a troubled kid. Drug problems and young fatherhood, stuff like that but still dont explain to me the decline in his skills like speed.
They were all for the most part good picks though. Rogers was deadly in college, Mike Williams was an absolute beast at USC and Joey Harrington was supposed to be good as well. The only one I didn't agree with at the time was Harrington, but if I remember right it was a weak draft year for QB's.
I guess I'm the only one that thinks Millen is a decent GM, just had some bad luck. I'm not even a Lions fan, just I can understand almost all of his picks. He did well in the draft this year also IMO.
I guess I'm the only one that thinks Millen is a decent GM, just had some bad luck. I'm not even a Lions fan, just I can understand almost all of his picks. He did well in the draft this year also IMO.
