Cam Newton, Panthers – #1 in 2011
Newton has been anything but a bust. He’s not won a Super Bowl and could be running out of time to win one before he’s out of his prime. But he’s a three-time Pro Bowler, a former MVP, and one of the few dual-threat quarterbacks that you don’t have to worry about getting hurt every time he takes off. All things considered, the Panthers have to be happy with what they got out of their former top-overall pick.
Jake Locker, Titans – #8 in 2011
Locker was definitely a bust and a failure in the NFL. He never even managed to start for a full season because of injuries. Some Titans fans will blame it on the supporting cast around him. But that doesn’t change the fact that Locker wasn’t able to overcome those issues or his own injuries.
Blaine Gabbert, Jaguars – #10 in 2011
This guy never looked the part of an NFL starter. Injuries didn’t help him, nor did having three head coaches in three seasons with the Jaguars. Gabbert got more opportunities to play with the 49ers and Cardinals after leaving Jacksonville, but he just hasn’t shown the accuracy or been able to avoid turnovers. On his best day, he’s an average or below-average NFL backup.