Dale Carter
Carter spent the first seven years of his career with the Chiefs. In Kansas City, he blossomed into one of the best defensive backs in the NFL. When Carter hit the free-agent market in 1999, the Broncos thought it would be a good idea to steal him away from their division rival. That’s not exactly the worst idea ever, even if they were willing to overpay for his services, signing Carter to a six-year, $34.8 million contract.
Although Carter provided a respectable effort in the 1999 season, it would be his first and only season in Denver. He was suspended for the entire 2000 season and half of the 2001 season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. After multiple arrests, the Broncos eventually parted ways with Carter, getting almost nothing out of their investment and actually doing Kansas City a favor.