Top Rated Potential Busts in '23 Draft

[Chopper0080]

Aren't the Quentin Johnson concerns similar to DK Metcalf concerns, when he was coming out?

Look at it this way....if WR is a priority, as it was when Metcalf was in the draft, who's this years Andy Isabella that we can get in the 2nd round, instead of Johnson?

Somewhat. QJ didn't test as well as people thought he would. He didn't go up against SEC competition which matters.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Somewhat. QJ didn't test as well as people thought he would. He didn't go up against SEC competition which matters.

And when he did in the National Championship Game he was completely shut down by Kelee Ringo and the Bulldog defense.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

And when he did in the National Championship Game he was completely shut down by Kelee Ringo and the Bulldog defense.

To be fair, though, the entire TCU team (offense and defense) crapped the bed...especially the QB.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Somewhat. QJ didn't test as well as people thought he would. He didn't go up against SEC competition which matters.

Neither did DeAndre Hopkins, Davante Adams, and a slew of other top receivers.

The list of top NFL WRs that also played in the SEC isn't really that large.

 

[az jam]

Johnston is nothing like DK though.

He's 20lbs lighter. Much slower. And worse in every physical test.

And DK still went back end of round 2.

One of the raps on Johnston is the number of drops he had. I think it was like 11% which is one of the worst in college football.

 

[BritCard]

One of the raps on Johnston is the number of drops he had. I think it was like 11% which is one of the worst in college football.

He had a bunch at his pro day too. Whiffed on a few deep balls.

 

[PACardsFan]

With all his character related flaws, Carter has to have the greatest bust potential. But, he also has the potential to be a huge difference maker. Maybe more than anyone in this draft. And he plays the one position that this defense needs more than any other & a position that Gannon loves to have. So, if we move down closer to 10 & add 4-5 picks in the process, maybe it's worth the risk of drafting Carter? Even if he's a bust, you have the other 4-5 picks to offset him. Would have loved to have sat in on the one on one with Carter.

And if he does become a monster contributor, then you have perhaps the greatest draft haul in Cardinal history. When I started watching the NFL, the Steelers were the biggest joke franchise. They then had a monster draft & brought in a great teacher & disciplinarian (Chuck Noll). I understand it’s a risk, but maybe one worth taking? Imagine if he ends up being a perennial all-pro. So you then in one draft ended up with him, 4-5 additional picks, AND your remaining 7 picks. And that’s not even taking into account what may happen if we do end up trading Hop. I would trust that MO & JG could determine in their interview with Carter whether he’s worth the risk. Never forget that there are a multitude of guys in the HOF today that had character questions coming in.