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Best and Worst Picks of the 2014 NFL Draft

By jonfox

May 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Former Texas A&M and Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel appears before Judge Roberto Ca as at the Frank Crowley Courts Building. Manziel reported to court for the first time since a Dallas County grand jury indicted him last month on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Former girlfriend Colleen Crowley has accused him of kidnapping, hitting and threatening to kill her in January. Mandatory Credit: Smiley N. Pool/Pool Photo via USA TODAYSports
May 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Former Texas A&M and Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel appears before Judge Roberto Ca as at the Frank Crowley Courts Building. Manziel reported to court for the first time since a Dallas County grand jury indicted him last month on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Former girlfriend Colleen Crowley has accused him of kidnapping, hitting and threatening to kill her in January. Mandatory Credit: Smiley N. Pool/Pool Photo via USA TODAYSports /
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Dec 6, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles (5) passes as tackle Greg Robinson (73) defends against Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Alex Okafor (57) during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles (5) passes as tackle Greg Robinson (73) defends against Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Alex Okafor (57) during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

Greg Robinson, OL St Louis. While the Rams got the Aaron Donald pick right, they completely and totally botched this final pick from the Robert Griffin III trade. This author was against this pick and had Robinson barely as first round talent.

The reasoning was sound enough and Robinson could have become a good starter. They ruined a raw prospect in need of work on his technique by playing him at left guard as a rookie because they wanted to keep Jake Long at left tackle.

It’s starting to look like Robinson will never live up to his 2014 NFL Draft billing.

Justin Gilbert, DB Cleveland. People forget how good Gilbert was at Oklahoma State. He was seen as a potential all star on sheer talent. And in a parallel universe where a well coached team like the Ravens or Patriots trade up to draft him, he’s probably on his way to a career which features many appearances at the Pro Bowl.

But he had to get drafted onto a team with Johnny Manziel. And this party culture sucked the drive and ambition right out of Gilbert(and Josh Gordon).

Dri Archer, WR Pittsburgh. The Steelers passed on prospects like Devonta Freeman, Cassius Marsh and Crockett Gillmore to take a returner/burner who could be used in a number of ways. Essentially what Markus Wheaton and Eli Rodgers are doing for them now.

He never could contribute much and by year 3 he was gone. Steelers fans don’t remember this pick too much because they took Martavis Bryant 21 picks later.

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