Counting Down the NFC North’s 5 Biggest Busts: #1, Charles Rogers, WR, Lions

June 23, 2012   ·   Andrew Garda   ·   Jump to comments

We're going to do this in two sections. First, I'm going to tell you why Rogers is my No. 1.
Then I'll explain why Tony Mandarich was not.
Really, one will tell you the other but just in case, I figure I should lay it out.
Rogers was drafted as the second overall selection in the 2003 NFL draft. This was during the fabled "Millen Golden Age" which might be code for "Apocalypse" if one were inclined.
Rogers was a guy who was highly productive in college, breaking Randy Moss' record for consecutive games with a touchdown and holding the Michigan State record for most touchdowns in a career (27) and most receiving yards in a game with 270.
While Rogers was a big, strong receiver who could dominate a game, he could disappear for stretches and had problems with keeping focus.
When he was on, it was a sight to see. Actually, when he was off it was a sight as well, just not a good one.
In the first two years of his career, Rogers broke his collarbone twice. ...

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