[AnotherUnixGeek]

San Francisco 49ers

Worst: QB Jim Druckenmiller, Virginia Tech, 1997

Well, yes - Druckenmiller did suck. But he was a low first round pick, made back when the 49ers were declining from their years of greatness but hadn't crashed yet. Alex Smith was the #1 overall pick in 2005. I'd have to go with Smith as the biggest bust in 49ers history.

Of course, the 49ers have had a number of lousy #1 picks in the decade-plus since the Yorks have taken over and destroyed the franchise - Rashaun Woods, Kwame Harris, Mike Rumph, Kentwan Balmer. But getting picked #1 overall and failing miserably is a distinction conferred only on a select few.

[editor-surveyor]

>> “I’d have to go with Smith as the biggest bust in 49ers history.” <<

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Smith’s difficulties are mostly due to the perviousness of the SF offensive line.

No quarterback could possibly thrive behind that pile of sissies. Watch for Smith to do well in the coming years.