What player in the NFL, past or present, would you have wanted to see succeed so badly but due to injuries, off the field issues, or whatever happened just derailed their career? For me it was unfortunate to see players like Josh Gordon or Justin Blackmon have their careers end or never getting back on track because of off-field issues.
I have two players that I believe in the right hands could have been great. Still that is a big COULD.
This might sound crazy but Chad Kelly. The Broncos needed a QB bad and you could tell he was a week or two away from starting but dude decided to go and break into a person’s house while completely drunk during Halloween and ruined his chances. He would have had a pretty good wideout duo in Sanders and DT at the time. If he had a chance, it could have been the start of a long career.
Outside of him, if Tony Sparano’s wildcat offense took off, it would have been amazing to see what he could have done with Tebow under center. I believe they might have changed his career, making him a great alternate and really would have worn out the opposing defense.