5 QBs who were the biggest one-season wonders in NFL history
While many NFL quarterbacks consistently produce solid seasons during the course of their careers, others have had one great year, only to never really be heard of again amongst the elites. These players are known as one-season wonders, and here are five quarterbacks that are best known for the title.
Biggest one-season wonder quarterbacks in NFL history
#5 - Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After being selected with the 17th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Josh Freeman had high expectations of being their future franchise quarterback. He struggled in his rookie season, throwing ten touchdowns and 18 interceptions across nine starts while recording a 3-6 record, but exploded for a huge year in his second season.
In Freeman's breakout campaign in year two, he started every game while throwing an impressive 25 touchdowns against just six interceptions while helping the Buccaneers to a 10-6 record. It looked as if the Buccaneers would find an elite quarterback, but he would accumulate a massive 43 interceptions over the next two-plus seasons while recording a disappointing 11-24 record before losing his starting job for good.
#4 - Tommy Maddox, Pittsburgh Steelers
The Denver Broncos selected Tommy Maddox with the 25th overall pick of the 1992 NFL Draft. He spent two years with the team before serving as a backup quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants for one season each before leaving the NFL.
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Maddox spent some time in the Arena Football League and the XFL before the Pittsburgh Steelers gave him another shot in the NFL. After starting 11 games in the 2002 season and leading the Steelers to the playoffs, he would last just one full season as a starter, posting just a 6-10 record before disappearing.