What happened in the 2004 NFL Draft?
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What happened in the 2004 NFL Draft?
They took Philip Rivers, who went to the Chargers in that deal. And with the 11th pick Ben Roethlisberger fell right into the Steelers lap. -chargers dont pick manning and take robert gallery, the giants get manning rivers gets drafted by the steelers. -chargers pick manning, giants pick rivers, steelers pick ben.
What was the 2004 draft class?
Dwight Howard was chosen by the Orlando Magic with the 1st overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft.
| NAME | TEAM | PICK |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | 76ers | 9 |
| Luke Jackson | Cavaliers | 10 |
| Andris Biedrins | Warriors | 11 |
| Robert Swift | SuperSonics | 12 |
Who was the #1 draft pick in 2004?
Eli Manning
1 overall, then trade him to Giants.
What quarterbacks came out of the 2004 draft?
The top 3 QBs from the 04 NFL Draft are now retired: Eli Manning, Philip Rivers & Roethlisberger. Worth revisiting that draft: Giants were going to take Ben if they couldn’t trade for Eli. Rivers would’ve been a Steeler. We now know that the 2004 quarterback class is easily one of the best of all time.
Why did Manning refused to play for Chargers?
“Going through the draft process, I was just worried about the Chargers organization at the time. I felt it was the right decision and I had a little pull. I quietly tried to say ‘Hey, please don’t draft me, it can be our secret,’ and they didn’t keep the secret part very well.”
Who was in the 2004 draft class NFL?
2004 NFL Draft Results: Round 1
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Chargers | Eli Manning |
| 2 | Oakland Raiders | Robert Gallery |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald |
| 4 | New York Giants | Philip Rivers |
Who was in the same draft as Ben Roethlisberger?
Player selections
| Rnd. | Pick No. | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | DeAngelo Hall † |
| 1 | 9 | Reggie Williams |
| 1 | 10 | Dunta Robinson |
| 1 | 11 | Ben Roethlisberger † |
Who was the best QB in 2004?
Passing
| Rk | Player | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daunte Culpepper* | 110.9 |
| 2 | Trent Green | 95.2 |
| 3 | Peyton Manning*+ | 121.1 |
| 4 | Jake Plummer | 84.5 |
Can a player refuse to play for the team that drafted him?
If the player truly does not want to join the team that drafted him, he will have the option, in theory, of holding out and re-entering the draft the following year. This option, however, could mark him for other possible suitors as someone with an attitude problem, and also cost the NFL hopeful a year’s salary.
Why did the Browns not draft Roethlisberger?
The Browns famously passed on selecting Roethlisberger in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft because they reportedly did not believe that a 6-foot-4 and 242-pound quarterback would survive behind the team’s weak offensive line.
What quarterbacks were drafted along with Ben Roethlisberger?
Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers are part of the NFL’s iconic 2004 quarterback draft class, along with former Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
Why is Philip Rivers a Hall of Famer?
He was also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame second team All-1980s Team. Warner was a two-time MVP, two-time all-pro and a Super Bowl champ. Rivers, on the other hand, has none of those accolades….Sorry, but Philip Rivers is not a Hall of Fame quarterback.
| Hall of Fame Quarterback | Philip Rivers |
|---|---|
| Super Bowls | 0 |
| First-team all-pro | 0 |
| MVP/Off PoY | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 8 |
