I Am Not a Bust: Three NFL Players Who Will Turn Heads This Season

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Published: August 18, 2009

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... players are declared busts before they get a chance to really prove themselves. This can either serve as motivation or hurt a young player's confidence. However, several players are able to shed the bust label with breakout seasons that show why they were high draft picks to begin with.

These three players have already been declared busts on various levels by many, but look for them to improve this season and shed the bust label a bit.

JaMarcus Russell: The first overall pick from 2007 has received much criticism since he has been drafted, much of it unnecessary. Considering 2008 was essentially his rookie season, he played relatively well and came on strong at the end of the season, helping Oakland win two of their last three games, throwing for six touchdowns and only two interceptions in that span.

Russell's strong arm is well-documented, but his decision-making and work ethic have come into question. There have been several stories a...

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