There is a correlation between #1 draft busts and playoff appearances. The better the picks the better of chances of making the playoffs.

1960’s---4 playoff appearances 63***-64-65-66

Draft Busts #1 picks

1)       1960—QB Richie Lucas

2)       1961—OT Ken Rice

3)       1962—RB Ernie Davis (never played signed with the Browns)

4)       1964—DL Carl Eller (Played for the Vikings)

5)       1965—OT Jim Davidson

6)       1966—RB Mike Dennis

1970’s---1 playoff appearance 74

 Draft Busts #1 picks

1)       1970—DE Al Cowlings

2)       1972---DE Walt Patulski (#1 overall)

3)       1974—TE  Reuban Gant

4)       1975---LB Tom Ruud

5)       1977—DT Phil Dokes

6)       1978---RB Terry Miller (1 season wonder)

7)       1979---LB Tom Cousineau (#1 overall)

1980’s---4 playoff appearance 80-81-88-89

Draft Busts #1 picks

1)       1981---RB Booker Moore

2)       1982---WR Perry Tuttle

3)       1983---TE Tony Hunter (#12) Kelly was picked at #14

4)       1986—RB Ronnie Harmon

1990’s---8 playoff appearance 90-91-92-93-95-96-98-99

Draft Busts #1 picks

1)       1990---DB James Williams

2)       1997---RB Antowain Smith (he did have a decent career)

*** Bills played a playoff game against the Boston Patriots because they were tied in the standings for the right to play the Chargers for the AFL Championship