Kansas City Chiefs: 10 Worst Draft Picks Since 1990
By Andrew Jones
1. Ryan Sims (2002): No. 6 Overall
Ryan SIms is the quintessential draft bust in Kansas City. He remains synonymous with the worst defensive era in Chiefs history, producing only five sacks while a member of the team. He was heavily touted coming out of college, which may have been helped by his future Hall-of-Famer teammate at North Carolina, Julius Peppers.
Sims only played in six games as a rookie before taking over as a full time starter in 2003. That season was his most productive in his career in all major categories. Sims would start only 13 games the next season and five in 2005. By the time Herm Edwards took over as head coach, he would no longer be a starter in Kansas City.
Edwards seemed to recognize the lack of production from Sims immediately. Sims also struggled with teammates and coaches and his attitude led him to be traded to Tampa Bay following the 2006 season. For the Buccaneers, Sims started all of the 2009 season. He neared the tackle and sack totals from his 2003 season, but it wouldn’t last.
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Sims was cut following the 2010 season and never played another snap. He signed on with Seattle for training camp in 2011, but was cut before the season. Ryan Sims wasn’t injury prone like many on this list. His lack of work ethic and his inability to get along with coaches and teammates make him the biggest bust since 1990.