NEW YORK – The Associated Press takes a look at the best and worst first-round draft picks for each NFL team:
AFC
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Best: T Jonathan Ogden, UCLA, 1996
Selected with the team’s first-ever pick after the move from Cleveland, Ogden held down the left tackle spot through 2006, was selected to 11 Pro Bowls and was a star on 2000 Super Bowl champions.
Worst: WR Travis Taylor, Florida, 2000
Taken 10th overall, Taylor battled injuries and never became the big-play wideout Ravens envisioned in five seasons in Baltimore.
BUFFALO BILLS
Best: DE Bruce Smith, Virginia Tech, 1985
With some question whether Smith or Ray Childress was worthy of the No. 1 pick, the Bills went with Smith, who became the NFL’s sack leader and cornerstone of a defense on a team that won four straight AFC championships.
Worst: LB Tom Cousineau, Ohio State, 1979
Touted linebacker selected first overall who never played a game for the Bills due to a contract squabble and better offer from the CFL. He played seven NFL seasons elsewhere and was never selected to the Pro Bowl.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Best: T Anthony Munoz, Southern California, 1980
Chosen third overall, Munoz ended up in the Hall of Fame as one of the top offensive linemen ever. He made
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