Who were the quarterbacks drafted in the 2004 NFL draft?
The draft began with the San Diego Chargers selecting Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning with the first overall selection….
| 2004 NFL Draft | |
|---|---|
| League | NFL |
| First selection | Eli Manning, QB San Diego Chargers |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Andre Sommersell, LB Oakland Raiders |
| Most selections (13) | Tennessee Titans |
What quarterbacks came out 2004?
No surprise, Ben Roethlisberger and the 2004 group took the top spot. The first three QBs off the board were Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, and Roethlisberger. And in the third round, Matt Schaub carved out a solid career as a starter and backup.
Who was drafted ahead of Ben Roethlisberger?
Drafted Players
| Rnd | Pick | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | Reggie Williams |
| 1 | 10 | Dunta Robinson |
| 1 | 11 | Ben Roethlisberger |
Why did Manning refuse 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 the last quarterback before Ben Roethlisberger?
Most games started
| Name | Period | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Roethlisberger | 2004–2021 |
| 2 | Terry Bradshaw | 1970–1983 |
| 3 | Kordell Stewart | 1997–2002 |
| 4 | Neil O’Donnell | 1991–1995 |
What quarterbacks were drafted the same year as Dan Marino?
The draft is frequently referred to as the quarterback class of 1983, because six quarterbacks were taken in the first round—John Elway, Todd Blackledge, Jim Kelly, Tony Eason, Ken O’Brien, and Dan Marino—the highest number of first round picks for the position.
Why did Eli Manning refused to play for San Diego?
YOUNG GIANTS PLAYERS STUMPED OVER SOME 90S ITEMS Back in 2013 before the Giants took on the Chargers in San Diego, Manning was asked why he didn’t want to play for the team and his response was, “I forgot.” Many people believed Eli’s father, Archie, had an influence on him and where he was going to play.