The 1998 NFL Draft: A Look Back at the Epic Ryan Leaf Bust | Retro Report | The New York Times

After the 1998 N.F.L. draft produced one of the greatest busts in history, Ryan Leaf, what have we learned about the science of evaluating human talent — on and off the field?Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7nFirst round quarterback draft busts are nothing new. From Ryan Leaf to Jamarcus Russell it has been something happening in the NFL for decades.---------------------------------------------------------------Want more from The New York Times?Watch more videos at: http://nytimes.com/videoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nytvideoTwitter: https://twitter.com/nytvideoInstagram: http://instagram.com/nytvideoWhether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch. On YouTube.The 1998 NFL Draft: A Look Back at the Epic Ryan Leaf Bust | Retro Report | The New York Timeshttp://www.youtube.com/user/TheNewYorkTimes