Trivia
Trivia for February 1, 2021
Question
The Rams and Lions reportedly have agreed on a trade involving Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff. Both of those quarterbacks formerly were selected No. 1 overall. Previously, the Rams traded away another quarterback they selected No. 1 overall -- Sam Bradford. In the Super Bowl era, what other two teams have twice drafted quarterbacks No. 1 overall, then later traded away those players?
Answer
Colts and Patriots. The Colts drafted John Elway (1983) and Jeff George (1990) No. 1 overall, but later traded them to Denver and Atlanta. New England selected Jim Plunkett (1971) and Drew Bledsoe (1993) No. 1 but later traded them to San Francisco and Buffalo. Other quarterbacks who were drafted No. 1 overall but were traded: Alex Smith, Carson Palmer, Eli Manning.