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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Saints took a gamble on Adrian McPherson. The talented and troubled quarterback, who threw his college career at Florida State away by betting on football games and committing a string of felonies, was selected Sunday in the fifth round of the NFL draft.
"I'd be lying if I didn't think there was some risk," Saints director of player personnel Rick Mueller said. "But the upside is tremendous. He has rare talent and athletic ability."
There was a time when McPherson looked like a can't miss prospect. He was the first player in Florida high school history to earn both Mr. Football and Mr. Basketball honors.
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