10 Greatest Players Who Retired Too Soon
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We take a trip down memory lane, looking at some NFL greats and wondering what would’ve happened if they hadn’t stepped away from the game so soon.
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Congratulations to the Detroit Lions for making a lot of this list possible!
@juicyjudethedude9435
3 жыл бұрын
I am a lions fan. And I am also depressed
@drazoblacko
3 жыл бұрын
lol
@nickchinoski5977
3 жыл бұрын
@@juicyjudethedude9435 Same
@SharkBaitSHRKB
3 жыл бұрын
lions still rebuilding since barry sanders
@chickinnugget7331
3 жыл бұрын
No the lions have been rebuilding since the 60s and 50s
Ok seriously, the way you said Megatron, you legit sounded like Optimus himself there, well done.
@qtqwrks9621
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@motownzfinezt
2 жыл бұрын
Lol true
Another player that deserves to be an honorable mention is Packers legend Sterling Sharpe. Had it not been for a freak neck injury, he would have put up some gaudy career numbers. In only 7 seasons, he led the league in receptions 3 times, touchdowns twice, and yards once, not to mention breaking what was the season receptions record in 1992 with 108, and topping that record the following season with 112
@ren17x50
2 жыл бұрын
He was one of my favorite offensive players and I hated the Packers lol
@mkz2017
Жыл бұрын
FACTS!!!!
@brentjones886
Жыл бұрын
He needs to be in the HOF
@sykethecasualcoach6021
Жыл бұрын
I believe when Shannon was inducted he said something like, “I’m surprised to have made the Hall of Fame as be regarded as one of the best in the game when I wasn’t even the best player in my family.” Not a dry eye there…
@winoodlesnoodles1984
Жыл бұрын
@@brentjones886 Unfortunately, Sterling's window to get into the NFL HoF has expired. He is in the Packer HoF and the College Football HoF. Back in 2008 I visited the NFL HoF. They had a display for back to back years breaking the catch'/year record. I doubt the display is there any more, but I have the picture as witness to him being in the NFL HoF despite not being inducted. For the record, I just checked my pictures to make sure I got the information correct.
What about Kam Chancellor? I feel like he needs a video, he's so easily forgotten but he was definitely the heart of the Legion of Boom secondary
@deshaun4703
2 жыл бұрын
Retired because of injuries
@kevinbond8966
2 жыл бұрын
@@oakonion8860 to troll whiny people like you
@jasonfuentz7681
2 жыл бұрын
@@oakonion8860 He still believes being racist is edgy. Just another moron. Like Kevin here. ^^^
@deshaun4703
2 жыл бұрын
@@oakonion8860 This is the rebel flag, it shows your southern pride down here in the south. Please don't bring up politics in an NFL based comment section.
@AT3toxic
2 жыл бұрын
@@kevinbond8966 What'd he say
Terrell Davis should have been on the list. What he did before the injury was amazing.
R.I.P to Pat Tillman. Gone too soon. Thanks to him for his service.
@oakonion8860
2 жыл бұрын
o7
@w.t.s3698
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, great person R.I.P
@User-jq1cu
2 жыл бұрын
Great Man
@oakonion8860
2 жыл бұрын
o7
@carmike7671
Жыл бұрын
RIP Pat 🙏🏼
I respect the hell out of a genius like keuchly for stepping away when he did and stopping more concussions from affecting his brain function but IMAGINE how the panthers 2021 defense would be EVEN BETTER with him there right now.
@LND209
Жыл бұрын
Except we still would've had Sam Darnold as our QB
The Andrew Luck retirement really bummed me out. That guy was meant to be a Superbowl winning Hall of famer. He just got hit way too often.
I’m glad Megatron made it to the HOF this year, he really deserves it
@mbondiyt733
2 жыл бұрын
The lions didn’t deserve Megatron and Stafford
@Dinolimo4life
2 жыл бұрын
@@mbondiyt733 luckily Stafford got out of that hell hole
@gkdunch
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dinolimo4life the thing is he didn't even leave, he got traded
@Dinolimo4life
2 жыл бұрын
@@gkdunch still, he got out
@gkdunch
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dinolimo4life true
Ryan Shazier deserves to be on this list. Paralyzed as he was reaching his prime. Scary what the Steelers would look like with him, Watt and Hayward on the field.
Sterling Sharpe and Nick Collins from the Packers. They had pretty amazing careers that were both cut short by injuries.
I am so impressed how quick this channel grew they went from 50k to 238 in about a year
@ruffprophetproductions
2 жыл бұрын
8 months later 400k!
Calvin and Andrew teaming up
@kalebbell5763
3 жыл бұрын
Megatron just got inducted into the HOF, he’s done lol
Pat Tillman, the definition of a true selfless hero. Giving up tons of money, to fight for all of us. Rest in peace brother 🤟
Luke Kuechly retiring was crushing. He's my favorite Panther all-time. So young and watching his retirement announcement was hard to watch because it was clear he still wanted to play but knew doing so would be too dangerous.
Thanks for the Patrick Willis love! Really miss that man on the field. He was such a monster.
@jojowee6834
3 жыл бұрын
Would've been the goat mlb if the 49er's staff got their shit together
@GinoSavage
3 жыл бұрын
@@jojowee6834 I agree, he was on his way for sure.
@nickyoder16
3 жыл бұрын
He was the ray lewis Light but he was good
@taquavion1504
3 жыл бұрын
I got a signed football by him because my dad knew a reporter there so he got Patrick Willis to sign a football when I was born
@jojowee6834
3 жыл бұрын
@@taquavion1504 bro that's awesome patrick is my favorite player of all time!
Sean Taylor was honestly one of the best that was gone to soon
As a Lions fan, I weep. As a sports junkie, I cried over Bo.
@jamescook6564
Жыл бұрын
Bo Jackson was the best all around athlete since Jim Thorpe, many many years before such titles even existed.
Let’s be honest all the lion hall of famers are gonna be on here
@npnp2479
3 жыл бұрын
It’s called famers kid
@mmdh1731
3 жыл бұрын
@@npnp2479 my bad I fixed it auto correct did me dirty
@taygan1082
3 жыл бұрын
@@npnp2479 bro stfu just a stupid autocorrect no need to be toxic
@npnp2479
3 жыл бұрын
@@mmdh1731 it’s ok
@yetismcbeatita774
3 жыл бұрын
Lol so true
Pat Tillman is soooo underrated🤦🏾♂️
@jojowee6834
3 жыл бұрын
Was a beast
@49ersforever90
3 жыл бұрын
With all due respect he was not that good
@akimananikita5374
3 жыл бұрын
@@49ersforever90 yeah I'll respectfully disagree
@golfkiddo738
3 жыл бұрын
HOF
@49ersforever90
3 жыл бұрын
@@akimananikita5374 Pat Tillman basically had the same stats as Rolando McClain McClain just played one more year
I feel like whenever Pat Tillman is mentioned its important to mention that he spoke out against the war adamantly, and it was after he started doing this that the "accident" occurred
@bruceleeroy8302
Жыл бұрын
“Friendly fire.”
@TylerWardhaha
3 ай бұрын
It’s incredibly important. The Army covered up the cause of his death to avoid bad publicity and lied to his family. Telling them he was killed by the enemy rather than 3 close range shots to the head.
0:32 Billy Sims 1:34 Luke Kuechly 2:40 Gale Sayers 3:43 Patrick Willis 4:41 Bo Jackson 5:56 Calvin Johnson 7:04 Andrew Luck 8:09 Jim Brown 9:00 Barry Sanders 9:56 Pat Tillman
Whenever Tom Brady retires, he should be added to this list.
@ashaikhyashukhualashaikh
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@monkeyspeaker686
2 жыл бұрын
Stop speaking dumb stuff, he will never retire 🤦
@general-7023
2 жыл бұрын
Brady doesn't know what retirement is
@adrain182
2 жыл бұрын
maybe when he retires people will finally realize how overrated he is
@BoneU749
2 жыл бұрын
@@adrain182 overrated? Really??
Can't agree with your picks more. Great video 👏
Pat Tillman is a hero who the NFL should induct into the Hall of Fame. He made the ultimate sacrifice and that sacrifice should be honored, not forgotten. RIP o7
@gershomtan5879
7 ай бұрын
Nah not the NFL Hall of Fame. He didn't serve as Pat Tillman the NFL player, he served as Pat Tillman the American. The NFL Hall of Fame is for actions taken on the football field alone. Pat's sacrifice should forever be remembered, but it should not be commemorated in Canton.
@oskorei123
6 ай бұрын
@@gershomtan5879 After thinking about this, I agree. You're absolutely correct, he didn't serve as Pat Tillman the NFL player, he served and died as an American. He would be more impressed by all the good that has been done in his name than an NFL award anyways.
Sims and Sanders look so identical on the football field when comparing them side by side
@CodeineAbdulJabbar
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah pretty similar but sims is much bigger
I'd like to know about Denver running back Terrell Davis! He had 2 or 3 amazing years, then disappeared, is he worth a mention?
@KlangerV
3 жыл бұрын
He had some major injury's in his legs. Wasn't able to keep his speed and agility.amazimgly enough, he is a hall of famer. Rushed for 2000 yards in a season. Won 2 Superbowl with the broncos and was named Superbowl MVP
@billcurtis1157
3 жыл бұрын
Torn ACL hampered his career.
@tygunn8183
2 жыл бұрын
Basically a 4 year career. IMO should not be in the HOF.
@T0pMan15
2 жыл бұрын
Also he suffered from migraines regularly
@dante316a
Жыл бұрын
@@tygunn8183 he was so good that that was enough for a hof career so suck it
Barry Sanders was amazing. I don’t know if I missed one of his games that was broadcast in my area.
Amazing content
Great content
This dude can make competitive knitting intense with such a voice
Andrew and Luke need to come back
@agentorange1156
3 жыл бұрын
Luke was going to have mash potatoes for a brain if he kept going
@stracties-2009
3 жыл бұрын
There’s rumors on Andrew but idk if it was true information
@fernandosapiens3871
2 жыл бұрын
@@stracties-2009 yeah I think Jimmy from the Colts
Great vid
Where’s Sean Taylor? Great vid btw
@willwroblewski7613
3 жыл бұрын
He didn’t retire
@kaimerrill6170
3 жыл бұрын
@@willwroblewski7613 neither did pat tillman it doesn’t say who retired too soon it is who left the league too soon
@billcurtis1157
3 жыл бұрын
Then he can another list video.
@malachirodriguez306
3 жыл бұрын
@@willwroblewski7613 neither did Tillman
@YourMothersMan
3 жыл бұрын
Jerome Brown
Couldn't help but feel bad for Andrew in his retirement conference. You could just see that the life had been sucked out of him. His eyes told it all.
Love this list! All greats, but Tillman made the ultimate sacrifice. Good video 👍
@hatespeech_groyper3793
2 жыл бұрын
He definitely did and may his soul rest in peace but skill wise on the football field he wasn’t on these guys level
“Where Men Win Glory” is an INCREDIBLE book about Pat Tillmans life.. Extremely good read and makes you really appreciate the man he was!!
Andrew luck 🍀 still had an incredible career! Especially rookie year
Terrell Davis was one of the most dominant backs in the playoffs and one of a handful to rush for 2,000+ yards in a season. That was despite sitting out multiple quarters as Denver cruised through the league. A knee injury running down a DB on a pick ended his career too soon.
Congrats to everyone who is early and who found this comment,
@GusCornwell
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I needed that
@bgn1
3 жыл бұрын
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@matthiashomison1442
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha bot
@juste3418
3 жыл бұрын
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@iplayxboxbtw5401
3 жыл бұрын
@@GusCornwell don’t take it well it’s a bot
i LOVE YOU'R VIDS keep them up!!! tillman is hero becuase he put he's life in danger.
Good content al the time.
By far the number one sports channel
Bo went out like a legend
Honoring Pat Tillman as number one was the perfect way to end this great video. 🙏🏻
We’re is bam bam kam
@rize_donkey9131
3 жыл бұрын
Yea you are asking the real question
@evanwilson3996
3 жыл бұрын
I’m seahawks fan so i am too asking that question
@ineedammo6608
3 жыл бұрын
he was like 30
@sniperbeast4804
3 жыл бұрын
@@ineedammo6608 Barry sanders was 30 and he was on this list and Calvin Johnson
@joramusic604
3 жыл бұрын
Barry played 9 years, on here. Chancellor played 7 years, not on here.
his voice is so calming
Good list no denying #1
I love. Yuor videos
Subbed for the Pat Tillman tribute nice job
Sims be simming his career in 4 years
@oakonion8860
2 жыл бұрын
lol
I pray for everyone’s success
I think we can all give the ford family a huge thanks for making this list possible since 1963. 😂
For some reason your next video won’t work. I want to see it. I really like your videos.
Megatron was a BEAST 🤩
Damn Tillman you wild much respect!
u know the lions suck when there were 3 of them on here😭
@nate61
3 жыл бұрын
Matt Stafford would had been here if he wasn't traded to LA Rams
@rudythompson7377
2 жыл бұрын
Do you notice when a Lions player isn't the focus that the cutscenes are all scenes where they are playing against the Lions?? 😂 Explains all the missed tackles.
Andrew Luck is so underrated. I feel like he never got enough credit. I'm still convinced he could of been in the "Hall of Very Good" Patrick Willis and Luke are Hall of Fame players.
Christian okoye should have at least been a honorable mention
@R160GTrain
3 жыл бұрын
Amobi okoye you mean?
Totally agree with u
Gronk would be on this list if he hadn’t came out of retirement.
Thanks for putting up Pat Tillman
I need to watch Calvin Johnson highlights now
Kinda upset we didn’t see Sean Taylor here was probably my top pick in this category
RIP pat tilman you and your brothers and sister will never be forgotten
The guy who “accidentally”shoot pat Tillman was a Seahawks fan
Ladainian Tomlinson definitely should’ve made this list. One of the greatest running backs of all time who retired pretty early
Merry Christmas
I was at that Andrew luck game. it was insane
Its crazy the thought of what if
Patrick Willis Vs Bobby Wagner was must watch tv, dominant 49ers team vs LOB Seahawks was epic
Billy sims would have been the greatest running back of all time
@landen4849
3 жыл бұрын
him and barry
@casonchurch2073
3 жыл бұрын
@@landen4849 yeah barry was great but he went to osu so i don't like him
@judahpanzarella9580
3 жыл бұрын
Jim brown
@casonchurch2073
3 жыл бұрын
@@judahpanzarella9580 jim brown was a fullback playing running back
@oakonion8860
2 жыл бұрын
o7
it really sucks to see a lot of these legends have to deal with all of these injuries bc of the lack of talent on their teams saving them from it or awkward injuries that were hard to recover from that changed the leagues history forever, the league would be so much different if it wasnt for the retirements of those players so soon
Love the list but I think you should have put Sean Taylor as well that’s all!
@Mtmnosirrr
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah facts Sean Taylor was dope
I was definitely expecting to see Sean Taylor
Calvin Johnson was my favorite reciever
I better see patrick willis in here
@justaaveragesportsfan3909
3 жыл бұрын
Edit: let's go
@micah2426
3 жыл бұрын
He is Overrated
@justaaveragesportsfan3909
3 жыл бұрын
He was arguably the best line backer in some years
@sniperbeast4804
3 жыл бұрын
@@micah2426 Go watch football
@sniperbeast4804
3 жыл бұрын
@@micah2426were u born in like 2012??
Luke Kuechly and Andrew Luck will always be the biggest stories for me when it comes to retiring too soon and injuries because their careers were completely derailed by crappy situations. Andrew Luck more than Kuechly. Luke Kuechly just had bad luck and when he hit people unfortunately had a bunch of concussions. Andrew Luck just had no help and every time he got hit they put him in the dirt hard and when I heard he lacerated his kidney I knew that was the end. And he is and will be one of my favorite players ever because he was so good.
Number one ☝️ ❤️❤️
Negation truly was a Lion’s great! He retired in his prime. Stafford however, did the impossible, he left.
Pat Tillman is my new screen saver after watching this
if Chris Borland had played a few more seasons, he would definitely be on here. i remember when that happened in 2014, that was so shocking, he would’ve been one of the greats of the decade, but i can’t blame him for putting his health above potential fame and profits
Sean Taylor !! Coming from an eagles fan.
Let’s show some love to the Offensive Linemen Travis Frederick and Tony Boselli
The god voice is back!!!!
RIP Pat Tillman.. Brothers in arms 🙏🏾
Great vid but where is Ryan shazier?
I agree with this list
Sean Taylor should DEFINITELY be on this list. He could have finished as the greatest Safety of all time.
The first two names that popped into my head were Pat Tillman and Jim Brown!
How fitting we had 3 players on this list.
I'm a Packers fan and I am still pissed how the Lions treated Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson.
@MrVegasdeuce
2 жыл бұрын
Packer fan here too. Lot of people always chirping about Emitt Smith from Dallas but, his offensive line was filled with great players. Sanders o-line was not good to put it mildly. Just sayin...
Before I watch this Barry better be on the list
Another great stat about calvin johnson: In only his 2nd season of the NFL, when the lions were 0-16, with 4 DIFFERENT QBs, he had 1300 yards. Just wow. As soon as he had stafford (an above average QB) he consistently made the probowl, had 1000+ yard seasons every time, and broke the receiving yard record. Imagine what he could've done with a longer career on a better team.
I'm a Lions fan. This video cuts deep.
R.I.P. Jim Brown.😢
Next you should make worst injuries
Pat Tillman is a hero an always b remembered
Pat Tillman is someone I respect.he risked his life for his own country instead of persuading a hall of fame career.just for that.he should be in the hall of fame
@gershomtan5879
7 ай бұрын
Hall of Fame career? Nah mate. He was a great man, decent player at best.
#1 Calvin Johnson
@youvegottabekiddingme1955
3 жыл бұрын
Wrong Lion player. Barry Sanders, dude