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NFL players that could have been great? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Ampddaynnight@alien.top to c/nfl@nfl.community

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What player in the NFL, past or present, would you have wanted to see succeed so badly but due to injuries, off the field issues, or whatever happened just derailed their career? For me it was unfortunate to see players like Josh Gordon or Justin Blackmon have their careers end or never getting back on track because of off-field issues.

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[–] PoisonLenny37@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

One that comes to mind recently is Jason Verrett.

Dude was a 1st round pick and just got the most brutal series of injuries. He's only had 2 seasons where he's played more than 6 games. The one full season he played with the Niners (14 games) he made the pro-bowl.

Next season like week 1, ACL.

I think he's signed to Houston's pracrice squad, but to be CB is tough enough...with 2 surgically repaired knees and a surgically repaired Achillies at 32 years old...could be tough.

Just a shame though, dude could have been a top CB in the league for years had he been healthy.