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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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[–] springtime08@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Christine Michael

[–] griffinhamilton@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago
[–] masterofmuppets86@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I think if we gave Darren McFadden a better offensive line to block for him he wouldn't have been injured so often and would have been a perennial all pro. he was absolutely electric in 2010 and the first half of 2011, but he could never stay fully healthy.

[–] rylanschuster6969@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Martavis Bryant looked poised to take over the league.

[–] joern16@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson

[–] EntrepreneurNo8448@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Easily Jason Verrett! All Pro rookie season followed be injury after injury every year! I really do feel bad for the guy

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

Chris Henry. Dude was fast and had good hands.

[–] Alexir23@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Josh Gordon and Justin Blackmon had a stretch that same year where they put up ridiculous yardage in back to back weeks

[–] BiffTannen85@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

RIP Sean Taylor. Was already considered great from his 4 years in Washington. He was truly special.

[–] Remarkable-Mind4409@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Our great veteran QB’s right now should be RGIII, Luck, and Newton right now if it weren’t for injuries, as well as Luck retiring because of his line. Now just a bunch of young guys and Rodgers, Stafford, Kirk, Wilson. I feel like usually there are a lot more old veteran QBs lol

[–] TonyUncleJohnny412@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

He’s back now but Martavis Bryant.

[–] mightyducks2wasokay@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I always think about how Tyler Eifert's career would have progressed without injuries

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

Percy Harvin. He was my favorite college player and was incredible as a rookie winning rookie of the year. Unfortunately injuries ruined what should have been a great career. It was a lot of fun seeing him tear it up in the Super Bowl though.

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

Todd Gurley. He was the only reason to watch the Rams at the start of his career, and before injuries caught up to him he was electric to watch with McVay’s offense.

Ricky Williams if weed had been ok when he played like it is today.

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

Robert Gallery

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

Arthur Ernest Schlichter (/ˈʃliːstər/, born April 25, 1960) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons with the Colts franchise. He also played one Canadian Football League (CFL) season with the Ottawa Rough Riders and three Arena Football League (AFL) seasons with the Detroit Drive and Cincinnati Rockers. A highly-touted collegiate prospect at Ohio State, Schlichter's professional career was cut short by a gambling addiction that resulted in him facing legal trouble for nearly four decades.

[–] mjking97@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Carson Wentz.

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

Reggie Bush..

One of the best RB prospects to ever come out of college..

IMO, he was drafted to a team that simply couldn't utilize him enough..

Sure, he had some flashes and highlights with the Saints especially with Punt Returning..

However, I would have loved for him to go to a team that would have built around him..

[–] bigplaneboeing737@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Dorial Green Beckham. Had all the tools, just had no work ethic.

[–] CreamAncient3724@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Why am I scrolling so far to try and find Andrew Luck?

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

Ryan Shazier. Dude was quick and played with a passion.

[–] 57dog@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Carson Wentz

[–] ROACHSHACK138@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Ricky Williams. I'll always maintain the NFL did him dirty. Still one of my favorite Dolphins.

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

Tony Romo and Sam Bradford

[–] Splinter_Amoeba@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Dont think we ever saw JJ Watt's full potential

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[–] Firm_Variety_6309@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Aldon Smith. Straight beast.

[–] Rhine1906@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I’m biased but if anyone other than Brad Childress got a hold of him I think Joe Webb could’ve had a much more involved career. Go Blazers.

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