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

Never made it to the NFL but Maurice claret he was so incredible. Really turned his life around though. Incredible story.

[–] soulbldr7@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Sean Taylor RIP

[–] bluegreen8907@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Jerome Brown

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

I really want to see what Terrell Davis would've done with an entire career in Mike Shanahan's system. The same system that got 1000 yd seasons out of Mike Anderson, Olandis Gary, Reuben Droughns, and Tatum Bell.

(Left Portis out of the above because he was actually a top tier back)

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

David Johnson was pretty damn good for 2 years and then just disappeared.

[–] Hour_Perspective_884@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Greg Cook

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

Malcolm Mitchell was the first rookie to catch a pass from Tom Brady in the Superbowl and he caught many important passes in SBLI, which turned out to be his last pro game. He injured a knee before the following season and was forced to retire.

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

Wentz had a chance before Clowney turned his brain into soup

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

Sam Cowart. Frank Middleton is a douche.

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

Haven’t seen anyone mention Percy Harvin, he was electric when he was on the field.

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

Brian Bosworth. Yeah I know all people remember is Bo Jackson running him over. They disregard how incredible he was before injuries got him. With today's medical advancements, he probably would have had a great NFL career.

[–] Potential-Front9306@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Daunte Culpepper and Percy Harvin.

[–] sinePgiB2463@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Andrew Luck.

[–] Blake1610@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Ryan Shazier

[–] enthused7@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Andrew Luck. Josh Gordon. Ricky Williams. Demarco Murray.

[–] natethegreat838@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Darren McFadden. Between a toe dislocation and recurrent turf toe, shoulder surgery, a meniscal tear, Lisfranc sprain, high ankle sprain, and hamstring issues, he only played 2 full seasons but still ended with a career 4.2 average including 2 seasons above 5

[–] Embarrassed-Back1894@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I mean I think the one that immediately comes to mind recently is Andrew Luck. Without the injuries and early retirement(and you know, a decent offensive line) he could've really been a top quarterback in the league for years to come.

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