This episode breaks down the Top 10 Most Versatile Players in NFL History. This episode orginally aired in 2007.
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Don Hutson needed to be on here. He had 99 TD catches as a receiver, something like 30 career interceptions, and played kicker
@zachmiller36104 жыл бұрын
Good call.
@09rja4 жыл бұрын
only player to lead the league in receiving TDs and INTs in the same year
@fetchyryu4 жыл бұрын
Even though all his positions were O-line, I'm really upset that not even a shout-out went to Bruce Matthews. The guy made the Pro Bowl at 4 different positions and he's a Hall of Famer.
@kennethuphoff3204 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Uphoff you’re the f🏈cking man for this comment!!
@k.d.15554 жыл бұрын
They also forgot Jeff Dellenbach. He played both tackles, center and right guard. Look him up.
@raymondvanderbunt50634 жыл бұрын
O-line is always forgotten. Nobody loves the big uglies even though they are absolutely some of the most athletic players on the field.
@charliewooldridge82824 жыл бұрын
As a retired Quarterback.. I am overly appreciative of all O lineman
@k.d.15554 жыл бұрын
Linemen are the real heroes man
@eyeconqueror11854 жыл бұрын
Sammy Baugh HOF QB-Punter- defensive back
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Sammy Baugh was from a different time...
@JoeMama-gj7id3 жыл бұрын
Intercepted 4 passes on defense at defensive back Threw 4 TDS at Quarterback In the same game
@dumisatonyjohnson81452 жыл бұрын
It’s fun to think about Kordell Stewart in today’s NFL. The mistake the Steelers made was making Stewart too conventional once he became the starter. That’s easy to say in hindsight though.
@iAintSayDat2 жыл бұрын
Randle-El was better, way better. Kordell was a joke
@netrioter2 жыл бұрын
@@netrioter If Randle El came out in the draft today he’d have a chance at QB.
@iAintSayDat2 жыл бұрын
Thusfar the limitation with basically every "slash" style players or the Wildcat or receivers who played QB in college is that while they are versatile you're still using a traditional QB who is not. I look forward to the day when an NFL offense gets two players like Stewart and Randel-El and starts both of them at the same time. Having two offensive players who are legitimate threats to run, pass, or catch on EVERY offensive play would be huge. If they both line up in the backfield which one is even going to take the snap? That will be revolutionary for the NFL.
@jliller2 жыл бұрын
@@netrioter casual
@Playaflydre Жыл бұрын
eh no two qbs on one team would be that good. one would be a runner moslty and one passer. which would be predictable. either way that wouldn’t result into as many problems for defenses as u think
@darionblack4434 Жыл бұрын
Kinda wished they mentioned how great Mitchell was at picking up a blitz as a 3rd down running back... they did show the video where he got into a bit of a fight with Ken Norton Jr but the play that happen on he picked a blitz and Norton tried to bull rush him and Mitchell just stood him up and stopped him and that frustrated Norton.
@johnliberty36474 жыл бұрын
22:57 Troy Brown WR/CB/Special teams returner He was a phenomenal player
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
For me, he is like the ultimate Belichick Patriot (although he was drafted by his predecessor/mentor, the great Bill Parcells). Not a star, but knew exactly where to be and what to do as part of a larger unit.
@JWD19928 ай бұрын
Buffalo Bills special teamer Steve Tasker is worth mentioning, I think.
@ThundermanSze4 жыл бұрын
hell yeah... he was actually a great receiver when used as such too
@johnliberty36473 жыл бұрын
1:48 Tom Matte. 6:35 George Blanda. 10:18 Brian Mitchell. 14:36 Mike Vrabel. 18:00 Kordell Stewart. 22:33 Troy Brown. 26:12 The Great, Chuck Bednarik. 31:18 Prime Time! Deion Sanders. 35:32 Paul Hornung. 40:41 Slingin' Sammy Baugh.
@joshuagamboaii741 Жыл бұрын
Blanda should've been top 5 just for being a clutch player
@chiefkeef74 Жыл бұрын
I wasn't born when Sammy Baugh played.
@TonyArceneaux-uu3cf10 ай бұрын
@@TonyArceneaux-uu3cfNeither was I but I do appreciate history & footage of Sammy Baugh's performances justify his position as the NFL's most versatile player EVER!!!!!
@billybandyk072010 ай бұрын
Yes Paul Hornung , you are Mr. Slash😂😂😂
@Sauveguy4 ай бұрын
Another great versatile player was Charlie Trippi. Trippi was a great runner receiver, returner and good passer too.
@Sauveguy4 ай бұрын
How bout Ernie Nevers.? He was a 1 man team! He played 1714 out of 1740 mins. In one season. He ran passed kicked. Scored all 40 points in 1 game for his team. Was player and coach at the same time.Played pro baseball too.
@jamescharles15884 жыл бұрын
Damn
@Noah24Cline4 жыл бұрын
Karl Mecklenburg played every single position on the front 7 of a 3-4 at an All Pro level. He’s also the only person with at least 1,000 tackles and 75 sacks to not be in the HOF
@JanMichael-Vincent4 жыл бұрын
Jan Michael Vincent He was a phenomenal player on defense
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Incredibly underrated!
@travismcnamara89192 жыл бұрын
Marcus Allen was my favorite player as a kid so I was predisposed towards disliking Mecklenburg, but you gotta respect that level of talent and incredible versatility.
@travismcnamara89192 жыл бұрын
@@travismcnamara8919 completely understandable. I’m a young guy who never got to see him live, but have watched hours and hours and hours of games and film. I just love this game so much
@JanMichael-Vincent2 жыл бұрын
Karl Mecklenburg was the defensive equivalent of Bruce Matthews RE: his versatility & being a Pro Bowler/All-Pro in the process.
@billybandyk072010 ай бұрын
Where's my man Lorenzo Alexander on this list? At one point or another, he played or practiced at fullback, tight end, offensive tackle, defensive tackle, defensive end, outside linebacker, inside linebacker, and was also a beast on special teams.
@ComputerJunkie004 жыл бұрын
Seems everyone has forgotten about Jim "Crash" Jensen - the original Slash. WR, RB, TE, 3rd string QB, and kick coverage. In 1988 he even won NFL Special Teams Player of the Year. 12 years with the Miami Dolphins then 2 more in Arena Football.
@jliller2 жыл бұрын
Totally forgot about Jensen. Nice pull...
@beeemm25784 ай бұрын
Mike Vrabel, now head coach of the Titans.
@manueljosephcalma4 жыл бұрын
No hes not.
@16castta4 жыл бұрын
Tanner Castle yes he is
@BornOutlaw25064 жыл бұрын
He's got to be a one of hell coach
@theghoul23034 жыл бұрын
He can coach too Add that to his versatility
@EmmaBonn964 жыл бұрын
that would be an interesting list, Top 10 Players Turned Coaches
@ryanr41563 жыл бұрын
Just reading these comments is bliss for true lovers of this great game. I've found my place on the internet, at long last. As a Titans fan, would've loved to have seen Bruce Matthews featured. Sammy Baugh at No1 though, just fits so well
@jackmiller-johnston86892 жыл бұрын
No Eric Metcalf, not even as a "Best of the Rest" makes this list invalid...
@rickwilliams45734 жыл бұрын
I know it's a totally different game now with the speed and size of players, but those old timers really drop some nuggets of wisdom that still apply to the game today. That last quote from Baugh was a good one.
@Cokehead_Drug_Addict_Zelensky11 ай бұрын
Walter Payton could run, block, throw, punt, catch, and he was a great team leader. That's versitle.
@donaldmagnuson7994 жыл бұрын
donald magnuson He's the best player ever Hands down
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
You forgot kick and punt returns
@stubbsy34134 жыл бұрын
These lists are usually pretty good. They missed the mark not putting Walter in here. The guy is the greatest of all time for a reason.
@benrago51954 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%. Walter Payton had a great arm. He could’ve been Mike Vick 30 years earlier.
@r.williamcomm76934 жыл бұрын
Roman Baird Agree. Payton was the most versatile player since players quit playing both sides of the ball. Also the most complete football player.
@r.williamcomm76934 жыл бұрын
Tony Dungy was pretty versatile too he started at safty one game and ended up also playing quarterback and he scored both an int td and passing td as a Steeler
@samanthaeichhorn43194 жыл бұрын
Dungy was a QB in college but was converted to safety in the NFL. Thats why he was able to be successful that day.
@BTLAGS4 жыл бұрын
At 37:09, the fact that LT broke a record without being a place kicker is more of an amazing feat.
@Jburneyjr4 жыл бұрын
Chuck Bednarik played 14 years playing both offense and defense! The ultimate Ironman
@mikeyoungblood16423 жыл бұрын
To hell with chuck benarik he sounds like a racist because he is calling today’s players pussies and if u notice he is talking shots at the black players so to hell with chuck bednarik should not be on this list
@krisburgess28572 жыл бұрын
@@krisburgess2857 Conflating one thing that was said with another thing that was never said is ignortantly disingenuous at best or willfully moronic and deceitful at worst. He spoke of all players, not anyone in particular. Stop trying to label someone based on something that was never said. You're reaching, based on an assumption that has no basis in truth but on something you made up in your mind.
@dragonknight1962 жыл бұрын
@@krisburgess2857 you can make anyone sound racist when taking something out of context...
@raleightgod932 жыл бұрын
I'd give Bednarik the nod over Baugh for my "greatest player of all time" vote. A guy who was dominant on both sides of the ball _after_ practically everyone else was specializing in one or the other? How do you top that?
@mastick5106 Жыл бұрын
@@mastick5106 he wouldn’t even start in todays game.
@austinvolzke8026 Жыл бұрын
B-Mitch!!!!! Needs to be in the HOF!
@dfaircloth304 жыл бұрын
Amen. This video barely touched on his talents too. I bet he could play defense too. If I saw him as a raw player I would have thought he was a strong safety.
@johnliberty36473 жыл бұрын
This is why Taysom Hill is rapidly becoming my favorite football player. I hope he can bring back the trend from the old days of guys not being restricted to one spot, because they do SUCH a good job in keeping the other team guessing. (If there's one redeeming quality about ancient pro football, this is it!)
@thenumberquelve1584 жыл бұрын
Jesus. 4 TD and 4 interception in THE SAME game. No one is gonna ever ever break that one
@chiecheung254 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested in the last time someone had more than one of each in a season. There's only a handful who have one of each in a career (Randy Moss has 2 passing TDs and at least one interception).
@Cryolemon4 жыл бұрын
@@Cryolemon 4 touchdwons is difficult enough. I've watched footbal since 92.never have i seen even 3 INT. Not saying it didnt happen. I just havent seen it
@chiecheung253 жыл бұрын
Joe Buck, "Mitchell...Mitchell....Mitchell...Mitchell...MITCHELL!"
@luketemple10154 жыл бұрын
19:25 Kordell Stewart was one of my favorite football players as a kid He was extremely FUN to watch At least he got the Steelers to two conference championship game appearances in 1998 & 2002
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
They were called the Pittsburgh Kordells those years.
@1USACitizen1923 жыл бұрын
I mean we couldn't even gameplan for him. In 1997 he torched us all over Baltimore Memorial Stadium in the 2nd Half.
@michaelhession21053 жыл бұрын
i love the fact that the NFL decided to let Paul Hornung come back after the gambling incident, and it eventually got him into the HOF ....i wish MLB would do that for Pete Rose
@Thaeffintruth4 жыл бұрын
I know Alex Karras Finally got into the NFL HOF be it after he had passed away for a couple years. He was involved in gambling as well and was even upfront his problem was he was not well liked by his peers because he was deemed a dirty player.
@BTLAGS4 жыл бұрын
At least Pete is in one hall of fame
@EmmaBonn964 жыл бұрын
Gambling was treated differently in baseball because it almost ended the sport with the 1919 Black Sox scandal. Pete was in good graces with MLB, but than the allegations of him involved with a underage girl during his playing days severed all ties with MLB
@howardcosell20223 жыл бұрын
It's just not what Pete Rose did; it's that he lied about it for, what, 15 years? Didn't Hornung and Karras admit their guilt and apologize almost immediately? That has a lot to do with it.
@jliller2 жыл бұрын
How is Dutch Clark not listed on here? He should easily be number 1 or number 2. He was an excellent DB, K, RB and head coach. Not only was he excellent at those positions but he was also a great QB. He also lead blocked for his other RB.
@atoz43994 жыл бұрын
@Harry Engel Yep Bullet Bill was real good too. Another one I agree should be on there.
@atoz43994 жыл бұрын
I love The NFL Networks Top 10. I always watched the replays on there so it’s only fitting I still watch them here on YT.
@CSDonohue114 жыл бұрын
what was cool with Deion is that with the Braves, he kept it cool and fit in with the way they did things. It was really impressive.
@MP-zf7kg3 жыл бұрын
Jim "Crash" Jenson. Dolphins guy in the eighties, there with Marino. He literally played every position on the offense aside from a couple line spots. He wasn't prolific statistically though. Mostly played TE and FB, but RB, WR and was the emergency QB. Excelled on special teams.
@IDontBuyIt50 Жыл бұрын
26:15 Concrete Charlie HOF inside linebacker/offensive lineman
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
30:23 Damn what a great pass right over Polamalu’s hand
@julianbell91614 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@MikeHegemen4 жыл бұрын
Slingin’ Sammy!!
@dfaircloth304 жыл бұрын
When you see Baugh and Don Hutson, you kind of see Bednarik's point.
@macofalltrades63962 жыл бұрын
Saw Bednarik at 4 and wondered..what about the player on the receiving end of his most famous play in 1960? Frank Gifford made the Pro Bowl at 3 different positions (RB. WR and DB) and also holds the NFL record for passing TDs by a non QB with 14 (also has Giants record for TDs by a player with 78).
@andrewpadaetz55492 жыл бұрын
Love that footage of Gino Cappelletti playing for the Boston Patriots at Fenway Park.
@kevaninthe41352 жыл бұрын
Karl Mecklenberg made the pro bowl & was a perennial all pro at Defensive End Nose Tackle ILB & OLB Primarily played ILB for the Broncos
@dumisatonyjohnson81452 жыл бұрын
Devin Hester playing Defense, Offense, and Special Teams is something special
@broonsquad28673 жыл бұрын
Taysom hill would be high on this list nowadays
@zakcash73373 жыл бұрын
no shot fella. These old film's show versatile players that can fill a top 10 mon, tue wed, thru Friday and twice on the weekend. Where has t. hill done this constantly and showed longevity over his time. Don't get splash plays confused with consistent performance.
@michaelcooke89892 жыл бұрын
Looking at how well Brian Mitchell could throw the ball, no doubt he woulda been a star in the CFL
@Zombie1Boy4 жыл бұрын
"Concrete " Chuck Bednarik knocked Frank Gifford into the middle of next week. 👊
@richardcheng75633 жыл бұрын
41:38 They say how Sammy Baugh was 2nd in completion % for a season, then immediately Drew Brees' name comes up across the ticker lol
@randybell1011904 жыл бұрын
For what it's worth, Baugh's 70.3% season is still tied for 9th best in league history. Not bad considering he first set that record 75 years ago lol
@ComputerJunkie004 жыл бұрын
@@ComputerJunkie00 Baugh did it at time where that was unheard of to near impossible to pass consistently . The ball was harder and bigger to throw they ran more than they passed, receivers were not as good nor able to get open during that time. The game was run and throw maybe a couple times a game. When brees did it was easier than ever. That doesn't take anything away from Brees its still hard to complete 70% in the modern NFL but now its more possible to come close to that consistently with rule changes, offenses geared toward pass, Coaches gameplans being created to get passing lanes on 1st tier defenses plus recievers being faster, better sure handed getting open without getting mugged on everyplay like when Baugh played
@BTLAGS4 жыл бұрын
Taysom Hill of the Saints would be perfect on this list. QB, receiver, tight end, even blocked punts on special teams. Unique player definitely.
@CJD22K4 жыл бұрын
But he’s decent at those positions, not great. He’s not a great QB, TE, WR, etc.
@NinetyTwoElite4 жыл бұрын
Gatorade Me, Bitch i mean the video says most versatile players and he’s definitely at least in recent memory one of the most versatile players
@IcyTorments4 жыл бұрын
Torments US oof we got some saints fans in here, anyway I don’t think you got that guys point. It’s top ten for a reason. Meaning the best of the best. Unless hill does more he’s not goin on the list. But he’s young so he could do something. I’d still think Edelman is better, he played conerback, qauterback, punt returner,kick returner and wide receiver.
@chrismas94484 жыл бұрын
Lots of players can be decent playing many different positions. The difference is that Taysom is expendable, he doesn't have a major role, his injury wouldn't be a devastating loss. Not trying to bash him. He is fun to watch.
@milanbarac58324 жыл бұрын
I am a Saints fan by birth. I used to love Hebert, and Billy Joe. I hated Aaron Brooks, because of the field vision. I look at Taysom Hill as Tim Tebow. He is fun. He is dynamic. But, Drew Brees brought us to national prominence. We are no longer the _aints. Drew is leaving big shoes for the next.
@JoeMama-gj7id3 жыл бұрын
Let me add EJ "Double Tough" Holub to the wrongly left off the list. ;) I believe is still the only NFL player to start a Super Bowl on both sides of the ball. He was a starting MLB for the Chiefs when they lost to Green Bay in Super Bowl 1 and the starting Center when the Chiefs beat the Vikings in Super Bowl 4.
@raleighsanford51114 жыл бұрын
Playing 60 minutes a game is pretty impressive
@jeremiahhoward30424 жыл бұрын
At 29:38, it would be impossible for someone to play every down or even 75% of the snaps of a given game in today's league. Guys are too big, too strong, and too fast. Most of thr linemen back then would have to play safety/linebacker now, and that's if they are fast enough.
@Jburneyjr4 жыл бұрын
Honorable mention: Jim Thorpe.
@09rja4 жыл бұрын
I agree also Frank Gifford was a Great Versatile Player!!!
@purplebondsaiyan29874 жыл бұрын
He should be no 1 hands down
@grandprixquik100s34 жыл бұрын
Dam. Good 1.
@CSDonohue114 жыл бұрын
The problem with Jim Thorpe is their isnt enough footage nor anyone alive to have seen him play. He is a great player and athlete in general he has a award named after him IN NCAA Football. He was bo Jackson of the early century. He deserves the accolades he gets for what he he has done.
@BTLAGS4 жыл бұрын
I may be showing my age here......but I have seen tons of Thorpe footage over the years. Just because NFL network doesn't show it.....doesn't mean it isn't out there.
@09rja4 жыл бұрын
Walter Payton came in as an emergency QB for Da Bears 🐻 at least once or twice during his career, and Randall Cunningham once had a 90+ yard punt. Both of those guys were very versatile, too. And Danny White was the Cowboys’ punter for a long time. He deserves a mention.
@johnbrowntheprophet2 жыл бұрын
Jeff hosteler and Joe Theisman both played special teams at one time when they were backups because they were so desperate to get on the field.
@BTLAGS4 жыл бұрын
Everyone: Kordells throwing is idk man Rich Eisen Michigan grad: *yeah he can throw it just fine*
@faulknersealock55752 жыл бұрын
VERSATILITY IS A MAN NAMED JESSE SAPOLU; 5 PRO BOWLS @ 5, YES 5 DIFFERENT POSITIONS, & 4 SB RINGS, BUT NOT IN THE HOF, & NOT ON YOUR LIST?!?!?!?! WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
@jonathanvel28914 жыл бұрын
Pioneer for polynesian players too
@johnpierce47784 жыл бұрын
Only 2 pro bowls
@claytludwigson72024 жыл бұрын
To me, Deion Sanders is the most versatile player in NFL history He's a HOF Cornerback who was an all pro punt returner who could play WR or HB
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Dumisa Tony Johnson so he’s versatile because he’s fast?
@JanMichael-Vincent4 жыл бұрын
Honestly Deion and Bo should be 1 and 2 and it shouldn't be close. Deion played at least 4 positions in football AND played baseball. He's the best Corner ever, one of the best returners ever, AND was an all star baseball player. Played in the biggest game of BOTH sports. Cmon, who did more? 💯
@Bakuru4 жыл бұрын
Jan Michael Vincent Yes He was able to do it all
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Jan Michael Vincent He's the only athlete in the modern era to play in the World Series ⚾️ & Super Bowl 🏈
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Don't forget c.f. for baseball team's
@markcoleman28903 жыл бұрын
I dig this! My JV Season at Hart High (Newhall, CA) 1997 I was this. I was the Back Up QB/Scout Team QB, played Free Safety, Cornerback and was on every Special Team possible. We went undefeated that year and that class ended up being CIF CHAMPS in 1999. GO HART.
@benmarino19134 жыл бұрын
Is that you, Speedhawk?
@ryanschneider37004 жыл бұрын
@@ryanschneider3700 Not sure who Speedhawk is? Wasn't my nickname. LOL.
@benmarino19134 жыл бұрын
Crazy to think those early 00s Pats had two of the ten most versatile players ever. I loved Troy Brown it seemed like he was everywhere doing anything asked of him. One of my favorite all time players. He was so damn clutch.
@geordiejones56182 жыл бұрын
Not as prolific as player, but Tom Landry was a pretty good safety, punter, & defensive coach (eventually DC) for the Giants. He was also his OC & DC when he was head coach for the Cowboys. He was a fullback in college and he was a center for one season in high school.
@johnpublic51699 ай бұрын
Could you imaging ANYONE today, PICTURE THIS, You get the kick your team playing offense and YOUR center, on the field driving from the 20 to the 20, they miss a FG, he is staying on the field as EVERYONE ELSE LEAVES hes now a linebacker, getting pushed back to the other 40, recieving a punt at he 9 EVERYONE LEAVES, your a center again, drive score a TD 91 yards, hes a LB again, back to the 7 yd line FG, kickoff your a center, LB center LB center LB now its halftime and you havent missed a single play. AND YOU ARE ONLY HALFWAY DONE, these guys got oxygen after running a 60 yd TD, rotate the entire line in some cases, and get paid 1 million to play a game! YOUR TEAM had them guys and you dont even know it....Bednarik played ENTIRE GAME FOR 14 YEARS? And you got Mike Vrabel on here for lining up 8 times on offense getting put here? OK he can catch a TD, but ALL TIME in the hist of NFL? Dig Deeper NFL and teach the people. Im glad they showed some good picks though. Thats Versatile and some nut on here had the IQ to call him salty? He got paid probably 50k a yr and did that plus is in the HOF. My Grandpop made 80k down the longshore in 72. EDIT Bednarik's first pro contract was for $10,000 with a $3,000 signing bonus. His salary peaked at $22,000 before he retired in 1962. One year his contract included a clause for a $1,000 bonus "if Bednarik has a good year and plays both offense and defense." And that nut called him salty? Id say the same thing. I say it now how the game is turning into a pussy league. No kickoffs? wtf?
@johnnolan331774 жыл бұрын
I know he only played Running Back but Marshall Faulk being in the best of the rest category is redic. Maybe the most VERSITILE running backs of all time
@yopiff2 жыл бұрын
Paul Hornung HOF Halfback/Quarterback/Kicker/WR Won the Heisman Trophy 🏆 in Notre Dame at Quarterback Number one overall pick by The Green Bay Packers (1957) Won the 1961 NFL MVP Led the NFL in rushing touchdowns as a halfback in 1960 3 all pro selections 4 league championships a super bowl ring and 2 pro bowls in 10 seasons
@dumisatonyjohnson81452 жыл бұрын
Rod Woodson Cornerback 10th overall draft pick by the Steelers in 1987 Led the league in punt return yards in 1988; made the pro bowl as a special teams return man 1993 NFL DPOY- intercepted 10 passes as a Steeler & started all 16 games which he played 75th Anniversary Team (1994) Won SBXXXV with the 2000 Baltimore Ravens Finished his pro career at FS with the Oakland Raiders Intercepted 71 passes in 18 years as an NFL defensive back with 4 different ball clubs
@dumisatonyjohnson81452 жыл бұрын
i remember watching Vrabel catch one of those TDs live when he was with the Chiefs in 09 against my Cowboys. Course Miles Austin had the last laugh that day.
@ryanr41563 жыл бұрын
Prime time also did something besides shutdown corner and receiver. Hmmm. What was it again???..... BEST SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER EVER
@chiecheung254 жыл бұрын
Herschel Walker. Half back, full back, tailback, slot receiver, tight end, kick returner. Won 3 Super Bowls for the Cowboys...and he wasn't even on the team!
@Madmun3574 жыл бұрын
Glad Tom Matte made it - my Dad's favorite player.
@67marlins814 жыл бұрын
Ahh I get it...the Golden Boy
@Dollar-zb2ik4 жыл бұрын
I got into an argument on a football site, with a guy that said Otto Graham's 7 championships weren't legit, because of less divisions and less games. I'd like him to say that those years weren't legit, to Bednarik's face.
@algini12 Жыл бұрын
Slash would’ve been a hall of fame wide out, if you watch him in practice he was un-cover-able, but he wanted to be a quarterback so bad and we had nobody else .-.
@leafyradio69344 жыл бұрын
Karl meclanburg played 9 positions in one game
@dylanalexander3594 жыл бұрын
Tight ends are so versatile and so important to a team.
@richardoki83204 жыл бұрын
Taysom hill would be on this list as well if this were made today
@marcusavitia6344 жыл бұрын
Just be patient 🕰
@Dollar-zb2ik4 жыл бұрын
j.j watt aswell
@skyonicvl35004 жыл бұрын
Stellar
@kincamell9 ай бұрын
Bo Jackson, Jim Thorpe, Devin Hester, Charles Woodson....?
@chuckie69184 жыл бұрын
Ryan Watts because none of them played for the Patriots under Bill Belichek
@dfaircloth304 жыл бұрын
Ryan Watts Woodson was a defensive back who played CB & FS
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Ryan Watts Jackson was a running back
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Hester was known more for being a return guy
@sheepdavis4 жыл бұрын
@@dumisatonyjohnson8145 he played some WR also, primarily under Gruden
@Unkle_Mike4 жыл бұрын
Slash was ok but half the offense from 1997 went to other teams (Thigpen-Tennessee Oilers; Charles Johnson-Eagles 🦅) in 1998
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Versatile doesn't necessarily mean multiple positions. Walter Payton as a running back was the Bears all time leader in both rushing and receiving yards. He could throw the ball as well as any quarterback in the league. On top of that he was probably the best blocking halfback in NFL history. If that's not versatility, what is?
@ThePhonequeen34 жыл бұрын
I wish we could see some 2 way players every week. I get it's to much but that would just be fun to watch every week
@macp13553 жыл бұрын
Paul Maguire was a punter who also played ILB with the AFL’s *BUFFALO BILLS* 🦬 in the 1960s
@dumisatonyjohnson81452 жыл бұрын
But it wasn't uncommon. Wayne Walker was an even better linebacker with the Lions, and for a time he handled all the punting and kicking.
@daveconleyportfolio5192 Жыл бұрын
Before watching I'd say Primetime
@markcoleman28903 жыл бұрын
Taysom Hill - 2019 #1
@bradleyr.63854 жыл бұрын
Not number 1 but hes definitely on this list
@user-wh6sp6st8s4 жыл бұрын
Robert Davis we can agree to disagree regarding #1
@bradleyr.63854 жыл бұрын
I mean... McCaffrey. 1,000-1,000, and could be an emergency QB.
@coreylineberry85574 жыл бұрын
Facts! WHO DAT NATION ⚜️🖤⚜️🖤⚜️
@riogotti10084 жыл бұрын
Taysom does everything but he's not great at one thing.
@aaronrogers29057 ай бұрын
Then Cardinals' Roy Green: caught a TD pass in a game as WR and intercepted a pass as DB in modern era!
@dougsfavorites25784 жыл бұрын
No Darren Sproles, 5th place all purpose yards? He did it all!
@aaronross16884 жыл бұрын
No love for Karl Mecklenburg of the Broncos. Absurd. He could play D-line and linebacker; he could play inside and out. And he excelled everywhere. In his prime, he was a terror. Not as good as the likes of Brian Mitchell or Mike Vrabel? Nope. Awful omission.
@myimorata76784 жыл бұрын
I remember Mecklenburg. He was the Brian Urlacher of the 1980's.
@MarquisdeSuave4 жыл бұрын
Willie McGinest played defensive end inside linebacker and outside linebacker with New England
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Keith Byars played TE RB & FB with the Dolphins 🐬 Eagles 🦅 Pats and Jets ✈️
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 жыл бұрын
Just criminal.
@buxeessingh25713 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload ...tick tock......how long until the NFL blocks this video? Thought Roger Craig deserved a spot on this list.
@MarcPagan4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully never.
@isaacgreen32734 жыл бұрын
Kordell Stewart definitely should have stayed Slash. Players like him, Antwan Randle El, and Brad Smith were at their most useful when they could be at any position when on the field. Putting them only at one spot makes them replaceable.
@justinlast2lastharder7492 жыл бұрын
How Steve Tasker didn't get in this list? He was a WR who eventually got a chance to be a dependable WR, yet her was the BEST Special Teams player in NFL history. He was perhaps the best open field tackler in the game a a Gunner, he blocked FGs/Punts, was gimmick RB, and contributed as a KR/PR. How WASN'T he on this list? A travesty that he's not on this list.
@billsfan4evah Жыл бұрын
Slash was OG Lamar Jackson
@timmylong8334 жыл бұрын
Look up Marlin Briscoe
@howardcosell20223 жыл бұрын
@@howardcosell2022 I’m well aware of Marlin Briscoe. I just see more Deshaun Watson in Briscoe.
@timmylong8333 жыл бұрын
@@timmylong833 Randle El was more Marlin Briscoe. You want Watson to be more Randall Cunningham
@howardcosell20223 жыл бұрын
Aw man. Today, rest in peace Mr. Shula.
@Madmun3574 жыл бұрын
Roy Green was a pro Bowl level DB and All-Pro wide receiver. Might be the last player to start a game on defense and offense Julian Eelman played special teams coverage, returner, DB and the most successful postseason receiver ever
@JosephCantu-qq1yr5 ай бұрын
Preston Pearson, the third down specialist? Blocked a sky hook from Jabbar, Danny White QB and punter??
@oneputtsteven2 жыл бұрын
Where the hell is Eric Metcalf? The guy did it all. Run, catch and could return punts and kicks
@tsalv19933 жыл бұрын
And his seed produced a bootleg Calvin Johnson
@TonyDanza4Lyfe2 жыл бұрын
With the more specialization that takes place in today's NFL it's pretty cool to see how the Saints have used Taysom Hill.
@Nick1994H Жыл бұрын
Why did you guys forget Bo, Bo knows versatility better than anyone, if he hadn't broken his hip, he would make Neon-Dion lights go out and be better at running-back/ outfielder/ hitter than anyone else period.
@michaeljohnson42042 жыл бұрын
Why do everytime I hear the word versatile, I think of one of my favorite KZheadrs Bengal who calls some players a versatile weapon? 😂😂😂
@thecoldking81703 жыл бұрын
18:53 i feel bad for whoever had to console rich eisen after making him remember that
@nostradumass62483 жыл бұрын
4 int and 4 Td pass! Insane!
@AviLOrkQ3 жыл бұрын
Lombardi said #5 was the best money player he ever coached.
@marknan53528 ай бұрын
Vrabel is the real Mr Football. Ilb, Olb, De, Te, Head Coach. He's not just super athletic, he's a scary looking dude as well. I don't know what Harbaugh was thinking when he bucked up to him. I wouldn't want to throw hands with that guy.
@bthorn5035 Жыл бұрын
I know this sounds nuts but I think Karl mecklenburg should be on the list he could play any position on defense in the singular position era. Brian Dawkins also deserves a best of the rest.
Don Hutson needed to be on here. He had 99 TD catches as a receiver, something like 30 career interceptions, and played kicker
Good call.
only player to lead the league in receiving TDs and INTs in the same year
Even though all his positions were O-line, I'm really upset that not even a shout-out went to Bruce Matthews. The guy made the Pro Bowl at 4 different positions and he's a Hall of Famer.
Kenneth Uphoff you’re the f🏈cking man for this comment!!
They also forgot Jeff Dellenbach. He played both tackles, center and right guard. Look him up.
O-line is always forgotten. Nobody loves the big uglies even though they are absolutely some of the most athletic players on the field.
As a retired Quarterback.. I am overly appreciative of all O lineman
Linemen are the real heroes man
Sammy Baugh HOF QB-Punter- defensive back
Agreed. Sammy Baugh was from a different time...
Intercepted 4 passes on defense at defensive back Threw 4 TDS at Quarterback In the same game
It’s fun to think about Kordell Stewart in today’s NFL. The mistake the Steelers made was making Stewart too conventional once he became the starter. That’s easy to say in hindsight though.
Randle-El was better, way better. Kordell was a joke
@@netrioter If Randle El came out in the draft today he’d have a chance at QB.
Thusfar the limitation with basically every "slash" style players or the Wildcat or receivers who played QB in college is that while they are versatile you're still using a traditional QB who is not. I look forward to the day when an NFL offense gets two players like Stewart and Randel-El and starts both of them at the same time. Having two offensive players who are legitimate threats to run, pass, or catch on EVERY offensive play would be huge. If they both line up in the backfield which one is even going to take the snap? That will be revolutionary for the NFL.
@@netrioter casual
eh no two qbs on one team would be that good. one would be a runner moslty and one passer. which would be predictable. either way that wouldn’t result into as many problems for defenses as u think
Kinda wished they mentioned how great Mitchell was at picking up a blitz as a 3rd down running back... they did show the video where he got into a bit of a fight with Ken Norton Jr but the play that happen on he picked a blitz and Norton tried to bull rush him and Mitchell just stood him up and stopped him and that frustrated Norton.
22:57 Troy Brown WR/CB/Special teams returner He was a phenomenal player
For me, he is like the ultimate Belichick Patriot (although he was drafted by his predecessor/mentor, the great Bill Parcells). Not a star, but knew exactly where to be and what to do as part of a larger unit.
Buffalo Bills special teamer Steve Tasker is worth mentioning, I think.
hell yeah... he was actually a great receiver when used as such too
1:48 Tom Matte. 6:35 George Blanda. 10:18 Brian Mitchell. 14:36 Mike Vrabel. 18:00 Kordell Stewart. 22:33 Troy Brown. 26:12 The Great, Chuck Bednarik. 31:18 Prime Time! Deion Sanders. 35:32 Paul Hornung. 40:41 Slingin' Sammy Baugh.
Blanda should've been top 5 just for being a clutch player
I wasn't born when Sammy Baugh played.
@@TonyArceneaux-uu3cfNeither was I but I do appreciate history & footage of Sammy Baugh's performances justify his position as the NFL's most versatile player EVER!!!!!
Yes Paul Hornung , you are Mr. Slash😂😂😂
Another great versatile player was Charlie Trippi. Trippi was a great runner receiver, returner and good passer too.
How bout Ernie Nevers.? He was a 1 man team! He played 1714 out of 1740 mins. In one season. He ran passed kicked. Scored all 40 points in 1 game for his team. Was player and coach at the same time.Played pro baseball too.
Damn
Karl Mecklenburg played every single position on the front 7 of a 3-4 at an All Pro level. He’s also the only person with at least 1,000 tackles and 75 sacks to not be in the HOF
Jan Michael Vincent He was a phenomenal player on defense
Incredibly underrated!
Marcus Allen was my favorite player as a kid so I was predisposed towards disliking Mecklenburg, but you gotta respect that level of talent and incredible versatility.
@@travismcnamara8919 completely understandable. I’m a young guy who never got to see him live, but have watched hours and hours and hours of games and film. I just love this game so much
Karl Mecklenburg was the defensive equivalent of Bruce Matthews RE: his versatility & being a Pro Bowler/All-Pro in the process.
Where's my man Lorenzo Alexander on this list? At one point or another, he played or practiced at fullback, tight end, offensive tackle, defensive tackle, defensive end, outside linebacker, inside linebacker, and was also a beast on special teams.
Seems everyone has forgotten about Jim "Crash" Jensen - the original Slash. WR, RB, TE, 3rd string QB, and kick coverage. In 1988 he even won NFL Special Teams Player of the Year. 12 years with the Miami Dolphins then 2 more in Arena Football.
Totally forgot about Jensen. Nice pull...
Mike Vrabel, now head coach of the Titans.
No hes not.
Tanner Castle yes he is
He's got to be a one of hell coach
He can coach too Add that to his versatility
that would be an interesting list, Top 10 Players Turned Coaches
Just reading these comments is bliss for true lovers of this great game. I've found my place on the internet, at long last. As a Titans fan, would've loved to have seen Bruce Matthews featured. Sammy Baugh at No1 though, just fits so well
No Eric Metcalf, not even as a "Best of the Rest" makes this list invalid...
I know it's a totally different game now with the speed and size of players, but those old timers really drop some nuggets of wisdom that still apply to the game today. That last quote from Baugh was a good one.
Walter Payton could run, block, throw, punt, catch, and he was a great team leader. That's versitle.
donald magnuson He's the best player ever Hands down
You forgot kick and punt returns
These lists are usually pretty good. They missed the mark not putting Walter in here. The guy is the greatest of all time for a reason.
Agree 100%. Walter Payton had a great arm. He could’ve been Mike Vick 30 years earlier.
Roman Baird Agree. Payton was the most versatile player since players quit playing both sides of the ball. Also the most complete football player.
Tony Dungy was pretty versatile too he started at safty one game and ended up also playing quarterback and he scored both an int td and passing td as a Steeler
Dungy was a QB in college but was converted to safety in the NFL. Thats why he was able to be successful that day.
At 37:09, the fact that LT broke a record without being a place kicker is more of an amazing feat.
Chuck Bednarik played 14 years playing both offense and defense! The ultimate Ironman
To hell with chuck benarik he sounds like a racist because he is calling today’s players pussies and if u notice he is talking shots at the black players so to hell with chuck bednarik should not be on this list
@@krisburgess2857 Conflating one thing that was said with another thing that was never said is ignortantly disingenuous at best or willfully moronic and deceitful at worst. He spoke of all players, not anyone in particular. Stop trying to label someone based on something that was never said. You're reaching, based on an assumption that has no basis in truth but on something you made up in your mind.
@@krisburgess2857 you can make anyone sound racist when taking something out of context...
I'd give Bednarik the nod over Baugh for my "greatest player of all time" vote. A guy who was dominant on both sides of the ball _after_ practically everyone else was specializing in one or the other? How do you top that?
@@mastick5106 he wouldn’t even start in todays game.
B-Mitch!!!!! Needs to be in the HOF!
Amen. This video barely touched on his talents too. I bet he could play defense too. If I saw him as a raw player I would have thought he was a strong safety.
This is why Taysom Hill is rapidly becoming my favorite football player. I hope he can bring back the trend from the old days of guys not being restricted to one spot, because they do SUCH a good job in keeping the other team guessing. (If there's one redeeming quality about ancient pro football, this is it!)
Jesus. 4 TD and 4 interception in THE SAME game. No one is gonna ever ever break that one
I'd be interested in the last time someone had more than one of each in a season. There's only a handful who have one of each in a career (Randy Moss has 2 passing TDs and at least one interception).
@@Cryolemon 4 touchdwons is difficult enough. I've watched footbal since 92.never have i seen even 3 INT. Not saying it didnt happen. I just havent seen it
Joe Buck, "Mitchell...Mitchell....Mitchell...Mitchell...MITCHELL!"
19:25 Kordell Stewart was one of my favorite football players as a kid He was extremely FUN to watch At least he got the Steelers to two conference championship game appearances in 1998 & 2002
They were called the Pittsburgh Kordells those years.
I mean we couldn't even gameplan for him. In 1997 he torched us all over Baltimore Memorial Stadium in the 2nd Half.
i love the fact that the NFL decided to let Paul Hornung come back after the gambling incident, and it eventually got him into the HOF ....i wish MLB would do that for Pete Rose
I know Alex Karras Finally got into the NFL HOF be it after he had passed away for a couple years. He was involved in gambling as well and was even upfront his problem was he was not well liked by his peers because he was deemed a dirty player.
At least Pete is in one hall of fame
Gambling was treated differently in baseball because it almost ended the sport with the 1919 Black Sox scandal. Pete was in good graces with MLB, but than the allegations of him involved with a underage girl during his playing days severed all ties with MLB
It's just not what Pete Rose did; it's that he lied about it for, what, 15 years? Didn't Hornung and Karras admit their guilt and apologize almost immediately? That has a lot to do with it.
How is Dutch Clark not listed on here? He should easily be number 1 or number 2. He was an excellent DB, K, RB and head coach. Not only was he excellent at those positions but he was also a great QB. He also lead blocked for his other RB.
@Harry Engel Yep Bullet Bill was real good too. Another one I agree should be on there.
I love The NFL Networks Top 10. I always watched the replays on there so it’s only fitting I still watch them here on YT.
what was cool with Deion is that with the Braves, he kept it cool and fit in with the way they did things. It was really impressive.
Jim "Crash" Jenson. Dolphins guy in the eighties, there with Marino. He literally played every position on the offense aside from a couple line spots. He wasn't prolific statistically though. Mostly played TE and FB, but RB, WR and was the emergency QB. Excelled on special teams.
26:15 Concrete Charlie HOF inside linebacker/offensive lineman
30:23 Damn what a great pass right over Polamalu’s hand
🤣🤣🤣
Slingin’ Sammy!!
When you see Baugh and Don Hutson, you kind of see Bednarik's point.
Saw Bednarik at 4 and wondered..what about the player on the receiving end of his most famous play in 1960? Frank Gifford made the Pro Bowl at 3 different positions (RB. WR and DB) and also holds the NFL record for passing TDs by a non QB with 14 (also has Giants record for TDs by a player with 78).
Love that footage of Gino Cappelletti playing for the Boston Patriots at Fenway Park.
Karl Mecklenberg made the pro bowl & was a perennial all pro at Defensive End Nose Tackle ILB & OLB Primarily played ILB for the Broncos
Devin Hester playing Defense, Offense, and Special Teams is something special
Taysom hill would be high on this list nowadays
no shot fella. These old film's show versatile players that can fill a top 10 mon, tue wed, thru Friday and twice on the weekend. Where has t. hill done this constantly and showed longevity over his time. Don't get splash plays confused with consistent performance.
Looking at how well Brian Mitchell could throw the ball, no doubt he woulda been a star in the CFL
"Concrete " Chuck Bednarik knocked Frank Gifford into the middle of next week. 👊
41:38 They say how Sammy Baugh was 2nd in completion % for a season, then immediately Drew Brees' name comes up across the ticker lol
For what it's worth, Baugh's 70.3% season is still tied for 9th best in league history. Not bad considering he first set that record 75 years ago lol
@@ComputerJunkie00 Baugh did it at time where that was unheard of to near impossible to pass consistently . The ball was harder and bigger to throw they ran more than they passed, receivers were not as good nor able to get open during that time. The game was run and throw maybe a couple times a game. When brees did it was easier than ever. That doesn't take anything away from Brees its still hard to complete 70% in the modern NFL but now its more possible to come close to that consistently with rule changes, offenses geared toward pass, Coaches gameplans being created to get passing lanes on 1st tier defenses plus recievers being faster, better sure handed getting open without getting mugged on everyplay like when Baugh played
Taysom Hill of the Saints would be perfect on this list. QB, receiver, tight end, even blocked punts on special teams. Unique player definitely.
But he’s decent at those positions, not great. He’s not a great QB, TE, WR, etc.
Gatorade Me, Bitch i mean the video says most versatile players and he’s definitely at least in recent memory one of the most versatile players
Torments US oof we got some saints fans in here, anyway I don’t think you got that guys point. It’s top ten for a reason. Meaning the best of the best. Unless hill does more he’s not goin on the list. But he’s young so he could do something. I’d still think Edelman is better, he played conerback, qauterback, punt returner,kick returner and wide receiver.
Lots of players can be decent playing many different positions. The difference is that Taysom is expendable, he doesn't have a major role, his injury wouldn't be a devastating loss. Not trying to bash him. He is fun to watch.
I am a Saints fan by birth. I used to love Hebert, and Billy Joe. I hated Aaron Brooks, because of the field vision. I look at Taysom Hill as Tim Tebow. He is fun. He is dynamic. But, Drew Brees brought us to national prominence. We are no longer the _aints. Drew is leaving big shoes for the next.
Let me add EJ "Double Tough" Holub to the wrongly left off the list. ;) I believe is still the only NFL player to start a Super Bowl on both sides of the ball. He was a starting MLB for the Chiefs when they lost to Green Bay in Super Bowl 1 and the starting Center when the Chiefs beat the Vikings in Super Bowl 4.
Playing 60 minutes a game is pretty impressive
At 29:38, it would be impossible for someone to play every down or even 75% of the snaps of a given game in today's league. Guys are too big, too strong, and too fast. Most of thr linemen back then would have to play safety/linebacker now, and that's if they are fast enough.
Honorable mention: Jim Thorpe.
I agree also Frank Gifford was a Great Versatile Player!!!
He should be no 1 hands down
Dam. Good 1.
The problem with Jim Thorpe is their isnt enough footage nor anyone alive to have seen him play. He is a great player and athlete in general he has a award named after him IN NCAA Football. He was bo Jackson of the early century. He deserves the accolades he gets for what he he has done.
I may be showing my age here......but I have seen tons of Thorpe footage over the years. Just because NFL network doesn't show it.....doesn't mean it isn't out there.
Walter Payton came in as an emergency QB for Da Bears 🐻 at least once or twice during his career, and Randall Cunningham once had a 90+ yard punt. Both of those guys were very versatile, too. And Danny White was the Cowboys’ punter for a long time. He deserves a mention.
Jeff hosteler and Joe Theisman both played special teams at one time when they were backups because they were so desperate to get on the field.
Everyone: Kordells throwing is idk man Rich Eisen Michigan grad: *yeah he can throw it just fine*
VERSATILITY IS A MAN NAMED JESSE SAPOLU; 5 PRO BOWLS @ 5, YES 5 DIFFERENT POSITIONS, & 4 SB RINGS, BUT NOT IN THE HOF, & NOT ON YOUR LIST?!?!?!?! WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
Pioneer for polynesian players too
Only 2 pro bowls
To me, Deion Sanders is the most versatile player in NFL history He's a HOF Cornerback who was an all pro punt returner who could play WR or HB
Dumisa Tony Johnson so he’s versatile because he’s fast?
Honestly Deion and Bo should be 1 and 2 and it shouldn't be close. Deion played at least 4 positions in football AND played baseball. He's the best Corner ever, one of the best returners ever, AND was an all star baseball player. Played in the biggest game of BOTH sports. Cmon, who did more? 💯
Jan Michael Vincent Yes He was able to do it all
Jan Michael Vincent He's the only athlete in the modern era to play in the World Series ⚾️ & Super Bowl 🏈
Don't forget c.f. for baseball team's
I dig this! My JV Season at Hart High (Newhall, CA) 1997 I was this. I was the Back Up QB/Scout Team QB, played Free Safety, Cornerback and was on every Special Team possible. We went undefeated that year and that class ended up being CIF CHAMPS in 1999. GO HART.
Is that you, Speedhawk?
@@ryanschneider3700 Not sure who Speedhawk is? Wasn't my nickname. LOL.
Crazy to think those early 00s Pats had two of the ten most versatile players ever. I loved Troy Brown it seemed like he was everywhere doing anything asked of him. One of my favorite all time players. He was so damn clutch.
Not as prolific as player, but Tom Landry was a pretty good safety, punter, & defensive coach (eventually DC) for the Giants. He was also his OC & DC when he was head coach for the Cowboys. He was a fullback in college and he was a center for one season in high school.
Could you imaging ANYONE today, PICTURE THIS, You get the kick your team playing offense and YOUR center, on the field driving from the 20 to the 20, they miss a FG, he is staying on the field as EVERYONE ELSE LEAVES hes now a linebacker, getting pushed back to the other 40, recieving a punt at he 9 EVERYONE LEAVES, your a center again, drive score a TD 91 yards, hes a LB again, back to the 7 yd line FG, kickoff your a center, LB center LB center LB now its halftime and you havent missed a single play. AND YOU ARE ONLY HALFWAY DONE, these guys got oxygen after running a 60 yd TD, rotate the entire line in some cases, and get paid 1 million to play a game! YOUR TEAM had them guys and you dont even know it....Bednarik played ENTIRE GAME FOR 14 YEARS? And you got Mike Vrabel on here for lining up 8 times on offense getting put here? OK he can catch a TD, but ALL TIME in the hist of NFL? Dig Deeper NFL and teach the people. Im glad they showed some good picks though. Thats Versatile and some nut on here had the IQ to call him salty? He got paid probably 50k a yr and did that plus is in the HOF. My Grandpop made 80k down the longshore in 72. EDIT Bednarik's first pro contract was for $10,000 with a $3,000 signing bonus. His salary peaked at $22,000 before he retired in 1962. One year his contract included a clause for a $1,000 bonus "if Bednarik has a good year and plays both offense and defense." And that nut called him salty? Id say the same thing. I say it now how the game is turning into a pussy league. No kickoffs? wtf?
I know he only played Running Back but Marshall Faulk being in the best of the rest category is redic. Maybe the most VERSITILE running backs of all time
Paul Hornung HOF Halfback/Quarterback/Kicker/WR Won the Heisman Trophy 🏆 in Notre Dame at Quarterback Number one overall pick by The Green Bay Packers (1957) Won the 1961 NFL MVP Led the NFL in rushing touchdowns as a halfback in 1960 3 all pro selections 4 league championships a super bowl ring and 2 pro bowls in 10 seasons
Rod Woodson Cornerback 10th overall draft pick by the Steelers in 1987 Led the league in punt return yards in 1988; made the pro bowl as a special teams return man 1993 NFL DPOY- intercepted 10 passes as a Steeler & started all 16 games which he played 75th Anniversary Team (1994) Won SBXXXV with the 2000 Baltimore Ravens Finished his pro career at FS with the Oakland Raiders Intercepted 71 passes in 18 years as an NFL defensive back with 4 different ball clubs
i remember watching Vrabel catch one of those TDs live when he was with the Chiefs in 09 against my Cowboys. Course Miles Austin had the last laugh that day.
Prime time also did something besides shutdown corner and receiver. Hmmm. What was it again???..... BEST SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER EVER
Herschel Walker. Half back, full back, tailback, slot receiver, tight end, kick returner. Won 3 Super Bowls for the Cowboys...and he wasn't even on the team!
Glad Tom Matte made it - my Dad's favorite player.
Ahh I get it...the Golden Boy
I got into an argument on a football site, with a guy that said Otto Graham's 7 championships weren't legit, because of less divisions and less games. I'd like him to say that those years weren't legit, to Bednarik's face.
Slash would’ve been a hall of fame wide out, if you watch him in practice he was un-cover-able, but he wanted to be a quarterback so bad and we had nobody else .-.
Karl meclanburg played 9 positions in one game
Tight ends are so versatile and so important to a team.
Taysom hill would be on this list as well if this were made today
Just be patient 🕰
j.j watt aswell
Stellar
Bo Jackson, Jim Thorpe, Devin Hester, Charles Woodson....?
Ryan Watts because none of them played for the Patriots under Bill Belichek
Ryan Watts Woodson was a defensive back who played CB & FS
Ryan Watts Jackson was a running back
Hester was known more for being a return guy
@@dumisatonyjohnson8145 he played some WR also, primarily under Gruden
Slash was ok but half the offense from 1997 went to other teams (Thigpen-Tennessee Oilers; Charles Johnson-Eagles 🦅) in 1998
Versatile doesn't necessarily mean multiple positions. Walter Payton as a running back was the Bears all time leader in both rushing and receiving yards. He could throw the ball as well as any quarterback in the league. On top of that he was probably the best blocking halfback in NFL history. If that's not versatility, what is?
I wish we could see some 2 way players every week. I get it's to much but that would just be fun to watch every week
Paul Maguire was a punter who also played ILB with the AFL’s *BUFFALO BILLS* 🦬 in the 1960s
But it wasn't uncommon. Wayne Walker was an even better linebacker with the Lions, and for a time he handled all the punting and kicking.
Before watching I'd say Primetime
Taysom Hill - 2019 #1
Not number 1 but hes definitely on this list
Robert Davis we can agree to disagree regarding #1
I mean... McCaffrey. 1,000-1,000, and could be an emergency QB.
Facts! WHO DAT NATION ⚜️🖤⚜️🖤⚜️
Taysom does everything but he's not great at one thing.
Then Cardinals' Roy Green: caught a TD pass in a game as WR and intercepted a pass as DB in modern era!
No Darren Sproles, 5th place all purpose yards? He did it all!
No love for Karl Mecklenburg of the Broncos. Absurd. He could play D-line and linebacker; he could play inside and out. And he excelled everywhere. In his prime, he was a terror. Not as good as the likes of Brian Mitchell or Mike Vrabel? Nope. Awful omission.
I remember Mecklenburg. He was the Brian Urlacher of the 1980's.
Willie McGinest played defensive end inside linebacker and outside linebacker with New England
Keith Byars played TE RB & FB with the Dolphins 🐬 Eagles 🦅 Pats and Jets ✈️
Just criminal.
Thanks for the upload ...tick tock......how long until the NFL blocks this video? Thought Roger Craig deserved a spot on this list.
Hopefully never.
Kordell Stewart definitely should have stayed Slash. Players like him, Antwan Randle El, and Brad Smith were at their most useful when they could be at any position when on the field. Putting them only at one spot makes them replaceable.
How Steve Tasker didn't get in this list? He was a WR who eventually got a chance to be a dependable WR, yet her was the BEST Special Teams player in NFL history. He was perhaps the best open field tackler in the game a a Gunner, he blocked FGs/Punts, was gimmick RB, and contributed as a KR/PR. How WASN'T he on this list? A travesty that he's not on this list.
Slash was OG Lamar Jackson
Look up Marlin Briscoe
@@howardcosell2022 I’m well aware of Marlin Briscoe. I just see more Deshaun Watson in Briscoe.
@@timmylong833 Randle El was more Marlin Briscoe. You want Watson to be more Randall Cunningham
Aw man. Today, rest in peace Mr. Shula.
Roy Green was a pro Bowl level DB and All-Pro wide receiver. Might be the last player to start a game on defense and offense Julian Eelman played special teams coverage, returner, DB and the most successful postseason receiver ever
Preston Pearson, the third down specialist? Blocked a sky hook from Jabbar, Danny White QB and punter??
Where the hell is Eric Metcalf? The guy did it all. Run, catch and could return punts and kicks
And his seed produced a bootleg Calvin Johnson
With the more specialization that takes place in today's NFL it's pretty cool to see how the Saints have used Taysom Hill.
Why did you guys forget Bo, Bo knows versatility better than anyone, if he hadn't broken his hip, he would make Neon-Dion lights go out and be better at running-back/ outfielder/ hitter than anyone else period.
Why do everytime I hear the word versatile, I think of one of my favorite KZheadrs Bengal who calls some players a versatile weapon? 😂😂😂
18:53 i feel bad for whoever had to console rich eisen after making him remember that
4 int and 4 Td pass! Insane!
Lombardi said #5 was the best money player he ever coached.
Vrabel is the real Mr Football. Ilb, Olb, De, Te, Head Coach. He's not just super athletic, he's a scary looking dude as well. I don't know what Harbaugh was thinking when he bucked up to him. I wouldn't want to throw hands with that guy.
I know this sounds nuts but I think Karl mecklenburg should be on the list he could play any position on defense in the singular position era. Brian Dawkins also deserves a best of the rest.
Absolutely BDawk. 25forced fumbles-25sacks-25interceptions
Payton should've been on the list- top 5 at least. Run, block, catch passes, return kicks/punts, throw passes.. and even punted once!
Troy Brown was a 3rd down conversion machine. The way Brady just feels automatic, Brown felt that way on 3rd downs
Okay, very funny. Where's Jim Jensen?
Rest In Peace George Blanda