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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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[–] gatorgongitcha@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I’m still a Pacman truther.

[–] senorvato@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Bo Jackson. He was a highlight reel in the short time he played.

[–] DJSwindleDeez@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Percy Harvin had speed agility strong upper body to go through tackles legs that never really quick and just a general high IQ for his position.

[–] chasehimdown@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

RGIII. he was the prototype for dual threat QBs after Mike Vick set the blueprint. Dri Archer coulda been nasty.

[–] ryanino@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Quincy Enunwa if not for having multiple neck injuries

[–] pdx74guy@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Tim Tebow! Just for the 😂, a bittersweet kind of a reminder of a time when my Florida Gators were good and contending for the CFB Natty...

[–] bluegreen8907@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Jerome Brown

[–] soulbldr7@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Sean Taylor RIP

[–] chewbacaflacaflame@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

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

[–] Hour_Perspective_884@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] OverreactingBillsFan@alien.top 1 points 2 years 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 2 years ago

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

[–] enthused7@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

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

[–] BuffOrange@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Sam Cowart. Frank Middleton is a douche.

[–] schlemz@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

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

[–] sinePgiB2463@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Andrew Luck.

[–] speghettiday09@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Delvin breaux

[–] thprk@alien.top 1 points 2 years 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.

[–] Blake1610@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Ryan Shazier

[–] dick_for_hire@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I think it would have been fun to watch LaMarcus Russel throw a football to Jupiter for 10 years.

[–] Potential-Front9306@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Daunte Culpepper and Percy Harvin.

[–] Macd7@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Kijana carter

[–] RockEmSockEmRabi@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Wentz had a chance before Clowney turned his brain into soup

[–] natethegreat838@alien.top 1 points 2 years 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

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