That 2012 Redskins team was so fun. It’s really a shame that RG3 had to get injured because I believe that team could have made it to the NFCCG at least once with that squad.
If they would have pulled RG3 before his last fumble against Seattle and put cousins in we would have won that game. All he had to do was run the clock
@@charlespendley6360 facts. Maybe the legion of boom would have had tougher competition if RG3 didn’t get hurt. Washington was up 14-0 in that game right?
Funny story about Alfred morris. I remember watching him run in a preseason game against the bears that year. I was blown away by him and said wow I gotta draft that kid that year for fantasy. I got him in the last round and he helped me win my league that year.
@@lambdalambdalambdaa yeah I saw him play and I believed in him so much I put my money on the kid. Sometimes you get more invested in the player because of that and I watched him play all year. I’m sad he was pushed outta the league but oh well
When he got older, he had it in spurts. Same thing with the Giants. If you timed your use of him properly, he would pick up a first and sometimes more.
I remember i went to redskins training camp in 2013, i was 8 at the time, i got autographs from a ton of players and then i went up to Morris but i ran out of stuff for him to autograph and a felt bad because he was such a nice guy, so the next day, my parents and i went to target and bought one of those cheap jerseys with morris’ name on it and i showed up and got him to sign it, i have never seen a more down to earth man in my life. And that story has stuck with me ever since, i still have the autographed jersey hung up in my room to this day
He was an Incredible Teammate, and friend during High School. Wish he would have gotten a more fair shake at playing time after Washington, but His Gifts In Life Go FAR Beyond Football That's For Certain. So Thankfully not like he was only good for Football. Just an Incredible Human Being Should you have the opportunity to meet him? You will understand. God Bless! (^,..,^)
As a Cowboys fan I remember that game winning TD Morris had against his old team quite well. I think our OC didn't utilize Morris as well as he could have. Zeke was unreal his rookie year, but Zeke might have had more left in his tank in the playoffs if he took less carries and had less wear on his body. Morris did seem like he wasn't totally washed at this point either.
I mean if you look at his stats, Morris would have had another 1000 yard season or two with the Cowboys if he was given the same workload he had on the Redskins. He was always starting caliber.
Alfred Morris was and is one of my favorite football players of all time. I still have a Redskins t-shirt with his name and number on the back of it. That story about him still having his 1991 Mazda really endeared him to me. I was not the happiest of campers when I found out that he was traded to Dallas, but I'm glad that he got to finish his career.
Yeah I really wish he would have had the opportunity to land in a spot where he was actually given the respect that he earned for the seasons that he put in for Washington and have a team at least pick him up as their feature back and at least attempt to surround him for success and I can only imagine the career that he potentially could have had we're just the tiniest things done slightly different. But knowing him he would say that what happened happened and it happened for a reason and he's not going to question it he's just going to take what's in front of him and make the best out of what he can. He's always the type that was never looking around at other people seeing what they have and thinking to himself they don't deserve that I do or that they are wasting something valuable that's never what he saw he would see other people's Fortunes in life and blessings and instead of feeling jealousy or pity he would feel genuine Joy for the riches and successes of others regardless of where he was positioned in life at the time. (^,..,^)
I went to training camp that year to see RG3 and left knowing Morris was going to be the starter. Drafted him in fantasy in like the 4th or 5th round and people laughed at me, little did they know what I did. Dude ran hard with a lot of power and with RG3 at QB the run game was going to be a huge part of the offense
I remember Lamichael James, my stepdad tried using him as a backup RB in Madden but he kept fumbling 🤣. He changed his ratings and traded his ass to the either the dolphins or giants and then a year later I remember seeing him in free agency. I don't know why but I've never thought of his name or heard anyone say his name untill now.
As a redskins fan I’ll always love Alfred Morris, he gave us great memories for a few seasons. I met him at a Christmas charity event and he was probably the nicest NFL player I’ve ever met. I’m really glad you made this video, hopefully some people who know nothing about him will learn what a great player and person he is.
One of the best people I've ever met in my life you always leave knowing where you stand with Alfred he's always genuine that is one thing I was always able to guarantee and rely on knowing that if I went to talk to Alfred about anything he would listen And depending on what was needed either support you give you advice or guidance or just brighten your day by making you laugh or smile because he's always willing to take time out of his day for you just because he feels that's the right thing to do. Love Alfred to death one of my favorite people to have ever met. (^,..,^)
As a Giants fan, Alfred was on our team to pick up a few extra yards on third down. Often times, he would pick up a first down and then some, and scored the two touchdowns against the Seahawks-a win that reunited him with Colt McCoy. Took us all back. Thanks, Alf. Underrated talent.
Man I remember Alfred Morris so well. I lived in the DMV at the time and everyone that wasn’t a ravens fan had HTTR fever at the time. Especially from week 12 and on. He was so much fun to watch because you would have your opponent on their toes ready to change direction after RG3 or for the pass and then they’d get absolutely slammed in the face by Alfred. Plus like you said he was a super nice guy. I always tried to follow where he was
Cool moment I actually met Alfred a few years ago while he was on the cowboys I worked at Walmart and ran into him and talked to him for a while great freaking dude man. And come to find out a few months later I got a new job doing landscaping and I needed up mowing his grass! For a few months what a small world
I can tell you absolutely met Alfred he tends to leave an impression that when someone talks about him I always see the smile on their face because everyone shocked finding out just how genuine he is to who he's always portrayed anytime he has been put into the media spotlight. He's never the acting type he's not going to ever show you anything other his true feelings and emotions on whatever he speaks on. So you never have to wonder after the interactions ended and your by yourself and when you look back on it you never have to question was he just saying that was he just being nice to be nice or anything other than wow that is a wonderful human being who would give you the shirt of his back if he had it to give. (^,..,^)
As someone that was on the FAU Football staff during Fred’s recruitment and time there - what a great story and even better person. Really enjoyed watching him in the NFL. Go Owls!
That's awesome! God Bless. (^,..,^) Alfred loved his time FAU, and always spoke highly of y'all, and the help that you, and your staff did for him. Thank you for guiding, and believing in One Of The Best People I Ever Had The Privilege Too Know.
I love Alfred’s story. As someone who’s grew up an Ohio State fan but was born in Boca, FAU has always had a soft spot for me and I love to see FAU players succeed at the next level. Alfred is a great example of that.
Honestly David Wilson needs his own video. Dude was electric as hell, just got robbed of a career due to a neck injury. As a VT fan I'd say he was the best rb the schools ever had.
I hated the fact that we got rid of Alfred Morris after the 2015 season. 2012 was always the season of dreams for me and Morris was part of that season. I loved seeing the guy run, and his running attack could put pressure off of RG3 when it came time for throws, or even made him a great decoy for if and when RG3 would decide to run. When Cousins was the starter in 2015, he was a great weapon for Kirk. Then, not only did he not get another contract from us, but he got picked up by Dallas. It hurt seeing that happen
I can’t believe you made a showcase video for Alfred Morris. I remember seeing him in 2012 and thinking damn this man is legitimately amazing. He also never missed a game he was amazingly consistent
It honestly broke my heart the way they treated him and let him sign for Dallas. He became my favorite offensive player in years, even got his jersey. I’m happy we finally have a guy like Gibson now, but man I really loved having Morris on the team.
As a redskins fan easily my favroite player in recent years. Drives a beat up car and lives in a quaint home, such a hardworking and stand up guy as well as a beast on the field
Im glad Morris got a video. He absolutely deserves it. I feel like RG3 gets all the credit for the 2012 season. In my opinion, Morris really opened up the defenses for RG3 to utilize the full spectrum of his abilities.
As a Cowboys fan I remember that game very well we literally only ran the ball and I think that was Dak Prescott’s first rushing Touchdown and I was so happy for Alfred Morris to score on the Redskins also kind of surprised they didn’t give it to Lance Dunbar since he never scored a touchdown
I went to the same high school as Alfred and his family. Every last one of them are first-class people. Very humble dude who led by example. It was obvious that he was going to be in the league for a while and that he’d be productive, and available, the whole way through.
don't be to sad. I loved the guy but most modern NFL RBs don't get a 9 year career. And that Shanahan offense was designed to use RBs up, look at his backs in Denver
They definitely over utilized Alfred a few times at Washington but they at the time felt like they had to considering they were in the running for the playoffs the first year and you can even make an excuse for the second year because of RG3 going down. But sometimes I would sit there and watch them call his number over and over in packages that set him up with so many players in the Box that honestly he probably had so much more in him to give if he wasn't just grinded into opposing defenses showing a lot of times eight in the Box usually not going to end up with the best yards per carry when that's what you're running into. LOL 😆 Craziest thing is he still did somehow have a very good yards per carry average considering his touches and my God the defensive packages and schemes that constantly were showing that all hands on deck for the Run and yet still see him do his magic just like he did back in high school just somehow some way he was still moving. LOL
That year was the ultimate stomp of a fantasy season. I had AP, Megatron, Bmarsh and was able to snag Morris off waivers since I scored the lowest week 1.
Thanks for making this video about Alf! As a die hard Redskins fan, hes not really know outside of our fan base... but the dude is a stand up guy! I heard a story where he would pick up other people's trash at the cafeteria so that the workers didn't have to do it.
That is an absolutely consistent story for the way Alfred has always been. Put it simply even since high school Alfred always was the type to see something and if he could impact it in a positive way then there's no longer a question it's he knows the answer is him doing what needs to be done in order to impact anything around him in a manner that's positive, and only makes things better. (^,..,^)
Him and RG3 made this team incredible and so fun to watch I really thought they had a chance to go all the way. Also David Wilson had unfortunate injuries but was super fun to watch
Good to see my man getting some love. One of those names that gets lost in the shuffle, but he was my brother and I's favorite player his first couple years.
I'm glad you make vids like this. I didn't even know his story. I hope he is happy in retirement. 8 year career is a lot longer than most backs get. He should be proud.
I can't believe I even have to bring this up, but thanks for having the balls to call the team the Redskins when Alfred Morris played during that time the team was called that. Most of these TH-cam sport channels don't even say Redskins and just bleep it or call the team Washington. Good for you for using it in a historical matter.
Speaking of late round and undrafted players, I am a big Illinois fan and several of their players just made some 53 man rosters yesterday so go congratulates them. We get some first rounders every few years but the past few years haven’t been the best. These guys deserved their shot and they made the most of it. For instance Tony Adams jr. and Jake Hansen
If you ask me, Illinois is an underachieving program. When you look at their roster and watch their games from year to year, you see they often have more raw talent than their record indicates. I can’t tell you how pissed I was in 2019 when Wisconsin, my favorite team, went into Champaign undefeated and ranked No. 6 and lost to an Illinois team that was 2-4 at the time.
I often reference Morris when I talk about how cold the running back position is. Washington really drafted another rb to split carries in his contract year.
Bruh keep up the downright incredible work. A TH-cam video is supposed to make me feel something and every time I see one of your vids it always provokes a feeling. Great job!
I really appreciate you making this video. As a 'skins/commanders fan, I always was blown away Morris didn't become a NFL staple RB. He was so good and it makes me feel good someone finally recognizing it. Love your channel btw, keep it going brother.
Even as an Eagles Fan Alfred Morris was always one of my favorites. Loved the home run celebration and love how he and RG3 destroyed teams with the option
2012 was the first year I played Fantasy Football. I picked Morris up on the waiver wire after the first week, based on a column I read online and he helped me win the league, as I gradually figured out what I was doing! Looking through the comments lots of others had Fantasy success on his back! What a legend.
Mike Lombardi, ex Browns GM, said on the Pat Mcafee Show that Morris struggled to pass block and catching the ball out of the back field. Lombardi went into explain that pass blocking and receiving the ball is a bigger priority than just running the ball through holes. #GoBrowns #DAWGPOUND
I don’t think people understand how good Morris was. To put things in perspective lots of backs are considered good for making highlights. They would play games where they would have mediocre runs, and then hit one or two runs that go for 30-40+ yards. Morris was completely different. He would go the entire game wearing out defenses. He would turn runs that should be tackles for a loss, and turn them into 7 yard gains. And he would do this consistently. Sure he wasn’t shifty like lessens McCoy, or he wasn’t trucking guys left and right like Lynch, but when he got the ball he had the best vision. He knew exactly where to go for the best possible gain. And he was underrated and underpaid. It doesn’t sit right with me he didn’t get to start for a decent team.
Im a Washington fan, That 2012 team is my favorite season ever of being a fan of this team. They were so fun to watch and I really wish RG3 stayed healthy. Alf was the man I loved him
As a Dallas fan, I remembered how dominant Alfred was when he was on the deadskins, I respected his game so much even though it brought me great pain when he played against the Boys. Was very excited to see him signed back then.
Biggest thing I remember about Alfred Morris. After his initial success a reporter asked why he still drove a beat up Honda. He went on an explanation on how he manages his money, nothing is guaranteed in life and football...it was then I knew this guy was going to stick around. He could still be a good starting RB in the league in a cycle committee backfield. I am shocked the Giants cut him last year after his very good 2020. Hope to see him as a coach one day, he has the mental makeup for it.
His story, as uplifting as it is, really puts into perspective what an iron man Frank Gore really is. This is a TALENTED dude who proved himself for a couple years and still couldn't be a starter in his late 20s. I do have to say, thank you for such a feel-good ending to the video. That was awesome. You really know how to put a bow on all your content.
As a Washington fan, thank you for this story. I LOVED him while he was here and he had some of the best rushing seasons in franchise history. Still miffed that we let him go, but that's how the life of NFL running backs goes.
This video brings up a neat video idea. An all pro starting roster of the best 6th and 7th round draft picks for offense and defense. Guys that over excelled based on their low draft spots.
As a Giants fan, I went from hating Alfred Morris (due to him being so good on a division rival) to actually kind of loving him. We signed him during that year when Saquon tore his ACL, and we were just signing any running back who could learn our playbook. Of the guys we picked up, he was actually one of the better ones. I remember him scoring both of our touchdowns when we upset the Seahawks. Even if he only ever played 9 games for us, I still remember him fondly.
so glad i got to meet this man at little league world series ❤️❤️ why y’all think he does the baseball swing in the end zone. never forget all the memories you gave me and my friends bro. from coming to our games to swimming in the pool with us. always a fan of you bro
Dang, good draft Redskins had in 2012! Thanks for highlighting a guy that I honestly didn't know anything about. This was the period where I ducked out of football while fighting a severe illness of a couple of years and so, didn't follow Washington or hear anything about him. Sounds like someone I'd love to have a beer with or as a neighbour. Great vid, as always...and you still have the best closing music in the business always used against fun footage.
My dad loved Alfred Morris. Said while he liked guys like Portis in between the era of Morris and Riggins, Morris was what he felt was a real bell cow at a time teams started moving towards time shares. Especially following RGIII's rookie season you really got to see he could handle it beyond the threat of a running QB in the backfield. The thing I think made him so effective when some other backs may have struggled at his draft position, having to change positions as described in the video, is his willingness to follow the scheme. Shanahans scheme tends to make the most out of the backfield carrier anyways, but he just fit that like a glove because of his patience and understanding that if he followed the blocks good things would happen. So many RB's cant make it in the league just because of that seemingly simple requirement. If you shared with my dad his stats overall, hed probably be surprised at how quickly it went after the first three years. You just never know when the tread comes off the tires with that positon.
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That 2012 Redskins team was so fun. It’s really a shame that RG3 had to get injured because I believe that team could have made it to the NFCCG at least once with that squad.
Ayo you can’t say that word. You gonna get cancelled. You’re basically racist. Now you’ve been given a life sentence at Alcatraz’s. Sorry Buddy.
If they would have pulled RG3 before his last fumble against Seattle and put cousins in we would have won that game. All he had to do was run the clock
@@charlespendley6360 facts. Maybe the legion of boom would have had tougher competition if RG3 didn’t get hurt. Washington was up 14-0 in that game right?
@@charlespendley6360 i stand on this opinion to this day.
An NFCCG?? Sounds like a bit much for that Redskins team
Funny story about Alfred morris. I remember watching him run in a preseason game against the bears that year. I was blown away by him and said wow I gotta draft that kid that year for fantasy. I got him in the last round and he helped me win my league that year.
That's not a story about Alfred Morris. That's a story about some useless fantasy league
@@lambdalambdalambdaa hey man, a lot of people play fantasy and love stories like this. Why are you hating?
@@MrGamerz20 he just hates his lifw
@@lambdalambdalambdaa yeah I saw him play and I believed in him so much I put my money on the kid. Sometimes you get more invested in the player because of that and I watched him play all year. I’m sad he was pushed outta the league but oh well
@@lambdalambdalambdaa shut up
Dude that ending COULD NOT have been better! Great content!
literally subbed because of that ending so good
That was the best twist I've ever seen in a sports video. The story wrote itself, but this guy found and presented it perfectly.
I was at that game
KTO has been making great videos for a while, check more out!!
@@sbdftw1702 I know! I first him during COVID I think and have been tuning in ever since!
That RGlll Alfred Morris read option combo was absurd😮💨
I remember when Morris filled in for zeke during his suspension with the cowboys. He blew up when he needed to for dallas
When he got older, he had it in spurts. Same thing with the Giants. If you timed your use of him properly, he would pick up a first and sometimes more.
the rg3/alfred morris hype was insane in the dmv in 2012
was also the best chance for an all dmv/bmore super bowl
Last time I ever felt hope
A DMV Baltimore super bowl would’ve broke all hell loose
dmv?
@@TaxinGigs DC Maryland and Virginia
@@keiwinjamari Thanks
I remember i went to redskins training camp in 2013, i was 8 at the time, i got autographs from a ton of players and then i went up to Morris but i ran out of stuff for him to autograph and a felt bad because he was such a nice guy, so the next day, my parents and i went to target and bought one of those cheap jerseys with morris’ name on it and i showed up and got him to sign it, i have never seen a more down to earth man in my life. And that story has stuck with me ever since, i still have the autographed jersey hung up in my room to this day
I met him at a charity event and I agree he’s the nicest football player I’ve met.
Cool
He was an Incredible Teammate, and friend during High School. Wish he would have gotten a more fair shake at playing time after Washington, but His Gifts In Life Go FAR Beyond Football That's For Certain. So Thankfully not like he was only good for Football. Just an Incredible Human Being Should you have the opportunity to meet him? You will understand. God Bless! (^,..,^)
Save it. That is treasure.
Bro be 17 years old
We still love Alfred Morris in DC. The week 17 against Dallas was the best moment we've had in football in a long time.
As a Cowboys fan I remember that game winning TD Morris had against his old team quite well. I think our OC didn't utilize Morris as well as he could have. Zeke was unreal his rookie year, but Zeke might have had more left in his tank in the playoffs if he took less carries and had less wear on his body. Morris did seem like he wasn't totally washed at this point either.
I mean if you look at his stats, Morris would have had another 1000 yard season or two with the Cowboys if he was given the same workload he had on the Redskins. He was always starting caliber.
Now you got Tony pollard creeping up behind zeke
Agreed Bro & Our Oline Were Their Prime He Was Supposed to be our tony pollard before tony pollard but luckily we have tony pollard! 😂💯
Alfred Morris was and is one of my favorite football players of all time. I still have a Redskins t-shirt with his name and number on the back of it. That story about him still having his 1991 Mazda really endeared him to me. I was not the happiest of campers when I found out that he was traded to Dallas, but I'm glad that he got to finish his career.
Yeah I really wish he would have had the opportunity to land in a spot where he was actually given the respect that he earned for the seasons that he put in for Washington and have a team at least pick him up as their feature back and at least attempt to surround him for success and I can only imagine the career that he potentially could have had we're just the tiniest things done slightly different.
But knowing him he would say that what happened happened and it happened for a reason and he's not going to question it he's just going to take what's in front of him and make the best out of what he can. He's always the type that was never looking around at other people seeing what they have and thinking to himself they don't deserve that I do or that they are wasting something valuable that's never what he saw he would see other people's Fortunes in life and blessings and instead of feeling jealousy or pity he would feel genuine Joy for the riches and successes of others regardless of where he was positioned in life at the time. (^,..,^)
I went to training camp that year to see RG3 and left knowing Morris was going to be the starter. Drafted him in fantasy in like the 4th or 5th round and people laughed at me, little did they know what I did. Dude ran hard with a lot of power and with RG3 at QB the run game was going to be a huge part of the offense
I remember Lamichael James, my stepdad tried using him as a backup RB in Madden but he kept fumbling 🤣. He changed his ratings and traded his ass to the either the dolphins or giants and then a year later I remember seeing him in free agency. I don't know why but I've never thought of his name or heard anyone say his name untill now.
I remember he in the draft simply because of his name
He was so fun to watch at Oregon
@@TheRiguyy Shame he never saw the same success in the NFL. Glad he’s doing well as a businessman now.
I was so mad when we drafted him with a second round pick. He never had a chance to be a starting NFL RB but somehow our front office missed that memo
Put some respect on LaMichael James’ name… he was insane in college
As a redskins fan I’ll always love Alfred Morris, he gave us great memories for a few seasons. I met him at a Christmas charity event and he was probably the nicest NFL player I’ve ever met. I’m really glad you made this video, hopefully some people who know nothing about him will learn what a great player and person he is.
One of the best people I've ever met in my life you always leave knowing where you stand with Alfred he's always genuine that is one thing I was always able to guarantee and rely on knowing that if I went to talk to Alfred about anything he would listen And depending on what was needed either support you give you advice or guidance or just brighten your day by making you laugh or smile because he's always willing to take time out of his day for you just because he feels that's the right thing to do.
Love Alfred to death one of my favorite people to have ever met. (^,..,^)
Always a great day when KTO uploads
As a Giants fan, Alfred was on our team to pick up a few extra yards on third down. Often times, he would pick up a first down and then some, and scored the two touchdowns against the Seahawks-a win that reunited him with Colt McCoy. Took us all back.
Thanks, Alf. Underrated talent.
Man I remember Alfred Morris so well. I lived in the DMV at the time and everyone that wasn’t a ravens fan had HTTR fever at the time. Especially from week 12 and on. He was so much fun to watch because you would have your opponent on their toes ready to change direction after RG3 or for the pass and then they’d get absolutely slammed in the face by Alfred. Plus like you said he was a super nice guy. I always tried to follow where he was
As a Washington fan I was 11 at the time and loved Morris as RB, one of the nicest guys to play !
I will always love those memories The Butler provided us! One of the most underrated backs we've had in franchise history.
Really was a great draft for Washington that year: RG3, Morris, and Kirk all in one draft.
Cool moment I actually met Alfred a few years ago while he was on the cowboys I worked at Walmart and ran into him and talked to him for a while great freaking dude man. And come to find out a few months later I got a new job doing landscaping and I needed up mowing his grass! For a few months what a small world
I can tell you absolutely met Alfred he tends to leave an impression that when someone talks about him I always see the smile on their face because everyone shocked finding out just how genuine he is to who he's always portrayed anytime he has been put into the media spotlight. He's never the acting type he's not going to ever show you anything other his true feelings and emotions on whatever he speaks on. So you never have to wonder after the interactions ended and your by yourself and when you look back on it you never have to question was he just saying that was he just being nice to be nice or anything other than wow that is a wonderful human being who would give you the shirt of his back if he had it to give. (^,..,^)
As someone that was on the FAU Football staff during Fred’s recruitment and time there - what a great story and even better person. Really enjoyed watching him in the NFL. Go Owls!
That's awesome! God Bless. (^,..,^) Alfred loved his time FAU, and always spoke highly of y'all, and the help that you, and your staff did for him. Thank you for guiding, and believing in One Of The Best People I Ever Had The Privilege Too Know.
Do u know when walk on tryouts are next year for FAU
I love Alfred’s story. As someone who’s grew up an Ohio State fan but was born in Boca, FAU has always had a soft spot for me and I love to see FAU players succeed at the next level. Alfred is a great example of that.
Honestly David Wilson needs his own video. Dude was electric as hell, just got robbed of a career due to a neck injury. As a VT fan I'd say he was the best rb the schools ever had.
Absolutely!
I hated the fact that we got rid of Alfred Morris after the 2015 season. 2012 was always the season of dreams for me and Morris was part of that season. I loved seeing the guy run, and his running attack could put pressure off of RG3 when it came time for throws, or even made him a great decoy for if and when RG3 would decide to run. When Cousins was the starter in 2015, he was a great weapon for Kirk. Then, not only did he not get another contract from us, but he got picked up by Dallas. It hurt seeing that happen
Alfred Morris is still to this day my favorite player that #46 is iconic man that 12-13 seasons were crazy to watch!
I remember Morris for saving all his money wisely. The guy knew he had a small window of a career and I’m sure he’s doing great now.
I can’t believe you made a showcase video for Alfred Morris. I remember seeing him in 2012 and thinking damn this man is legitimately amazing. He also never missed a game he was amazingly consistent
It honestly broke my heart the way they treated him and let him sign for Dallas. He became my favorite offensive player in years, even got his jersey. I’m happy we finally have a guy like Gibson now, but man I really loved having Morris on the team.
Man, David Wilson with the giants had a lot of potential. That kick return for the saints. His speed was insane. Sucks he got injured.
As a redskins fan easily my favroite player in recent years. Drives a beat up car and lives in a quaint home, such a hardworking and stand up guy as well as a beast on the field
Still have my Alfred Morris jersey, dude is one of my all time favorite players on the team
Im glad Morris got a video. He absolutely deserves it. I feel like RG3 gets all the credit for the 2012 season. In my opinion, Morris really opened up the defenses for RG3 to utilize the full spectrum of his abilities.
Reminds me of Elijah Mitchell’s situation as a sixth round pick
He just got injured😭😭😭
As a Cowboys fan I remember that game very well we literally only ran the ball and I think that was Dak Prescott’s first rushing Touchdown and I was so happy for Alfred Morris to score on the Redskins also kind of surprised they didn’t give it to Lance Dunbar since he never scored a touchdown
I went to the same high school as Alfred and his family. Every last one of them are first-class people. Very humble dude who led by example. It was obvious that he was going to be in the league for a while and that he’d be productive, and available, the whole way through.
Man I used to love Alfred Morris growing up. Hearing this story of how his career panned out is just so sad to me
don't be to sad. I loved the guy but most modern NFL RBs don't get a 9 year career. And that Shanahan offense was designed to use RBs up, look at his backs in Denver
They definitely over utilized Alfred a few times at Washington but they at the time felt like they had to considering they were in the running for the playoffs the first year and you can even make an excuse for the second year because of RG3 going down.
But sometimes I would sit there and watch them call his number over and over in packages that set him up with so many players in the Box that honestly he probably had so much more in him to give if he wasn't just grinded into opposing defenses showing a lot of times eight in the Box usually not going to end up with the best yards per carry when that's what you're running into. LOL 😆
Craziest thing is he still did somehow have a very good yards per carry average considering his touches and my God the defensive packages and schemes that constantly were showing that all hands on deck for the Run and yet still see him do his magic just like he did back in high school just somehow some way he was still moving. LOL
That year was the ultimate stomp of a fantasy season. I had AP, Megatron, Bmarsh and was able to snag Morris off waivers since I scored the lowest week 1.
Morris will forever be one of my favorite players. Washington shouldn't have traded him when they did.
Thanks for making this video about Alf! As a die hard Redskins fan, hes not really know outside of our fan base... but the dude is a stand up guy! I heard a story where he would pick up other people's trash at the cafeteria so that the workers didn't have to do it.
That is an absolutely consistent story for the way Alfred has always been. Put it simply even since high school Alfred always was the type to see something and if he could impact it in a positive way then there's no longer a question it's he knows the answer is him doing what needs to be done in order to impact anything around him in a manner that's positive, and only makes things better. (^,..,^)
Dude was a beast in Washington🔥
Him and RG3 made this team incredible and so fun to watch I really thought they had a chance to go all the way. Also David Wilson had unfortunate injuries but was super fun to watch
i always liked alfred morris he’s the slow, big runningback everyone really doesn’t want nowadays but really needs
Good to see my man getting some love. One of those names that gets lost in the shuffle, but he was my brother and I's favorite player his first couple years.
I'm glad you make vids like this. I didn't even know his story. I hope he is happy in retirement. 8 year career is a lot longer than most backs get. He should be proud.
I can't believe I even have to bring this up, but thanks for having the balls to call the team the Redskins when Alfred Morris played during that time the team was called that. Most of these TH-cam sport channels don't even say Redskins and just bleep it or call the team Washington. Good for you for using it in a historical matter.
Speaking of late round and undrafted players, I am a big Illinois fan and several of their players just made some 53 man rosters yesterday so go congratulates them. We get some first rounders every few years but the past few years haven’t been the best. These guys deserved their shot and they made the most of it. For instance Tony Adams jr. and Jake Hansen
someone on my team committed to illinois so hopefully he becomes a first rounder for y'all
If you ask me, Illinois is an underachieving program. When you look at their roster and watch their games from year to year, you see they often have more raw talent than their record indicates. I can’t tell you how pissed I was in 2019 when Wisconsin, my favorite team, went into Champaign undefeated and ranked No. 6 and lost to an Illinois team that was 2-4 at the time.
I often reference Morris when I talk about how cold the running back position is. Washington really drafted another rb to split carries in his contract year.
Loved AlMo! He is such a bright spot in my lifetime of despair in being a Washington fan. That 2012 season was seriously special
As a Washington fan I would always appreciate Alfred Morris💯
Great video. I’d love more videos on these players who were really good, but won’t be remembered in the annals of history.
Bruh keep up the downright incredible work. A TH-cam video is supposed to make me feel something and every time I see one of your vids it always provokes a feeling. Great job!
I really appreciate you making this video. As a 'skins/commanders fan, I always was blown away Morris didn't become a NFL staple RB. He was so good and it makes me feel good someone finally recognizing it.
Love your channel btw, keep it going brother.
Even as an Eagles Fan Alfred Morris was always one of my favorites. Loved the home run celebration and love how he and RG3 destroyed teams with the option
Alfred is one of my favorite Redskins players of all time
Alfred Morris was that X factor we needed that season. he was a big guy who could run you over, but also had some agility.
I love your outros man. The music, the play. Everything about it is good and always is
Thank you for this he was my favorite player for those years
He also had one of the coldest signature TD celebrations of all time.
2012 was the first year I played Fantasy Football. I picked Morris up on the waiver wire after the first week, based on a column I read online and he helped me win the league, as I gradually figured out what I was doing! Looking through the comments lots of others had Fantasy success on his back! What a legend.
There’s no electrifying RGIII rookie season without Alfred Morris.
One of my favorite rbs from the early 2010’s. He also had the best original touchdown celebration (IMO)
this is one of my favorite videos youve done ! such a great story.
I have been asking for years to make a video about this guy thank you 🙏
The 4 greatest words to say out loud. “Football Season is back!!!!” #SetTheEdge #LetsGO!!!
This so CRAZY!!! I was literally looking for a what happened to Alfred Morris video last week!! 😧😧
Mike Lombardi, ex Browns GM, said on the Pat Mcafee Show that Morris struggled to pass block and catching the ball out of the back field. Lombardi went into explain that pass blocking and receiving the ball is a bigger priority than just running the ball through holes. #GoBrowns #DAWGPOUND
Alfred Morris was so underrated !!
I don’t think people understand how good Morris was. To put things in perspective lots of backs are considered good for making highlights. They would play games where they would have mediocre runs, and then hit one or two runs that go for 30-40+ yards. Morris was completely different. He would go the entire game wearing out defenses. He would turn runs that should be tackles for a loss, and turn them into 7 yard gains. And he would do this consistently.
Sure he wasn’t shifty like lessens McCoy, or he wasn’t trucking guys left and right like Lynch, but when he got the ball he had the best vision. He knew exactly where to go for the best possible gain. And he was underrated and underpaid. It doesn’t sit right with me he didn’t get to start for a decent team.
Im a Washington fan, That 2012 team is my favorite season ever of being a fan of this team. They were so fun to watch and I really wish RG3 stayed healthy. Alf was the man I loved him
As a Dallas fan, I remembered how dominant Alfred was when he was on the deadskins, I respected his game so much even though it brought me great pain when he played against the Boys. Was very excited to see him signed back then.
The cowshits uck
Remember him as a young skins fan. He was so impressive. Every time He ran I was like, “how is he always gaining 5+ yards ???”
Biggest thing I remember about Alfred Morris. After his initial success a reporter asked why he still drove a beat up Honda. He went on an explanation on how he manages his money, nothing is guaranteed in life and football...it was then I knew this guy was going to stick around. He could still be a good starting RB in the league in a cycle committee backfield. I am shocked the Giants cut him last year after his very good 2020. Hope to see him as a coach one day, he has the mental makeup for it.
I drafted Doug Martin so many years in fantasy and never had him during his good years… legend
I remember him!! Kept that team alive for a few seasons!! Too bad it didn't pan out!!
His story, as uplifting as it is, really puts into perspective what an iron man Frank Gore really is. This is a TALENTED dude who proved himself for a couple years and still couldn't be a starter in his late 20s.
I do have to say, thank you for such a feel-good ending to the video. That was awesome. You really know how to put a bow on all your content.
Frank gore wasn't ever a backup either
He was a 17 year BELLCOW and starter
I had Alfred Morris and Doug Martin on my fantasy team that year. I ended up winning my league.
I had Jamaal Charles and Doug Martin in 2012 and MJD on the bench. I won my league as well lol
I miss Alfred Morris, good dude, humble dude, should have kept him in Washington and gave him one more solid lineman.
In a big market of youtubers featuring players in minidocs, I think KTO is my favorite. And its a really talented group of creators
As a Washington fan, thank you for this story. I LOVED him while he was here and he had some of the best rushing seasons in franchise history. Still miffed that we let him go, but that's how the life of NFL running backs goes.
12:08 I audible said "No Way" when it cut to the music before he scored the gaming-winning touchdown XD
This video brings up a neat video idea. An all pro starting roster of the best 6th and 7th round draft picks for offense and defense. Guys that over excelled based on their low draft spots.
I’m from the same city as Alfred. Never met him. But we had some mutual friends and they all said he was really really down to earth
Bro the way KTO tells storys makes it where I'm cheering for a backup running back in 2015 to score a touchdown💀. Amazing video!
LETS GO ALFRED MORRIS!
my first skins jersey was alfred morris jersey. hes got a special place in my heart, and i miss those days.
Dameon pierce bouta have that kinda rookie year just watch👀👀👀
I liked the story at the end. "There was no way a backup RB would score the game winning TD in front of his old team." lol, priceless
As a Giants fan, I went from hating Alfred Morris (due to him being so good on a division rival) to actually kind of loving him. We signed him during that year when Saquon tore his ACL, and we were just signing any running back who could learn our playbook. Of the guys we picked up, he was actually one of the better ones. I remember him scoring both of our touchdowns when we upset the Seahawks. Even if he only ever played 9 games for us, I still remember him fondly.
That last clip warms my heart. To see Snyder wrong yet again.
I love when your videos drop man it be making my day I watch every video keep doing this bra 💯💯🤝🏾
so glad i got to meet this man at little league world series ❤️❤️ why y’all think he does the baseball swing in the end zone. never forget all the memories you gave me and my friends bro. from coming to our games to swimming in the pool with us. always a fan of you bro
2012 Washington was so explosive
As a skins/football team/commanders fan thank you kto. Always being the GOAT
As a Titans fan i always liked him, and always wondered what happened to him considering he had helped me in fantasy over the years
I remember picking him up week 1 that year in fantasy and he was a power house for my team
Dang, good draft Redskins had in 2012! Thanks for highlighting a guy that I honestly didn't know anything about. This was the period where I ducked out of football while fighting a severe illness of a couple of years and so, didn't follow Washington or hear anything about him. Sounds like someone I'd love to have a beer with or as a neighbour. Great vid, as always...and you still have the best closing music in the business always used against fun footage.
0:51 Lets take a moment to realize that there were 16 running backs over 1000 yards rushing.
I love the use of the end music and a hard out. Really good at delivering a statement
My dad loved Alfred Morris. Said while he liked guys like Portis in between the era of Morris and Riggins, Morris was what he felt was a real bell cow at a time teams started moving towards time shares. Especially following RGIII's rookie season you really got to see he could handle it beyond the threat of a running QB in the backfield. The thing I think made him so effective when some other backs may have struggled at his draft position, having to change positions as described in the video, is his willingness to follow the scheme. Shanahans scheme tends to make the most out of the backfield carrier anyways, but he just fit that like a glove because of his patience and understanding that if he followed the blocks good things would happen. So many RB's cant make it in the league just because of that seemingly simple requirement. If you shared with my dad his stats overall, hed probably be surprised at how quickly it went after the first three years. You just never know when the tread comes off the tires with that positon.
Alfred Morris was always one of my favorite Washington players to root for secretly lol