Really bitter pill to swallow that he had to retire, but knowing that there was a chance he could've been unable to even walk again, at least Shazier can live the rest of his life. Godspeed, Ryan, you gave Steeler Nation some great highlights.
It's a shame he got injured in that MNF game, but I'm glad he's able to live out his life to the fullest. Seeing him dance at his wedding was pretty cool....even coming from a Ravens fan 😭
Hey man it doesn’t matter what fan you are, we’re all humans ya know? I know what ur saying though, I’ve always felt bad for Willie McGinest after he got hurt. Sad when these phenomenal athletes get their lives so drastically altered in a moment.
One of the biggest “could’ve been” in the NFL. I never seen any Linebacker play with such speed & elusiveness. If he never got hurt he easily would’ve made a strong case for the HOF. I’m just glad he’s much better now & still involved with the organization. Pittsburgh won’t ever be able to replace a player like Ryan.
5:39 doesn't get talked about enough. He was already on his 3rd read when he made the pick. Played run, flats, then seam before the QB could even throw the ball. Amazing
I think he was a generational talent. His injury was the most gut wrenched feeling i've ever had watching sports. He was becoming one of the best players in the league and out worked everyone.
He was a beast. He always seemed to be around the ball. This highlight video makes me super happy to have been reminded of all those great moments that get lost in time. Because I guarantee I watched these already live but there are just so damn many great plays. And there woulda been so many more… Shalieve 🦁
Although his career didn’t end the way how he wanted he still was a great player a potential HOFer and should be honored for all his work on and off the field
If that injury hadn't hit and he played longer he would've been a potential hall of Famer, but unfortunately he didn't play enough to be a potential hall of Famer
Absolutely my favorite LB in all the years of watching football. Watching this guy tackle was like watching a documentary about lions chasing down their prey. I hope he finds only happiness in his retirement and recovery.
He should be used by all coaches as the prime example of why consistently leading with your head can bite you. Count how many of these plays he is leading with the crown of his helmet, it is immense. Unfortunate reality of the game we all love. Happy to see him recovering
Said the same thing. Alot of plays he was leading with his head smh I can't believe nobody no coaches ever said anything to him with al the film they have watched smh
I cried when he walked out to announce the draft pick for the Steelers! He was a great football player and an even better man! He's an inspiration to all of Steeler's Nation! Black & Gold Forever! #50!! We miss you!
To this day, I still come back to watch this man. ShazierStrong! He’s probably one of the pioneers to start the trend of those speedy sideline to sideline LBs that can run 4.3-4.4
As a steeler fan I 100% respect Ryan ! I'm glad he retired and didn't come back didnt wanna see him hurt but I love our devin bush pick and happy to see Ryan has been teaching him and coaching him maybe bush will get to ryans level 1 day ! Much love brother !
I loved watching Shazier. Still do. Someone had to tell him to stop leading with his head. He did it so many times. It ended up shortening his great career. A shame.
Damnnnn watching this video brings tears to My Eyes, I’m really miss Shazier out there with the Rest of the Crew but at the end of the day He made the Best Move to walk away from the Game. WE should retire his Jersey Number ASAP, Definitely One of The Greatest Steelers & Also My Fave Steeler Of All Time 🖤🖤🖤💛💛💛 Anyway to anybody that’s watching this remember y’all, Keep Going & Be Safe 🤟🏾💯
Def he’s prob my fav LB all time. He was a ball hawk and too dam fast. Great person too. I hope steelers keep him around the organization permanently or he become our LB coach
It’s crazy, you can see from the way he hits by lowering his head to almost parallel to the ground that he was always putting a lot of pressure on his spine
Could’ve won Super Bowls with that kid. Very hard to think about his injury but I try to come to videos like this to appreciate his skill when he was able to play always will be one of my favorite players of all time in Pittsburgh.
who else didnt know he was THIS GOOD ? . wow , i feel so bad that he would never be 100% again in life . at least he can give his mind to the game as coach though you can tell he wont be done with football . Glad he can walk again , I actually clapped at the end .
Ryan Shazier had that critical forced fumble in the 2015 playoff game against the Bengals. He was a game changer. If he doesn't get injured in 2017 against the Bengals, the Steelers probably get their 7th Lombardi trophy that year. Thank God they did not win it all, and I'm glad the Bengals had a role to play in that.
Just think how great of a duo of Bush and shazier would have made as a duo . Probably would be 1 of the best inside backer duo of all time with these sideline to sideline speed my god would it be exciting to watch.
This guy was the closest thing we had to another Polamalu. I know minkah is an absolute ball hawk but every time we needed a play Ryan shazier came up with one. He was a true game changer. Kills me his career was cut short. Kills me.
Micah Parsons gave me a lot of Shazier vibes. Shazier wasn’t asked to rush as much, but that had a lot to do w/ Pitt having a vicious pass rush already. Their games seem pretty comparable if ya ask me. Definitely their size and speed packages. They look to be built pretty similar and I wonder who the faster of the 2 would be. Both 4.3 guys at a position where that kinda speed is damn near unheard of.
I don't like Steelers fans but respect the organization and feel bad for this young man because he's a Buckeye and I'm an OSU fan. Hate to see the best players not be able to play. Happy to see him be able to walk again.
Never really got the chance to watch him actually play a game because I wasn’t into football until a couple years ago but he looked like a hell of a linebacker. He will be missed that much is certain
As a Bengals fan, it's hard to feel bad for Ryan Shazier. He's the guy who strip the ball from Jeremy Hill the help the Steelers win that playoff game in 2015. I know that sounds cold but he has caused us a lot of pain.
What a shame, he was an instant impact player. Hate seeing guys get hurt on any team especially the great ones and your left to wonder what couldve been.
He was Troy Polamalu good. Different position. But same football intelligence, and intuition. Range and closing speed were unmatched. He would have been one of the all time greats. The Steelers may have even won the Super Bowl that season had he not been injured.
His injury killed the 2017 Steelers, and effectively that whole team's Super Bowl chances. The Defense completely fell apart without him. Shazier was elite covering screen passes and lateral plays. As soon as he was gone, The D got shredded.
I still feel guilty as a Bengals fan having to know that this all ended with one hit against us on MNF, had a great career though and super happy he’s doing better.
Really bitter pill to swallow that he had to retire, but knowing that there was a chance he could've been unable to even walk again, at least Shazier can live the rest of his life. Godspeed, Ryan, you gave Steeler Nation some great highlights.
hopefully he can become the linebackers coach in Pittsburgh
At least a mentor for Devin Bush, they both fast
That’d be awesome honestly
Luke did for the panthers
And then come out of retirement and win a Super Bowl with a rival like the Patriots or Packers.
He basically is right now
It's a shame he got injured in that MNF game, but I'm glad he's able to live out his life to the fullest. Seeing him dance at his wedding was pretty cool....even coming from a Ravens fan 😭
Hey man it doesn’t matter what fan you are, we’re all humans ya know? I know what ur saying though, I’ve always felt bad for Willie McGinest after he got hurt. Sad when these phenomenal athletes get their lives so drastically altered in a moment.
One of the biggest “could’ve been” in the NFL. I never seen any Linebacker play with such speed & elusiveness. If he never got hurt he easily would’ve made a strong case for the HOF. I’m just glad he’s much better now & still involved with the organization. Pittsburgh won’t ever be able to replace a player like Ryan.
That's a shame I feel so bad for him the Steelers defense would be even more elite if he could still play I'm glad he's up and walking tho
Yeah man imagine him and bush
P-Man Soa Bush is his replacement he never would have been drafted just saying
@@AWOIYAH9five bush ain’t doing much but
Who is i guess…. Shazier is so elite
He's as mobile as the Steelers linebacker core lately.
imagining Shazier and Watt together in Steelers D gives me goosebumps. Total nightmare for any Offense
So fun to watch, what a freak athlete! I wish him luck and hope he continues his inspiring recovery.
5:39 doesn't get talked about enough. He was already on his 3rd read when he made the pick. Played run, flats, then seam before the QB could even throw the ball. Amazing
Amazing observation!
Great vision, poor legs
@@Flanch82 on who’s part?
@@Flanch82 I think you meant the other way lol. He bit on the run and was still able to be get back in his zone to snag the pic
I think he was a generational talent. His injury was the most gut wrenched feeling i've ever had watching sports. He was becoming one of the best players in the league and out worked everyone.
I feel bad for the guy I mean he could have been HOF if not for his injury. He still had a great career though
For real he was like a superstar karlos dansby
He was a beast. He always seemed to be around the ball. This highlight video makes me super happy to have been reminded of all those great moments that get lost in time. Because I guarantee I watched these already live but there are just so damn many great plays. And there woulda been so many more…
Shalieve 🦁
Coulda, woulda, shoulda.
@@Flanch82some people just have to be an ass
One of my favorite players of all time
Although his career didn’t end the way how he wanted he still was a great player a potential HOFer and should be honored for all his work on and off the field
If that injury hadn't hit and he played longer he would've been a potential hall of Famer, but unfortunately he didn't play enough to be a potential hall of Famer
Thing is imagine him on this defense WITH Devin bush (Ik he probably wouldn’t have been drafted)
@Harry Engel His career was too short to determine that
He was great but great enough for long enough to be a potential hall of famer.
@Harry Engel Very true. After he was hurt in 2017, the defense was getting picked apart by guys like Joe Flacco
Imagine...Watt, Highsmith, and Shazier playing at the same time right now. Damn. Shame what happened, Shazier was a beast.
A linebacker that ran a 4.38 lmfao that is insane. Miss him.
Absolutely my favorite LB in all the years of watching football. Watching this guy tackle was like watching a documentary about lions chasing down their prey. I hope he finds only happiness in his retirement and recovery.
He should be used by all coaches as the prime example of why consistently leading with your head can bite you. Count how many of these plays he is leading with the crown of his helmet, it is immense. Unfortunate reality of the game we all love. Happy to see him recovering
Said the same thing. Alot of plays he was leading with his head smh I can't believe nobody no coaches ever said anything to him with al the film they have watched smh
Dude was a beast. Always put his body on the line for the job. So happy this guy can walk again
I cried when he walked out to announce the draft pick for the Steelers! He was a great football player and an even better man! He's an inspiration to all of Steeler's Nation! Black & Gold Forever! #50!! We miss you!
To this day, I still come back to watch this man. ShazierStrong! He’s probably one of the pioneers to start the trend of those speedy sideline to sideline LBs that can run 4.3-4.4
Tbf I think he really was the blue print for the linebackers today
Ryan was one of the last linebackers who were not told to tackle with the crown of the head.
I knew and heard he was good but like I never thought he was like THIS GOOD... wow
Oh yeah he was top notch. Sadly that neck injury happened :(
If he didn't have that injury he would've been in the NFL Hall of Fame but he's still a beast💯🏈
Definitely had a unique skill set. I wish I could still watch him but at the end of the day I'm glad he can at least live a normal life after football
I really hope people remember just how good this guy was…
I had to come watch the highlights because I forgot it’s been so long 🥺🥺
Man dude could’ve been a hall of famer !! He definitely has one of the biggest what-if stories
As a steeler fan I 100% respect Ryan ! I'm glad he retired and didn't come back didnt wanna see him hurt but I love our devin bush pick and happy to see Ryan has been teaching him and coaching him maybe bush will get to ryans level 1 day ! Much love brother !
My dad loves this guy. If only he didn't sustain that injury...
If OJ didn't ruin his Hertz sponsorship
Man he was a stud
Legend
I loved watching Shazier. Still do. Someone had to tell him to stop leading with his head. He did it so many times. It ended up shortening his great career. A shame.
almost put me to tears i am a pitt fan and when we got him.. he was the best MLB IN THS GAME! Nothing but prayers to my man and his fam!
Damnnnn watching this video brings tears to My Eyes, I’m really miss Shazier out there with the Rest of the Crew but at the end of the day He made the Best Move to walk away from the Game. WE should retire his Jersey Number ASAP, Definitely One of The Greatest Steelers & Also My Fave Steeler Of All Time 🖤🖤🖤💛💛💛
Anyway to anybody that’s watching this remember y’all, Keep Going & Be Safe 🤟🏾💯
Def he’s prob my fav LB all time. He was a ball hawk and too dam fast. Great person too. I hope steelers keep him around the organization permanently or he become our LB coach
@@Bdiddy714 WE should
I’ll never forget how electric this guy was. So many great mems Thank you for this
Sucks that a hall of fame career had to end in such a way. Ryan was such a great person and athlete.
I had goosebumps watching this....who else happy cried!?
It’s crazy, you can see from the way he hits by lowering his head to almost parallel to the ground that he was always putting a lot of pressure on his spine
One of the Madden GOATs, if you know you know
Damn To Bad He Got Hurt Can You Imagine Him ,Watts ,And Bush On That Defense .Just Imagine How Great They Would Be !!
Bud.... dont forget Bud.
Dvante Botley You’re Absolutely Positivity Correct !!
the guy was a total freak athlete, the best MLB we've had since lambert and never even got to see his full potential
I miss him
As a modern-day steelers fan, Ryan Shazier was one of my favorite players to watch play.
Bro probably would’ve been a HOF tbh
Most definitely, he was in his prime
Who dare dislike this man
The way he would drop deep middle in coverage was awesome. Really changed the prototype for mlb in the NFL
Imagine the Steelers defense now with shazier of 2016-17 holy cow
Could’ve won Super Bowls with that kid. Very hard to think about his injury but I try to come to videos like this to appreciate his skill when he was able to play always will be one of my favorite players of all time in Pittsburgh.
I’m crying man but props to shazier did never giving up steeler nation
One of my favorite Steelers players ever
Legends sheesh that’s high praise
who else didnt know he was THIS GOOD ? . wow , i feel so bad that he would never be 100% again in life . at least he can give his mind to the game as coach though you can tell he wont be done with football .
Glad he can walk again , I actually clapped at the end .
Man’s a beast
One of my Favorite linebackers All time. College and NFL
GOAT user MLB in Madden Ultimate Team!
Ryan Shazier had that critical forced fumble in the 2015 playoff game against the Bengals. He was a game changer. If he doesn't get injured in 2017 against the Bengals, the Steelers probably get their 7th Lombardi trophy that year.
Thank God they did not win it all, and I'm glad the Bengals had a role to play in that.
What an animal. It seemed like he was in on every play when he was on the field.
Steelers been getting bless with these fast beast linebackers
Just think how great of a duo of Bush and shazier would have made as a duo . Probably would be 1 of the best inside backer duo of all time with these sideline to sideline speed my god would it be exciting to watch.
Would’ve been a hall of famer
What could've been man miss this guy on the field
Yea this one still hurts. At one point all my favorite linebackers resided in the AFC North. Shazier, Bud Dupree & CJ Moseley.
AFC
You liked Bud Dupree? He was a bust until last year.
Madden Moments mainly because of potential possibly. I always liked BD
This guy was the closest thing we had to another Polamalu. I know minkah is an absolute ball hawk but every time we needed a play Ryan shazier came up with one. He was a true game changer. Kills me his career was cut short. Kills me.
Such a great players
Ryan shazier was a beast..
Micah Parsons gave me a lot of Shazier vibes. Shazier wasn’t asked to rush as much, but that had a lot to do w/ Pitt having a vicious pass rush already. Their games seem pretty comparable if ya ask me. Definitely their size and speed packages. They look to be built pretty similar and I wonder who the faster of the 2 would be. Both 4.3 guys at a position where that kinda speed is damn near unheard of.
I don't like Steelers fans but respect the organization and feel bad for this young man because he's a Buckeye and I'm an OSU fan. Hate to see the best players not be able to play. Happy to see him be able to walk again.
No bull man.... as a ravens fan had mad respect for his game!
We win the Super Bowl in 2020 with him and AB. Our linebackers ain’t been the same since he went down
Never really got the chance to watch him actually play a game because I wasn’t into football until a couple years ago but he looked like a hell of a linebacker. He will be missed that much is certain
Even harder as a Steelers and Ohio state fan seeing him get hurt. Watched him since college
To think what could have been is bitter sweet but to see him walk a little is miraculous
The ending: priceless
Great stuff!!! This is why i subscribed to your channel. Can I request Santana Moss?
Ryan shazier brought the same energy that minkah brings now but back then once he got hurt the defense was in shambles all the way until we got minkah
His speed was unreal at the ILB position.
so sad what happened to Him bro 😢💔💔 Shazier was looking so promising the back injury was so bad it was scary man
Respect he was a beast fa sho
I loved watching him play even though the Steelers weren't my favorite team to watch
God i didnt know he was this good
Probably the most explosive player since Troy & Thats including Watt.
I miss him so much
He Started the trend of the slim fast inside linebackers.
As a Bengals fan, it's hard to feel bad for Ryan Shazier. He's the guy who strip the ball from Jeremy Hill the help the Steelers win that playoff game in 2015. I know that sounds cold but he has caused us a lot of pain.
Definitely gonna miss him.
Most underrated linebacker in nfl history
Always keep your head up.
Sad to see him retire. However he deserved it. Enjoy Retirement Shazier!! Coming from a Seahawks fan
Tackling machine. If only bush could be like that
Man seeing LT Harrison and Shaz play😔
Forgot how much of a beast this guy was.
A very good lb every from speed to size to football know how Shazier had it all
He was on his way to the HOF no doubt
What a shame, he was an instant impact player. Hate seeing guys get hurt on any team especially the great ones and your left to wonder what couldve been.
Respect. 🙏🙏
He was Troy Polamalu good. Different position. But same football intelligence, and intuition. Range and closing speed were unmatched. He would have been one of the all time greats. The Steelers may have even won the Super Bowl that season had he not been injured.
Who knows what this guy could have achieved if not for the injury. He made this defense run. It completely broke down after him.
His injury killed the 2017 Steelers, and effectively that whole team's Super Bowl chances. The Defense completely fell apart without him. Shazier was elite covering screen passes and lateral plays. As soon as he was gone, The D got shredded.
100%
Man I really forgot how good this kid was. Dude definitely would’ve been a hall of famer if it wasn’t for his injury.
I still feel guilty as a Bengals fan having to know that this all ended with one hit against us on MNF, had a great career though and super happy he’s doing better.
3:25 lmfao 🤣 😂 💀 😆 😭
Will there be a career highlight of him tackling head first up to and including the final hit that ended his career? It would be a long video.
Yea he did a lot.