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.
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.
@@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!!!!!
I'm a GB Packer fan, but I remember NFL Films showing documentaries on Sat. My brother and I found ourselves sitting on the edge of the couch in the 1970's watching film of "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh, who ironically got his nickname from baseball, not football. He basically invented the passing game once it was legalized! Baugh played in the '30s and '40s and when he was interviewed, he was an OLD cowboy from TX. No one told Sammy that he wasn't supposed to "swear" or "cuss" on Nat'l TV. It was absolutely hillarious for 2 kids that were probably 10 and 6 yrs old! If it weren't for Sammy, football would be very different today. Slingin' Sammy IMHO is the GOAT!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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!)
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
@@dumisatonyjohnson8145 24-7 at halftime. And Myron Cope said at the end of the game. "YOU MAY AS WELL WAIT FOR THE QUEEN ELIZABETH TO DOCK IN YOUR BACKYARD!" Mike Preston was right. Slash drove everyone crazy in his prime.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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? 💯
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.
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
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.
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
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?
Jamie Dukes said that Deion Sanders was the best all around 2 sport athlete he'd ever heard of. How has he never heard of Bo Jackson or Jim Thorpe, both of which were MULTIPLE sport athletes at a competitive level?
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.
@@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
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.
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!
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 .-.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 1940, Don Hudson led the league in receiving touchdowns and interceptions. In 1943, he led the league in receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and had 8 interceptions.
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.
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.
For those that say Oh Tom Brady is 43 or 45? Look at Brett Favre and George Blanda And You'll Get my Point Haters!!!!! Both Men Played Incredible Great Up until their late 40s Just Saying Facts!!!!
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
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.
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.
Omitting Walter Payton from this list is inexcusable. The man was not only the most complete football player in history, he is in my opinion the greatest football player of all time
@v4v819 He played quarterback when the starter and backup were hurt. He punted once when the punter was out. He was the best blocking back in the game. He was a gifted receiver. And he did this for his first 7 years on absolutely lousy teams
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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
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.
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
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
I'm a GB Packer fan, but I remember NFL Films showing documentaries on Sat. My brother and I found ourselves sitting on the edge of the couch in the 1970's watching film of "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh, who ironically got his nickname from baseball, not football. He basically invented the passing game once it was legalized! Baugh played in the '30s and '40s and when he was interviewed, he was an OLD cowboy from TX. No one told Sammy that he wasn't supposed to "swear" or "cuss" on Nat'l TV. It was absolutely hillarious for 2 kids that were probably 10 and 6 yrs old! If it weren't for Sammy, football would be very different today. Slingin' Sammy IMHO is the GOAT!
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...
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.
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.
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
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
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!)
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.
@@michaelhession2105
Wasn’t Baltimore up by 20 points in the third quarter
@@dumisatonyjohnson8145 24-7 at halftime. And Myron Cope said at the end of the game. "YOU MAY AS WELL WAIT FOR THE QUEEN ELIZABETH TO DOCK IN YOUR BACKYARD!" Mike Preston was right. Slash drove everyone crazy in his prime.
At 37:09, the fact that LT broke a record without being a place kicker is more of an amazing feat.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
No Eric Metcalf, not even as a "Best of the Rest" makes this list invalid...
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
26:15
Concrete Charlie
HOF inside linebacker/offensive lineman
Joe Buck, "Mitchell...Mitchell....Mitchell...Mitchell...MITCHELL!"
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.
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.
30:23
Damn what a great pass right over Polamalu’s hand
🤣🤣🤣
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.
Looking at how well Brian Mitchell could throw the ball, no doubt he woulda been a star in the CFL
Slingin’ Sammy!!
Everything you need to know about how different the NFL is now, look at George Blanda at 43 vs Tom Brady at 45.
Devin Hester playing Defense, Offense, and Special Teams is something special
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 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.
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
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.
Love that footage of Gino Cappelletti playing for the Boston Patriots at Fenway Park.
Playing 60 minutes a game is pretty impressive
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
Karl Mecklenberg made the pro bowl & was a perennial all pro at Defensive End Nose Tackle ILB & OLB
Primarily played ILB for the Broncos
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?
Jamie Dukes said that Deion Sanders was the best all around 2 sport athlete he'd ever heard of. How has he never heard of Bo Jackson or Jim Thorpe, both of which were MULTIPLE sport athletes at a competitive level?
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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).
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.
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.
Walter Payton not being on this list is a fucking crime. Most complete player of all time.
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.
"Concrete " Chuck Bednarik knocked Frank Gifford into the middle of next week. 👊
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.
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 .-.
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?
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
Then Cardinals' Roy Green: caught a TD pass in a game as WR and intercepted a pass as DB in modern era!
Glad Tom Matte made it - my Dad's favorite player.
Prime time also did something besides shutdown corner and receiver. Hmmm. What was it again???..... BEST SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER EVER
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.
Taysom hill would be on this list as well if this were made today
Just be patient 🕰
j.j watt aswell
Everyone: Kordells throwing is idk man
Rich Eisen Michigan grad: *yeah he can throw it just fine*
Tight ends are so versatile and so important to a team.
Rest In Peace George Blanda
Karl meclanburg played 9 positions in one game
I was thinking as this list progressed that if Sammy Baugh wasn't #1 then this list doesn't deserve to exist. And there he is, where he belongs.
Slash was ok but half the offense from 1997 went to other teams (Thigpen-Tennessee Oilers; Charles Johnson-Eagles 🦅) in 1998
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.
Aw man. Today, rest in peace Mr. Shula.
4:25 do y’all think they should bring back the runner up bowl
Maybe as a replacement for the pro bowl game
No love for Jim Thorpe? No love for Eric Metcalf or even Michael Bates?
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.
Before watching I'd say Primetime
With the more specialization that takes place in today's NFL it's pretty cool to see how the Saints have used Taysom Hill.
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.
In 1940, Don Hudson led the league in receiving touchdowns and interceptions. In 1943, he led the league in receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and had 8 interceptions.
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.
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.
For those that say Oh Tom Brady is 43 or 45? Look at Brett Favre and George Blanda And You'll Get my Point Haters!!!!! Both Men Played Incredible Great Up until their late 40s Just Saying Facts!!!!
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
Chuck Bednarik should be #1. 60 minutes. Sammy Baugh a close #2
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
No Darren Sproles, 5th place all purpose yards? He did it all!
Troy Brown was a 3rd down conversion machine. The way Brady just feels automatic, Brown felt that way on 3rd downs
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
Crash Jensen doesn't respect this list.
Ahh I get it...the Golden Boy
4 int and 4 Td pass! Insane!
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.
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
Don’t forget Danny white was a punter before he took over as Qb for the Cowboys.
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
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.
4:20 who else would watch a runner up bowl instead of the probowl if there was one
They had the "Playoff Bowl" from 1961-1970 for 3rd place in the NFL. Total failure, nobody cared
@@howardcosell2022 Nobody cares about the pro bowl either old timer
Taysom Hill. Dude plays QB, tight end, line backer, punter, and kicker, I believe.
Omitting Walter Payton from this list is inexcusable. The man was not only the most complete football player in history, he is in my opinion the greatest football player of all time
He got an honorable mention but remember he is really only known as a running back so...
@v4v819 He played quarterback when the starter and backup were hurt. He punted once when the punter was out. He was the best blocking back in the game. He was a gifted receiver. And he did this for his first 7 years on absolutely lousy teams
Points made! @@carymiller2403