Asante Samuel Recognizes His Greatness | I AM ATHLETE

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    Former NFL cornerback and 2× Super Bowl champion Asante Samuel Joins Brandon Marshall, Pacman Jones, LeSean McCoy and D.J. Williams in Episode 41 of I Am Athlete. Watch as Asante discusses the New England Patriots, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the hall of fame. #NewEnglandPatriots #AsanteSamuel #TomBrady
    00:03:30 - BELICHICK & THE PATRIOTS
    00:04:55 - WHAT DID BELICHICK DO BEFORE THE PATRIOTS
    00:06:25 - “RESPECT YOUR ELDERS !”
    00:11:25 - IS BELICHICK A LEADER ?
    00:15:13 - THEY TRIED TO FRANCHISE ME
    00:23:23 - NNAMDI ASOMUGHA & NFL MANIPULATION
    00:30:17 - FANTASY FOOTBALL WITH THE OWNERS MONEY : WAS NNAMDI SUPPOSE TO REPLACE ASANTE ?
    00:33:45 - LOSING MOM : COPING WITH LOSS & SUCCESS
    00:36:00 - “ YOU DIDN’T TRAVEL”
    00:39:25 - “CHAMP IS TOP 2”
    00:43:43 - I’M ONLY PLAYING AROUND SCOUTS
    00:49:53 - I TEACH TECHNIQUE : BREAKING DOWN THE GAME
    00:51:33 - 18-0 IN ARIZONA : SUPERBOWL WEEKEND XLII
    00:55:25 - ASANTE’S KID PHILOSOPHY: GUIDING HIS CHILDREN, ASANTE SAMUEL JR., & PROVIDING STRUCTURE
    01:04:46 - LET’S TALK ABOUT REVIS
    1:15:00 - RELATIONSHIPS & HALL OF FAME
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  • @02ksmithCB
    @02ksmithCB ปีที่แล้ว +784

    This is Brandon best episode ever . He didn’t interrupt not one time lol. I’m truly proud

    • @reeldeal2149
      @reeldeal2149 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      He knew Asante wasn’t playing no games

    • @jauanbryant1117
      @jauanbryant1117 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts

    • @april.visuals
      @april.visuals ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@reeldeal2149 its that freshman senior respect.

    • @Gio731
      @Gio731 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Man's was just chillin off the drank

    • @badass9643
      @badass9643 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yea because shady does that now. It’s like damn shady shut up ..”wait Yal, this get good”.... “tell em the story... come on tell em!”

  • @chosefirst2131
    @chosefirst2131 ปีที่แล้ว +510

    Not gonna lie Asante need his own podcast 😂this guy is hilarious

    • @tp4016
      @tp4016 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      He should be a regular on this show

    • @MasWasThere
      @MasWasThere ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I would tune in. Always been a fan of Asante, it’s cool to hear stories from one of the best 👌🏾

    • @WarBucs
      @WarBucs ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He seem like the coolest dude in the world

    • @wendykane5256
      @wendykane5256 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He reminds me of Ocho times 10 lol

    • @webstergadison4995
      @webstergadison4995 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

  • @troygt2182
    @troygt2182 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Asante was one of the first corners I ever knew by name when I first started following football at like 8 years old. Definitely one of the greats of his era

    • @ljgarou
      @ljgarou ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sameeee everytime i played madden I would trade whoever I needed to for him lol

    • @S.T-Money
      @S.T-Money ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Him and Ty Law

    • @joshbrown4651
      @joshbrown4651 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

    • @tedclubbalang778
      @tedclubbalang778 ปีที่แล้ว

      same here as well

    • @michaelwalsh1366
      @michaelwalsh1366 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great career probably HOF if he caught that ball in superbowl

  • @BigHeeboMane
    @BigHeeboMane ปีที่แล้ว +190

    i am former DB and this is one of the best football interview ive ever listened to. Asante view on the game from his experiences is insightful

  • @303Smilezzz
    @303Smilezzz ปีที่แล้ว +363

    Assante was that dude. Smart as hell. Best route jumping corner I've ever seen. He gambled, but mostly won. HOF corner IMO. He was easily one of the best of his era.

    • @hellrell2611
      @hellrell2611 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The dude jus knew how to end up with the dam ball 🏈, hated him most of his career being a Giants fan but I respect hella a player hof imo

    • @bjnaves1192
      @bjnaves1192 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah he was very skillful at his position

    • @mikegamez5690
      @mikegamez5690 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I tell everyone trevon diggs ain’t a lockdown corner he like Asante Samuel he gambles for picks . Used to love watching him in NE

    • @nuccio1986
      @nuccio1986 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@mikegamez5690 he need to learn lil more football cause he get beat on easy things that shut down lock Samuel would never get caught up

    • @bigmac27sauce59
      @bigmac27sauce59 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@mikegamez5690 I think the difference is Asante became lockdown and then learned to gamble. Diggs needs to learn to pick his spots. He tries to hard to bait a qb in picks and thats what gets him burnt.

  • @jordanhead8388
    @jordanhead8388 ปีที่แล้ว +1246

    Pacman’s progression as a host is immaculate!

    • @forcecalibration924
      @forcecalibration924 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Frfr 💯

    • @Drumsta0904
      @Drumsta0904 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Got the leg cross down and everything 😂😂😂✊🏾

    • @javarisholliday5311
      @javarisholliday5311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ong 💯

    • @rickyr3883
      @rickyr3883 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Pac need to be replaced i don’t fuck with his vibe

    • @jaydawghbp
      @jaydawghbp ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Well said pac 's evolution is great to see he's a good brother for what he does for Chris Henry's family

  • @tobia.1281
    @tobia.1281 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    the way Asante broke down his case for Brady and why he didn’t travel…this man is special he truly knows ball on a nex level

  • @kingsharp2088
    @kingsharp2088 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    50 INTS! 50 INTS! PUT THIS MAN IN THE HALL OF FAME 🙏🏿💯💎🏈

    • @Measuredingrahams
      @Measuredingrahams ปีที่แล้ว +15

      In no more than 10 years at that

    • @Keviekev115
      @Keviekev115 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      easily. One of the best!

    • @gregeverett764
      @gregeverett764 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      53!

    • @liveouturdreams
      @liveouturdreams ปีที่แล้ว +3

      2 Super Bowls 1st ballot

    • @DdDd-ct7fp
      @DdDd-ct7fp ปีที่แล้ว

      Lost the perfect season in 2007 because of him....hall of famers are the guys that make those plays ..not let a game ending interception in the super bowl go right between his hands ...had a good career ...but there's a reason he's not in the hall

  • @17thNO
    @17thNO ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Asante was a dawg on the field.

  • @djchambers16
    @djchambers16 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Tom Brady sitting back watching this with a big ass grin 😂😂😂

    • @HerbChao14xs
      @HerbChao14xs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When you're a humble guy like Brady it's nice to have a friend or former teammate speak well on you.

  • @Scruface954
    @Scruface954 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    being from Broward county, Asante Samuel always been my fav player.. Florida boy all the way

  • @gambo302
    @gambo302 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    As an eagles fan, Asante was an amazing corner… dude was deadly in flat, just had a crazy iq and could always jump the pass… loved him in Philly

  • @TOE813
    @TOE813 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Samuel is a Hall of famer hands down

    • @ChuchuJS
      @ChuchuJS ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No he ain’t

    • @TheDesciple30
      @TheDesciple30 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed.

    • @huluhulu3002
      @huluhulu3002 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ChuchuJS why not?

    • @delmarfrazier2727
      @delmarfrazier2727 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He drop the interception that would’ve won the SB

    • @muhfkajones
      @muhfkajones ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ChuchuJS you can't make a statement like that and not elaborate my guy

  • @matasuki
    @matasuki ปีที่แล้ว +387

    I'm convinced Samuels is one of those super high IQ people that people just underestimate because he doesn't speak conventional language. Very good reasoning and common sense. Man the sports media really did these athletes dirty back in the day

    • @frugalfreddy81
      @frugalfreddy81 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your IQ is lacking if you got that assessment from this interview

    • @earllewis1229
      @earllewis1229 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tacotom3492 You on every sports video about blacks trolling. Get a life

    • @tommydavidwalker2445
      @tommydavidwalker2445 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lose some weight and perhaps u will think clearer

    • @tommydavidwalker2445
      @tommydavidwalker2445 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@earllewis1229 then u must be too Earl, get a life LMFAO

    • @earllewis1229
      @earllewis1229 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@tommydavidwalker2445 Who puts their government name on social media. All loud, wrong & GOOFY! You a real live 🤡

  • @LeanieSigel
    @LeanieSigel ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Asante Def was one of the best ball hawks in nfl history. Sometime you see players talk and you think “dude your not even that good to talk like that” Well Asante def was good enough to talk all this shit he was one of the best corners in the league most of his career INT specialist 💯

  • @lamarmc
    @lamarmc ปีที่แล้ว +25

    "I'm the last one to come and first one to leave." LOL...this was the most entertaining episode since Shady's first appearance.

  • @headhuncho347
    @headhuncho347 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Can we get Asante Samuel in some form of media. This guy is electric

    • @RuffPackt
      @RuffPackt ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts

    • @SCOODAMcGOODA
      @SCOODAMcGOODA ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facttttsss

    • @CarlosMartinez-pn2mx
      @CarlosMartinez-pn2mx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like him but he doesn’t communicate well enough. I hate Brandon Marshall but watch a minute of each one explaining something and Brandon is 10x more marketable for that type of role.
      The audience spans many ages with many backgrounds so being able to communicate clearly so the most people can understand is the most important.

    • @Philly73nation
      @Philly73nation ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CarlosMartinez-pn2mx What do you mean you can't understand Asante?? I mean I understand he talks with a heavy southern slang . I understand him he just don't talk or communicate like if you would be employed by ESPN lol. You know how they want you to be lol

    • @ciccio4311
      @ciccio4311 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CarlosMartinez-pn2mx bullshit

  • @Mr.CanMan3
    @Mr.CanMan3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Asante definitely was one of the most UNDERRATED DB in his era and should be in the HOF

    • @deangelowebber4269
      @deangelowebber4269 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why

    • @Mr.CanMan3
      @Mr.CanMan3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@deangelowebber4269 why should he be in the HOF? Check the stats and the tape

    • @bcfwop215
      @bcfwop215 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Mr.CanMan3 The real ones know 💯 4 Straght Pro Bowls 2 Ap.. Multiple Game winning TD’s.. Left New England & was even better on my Birds

    • @Mr.CanMan3
      @Mr.CanMan3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bcfwop215 Trust me I know, As a Steelers Fan but grew up in Philly and seeing him all day.

  • @powertothetubers456
    @powertothetubers456 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This is my favorite interview they've done yet! I always respected Asante Samuels' skills but after seeing this interview, I respect him even more. Someone get this man a podcast!

  • @brandoncaldwell172
    @brandoncaldwell172 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Asante, Deion, Revis, and Champ need to do a special edition of I Am athlete with Ocho as the host!

    • @hebrewharv8018
      @hebrewharv8018 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That would be the funniest shit ever😂😂😂😂

    • @Nate102793
      @Nate102793 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Revis wouldn't fit in.

    • @DallasSlicc
      @DallasSlicc ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeh not Revis, lmao, Sante said it best man the media brainwashed folk making Revis seem like that for a season or 2.
      Replace Revis with Charles fuccin Woodson and now you have a HOF tier interview. Personalities!!!!!

    • @tylercanton3836
      @tylercanton3836 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DallasSliccRevis was great from 08-15. That 09 season was historic but let’s cut it out 2010 he made the all pro without any interceptions

    • @yorkrothschild9922
      @yorkrothschild9922 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Charles Woodson was a better footballer than all of them….. started in the pro bowl longest career and ended in the Pro Bowl

  • @SaniCarci
    @SaniCarci ปีที่แล้ว +380

    Seeing how small he is and remembering how dominant he was, speaks to his greatness.

    • @aheazzy28
      @aheazzy28 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Lots of corners like that. We just run

    • @goonsquad2k757
      @goonsquad2k757 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@aheazzy28 it’s not lots of corners that are thatt good that are that small stop it😂

    • @goonsquad2k757
      @goonsquad2k757 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It’s alot of small corners yes. Not of his caliber tho

    • @cdwalker15
      @cdwalker15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Didn’t realize he was that small or has he just lost a lot of weight?

    • @marvclair
      @marvclair ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@cdwalker15 he was never big always 175 he a dawg on the field thou

  • @IWantToMature85
    @IWantToMature85 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Asante killed it in New England, Philly, and for a year in Atlanta.

    • @duduman05
      @duduman05 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I remember Asante in when he came to Philly, he was good, but he was always known as the corner that didn't tackle lol

    • @HighTopJop
      @HighTopJop ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@duduman05 same in the A.
      He still was hilarious tho

    • @trustplanet
      @trustplanet ปีที่แล้ว

      Revis better lol

    • @vernyates580
      @vernyates580 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No corner got picks like Samuel ,no corner , he didn't tackle and sometimes fell for pump fakes

    • @alfonsogayman9699
      @alfonsogayman9699 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vernyates580 show us the film where he bit on a double move though? Name the game? Like he says that’s media driven as opposed to fact driven.

  • @bronsondynasty
    @bronsondynasty ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Asante said he don’t watch film or lift weights. But he knows the game. Knows tendencies, he knows schemes and which routes are run in certain situations. Don’t think you can do what he do and be great. Greatness comes before the weight room

    • @alexandereasley6078
      @alexandereasley6078 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tht explains why he didnt last anyman tht says they didnt watch film or weights let me knw tht he wasnt great cuz prime watched film and thus it showed tht prime was way better

    • @ashyriiball9545
      @ashyriiball9545 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Corners the least weight lifting out the 22 on the field so it’s no surprise

  • @phillylegend215
    @phillylegend215 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Asante had incredible peripheral vision, which allowed him to get so many ints. Asante would line up while looking at the qb & wr, then jump the route for the pick.

  • @lekeithcelestain7713
    @lekeithcelestain7713 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Assante was really him . Love that he didn’t fold and stayed true to himself. Players like him and ocho the reason I played football

  • @TB-dd9mj
    @TB-dd9mj ปีที่แล้ว +274

    Personalities like PacMan and Shady is why this show is still going strong. Asante is a hell of a guy

    • @FromcClevelandWithLove
      @FromcClevelandWithLove ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shady is annoying for a platform where you bring people on to talk about themselves it’s like he’s trying to make it about him

    • @zachsalvatore5175
      @zachsalvatore5175 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bruh Brandon Marshall coolest guy ever. Love his hot takes

    • @rickyr3883
      @rickyr3883 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shady is a good addition not pac, replace pac with nick young

    • @FromcClevelandWithLove
      @FromcClevelandWithLove ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Naw I still got love for shady no matter what crazy work

    • @FromcClevelandWithLove
      @FromcClevelandWithLove ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rickyr3883 you called that nick young shit tho

  • @PaulB-ly7nl
    @PaulB-ly7nl ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Asante is by far my favorite guest yet - and I've seen just about every episode.

  • @Ac_uno1
    @Ac_uno1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dark horse for best episode right here😂😂

  • @pomp____
    @pomp____ ปีที่แล้ว +149

    As an Eagles fan seeing Shady and Sante together is overwhelming. Shoutout to dem boyz 💯

    • @anubismaat2813
      @anubismaat2813 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I wished we Won with them too man. At least B Dawk got one.

    • @waynecamp9442
      @waynecamp9442 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      we should've won in this era fr

    • @kkiwanuka
      @kkiwanuka ปีที่แล้ว +4

      On behalf of Cowboy fans everywhere. You can’t be an eagle fans and refer to eagles past or present as “Dem Boyz”.

    • @Fettimayne1804
      @Fettimayne1804 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maan frfr!

    • @TylerMYName
      @TylerMYName ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kkiwanuka 💯

  • @davidwright8868
    @davidwright8868 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Asante was legit and we don’t speak 🗣 about him enough he was a DAWG 🔥🏈

  • @jjcaneCaneFam
    @jjcaneCaneFam ปีที่แล้ว +29

    One of the best episodes with this cast! Shady, Pac and DJ...are starting to show chemistry with Brandon!

  • @spearruler70
    @spearruler70 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Best IAA episode ever. This dude dropped some crazy knowledge.

  • @nerdfitness5435
    @nerdfitness5435 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    this that locker room talk we been missing finally back to what made this show so great

  • @barryregan105
    @barryregan105 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Asante Samuel BROUGHT IT!! He had me cracking up and also nodding my head when he made his case for why the Pats dynasty is first and foremost a product of Tom Brady's greatness. Awesome stuff!

  • @dvon1097
    @dvon1097 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Asante Samuel is the most underrated corner in NFL history. He was that dude in NE then went to Philly and WAS STILL A BEAST

    • @We_About_That_Life
      @We_About_That_Life ปีที่แล้ว

      Underrated sure but Everson Walls is the most underrated in history as a undrafted DB.

  • @braddillon4311
    @braddillon4311 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Gotta say, this is probably my favorite episode from a pure entertainment standpoint. Love the CB debates at the end.

  • @paperchasentx4162
    @paperchasentx4162 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Asante was one of the best cover corners of his era !!! No one played cover 2 better than him, he WILL jump the route & take one back to the house✌🏽 10 int returns for TDs 4 of those in the playoffs.

    • @cperkins5050
      @cperkins5050 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ronde Barber was the cover 2 guy. He was a much better open field tackler as well.

    • @paperchasentx4162
      @paperchasentx4162 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cperkins5050 yes there was several good CBs I’m not here to debate. Don’t @me

    • @tp4016
      @tp4016 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paperchasentx4162 ppl stay making stuff a debate. Just give flowers and keep it moving sometimes lol. But I love to debate though but like you said he one of the best

    • @nenola504
      @nenola504 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah ronde barber then asante samuel

    • @paperchasentx4162
      @paperchasentx4162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nenola504 Dokay…??? 👍🏽 yaw 🥴

  • @ramonfoster1224
    @ramonfoster1224 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    “I’m out here tryna sell my tickets, this is supposed to be an experience” Asante Samuel is funny asf for that.

    • @africahdior8619
      @africahdior8619 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂 when i heard him say that

  • @oakfromlouisiana4380
    @oakfromlouisiana4380 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You can tell Asante would definitely be a big time criminal if it wasn’t ball😂😂I met a few guys just like him up the road

    • @MrKevin1144
      @MrKevin1144 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same thing I thought

  • @em1496
    @em1496 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    As a Giants fan I remember watching this dude and being dead scared of seeing him in the Eagles secondary. Deadly. So nice to the man inside the helmet.

  • @elmayimbe5094
    @elmayimbe5094 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Wow!!!!!! I did not expect this to be this GREAT. This might be my favorite episode. Top 3 for sure.

  • @jsmallz36
    @jsmallz36 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    I’m going to need a PT.2. This was dope

  • @rashidmohamed3516
    @rashidmohamed3516 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Asante remind me so much of myself. Ain’t taking nothing from nobody no matter who you are. We KNOW our worth. You ain’t gon play with us or our money. Respect go longer than any thing in this world. Come with respect and everything smooth. Come incorrect you gon hate us fasho

  • @paulknox29
    @paulknox29 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've watched almost all of the "I Am Athlete" episodes, and this one was the best by far. Asante dropped enough knowledge for me to get a pick 6. WHOOOO!!!!!!

  • @awalovettepeter8099
    @awalovettepeter8099 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Asante Samuel is a legend. He funny too 🤣 😂 😆

  • @SOSODeffanpage
    @SOSODeffanpage ปีที่แล้ว +175

    I wish Chad Johnson was there man it was so of a great interview, would love to here stories between Chad and Asante when the Bengals vs patriots back then ...but still overall great great interview love seeing my child hood players tell there stories

    • @jeffnoisette
      @jeffnoisette ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Asante locking down Chad.. Chad would deny it ..lol

    • @dskillz32
      @dskillz32 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree my man. Maybe my favorite WR /DB matchup to watch ever growing up.

    • @truthistruth4186
      @truthistruth4186 ปีที่แล้ว

      First thing that popped in my head

  • @knedd88
    @knedd88 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I need Asante Samuel to be be part of show fellas … his energy is special … can imagine him and Chad debating on the show …. It’s gonna be nice and sweet my son… love this episode …

  • @danc1113
    @danc1113 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This show is evolving in the right direction,Big respect

  • @jonathanholland4981
    @jonathanholland4981 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I didn’t know Asante had so much personality that’s why I love this podcast athletes get to relax and be who they really are keep up the good work fellas 💪🏾

  • @marcosdiaz5068
    @marcosdiaz5068 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Samuel one of my all time favorites when I was young growing up in Massachusetts. Absolute legend right here put that man in the HoF and give him his dues.

  • @poopdeckpapi136
    @poopdeckpapi136 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Asante Samuel is a class act. Great character and great corner. More people should be like Asante!

  • @alfonsogayman9699
    @alfonsogayman9699 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Asante Samuel and Antoine Winfield are my favorite undersized corners ever. They play way bigger than their actual size and are fearless

  • @Wildcard0094
    @Wildcard0094 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Bro dude was cold af! He in my top 3 DB’s. Asante was the smallest person on the field and balling out. Plus he had gold teeth at the time and I was a teen with gold teeth. You couldn’t get nothing on him and he played 7-10 yards off the line of scrimmage and you would think a quick curl route would get him but that shit would get picked off. Dude the goat!

    • @gizoesportsradio2987
      @gizoesportsradio2987 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wasn’t such a great tackler

    • @tp4016
      @tp4016 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gizoesportsradio2987 deon wasn’t either but he is a glorified corner just like a lot others.

    • @isaiahking5296
      @isaiahking5296 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still can't believe he dropped 19-0

  • @steveowatts
    @steveowatts ปีที่แล้ว +80

    The part when asante said he picked rex grossman 3 times, i literally just seen the video and it’s exactly how he described 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @frugalfreddy81
      @frugalfreddy81 ปีที่แล้ว

      *I just saw not seen

    • @steveowatts
      @steveowatts ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@frugalfreddy81 Man idgaf about english class gtfo

    • @frugalfreddy81
      @frugalfreddy81 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steveowatts Black people smdh

    • @jayisdabest88
      @jayisdabest88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steveowatts 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @draphtketchum9364
      @draphtketchum9364 ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn't need to see the video I vividly remember it 🤣 I'm a native Chicago and die hard Bears fan I cried laughing when Rex threw the second int and Sante took off for Belichek

  • @andreaplayer6052
    @andreaplayer6052 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This was best one EVER LOVE THIS GUY HE WAS A BEAST ON THE FIELD

  • @professionaltrollkilla5965
    @professionaltrollkilla5965 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had no idea he had this personality. Grew up watching him

  • @princeoflauderdale
    @princeoflauderdale ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Asante is from Broward and is a product of his environment. He is a hero, family man, and beat a lot of odds! A leader and very honest. His numbers are up there 👆 Top 5! But just like the world politics hold real individuals back! He is the TO of defense that the hall of fame will try to keep out. He is outspoken and stands for what he believes in! Broward County loves Asante! I do Much respect and love! Biggest takeaway! What your eyes tell you

    • @gatman18
      @gatman18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Already. Ain’t he go to school at Boyd Anderson in Lauderdale Lakes?

    • @MrBlackn954
      @MrBlackn954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gatman18 yes he was a Quarterback in high school

    • @princeoflauderdale
      @princeoflauderdale ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gatman18 yes BA Cobras

    • @princeoflauderdale
      @princeoflauderdale ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrBlackn954 no

    • @MrBlackn954
      @MrBlackn954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Homie he played quarterback his whole life till his senior year at BA. I played on the team. He only played DB ONE IN HIGH SCHOOL 🤦🏿‍♂️ that’s my homie

  • @mytubeison
    @mytubeison ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As a person who does not even watch football like that...I need Asante Samuels back on this show!!! Hands down my fav interview of I.A.M.👍🏾

    • @vernyates580
      @vernyates580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If u not a football fan , why u watch this show then? I'm confused as to what draws you to a show that is about football but u dnt watch football, you don't understand none of these convos , dnt Kno none of the people either probably,how u understand what's going on ?

    • @bigdawggrese8128
      @bigdawggrese8128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vernyates580 I feel u on this

    • @bigdawggrese8128
      @bigdawggrese8128 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vernyates580 u gotta know ur football to watch this shit 💯

  • @millweabrooks3083
    @millweabrooks3083 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Asante Samuels is so transparent! I enjoyed this interview like no other! His insight and intelligence are very entertaining! Hopefully I can some highlights after this!

  • @derrickford9535
    @derrickford9535 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview. Brandon I see the maturity and the growth while keeping the show interesting. Good stuff. Asante Samuels should be in the Hall of Fame. No question.

  • @ParkinLotPimpin816
    @ParkinLotPimpin816 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Asante was two seconds from trying to rewrite history with his Champ take. Glad they slowed him down

  • @emmanuelrobinson1317
    @emmanuelrobinson1317 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Need a pt 2 for Asante. That man have STORIES!!!!!

  • @sumguy1129
    @sumguy1129 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this was so real and one of the best football conversations I've ever heard. win one with out brady,not gunna happen

  • @RizzFinesse
    @RizzFinesse ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hands down one of the best interviews about the game and life stories!

  • @TheEvard14
    @TheEvard14 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It’s wild because Bill did Malcom Butler like that too in the Super Bowl and didn’t play him for no apparent reason at all and he has been the starter for the season

  • @antonioward8534
    @antonioward8534 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    Great episode! Samuel was definitely cold in his playing days but I wish more people knew about his football IQ. Dude definitely knows the ins and outs of the game and love his energy….

    • @jamesclark8931
      @jamesclark8931 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely I love sant he a Dogg plus on that football field and he stay Tru to himself 1000%

    • @williearrington593
      @williearrington593 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts 💯 on GOD 👍🏾

    • @dareonallen9574
      @dareonallen9574 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He son nice too

    • @liveouturdreams
      @liveouturdreams ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Asante was Him Easy 1st ballot Hof in real LYFEE

  • @mdotmusic7334
    @mdotmusic7334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Asante Samuel is one of my all time favorites and this podcast further shows that it is a crime that he's not in the hall of fame

  • @reggieclemons470
    @reggieclemons470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best I am athlete interview thus far! Assante Samuel was a straight G that doesn’t get the hall of fame respect!

  • @ashtonchapman2613
    @ashtonchapman2613 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Champ was one of the best CBs in NFL history. Top 3 all time. Asante was great for sure and was amazing in ATL and NE.

  • @SSJ_Glohan
    @SSJ_Glohan ปีที่แล้ว +26

    When he broke down why Nnamdi was overrated it really blew my mind that it was that plain and simple though it never really cross my mind or never bought up by anyone as to why he struggled with the Eagles.

    • @cperkins5050
      @cperkins5050 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nmandi was dominant on the Raiders. Dude gave up like 47% completion percentage for 4 years in a row in man to man coverage. Asante couldn’t have did that.

    • @davidscott2059
      @davidscott2059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cperkins5050 It was even more dominate then that. 2007-2010 pass thrown his way and completions 2007 31 passes 10 completions, 2008 27 passes 8 completions, 2009 27 passes 13 completion and 2010 27 passes 10 completions. He went 4 years with less then 2 passes a game thrown against him. And less then a completion a game against him. He is as a beast in man coverage and took the qbs blind side of the field away. I was just enter college as a KC chiefs die hard fan. And those stats match my memory of his man to man skills. His down fall was going to Philly and playing zone. Philly wanted to let him match wr instead of treating him like a LT or RT as a CB. He knew every blade of grass a a rcb and every move or angle a wr could make from that side of the field. Raiders team d pass yards a game 2007 261 yards per game, 2008 266, 2009 259 and 2010 249. The rest of the d could zero in on everybody else

    • @mannihernandez209
      @mannihernandez209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Asomugha was an elite bump and run man cover CB in Oakland playing off zone in Philly. It’s not like Asante didn’t also get burned constantly except he was a ballhawk. Andy Reid also made his Oline coach Juan Castillo his DC and he
      didn't know wtf he was doing

    • @korypeoples3497
      @korypeoples3497 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think he’s a little biased towards Nnamdi there’s definitely something personal there. I think nnamdi was just a scheme corner As long as you played to his strengths and specific coverage styles he was good he went to Philly and they tried to get him to play off man and zone.

    • @MrCjjuengst
      @MrCjjuengst ปีที่แล้ว

      @@korypeoples3497 yea you can tell he is still bitter about nnamdi coming to the birds

  • @rosscasey3352
    @rosscasey3352 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really wonder what it's like to be as glowing and a magnet as tom is. I'll never know the man a day in my life but to see people that normal joes like me to the best of the best talk about someone with so much respect and glowing attitude makes me wonder what that it factor is. So awe inspiring.

  • @simeonhart9192
    @simeonhart9192 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has to be the best episode y’all ever put out. This man’s energy is crazy

  • @TheDesciple30
    @TheDesciple30 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I’m proud of that brother. Boyd Anderson’s finest. S/O to Zante.

  • @josephvanhorn5347
    @josephvanhorn5347 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    I know he's most famous for the interception he didn't get but, damn, he was bound to drop one at SOME point. From 2005-2010 Asante Samuel played 9 playoff games. He picked off 7 passes and took 4 to the house. He snatched 51 more regular season passes intended for the other team in his career and got into the end zone with 6 of them. Asante was a MONSTER. Why would you EVER throw an out route to his side of the field?

    • @dmvweezy5235
      @dmvweezy5235 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I couldn't have said it better💯💯💯💪🏾

    • @dillonsellars
      @dillonsellars ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts !!!! Dude was great

    • @Bigmiagi
      @Bigmiagi ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That once drop will always haunt me tho

    • @chriswolfinger6638
      @chriswolfinger6638 ปีที่แล้ว

      Favorite corner in my 28 years of watching football

    • @JDub4607
      @JDub4607 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Of all the ints he could’ve dropped, it was the one that costed him a ring. He was a great corner but that’s all I’ll remember him for

  • @MrRasheed7
    @MrRasheed7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imma Eagles fan and Asante was one of the best players we ever had..
    He was soo good at getting us the football and making huge plays that changed games.. We had a great playoff run one season and it was mainly him picking off Eli Manning, and Tavaris Jackson in big spots that fueled that playoff run
    Guy was INVALUABLE out there for us

  • @Bosscelly6
    @Bosscelly6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shady so damn sarcastic it’s funny asl😭🤣🤣my guy💯🤣

  • @MW-jx6ec
    @MW-jx6ec ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Asante on another level. Hard to argue with one who actually did it.

  • @pt_3118
    @pt_3118 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I can't remember who the Patriots were playing but I'll never forget Asante Samuel running towards the quarterback as if he was coming on a corner blitz, only to drop back in his back pedal and the quarterback threw it straight to him, man they showed it slow motion one of the best plays ever, been doing it in Madden ever since. 😄😄

    • @tgctv7387
      @tgctv7387 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      People fall for that shit every time on madden lol. Play with the slot corner act like you're blitzing then float somewhere 10 yards back right before the snap. Slant/post They're gonna throw it right to you more times than not lol

  • @DaRookStillDaMan
    @DaRookStillDaMan ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As a Pats fan, this shit golden and Sante one of my favorite Pats 🤟🏽💪🏽

  • @PeaceOnEarth7723
    @PeaceOnEarth7723 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite cb I remember meeting him off the field n down to earth athlete for sure. I had a sharpie and a football 🏈 that I had got the night b 4 cause I knew we were going to meet him cause he was picking up a vehicle from my boss which was a Toyota Tundra that he got as a rental from our Delaership Ford in MA Rt.1 near the mall don’t know if he would remember this. I sure did still have the ball in my collection till this day!!!! He also gave us player tickets to the playoff game against the Jags that yr one of many game we got to watch it was one of many good games we got to watch !!!!🎉😢🎉🎉🎉🎉 Samuels you def in the books as A ++++++ CB.

  • @barshaygraves1511
    @barshaygraves1511 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Can't be a truly great player without a great mind. Asante is one of the ones!

  • @PhinsTakeWithCB83
    @PhinsTakeWithCB83 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This was honestly one of the best interviews on IAA. Asante was that dude and he kept it ultra real on the Belichick subject. Without Brady, Bill doesn’t have that run.

    • @dougiedoug8994
      @dougiedoug8994 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Without that defense, Brady wouldn't have that many rings, like why we always discredit the defense?

    • @anthonymiller8107
      @anthonymiller8107 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dougiedoug8994 before Brady became the starter, that defense wasn't winning games with bill and bledsoe starting

    • @urbanflavorz
      @urbanflavorz ปีที่แล้ว +4

      without Bill, Brady would have been an average QB just like he was in college

    • @anthonymiller8107
      @anthonymiller8107 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@urbanflavorz I want say Brady was average. I say every time Michigan tried to bench Brady for a player they thought was better, Brady ended up taking his job back

    • @jonwick1497
      @jonwick1497 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dougiedoug8994 what games was u watching he save that defense so many times u a Brady hater I watch this from college to he got the starting job in New England defense was give up 20 plus points

  • @nahrihickman1662
    @nahrihickman1662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was too young to give Asante his flowers as a young Pats fan. Shout out to him! Seems like a real chill dude 💯

  • @ginger_breadman
    @ginger_breadman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have always and will always admire Asante Samuel’s incredible NFL career. As a Giant’s fan, I’m also thankful he missed that INT in Super Bowl 47 (Pats - Giants)

  • @johnlarue3163
    @johnlarue3163 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The more I hear players talk the more I'm convinced a coach is WAY more likely to help the team lose vs helping them win. And that includes the best coach in NFL history

  • @TheRealShadLo64
    @TheRealShadLo64 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This was freak dope i wanted to name my son after Asante Samuel when he was in philly but my son passed away at birth so this episode meant alot to me

    • @azitsallgood2514
      @azitsallgood2514 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      R.I.P to your son Asante is an West African🇬🇭 Name 🙏🏿🙏🏿

    • @Juntao1989
      @Juntao1989 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn rIp man

    • @TheRealShadLo64
      @TheRealShadLo64 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Juntao1989 thanks god always has a plan

    • @mikeyisdope3
      @mikeyisdope3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤️

    • @briangrr4816
      @briangrr4816 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@azitsallgood2514 yh he was born in Ghana but raised in Florida

  • @DS00999
    @DS00999 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Asante Sr. gotta come back. This interview was gold.

  • @LifetheplantwayTV
    @LifetheplantwayTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wouldn’t be surprised if BM is reading comments and learning lessons. Everything I’ve seen people complain about the past couple months have been improved. He’s been so present, doesn’t make things about himself, questions are solid. Proud of that man 👏🏽

  • @onone800
    @onone800 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I don’t watch film, i don’t lift weights and i’m the last one to get there n the first one to leave🤣 bruh nearly killed me wen he said that 😂😂😂😂🐐

  • @bcfwop215
    @bcfwop215 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The Fact that Pac-Man is looking at somebody like they crazy LYK Shank Is really crazy 😂😂😂 That was my fuckn Dawg growing up 🦅🦅🦅 Him & Lito made me fall in love with DB play

  • @theknowledgetrap
    @theknowledgetrap ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m even more impressed to see how slight built Azanti is. He made really big hits on huge guys, plus he says he didn’t even lift weights. That’s insane

  • @christopherfelton5169
    @christopherfelton5169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was by far the best podcast interview of all time in my opinion

  • @cameronhenderson9536
    @cameronhenderson9536 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's crazy I got to see him play now his son is in the league. Asante, champ, Charles Woodson were my favorite corners besides prime

  • @marcusjohnson9591
    @marcusjohnson9591 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You gotta ask him who the best WR he went up against . We needed to hear that

  • @melvino8926
    @melvino8926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Asante Energy is at the right level not too high and damn show not low....✊🏾💪🏽🏈

  • @kingjah-son1555
    @kingjah-son1555 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was really really dope we need more of this just like that don't switch up the format

  • @Theshamanomar
    @Theshamanomar ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Asante needs his own show period. It doesn’t matter what the subject- I want to hear!

  • @aaronporterjr.9515
    @aaronporterjr.9515 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The last 20 minutes were the best part of this! Love hearing players talk about other players and the game from their perspective

  • @iamsambreeze
    @iamsambreeze ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Could listen to Asante all day. This guy need his own podcast.

  • @lawrencewolaridge1741
    @lawrencewolaridge1741 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now his son is one of the best cornerbacks in the game Asante Samual Jr🏈