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  • @jaidenboston260
    @jaidenboston260 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5956

    Don’t bother sending Devin Hester a birthday gift, he’ll just return it

  • @905kar5
    @905kar5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3338

    IMO he’s a hall of famer. Probably won’t be first ballot, but I am confident he’ll make it eventually

    • @CallusTTV
      @CallusTTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +278

      It would be a travesty if he doesn't make it to the Hall

    • @melvinshine9841
      @melvinshine9841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +330

      I think he's more than earned his place. If you retire as one of the standards your position is judged by, that has to count for something.

    • @DaBesFish16
      @DaBesFish16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      they def should put em in the HoF. if they put offense and defense in the HoF, why not special teams then? he deserves it

    • @melvinshine9841
      @melvinshine9841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +162

      @UCHcqBu8iBsOIBLiLv3nbtIw The Hall just makes weird decisions sometimes. At the time Shannon Sharpe retired he was #1 in receptions, yards, and TDs for tight ends in addition to having three rings with two teams. He still had to wait five years after he was eligible to get in. That just doesn't make sense.

    • @matthewnikitas2904
      @matthewnikitas2904 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The hall of fame doesn’t really have a thing for special teams only players so it probably won’t happen. Just like Steve tasker

  • @douglastaylor43
    @douglastaylor43 5 ปีที่แล้ว +784

    That opening kickoff in the Superbowl is the most exciting play I've ever seen.

    • @thirdworldatl
      @thirdworldatl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Douglas Taylor Man when he returned that kickoff I was in total awe like wtf did he just do lol

    • @thatdude169
      @thatdude169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      My dad called that shit before it happened. I told him no way he returns it. Then he returns it....

    • @wyomingptt
      @wyomingptt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Was that the only SB you ever watched lol? I can probably think of ten off the top of my head that were more exciting. The Harrison 99 yd INT return is my personal favorite, but the Philly Special and the Giants Helmet Catch are close seconds.

    • @5O4evr
      @5O4evr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watch Beast Mode

    • @nateperales4349
      @nateperales4349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The only way it would have or could have been better was if it was the game winning TD

  • @Justin-cl7lg
    @Justin-cl7lg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    Everybody in that stadium was expecting Hester to take that return for a TD in the Super Bowl and he DID!!! This dude is a legend

    • @STEEPPOW
      @STEEPPOW ปีที่แล้ว

      Why he lie about actual ball it ain’t white inna game

    • @colinb8332
      @colinb8332 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@STEEPPOW they color it white and print it. You don’t know what you’re saying.

    • @jasonokara4855
      @jasonokara4855 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But after that td. Colts kicked away from him the rest of the game

    • @Cj-pc4id
      @Cj-pc4id ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jasonokara4855cause they’re not that braindead

  • @rugbytimothy1315
    @rugbytimothy1315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    He is revered in Chicago. I got his autograph at the Bears training camp on a towel his rookie year and spoke with him briefly and he was soft spoken and really a good dude. I remember a bunch of people yelling his name and calling him "Sir" and he was laughing because he had this " I'm just a rookie and a nobody" attitude and was just taking in all the fans excitement, but little did we all know we were talking to the guy who would become the greatest return man ever in the NFL.

    • @MegaLBreezy
      @MegaLBreezy หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you 10 years old?

  • @jericHogroovin
    @jericHogroovin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4377

    I remember he was the first person on madden with 100 speed

    • @BULLSNATION100
      @BULLSNATION100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      jerichoawlday wasn’t he the only one wit a 100 speed?

    • @joshuaberry9733
      @joshuaberry9733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +230

      @@BULLSNATION100 Chris Johnson

    • @BULLSNATION100
      @BULLSNATION100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Joshua Berry oh yea you right

    • @nmbmemphisbeast3690
      @nmbmemphisbeast3690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      Yea put him in at wr run a playaction with him on the fly it was a td

    • @christopherhannibal5573
      @christopherhannibal5573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was just thinking about that too.

  • @lamonesjr4744
    @lamonesjr4744 5 ปีที่แล้ว +922

    Prime time his self said Hester is the greatest return man of all time

    • @DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants
      @DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Not saying I disagree but Deion also called Johnny football the best overall player in the entire draft the year the browns got him.

    • @lamonesjr4744
      @lamonesjr4744 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants I guess Prime was just talking in terms of Punt returns when he said that he was wrong about johnny lol

    • @DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants
      @DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lamonesjr4744 Johnny still could be an NFL player he is a tebow/RG3 type qb they run the ball better than they throw.
      It would be curious to see an option style offense where the rb is a Johnny/tebow/RG3 /Terrelle Pryor type
      It would be curious to see an offense run this way as option style qbs are cheaper than most "good to great rbs"
      th-cam.com/video/mnbQXPCFvRU/w-d-xo.html

    • @lamonesjr4744
      @lamonesjr4744 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants absolutely I woundnt mind seeing johnny make a comeback

    • @DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants
      @DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lamonesjr4744 No teams really do the option qb thing though because to do it you would need less to no "real legit rbs" on your roster.
      Yes that could hurt in short yardage or goal line situations but all of them could run when healthy there is no doubt about that.
      Pryor 6.3 average rushing
      Johnny 5.6 average rushing
      RG3 6.1 average rushing
      Tebow 5.0 average rushing
      This type of offense would just avoid normal running plays might be hard to win in the snow/wind but as long as they can run for 5 ypc it could still work.

  • @crfzxcvbnm
    @crfzxcvbnm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1097

    Devin Hester is, was, and always will be...RIDICULOUS!!

    • @suavelleadams7098
      @suavelleadams7098 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I witnessed most of them touchdowns including the one in the SuperBowl against Indiana ! If the Chicago Bears would have had a very real guarterback then they would have won their second Superbowl in their franchise history !

    • @Mac-ih7rb
      @Mac-ih7rb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@suavelleadams7098 Facts. We went up 14-0 and then shit the bed the rest of the game. Although I must say. At least we didn't lose to Brady. I didn't really mind losing to Peyton.

    • @erichood3169
      @erichood3169 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sucked as a raven

    • @Mac-ih7rb
      @Mac-ih7rb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@erichood3169 And Michael Jordan sucked as a Wizard what's your point.

    • @john-carlosynostroza
      @john-carlosynostroza 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! And, he seems like a pretty down-to-earth dude.

  • @houstonhubble1003
    @houstonhubble1003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Perfect outro. “Devin Hester you are ridiculous.”
    The Super Bowl kickoff return will always be legendary.

    • @amsears60441
      @amsears60441 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      no but h

    • @chief5981
      @chief5981 ปีที่แล้ว

      It looked staged. Fair trade- Hester gets opening kick off return and colts get the game

    • @Fudgeoff923
      @Fudgeoff923 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hell ya opening kick of the mother fuckin superbowl where chicago plays its neighbor indiana. Wild

    • @bensontautala07
      @bensontautala07 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​​​@@chief5981 you mean the colts won the super bowl

  • @christopherdavis1012
    @christopherdavis1012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +576

    Kicker: Hester back there?
    Coach: Yep.
    Kicker: Out of bounds?
    Coach: *Yep.*

    • @austinthegamerthebest2752
      @austinthegamerthebest2752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      The funny thing is that that actually happened a lot

    • @itzjj1036
      @itzjj1036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Christopher Davis nice one and true

    • @TheGreatBoomy25
      @TheGreatBoomy25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flag.

    • @joebocanegra1083
      @joebocanegra1083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The following season they started doing that

    • @londonjennings9608
      @londonjennings9608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They actually did dis often so he wouldn't return it😭🤣💯

  • @12packersfan
    @12packersfan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +939

    I hope he makes the hall of fame. He totally deserves it. Respect from a Packers fan

    • @donsolos
      @donsolos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      *AMEN*

    • @Bigdon3454
      @Bigdon3454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @StunniGod 333 that's all he needed to be good at

    • @fobbitoperator3620
      @fobbitoperator3620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @ 12 PackersFan: As a Bears fan, I approve ^^THAT^^ comment! (Bear Down)

    • @bicmitchum5034
      @bicmitchum5034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He has to. Special teamers usually don't make it unless they were the best at what they did. And there isn't a single return man more impactful than Devin Hester.

    • @fobbitoperator3620
      @fobbitoperator3620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bicmitchum5034 Si bueno!

  • @travbrunet6950
    @travbrunet6950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2089

    You never ask a woman if she's pregnant
    You never go for 1/2 price sushi
    You never kick to Devin Hester !!!!!!!

    • @quanbrooklynkid7776
      @quanbrooklynkid7776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Oops Oops this is why dudes don't want daughters

    • @DeejayJeipii
      @DeejayJeipii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Whats wrong with half price sushi?

    • @jamescooper7318
      @jamescooper7318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@DeejayJeipii It may be spoiled, perhaps the reason for half price...

    • @crystalf1441
      @crystalf1441 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      For showlow

    • @outsidethabox1443
      @outsidethabox1443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts

  • @el_ruken91
    @el_ruken91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    ..Detroit Lions once said we rather kick the ball into Lake Michigan then kick it to hester..Hall of fame for sure..
    .

    • @hockeyj1374
      @hockeyj1374 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jose Moreno hahaha so true jose

    • @Hotobu
      @Hotobu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not "for sure" at all.

    • @dey7890
      @dey7890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Hotobu no one wants to hear your reasoning

    • @thein1990
      @thein1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best season was his rookie season when he had 7 td returns beast I know, if he could of kept that up, hell if he would of only gotten 2 td returns a season after that he would be beast but he ended his career with 14 return tds with 7 coming in his rookie year, he was a beast but not a HOF'er

    • @Kurama_02
      @Kurama_02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Kyle DaNiell He literally holds 21 NFL records. He has 20 return TDs. He is definitely a Hall of Famer. No one at his position has ever done what he did.

  • @urmaker
    @urmaker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Holy shit. This was AMAZING! I don't follow the NFL much but I do love the sport. This man is no doubt a LEGEND!

  • @mugable
    @mugable ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Been a lifelong Colts fans and I vividly remember the sense of impending doom that crept in after he scored that opening kickoff touchdown. Great game with an excellent halftime show and I'll never forget it. Congrats to Devin on a fantastic career.

  • @ajvonline
    @ajvonline 5 ปีที่แล้ว +802

    Opposing team fans: "Don't kick it to Hester! Don't kick it to Hester! Don't kick it to- awww, man... he kicked it to Hester."

  • @jdub955
    @jdub955 5 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    People don’t understand how good this man actually was. He was unbelievable

    • @ShadyAcacia
      @ShadyAcacia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Jdub95 what’s sad is Lovie wasted his 3rd and 4th seasons to play him at receiver, 2 years of his prime he wasn’t returning.

    • @chad2831
      @chad2831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      he's on the bears all decade team. i think people realize how good he was.

    • @jasoneverett
      @jasoneverett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you literally just watched a video made about him. I think we get it, you don't hold any special knowledge.

    • @jdub955
      @jdub955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jasoneverett Don’t be a virgin

    • @jdub955
      @jdub955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chad2831 Blah Blah Blah

  • @tronskee32
    @tronskee32 5 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    They literally changed the rules because of this man. Mans retired and said “Tell Roger Goddell he can move the kick off back again” haha that’s legendary shit, man.

    • @RobertJones-cr3jt
      @RobertJones-cr3jt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Real talk

    • @SunnyDayYoutube
      @SunnyDayYoutube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Not exactly but whatever floats your boat

    • @chrishood7968
      @chrishood7968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah none of that is true

    • @PaulGaither
      @PaulGaither 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      As others said, it is not true. The rules were changed because of the Bills player who was paralyzed and how it has been proven that kick returns are significantly more dangerous than any other play in football.
      They really should change the rule to 4th and 15 from the 35 with the option for teams to go for it and/or fake the punt... or 4th and 20 from the 30 if it is too easy.
      Punts are much safer than kickoffs and more interesting. Hester was a better punt returner, as they even mentioned in this video, farmore of his returns came off of punts than just a few kicks.

    • @tomc5435
      @tomc5435 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Idk what's worse. This comment or the fact it got over 300 likes? Proof you can say anything on the internet and idiots will believe you.

  • @phildasky8668
    @phildasky8668 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    One of theee most smoothest runners I've ever seen in the NFL

  • @ChadShadel
    @ChadShadel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Best return man ever! Every time he touched the ball there was anticipation in the air that something special might happen. Seems like such a great guy too.

    • @ChadShadel
      @ChadShadel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@texas2547 Deion Sanders has 9 TDs on 367 Returns bro LMAO. 6 punt and 3 kickoffs. Cowboy fans are the absolute worst...

    • @allenwinston9225
      @allenwinston9225 ปีที่แล้ว

      Devin Hester was to Football as a Home Run Slugger in Baseball like Reggie Jackson.

  • @alecbaldwin9671
    @alecbaldwin9671 5 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Devin goes “when I catch the ball I pause and look where to go, that’s my secret. Should probly be telling my kids that’s and not y’all.” Lmaoooo great secret bro

    • @DPRX99
      @DPRX99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like any of us have the speed this man was blessed with

    • @yea390
      @yea390 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thx for typing this, I couldn't understand what he said

  • @Jalenramsey200
    @Jalenramsey200 5 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    i did one of his football camps and he choose me out of my group to play catch with him it was the best moment in my life

  • @manuginobilisbaldspot424
    @manuginobilisbaldspot424 5 ปีที่แล้ว +518

    Devin Hester is absolutely a Hall of Famer. When you're the GOAT at anything you do in a sport, that makes you a Hall of Famer. He's hands down the best returner in NFL history. And was a solid receiver when given the chance. Steve Tasker should be in as well.

    • @aaronolson5434
      @aaronolson5434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Deion Sanders Rod Woodson look it up????

    • @TheYoungweezy23
      @TheYoungweezy23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@aaronolson5434 dont even compare em to hester u bum lmfao

    • @aaronolson5434
      @aaronolson5434 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍😂😂😂

    • @aaronolson5434
      @aaronolson5434 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      👬👬👬👬👬🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😂😂

    • @singingchef23
      @singingchef23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TASKER FAN STAND UP! Special teams are part of the game and there have been some good ones that made you watch at a position that's hard to get noticed

  • @manny4218
    @manny4218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    He said “if they wanna line him up on me i i i i must abuse him “😂

  • @JayBaddAssCutler
    @JayBaddAssCutler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Got chills watching this.
    I can remember exactly where I was when he returned that.
    The Lovie Bears represent my childhood.
    This 06 team brings back so many good memories.

  • @jtmnavy
    @jtmnavy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    He’s got a dope vibe

    • @kimdracula1995
      @kimdracula1995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed!!

    • @wussup12345
      @wussup12345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He a nigga😎

    • @FlyTyBlizzy
      @FlyTyBlizzy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I met him a few times....extremely humble. You wouldn't even know he was a NFL star

    • @respectfully6439
      @respectfully6439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wussup12345 u corny

    • @dq303
      @dq303 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wussup12345 😂😂

  • @busyrand
    @busyrand 5 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Devin Hester belongs in the Hall of Fame. He's revolutionized player evaluation, and Special Teams as a whole. When your talents and contributions are transformative, you're a Hall of Famer. The man darn near returned his last handful of kicks late in his career. He singlehandedly won games for Chicago.

    • @grousetheghoul2754
      @grousetheghoul2754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ray Guy was an absolute weapon for the Raiders. He, like Hester, changed the game. He to this day could hit the scoreboard in the New Orleans. The big one overhead. The only player to ever do so. His 50 yard average is ridiculous. Coffin Corner punts were accurately amazing.Ray Guy was the first punter ever drafted in the first round. ( if my fuzzy brain works properly ) First punter drafted overall #1 choice, AND he is the first and only punter with a gold jacket and the HOF ring that goes with it.

    • @ShadyAcacia
      @ShadyAcacia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Remember the next couple of drafts teams drafting return specialists in the first and second rounds? Ted Gin jr can thank Devin for that rookie contract he got

  • @Dwaynoe_ball
    @Dwaynoe_ball 5 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    11 dislikes are from the 06 Colts kickoff unit

    • @ralphlaurenmascot8877
      @ralphlaurenmascot8877 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eric Harrison naw at this point all 15 from us

    • @TheAngryYank
      @TheAngryYank 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The rest are from Packer fans....

    • @justincha4973
      @justincha4973 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dumbass they lost that game.

  • @Xorgrim
    @Xorgrim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    What a spectacle he was. No one really talks about the great exit he had from the game, when he was with the Seahaks. Way past his prime, he did all he could to keep the Seahawks in the game against the Falcons. He took out kicks from the back of the endzone. What a performance.

    • @jonwills4104
      @jonwills4104 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He had over 200 yrds returning in that game...and even almost had taken one in for a TD but got caught 10yrds short. Still was a force even well.out of his prime.

  • @steviechampagne
    @steviechampagne ปีที่แล้ว +14

    this dude deserves to be in the HOF. what a talent. rare in any era

    • @malikblakma
      @malikblakma 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He is now ! 🐐🐐🐐

  • @Mozephus80
    @Mozephus80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    He had the absolute best field vision for his position. Unparalleled.

    • @koolbreeze2761
      @koolbreeze2761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep Yep....Well, Wait....BARRY SANDERS !!!

    • @rkymtnchi503
      @rkymtnchi503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@koolbreeze2761how many kicks did Sanders return?

    • @Jamezy316
      @Jamezy316 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      what he did that stood out... most guys now catch, and GO! they just think on the fly, once they catch it, they just start running and choose what to do. While Hester would catch the ball, freeze for a split second, and in that second he scans the whole field, and what the best route is, then GO. Once he starts his return he already scanned the field, picked the TD route. Thats why youd never see him really juking around, or standing in same spot. Whats he god, its a non stop, smooth route to the TD. Extremely impressive!

    • @nategordon8127
      @nategordon8127 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Diangelo hall was 1B to his 1A

    • @DexterHaven
      @DexterHaven ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My fave was his slow walk in the end zone after catching the missed field goal, the calm before the storm, as he scanned the field like the Terminator. 3:13

  • @krismatic06
    @krismatic06 5 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    The GREATEST Return man of all-time!!!

    • @aaronolson5434
      @aaronolson5434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Deion Sanders Rod Woodson......look it up????#REALHALLOFFAMERS

    • @LaMarcGasoldridge
      @LaMarcGasoldridge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@aaronolson5434 They have Hof careers for other reasons, and it isn't for their returning

    • @slickshotvell1182
      @slickshotvell1182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aaron Olson devin Hester beat Deion’s record🤔

    • @lpeek1239
      @lpeek1239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aaron Olson devin Hester beat Deion Sanders record

    • @CoachMacho954
      @CoachMacho954 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aaronolson5434 are you high?

  • @justinbuckner4093
    @justinbuckner4093 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Best returner of all time. I couldve easily watched an hour on this guys career. What a special player.

  • @efrainocasiojr2965
    @efrainocasiojr2965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was born and raised in chicago i love the bears and devin hester what you brought to the bears is pure magic you will always have a special place in my heart.

  • @Killacam1992
    @Killacam1992 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m thinking about playing ball again at a local junior college and I’m saving this video for what he said about when he pauses as soon as he catches the ball to see where he’s going and give his blockers time to catch up. This guy is THE guy to study if you’re looking to improve your return skills. Greatest return man in football history.

    • @cjin2919
      @cjin2919 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're smart if that resonated with you. I'm from FL where we heard about Devin all the time. Unsurprisingly, he was always portrayed as a "freak athlete" or whatever that reduced his ability to speed. He's not just fast, hes making chess moves out there. I'm glad this video conveyed how thoughtful he was/is.

  • @PaulGaither
    @PaulGaither 5 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    It was a pleasure to have seen Devin Hester play. It was a crime when the Bears took him off the return team and were so thin at WR that he had to be their #1.

    • @Original-Juice
      @Original-Juice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      That was unfortunate indeed. Straight from the front office, bad drafting and not wanting to pay for WR's. That was the Bears from about 2007 to 2017. But I digress, God Bless Devin Hester and we thank him for his electricity on the field!

    • @sugargay7168
      @sugargay7168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Original-Juice I mean we drafted Alshon Jeffery and signed Brandon Marshall, so idk if your 2007-2017 timeline works

    • @thee8thwonder298
      @thee8thwonder298 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hannibal Barca where are Brandon Marshall and Jeffrey not my friend

    • @bizboy5
      @bizboy5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nobody was kicking to him anymore......I don't blame the Bears for that.
      You find ways to put the ball in his hands of your playmakers.

    • @fobbitoperator3620
      @fobbitoperator3620 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      True, but he was still fun to watch catch & run for a TD!

  • @jsoul99
    @jsoul99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    When Deion Sanders calls you the greatest returner of all tiime .. You ARE the greatest returner of all time. No disrespect to Brian Mitchell.

    • @grimhbrh7610
      @grimhbrh7610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Loved watching Hester and dante hall returning, what a time!

    • @RagnarokCo
      @RagnarokCo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Him and Deion are close friends just in case you didn't know. There's a touching video of Deion getting emotional on set talking about how proud of Devin he is.

    • @cosmiccharlie1056
      @cosmiccharlie1056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@RagnarokCo do they got some relation somewhere cause I remember Prime talkin bout Heat back in the day when Hester was with The U. Good ole days ha. Go Canes!

    • @eggoslayer1001
      @eggoslayer1001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Probably controversial, but I really think he deserves to get into the Hall of Fame. He's the Jerry Rice of returns.

    • @Baruch.Spinoza
      @Baruch.Spinoza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mitchell.....Mitchell.......Mitchell......Mitchell....down at the 25.

  • @905kar5
    @905kar5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    I feel bad for any punter that had to take him one on one while he was at full speed... must’ve been a nightmare

    • @UrlacherBears54
      @UrlacherBears54 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      To be fair, at least they'll be able to tell their grandkids that Devin Hester returned their punt for a touchdown.

    • @trillomane9477
      @trillomane9477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awwwww 🏃🏽🏃🏽 not this again

    • @jasonmaruszak812
      @jasonmaruszak812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      at least it was over before they knew it

    • @dacrib5350
      @dacrib5350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao dudes would just fall down and pretend like they tried

    • @spritzerak4u89
      @spritzerak4u89 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just save your ankles for next week.

  • @robertburke784
    @robertburke784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Amazing! He was hardly ever touched on every one of those returns! What speed he had. Without a doubt the best returner ever, and with the new kickoff rules, nobody will ever touch his records. Living in a suburb of Chicago, I'm happy to say I saw every one of those returns live as they happened!

  • @garyvisionary6854
    @garyvisionary6854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Devin Hester at wide receiver in Madden used to be unstoppable!

    • @jackcarlson8211
      @jackcarlson8211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you could legit run a complete circle around the field

    • @lutcherboi30
      @lutcherboi30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fly route and just throw it up

  • @DJSkandalous
    @DJSkandalous 5 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    Growing up and seeing Brian Mitchell, Allen Rossem, Dante Hall and Devin Hester do kick off returns was unforgettable. Definitely memories that will stay with me as a sports fan
    Also cant forget D Jack and the Miracle In the Meadowlands. That was my first ever game I went to! 🔥🔥

    • @Tp-pb6xp
      @Tp-pb6xp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's sick bro!

    • @eggsndrpepper1149
      @eggsndrpepper1149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don’t forget Josh “Take It To The” Cribbs

    • @hollygrove9599
      @hollygrove9599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They way you worded it made me realize how we dont see kick off returns anymore because of rule changes. Glad I got to witness those unforgettable memories too.

    • @biscuitbeef4062
      @biscuitbeef4062 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was luckily old enough to see and remember these. Nice to have patterson in Chi so we can see them occasionally.

    • @zacharytaylor9623
      @zacharytaylor9623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mitchell. Mitchell. MITCHELL. MITCHELL.

  • @joeblowtheloverman9620
    @joeblowtheloverman9620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I'm getting Goosebumps while watching this.

  • @crispy6311
    @crispy6311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    His return ability makes him one of the best ever to play the game.

  • @dylanrhynard4140
    @dylanrhynard4140 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’ll definitely never forget watching Devin Hester play.

  • @theglassesriley8229
    @theglassesriley8229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Devin Hester was the greatest his speed and the way he made others miss

  • @HangingGarden606
    @HangingGarden606 5 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    The Hester hype in Chicago was unreal at the time. Dude shoulda ran for mayor.

    • @Forthebirds73
      @Forthebirds73 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fr i barely saw a jersey that wasnt hester or urlacher

  • @CPerryTravels
    @CPerryTravels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This man is single-handedly the reason I became and forever will be a Bears fan! 🐻

    • @tomc5435
      @tomc5435 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thats rough...

  • @shaneatkins6929
    @shaneatkins6929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    watching him as a rookie and then Tebow's crazy 4th quarters that one season are the most fun I had watching football.
    He looked like a freaking gazelle out there.

  • @jwaight83
    @jwaight83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Possibly the most remarkable rookie year in NFL history.

  • @SDesWriter
    @SDesWriter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I know you'll never read this but sincerely, thank you for all the great memories. That Bears team was really mediocre, but we had a handful of great players who made it worth it to watch every game just to see what they'd do. You were obviously at the top of that group.

    • @koolbreeze2761
      @koolbreeze2761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Look Up, and Go Back to
      Kool Breeze's COMMENTS on The
      Bears History....Coming from A TRUE
      CHICAGOAN.
      No Hatred....Just FACT'n.

    • @rkymtnchi503
      @rkymtnchi503 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not that mediocre if they made the Super Bowl. The offense was mediocre, I'll agree. That defense was amazing

    • @SDesWriter
      @SDesWriter ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rkymtnchi503 I was referring to the seasons they didn't make it to the Super bowl. They had one really good year where it came together for them but other than that they were really inconsistent and as likely to miss the playoffs completely as they were to win any games there.

  • @melvinshine9841
    @melvinshine9841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If punters and kickers can get into the Hall of Fame (not saying they don't deserve it), then the guy with the most kick returns in NFL history should be able to get in. It will probably take a long time, but I think he's earned the honor.

  • @byron9443
    @byron9443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The fact that it got to the point where teams were willing to give the bears better field position by kicking out of bounds, just to keep it away from Hester shows how special and dangerous of a player he was. I miss watching this guy on Sundays!

  • @CrazyKonaKai
    @CrazyKonaKai 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Top 5 Most Exciting players of all time. Everytime he was on the field something was gonna happen.

  • @jjgaming760
    @jjgaming760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Nobody :
    Devin Hester : Ima just be the greatest kick returner ever 🤷🏽‍♂️ 🔥

  • @Fresco1914
    @Fresco1914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Watching Devin return kicks at the Orange Bowl was legandary. Was always the fastest guy on the field.

  • @BigDRunnin
    @BigDRunnin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    With today's rules, its officially impossible to break his records. He deserves to be in the HOF as the greatest return man of all time

    • @Youngglick
      @Youngglick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m gonna break his record

  • @BearsBound0809
    @BearsBound0809 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Brings back so many memories. Hester to this day was the most exciting player to watch in NFL history

    • @andyb4708
      @andyb4708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      who is tyreek hill

  • @thunter992
    @thunter992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The best receiver, running back, quarterback, and return man all used to be in the same division. Crazy to think about. Great memories

    • @ManfredDudesonVonGuy
      @ManfredDudesonVonGuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I get the QB, RB, and KR, but who do you call the best reciever?

    • @joyces.7269
      @joyces.7269 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      SaCeuran i’m trying to figure that out too 🤔

  • @TT.4_
    @TT.4_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Devin Hester gives me goosebumps, he had some good blockers too so he can run thru the way he needed to! He will always be a legend!

  • @ptolemyyy2561
    @ptolemyyy2561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “I dint why I’m telling you guys this, I’m posed to be telling my kids this” lmao baby hesters

  • @Doubclub
    @Doubclub 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Legendary number in Chicago sports most exciting player to ever step on the field thanks for all the memories

    • @jackndew2
      @jackndew2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Without a doubt, I would rank Hester right behind Payton as one of the Bears most exciting offensive players. The margin being very small because of Walter's longevity and resilience. Both players made a huge contributions to the game and to the Bears legacy.

  • @joeramirez8461
    @joeramirez8461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    BEST KICK/PUNT RETURNER IN NFL HISTORY

  • @ojsmitty23
    @ojsmitty23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Devin Hester I freaking love you! There will never be a player like you 💯✊🏽✊🏽

    • @Youngglick
      @Youngglick 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m gonna break his record

  • @111voodoo
    @111voodoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a lions fan, with all the talent the bears had on both sides of the ball in that era, Hester by far scared me the most every time the lions played the bears! I have nothing but love and respect for that guy man! He truly is the greatest return specialist of all time

  • @8bitsamurai6
    @8bitsamurai6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Greatest returner of all time. This man cause the greast quote buy a coach and single handly cost him his job. The great Dennis Green. "They were you we thought they were and we let em off the hook".
    That infamous miss kick was beastly too. Loved watchin this dude. Glad he got to retire in the A.

    • @k3vmc1nn3s
      @k3vmc1nn3s ปีที่แล้ว

      You wanna crown them asses, then crown em' we let them off the hook.

  • @donsolos
    @donsolos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    *he makes it look so easyyyyyy, like anybody could do it*
    Jump cut, jump cut, and gone

  • @bendrescher7185
    @bendrescher7185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    These videos are getting me ready for football season

    • @marionbandzz_6482
      @marionbandzz_6482 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Emperor Palpatine facts

    • @Killamofongo
      @Killamofongo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Emperor Palpatine I didn’t know sith lords watch football

  • @rjdriver88
    @rjdriver88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was a senior in high school in Chicago, this guy had the city buzzin

  • @Lsteezy
    @Lsteezy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. Devin Hester, Chicago will forever Love & Respect you for what you gave us = GREATNESS👈🏼.
    Bonus Note >That SuperBowl kickoff return was one of the greatest feelings i & (im sure if not all, most/99% of Bears Fans) ever have had. Just Pure Magic/Greatness.
    From True Blue Bears fans

  • @sneakerfacevids441
    @sneakerfacevids441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember him playing and making a huge impact that year, but until this video I didn’t realize what a *smart* player he was !

  • @Minoritynomad
    @Minoritynomad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Devin Hester was one of the first super athletes of this new generation. Silly amazing.

  • @Zay.FL.
    @Zay.FL. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    David Hester...The only player I know that had a 100 Speed in Madden

    • @blockay152
      @blockay152 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i think david johnson did too. i know someone else besides just hester did have 100 speed in madden

    • @fourseventrey
      @fourseventrey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *Devin

    • @HooliganLopez8344
      @HooliganLopez8344 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love David hester

    • @peterparise4868
      @peterparise4868 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He diiiid?

    • @dswan3488
      @dswan3488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Chris Johnson the season after He had 2k yards.

  • @warrenlwolfe
    @warrenlwolfe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the most entertaining players to ever watch... a legend

  • @kcluu9390
    @kcluu9390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video made me smile. He's so humble and seems like a generally good guy. I'm blessed to see a player like him play.

  • @Whitesquall123
    @Whitesquall123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember seeing him and all his crazy highlights from that season, I didn't realize it was all his rookie season.
    What an exciting player!

  • @jordan12118
    @jordan12118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    Devin Hester’s Aunt was the counselor in my Middle School

    • @AS-oo4gv
      @AS-oo4gv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No one asked

    • @jordan12118
      @jordan12118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@AS-oo4gv your mom asked

    • @794edgar
      @794edgar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @Jordan Davis...man thats pretty dope bro..... dont let any clown tell you otherwise..

    • @waterboy9096
      @waterboy9096 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmfao

    • @familyfriend3062
      @familyfriend3062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Was she fast too?

  • @julianandashleygarcia9638
    @julianandashleygarcia9638 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I will always remember Dante Hall and Devin Hester both AMAZING returners had great careers love watching them.

  • @elvis316
    @elvis316 5 ปีที่แล้ว +561

    And then Rex Grossman fumbled snaps to give superbowl away.

    • @zacharyp7511
      @zacharyp7511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      elvis316 bro it was such a rollercoaster watching that last return because that’s exactly what went through my head too

    • @bisolo8
      @bisolo8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      elvis316 Yes!! I just commented the same thing!

    • @bisolo8
      @bisolo8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      JulieBishop Facts Julie! All we needed was a game manager.

    • @albertbonk8568
      @albertbonk8568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Pretty sure Cedric bensons fumble cost us more. That changed the whole game.

    • @bisolo8
      @bisolo8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Albert Bonk No, we expect running backs to fumble when they get hit sometimes. But you can’t be fumbling snaps in the Super Bowl!! Fundamentals...

  • @juancastillo5078
    @juancastillo5078 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man is why I watch football today. I stopped following as I got older but picked the game back up right after they lost the Superbowl. A friend of mine said you dont know who 'Devin Hester' is. I was unaware. I do remember watching some clips on TH-cam and I was sold. I have an autographed Hester and an autographed Sayers jersey and next to my kids, I'm getting them out in a fire. I know Devin will never read this but if you do, there is a small fan base that you have inspired of 20 Canadians. Most of which have found new teams, including the Pack (ugh), but it is all because of what you did. Thanks so much. :)

  • @Ffmt-ri3ti
    @Ffmt-ri3ti ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There’s no way that 06 Bears team makes it to the Super Bowl without Devin Hester

  • @chicity222
    @chicity222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I still think Lovie Smith should have kept him at DB .. much love from the south side of Chicago 🐐

    • @jojopuppyfish
      @jojopuppyfish 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the rare times I saw him as a DB was in the first Pro Bowl (They played him at DB) He looked more awkward there than at WR

  • @tardysauce1466
    @tardysauce1466 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a freaking beast, I miss this era of the bears, I know as a bears fan we have something to be excited about this upcoming season. But Devin was a monster and a highlight reel!

  • @TheLocalLt
    @TheLocalLt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I turned $100 into a cool 1K by betting my buddy a hundo at 10-1 odds that Hester would return the SB opening kickoff for a TD. That’s sadly the highlight of my life so far

    • @DaBesFish16
      @DaBesFish16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TheLocalLt lmao shut up u fucking liar/poser

    • @Vrtuned
      @Vrtuned 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheLocalLt bull shit I doubt anyone with $1000 is commenting on youtube comments ☠️

  • @notoriousyoutuber
    @notoriousyoutuber 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seeing him as a kid was amazing! Such a pleasure to see greatness in Chicago!

  • @onlypostthebest6104
    @onlypostthebest6104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just wanna shed a tear right now for all the people who didn’t witness this young in his prime… I swear it seemed like everytime he touched the ball it was a touchdown 😭

    • @codyhealy4316
      @codyhealy4316 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah on the return teams tho couldnt catch kinda like packer receivers this year

  • @mattskiba1161
    @mattskiba1161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    6 dislikes wtf.
    Only people hating on him is because they jealous they didn't find him.
    The Man, the Myth, the legend.
    Will never forget the way he changed the game.

    • @leroystokes8501
      @leroystokes8501 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the dislikes was Adam Vinatieri. Lol

  • @everyonecanachieve
    @everyonecanachieve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    The NFL has done everything they can to eliminate kickoffs forever. Way to go No Fun League.

    • @justyoureverydaypig3716
      @justyoureverydaypig3716 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Kickoffs are generally pretty boring to watch, punts returns are a work of though.

    • @mikebarnes7441
      @mikebarnes7441 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are a work of?

    • @justyoureverydaypig3716
      @justyoureverydaypig3716 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mike Barnes art*

    • @Buttsmoker
      @Buttsmoker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      People were starting to get seriously hurt

    • @SSDJ816
      @SSDJ816 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Buttsmoker you have to expect that from sports like this

  • @illanoyzehit448
    @illanoyzehit448 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Boi my mother used to get so hyped when he'd take off. Have to sit her self down like she just ran them 100+yards.

  • @revilo3468
    @revilo3468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He’s the best kick returner ever, he deserves to be in the hall of fame. No one has ever been like him

  • @WindyCityIllState
    @WindyCityIllState ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man I still get chills watching Devin Hester

  • @seahawkfan1995
    @seahawkfan1995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Wish he got a ring

  • @troystephens5735
    @troystephens5735 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Omg we should have won that superbowl. I still haven't watched any highlights other than the return since.

  • @SlicingDicingGamingENT
    @SlicingDicingGamingENT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The memories, I remember losing my mind at home when he returned that kick in the Superbowl

  • @PhDTracyWalker
    @PhDTracyWalker 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I revisit this video all the time. Every time this video shows up in my recommended videos, I watch it. I smile the while way thru. Every body wanted him to break records. Even the referees. They didnt call any holding penalties anytime he got the ball on a kickoff. They were witnesses of greatness. They let it happen.

  • @scottalbrecht6937
    @scottalbrecht6937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am honored to have played many games of basketball with this legend at LA Fitness.

  • @jackndew2
    @jackndew2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "He change the game ladies and gentlemen, he change the game." He sure did. Not long after, the NFL changed the kick off spot up to the 25 yd. line to make most kicks go through the end zone therefore stifling more kick off returns by literally everyone.

    • @HardHatDIver412
      @HardHatDIver412 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Brian P that change was for safety reasons to reduce big hits not to prevent kick off TD’s

  • @jaybet9069
    @jaybet9069 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    First ballot hall of famer!

  • @JoeLackey
    @JoeLackey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had just sat down at Buffalo Wild Wings for that Super Bowl, looked up at the screens, and saw Hester sprinting across the 50-yard line. I was like, "Welp..."

  • @duanejessup3708
    @duanejessup3708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    #92 for the Bears is a blocking Beast !!!!!!

    • @kevintross9778
      @kevintross9778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      duane jessup Hunter Hillenmeyer

    • @BlackDiamond1967
      @BlackDiamond1967 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He RUINED that kicker lol

    • @wario7414
      @wario7414 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They loved blocking for Hester. Back then being on special teams was a privilege. We had Gould too.

    • @047Kenny
      @047Kenny 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      wario7414 yes they never missed, pack fan

    • @chicagotat2
      @chicagotat2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yea i saw that too lol

  • @campocolipze0729
    @campocolipze0729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    2019 Hall Of Fame. If he doesn’t get in. That’s RIDICULOUS

    • @Logansf410
      @Logansf410 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are a fucking idiot. He just retired in 2016. He's not eligible.