John Randle: Undrafted to Most Feared Pass Rusher!

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  • @iAintSayDat
    @iAintSayDat ปีที่แล้ว +107

    "Some people say we didn't deserve it? Whatever - f*** you. We deserved it." Greatest quote ever about the 98 Vikings made by #93.

    • @bartsullivan4866
      @bartsullivan4866 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still makes me wonder how great a game that would have been against the Broncos for the Superbowl that year. What a matchup it could have been.

    • @TheSmirkDiggler
      @TheSmirkDiggler 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@bartsullivan4866 I’m 40 and that shit haunts me every year, never been the same since that game.

    • @bartsullivan4866
      @bartsullivan4866 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They've been close but that team was such a great team just steam rolled everyone ​@TheSmirkDiggler

  • @jackmiller-johnston8689
    @jackmiller-johnston8689 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    John Randle was a VOLCANIC football player, who utalised being "short" to the absolute fullest. Being 6ft 1', he used his lower attacking point to destroy linemen from the bottom up on a weekly basis.

    • @ock5458
      @ock5458 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      LEVERAGE KILLS

    • @Ze_Moose
      @Ze_Moose ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why did the Vikings let him go? 🤔

    • @Storm-uo3wr
      @Storm-uo3wr ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He was a d-tackle not an end way better Warren Sapp check their stats and he plays with who? Nobody

    • @StrangeTimesNear
      @StrangeTimesNear ปีที่แล้ว

      Not Larry Allen.

    • @dwaynehardwell897
      @dwaynehardwell897 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Ze_Moose cause he was getting older just like every other player

  • @thedorklord8722
    @thedorklord8722 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    My favorite player ever. He was scary, funny, amped, positive, lovable and an overall beast.

    • @enragedfurbie128
      @enragedfurbie128 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same

    • @chekov2398
      @chekov2398 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had no idea he was almost cut, wow!

    • @Mack_Worlds_Media
      @Mack_Worlds_Media ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Remember I had a demo disk with Nfl Extreme and Randle on the front. Good times

    • @damohanson5393
      @damohanson5393 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thedorklord8722 Randle’s mouth never stopped running and he was relentless at getting under his opponent’s skin. But he never did it in a mean way and Everyone respected John Randle. As a Vikings fan he was a delight, even more so since we’ve had so few. I’d fish with that guy any day.

    • @Ynerson9003
      @Ynerson9003 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He’s also a super nice guy. Worked for him and he couldn’t be nicer… and I’m a packer fan

  • @jcdova29
    @jcdova29 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    John Randle’s NFL story is an inspirational one. The man had to sneak weights to his body in order to weigh enough. Once he was given a chance the man was a monster.

  • @sweet_bippy2645
    @sweet_bippy2645 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I met him twice. He gave my nephew and I a tour of his place and signed my nephews football. Such an awesome guy! And he's definitely not a "smaller guy. "... dude was a BEAST!

  • @theman1412
    @theman1412 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    It’s amazing how many double digit sack numbers he had as a Defensive Tackle

    • @reggiegarcia07
      @reggiegarcia07 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He was so dominant it’s insane

    • @blackgator7549
      @blackgator7549 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Aaron Donald before AD. Dude was Lawrence Taylor like. Very underrated hall of famer.

    • @illmatic826
      @illmatic826 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And people wanna bring up that chump aaron donald

    • @xDreMack
      @xDreMack ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@illmatic826 imagine calling the greatest DT in NFL history a chump 🤡

    • @lordoffaiyum9727
      @lordoffaiyum9727 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@xDreMack Donald is not the greatest at all. Insane. You young kids man smh

  • @sethmaki1333
    @sethmaki1333 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I remember when Dilfer went after Randle after that play. Even the guys in the booth were laughing, incredulous that Dilfer would even dare 🤣😂🤣

    • @removedot
      @removedot ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Should have gotten the Oscar that year

  • @AdamKlownzinger
    @AdamKlownzinger ปีที่แล้ว +44

    “REGULATORRRRS! MOUNT UP!”

  • @blackgator7549
    @blackgator7549 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    John Randle was country strong &, weight lifting strong simultaneously. 1of my favorite players of all-time.

  • @Krazyabe
    @Krazyabe ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Best pass rushing DT I've seen. Guy was a beast

    • @Didyourmomtwice
      @Didyourmomtwice ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think he is. I still have him at 5 all time at the defensive tackle position but he was a monster!

    • @tavicruz3377
      @tavicruz3377 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aaron Donald ?

    • @abrahamjackson6019
      @abrahamjackson6019 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'll take this guy over Aaron all day

    • @bthomas518
      @bthomas518 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@abrahamjackson6019 I'll take Aaron Donald and John Randle as the all time two interior defensive lineman. Both of them over Sapp.
      Give me some Reggie White, Bruce Smith on the outside.
      Lawrence Taylor, Derrick Brooks, Dick Butkus at linebacker.
      Deion Sanders, Ron Woodson, Ed Reed, Ronnie Lott in the backfield.
      Now we have a defense!

  • @Nhamp2000
    @Nhamp2000 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Lions fan here. John Randle was one of my favorite opposing players. His determination, love for the game, his talent, and yeah, his mouth. Loved the mic'ed up John Randle.

    • @mdstreeter1460
      @mdstreeter1460 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love that clip they show of him and the Lions: "Barry! Barry! Hey BARRY! I can't get no love? I can't get no love, Barry?" My two favorite players of all time.

    • @Nhamp2000
      @Nhamp2000 ปีที่แล้ว

      @mdstreeter1460 Yeah, that's one of my favorites too. Dude was a joy to watch.

  • @noone4479
    @noone4479 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    He was, and still is, one of my favorite players of all time. Such a shame he never won a SB.

  • @ravenking6958
    @ravenking6958 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    as a packers fan, he was truly a 🐐

  • @brianbelden2449
    @brianbelden2449 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I firmly believe that Randle was the first ideal 3TECH/UT that guys like Dungy, Angelo, & L.Smith studied as a means to build their entire TAMPA 2 defensive scheme around for their base 4-3 seven man zone defense.

  • @bradley8867
    @bradley8867 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I remember as a kid seeing him on the cover of NFL Xtreme 2,he had the cool face paint and was always an intimidating and great player

  • @aguywithaname7764
    @aguywithaname7764 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    As a bears fan I have all the respect in the world for John. Loved his style of play…he was a menace

  • @conradkostelecky7935
    @conradkostelecky7935 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The NFL tends to judge a player by all the physical traits they have but that doesn't judge a persons heart. John Randle was 260 lbs. of heart. Always good to see guys like Randle and another Viking Adam Thielen come from small programs undrafted with a great work ethic succeed.

  • @surferguy1974
    @surferguy1974 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I wish he would've won a ring in '98!!! Man as a 49ers fan even I feel the pain Vikings fans had to embrace after that loss to Atlanta!

    • @merakki
      @merakki ปีที่แล้ว

      Fast forward to today we're use to our teams stinking.

    • @surferguy1974
      @surferguy1974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@merakki - Have faith! I in my heart believe that you guys will win y'alls first lombardi trophy! Remember, If the Eagles could pull it off so can the Vikes!

    • @broncosbest6441
      @broncosbest6441 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a Bronco fan I can tell you I didn’t want the Broncos playing that team in the Super Bowl because the outcome may have been different! Fantastic player! RIP Chris Doleman that defence was stacked!

    • @surferguy1974
      @surferguy1974 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@broncosbest6441 Oh man, just imagine the ratings for Super Bowl XXXIII if it was Broncos vs Vikings!!!

    • @broncosbest6441
      @broncosbest6441 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@surferguy1974 I liked the matchup against the Falcons thanks😂. Anyhow shouldn’t be talking to you as a 49er fan after SB XXIV if you are old enough😂. 49ers have a legit shot at this year’s Super Bowl!

  • @yengyang1939
    @yengyang1939 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Last year, my family and I had a chance to meet him at an autograph convention in Chicago. Great player and great guy.

  • @dankestone8359
    @dankestone8359 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a 5 8 180 DT this was my favorite player that rip swim move was my stuff. John Randle was god level. Thanks for all the inspiration

  • @sideshowmel3767
    @sideshowmel3767 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My all time favorite. High motor, high effort guy. I don’t think there will ever be another player like him.

  • @SlayersGaming
    @SlayersGaming ปีที่แล้ว +14

    John Randle was an absolute BEAST! I honestly cannot think of any other word the best describes. There was no one like him at the time or even since that I can think of. He was a BEAST and now he's a HOFer. You earned it, big guy!

  • @packersauburneric3625
    @packersauburneric3625 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As Packers fan growing up as young kid in the 90s him and Warren Sapp and Cortez Kennedy were the best those day and we need more NFL throwback from that era please !

  • @razony
    @razony ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Those we're the days. How I miss Minnesota playing defense like they did back when.

  • @Jimmy_Hopkins15
    @Jimmy_Hopkins15 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of best Defense ends ever Randle and those 90s Vikings teams were tough wish they won it all in 98

    • @TimAllen-fs2rg
      @TimAllen-fs2rg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      D Tackle actually .

  • @slyguythreeonetwonine3172
    @slyguythreeonetwonine3172 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "My favorite QB to sack was all of em!"
    My man!😂😂 Dear God wad he a bad one!😂😂😂

  • @3lpapi492
    @3lpapi492 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of the most underrated great players

  • @Theboozehound-j9i
    @Theboozehound-j9i ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My All time Favorite Player of all time Love you Randle you the man.

  • @MyDadsYouTube
    @MyDadsYouTube ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Savage Chris Doleman
    "How many Sacks you got?"
    "11"
    "Well you ain't gonna get any this year"
    XD

  • @rafaelgonzalez7230
    @rafaelgonzalez7230 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That’s a crazy 100th sack to do it on that linemen and that QB 😮

    • @taytay8283
      @taytay8283 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not against Larry Allen that was# 67 Everett McIver… Larry Allen #73

  • @mikepalmer2219
    @mikepalmer2219 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how it said it was an honor just to be on the field. So different than most players now days.

  • @kurtwagner350
    @kurtwagner350 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    YES!!! Finally some more defensive guys on this channel

  • @ericbnielsen
    @ericbnielsen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Vikings fan here. Randle is still my favorite player of all time and one of the best trash talkers ever in the NFL. We could have used some one like him this year.

  • @jordan12118
    @jordan12118 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is one of you guys best videos and that’s saying something because I love everything you do

  • @robertgorsett1586
    @robertgorsett1586 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    buddy of mine was friends with Todd Bouman who was a backup QB for the vikes from 97-01 when I lived there. After home games on Sunday night we went out in Mpls with a ton of the players. Randle was a freaking great and fun guy to hang out with. bar bills at times were 10 to 20K and players(my measily 200 bucks) were all split up. it was fun times.

  • @GregzVR
    @GregzVR ปีที่แล้ว +2

    _“I’ll kick your whole families’ ass! BUHAHAHA!”_ That’s gotta be my fave bit of trash talking ever. Bar none.

  • @blazinrowbot9485
    @blazinrowbot9485 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For a good few years he was the most dominant interior linemen in the game undrafted undersized but one of the greatest characters ever play the game I am glad he was a viking and went into the Hall of Fame as a Viking

  • @soulessshadow5356
    @soulessshadow5356 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I grew up on when Mr. Randle was towards the end of his career but I was old enough to remember how crazy watching him play was and I'm not even a Vikes fan.

  • @repeat44mag34
    @repeat44mag34 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mr. Randle you will probably never see this. But as a football fan I F$@KING LOVE YOU!!!!! God bless you and your family!!!

  • @dannyyang1202
    @dannyyang1202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1990 freshman year in st paul mn. That's when I learned to loved the game of footballs. Remembered my first purple starters jacket and so on. John Randle ,chris Doleman,Anothony Carter,cris Carter, Ismail( missile) etc..I feel old now. Go vikings

  • @seanwallace89
    @seanwallace89 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man was so ferocious they took his face paint away calling it "war paint" it made him too powerful for player's safety... the leagues insurance wouldn't cover it! Lol I loved this guy!

  • @stanmcclure229
    @stanmcclure229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John Randle was a good guy off the field. Would see him at the clubs in downtown Minneapolis, and he was always funny and cordial at the same time.

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my 10 all time five players and I am a NE fan from NE.
    So much fun to watch, JR always lit it up.

  • @chriscalica4792
    @chriscalica4792 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John Randle was a very competitive and fast athlete who was underestimated and very fun to watch. His pyschological trash talk is intellectually creative and unmatched. Talk about getting into opponents mindset...

  • @thealbinochimp
    @thealbinochimp ปีที่แล้ว +6

    0:28 Steve Young wasn't the same after he heard those words lol

  • @Mma-basement-215
    @Mma-basement-215 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always had a lot of respect for John randle cuz I knew he was undrafted so I new his story but now he's one of my favorite of all time after I learn more about as hard work and dedication

    • @bartsullivan4866
      @bartsullivan4866 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really made me appreciate Hard Knocks later on the guys who come from out of nowhere to be the best players in the league. Diamonds in the rough.

  • @johnsmith-xz4mp
    @johnsmith-xz4mp 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a kid, this was the man that I had posters of. (I couldn’t afford a jersey) John Randle is an icon!!!

  • @melissazabran6439
    @melissazabran6439 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My goodness!! I loved this guy! SKOL! Go Vikings!!!

  • @thenewjord50
    @thenewjord50 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Feared but crazy and funniest defensive player

  • @andrewlehr123
    @andrewlehr123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:39 Regulators, Mount Up!

  • @chrisyentastic379
    @chrisyentastic379 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I knew he was great, but I forgot he was a DT not an edge player. Just even scarier.

  • @aaronberg5638
    @aaronberg5638 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    John Randle...my generations Aaron Donald.

  • @marvingabriel8404
    @marvingabriel8404 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man was the epidemy of a defensive player on those Tecmo and early Madden games.. A beast of a dude talking wild smack and backing it up with explosive and unrelenting play.. John Randle..

  • @justinpeterson3686
    @justinpeterson3686 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best to ever do it.

  • @masterbulgokov
    @masterbulgokov ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great attitude. No wonder this guy is a winner, not just at football, but at life.

  • @quieneselpatron790
    @quieneselpatron790 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That Trent Dilfer part was hilarious

  • @Leader-fq1dq
    @Leader-fq1dq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. Randle thank you for work. I loved watching you play. GOD bless

  • @SamBrickell
    @SamBrickell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew he always said bizarre things like "we should go fishing together!" but I had no idea the things he said were tailor made for his opponents :D

  • @slajmartin
    @slajmartin ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He was relentless player with the biggest heart for the game, he refused to be denied! Tasmanian devil with should pads on, feared and respected by QB's, they knew where he was lined up at all times! He is by far and away on of the best Vikings of all time, no one could match intensity.

    • @MAWA-Vik19
      @MAWA-Vik19 ปีที่แล้ว

      For me, I feel he's the Kirby Puckett of the Vikings.

  • @Sunavagun341
    @Sunavagun341 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad they finally did a whole segment on you, the missing rings did you no justice. A legend for us d linemen as well as respect from the oline.

  • @daylanpowers9082
    @daylanpowers9082 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best d tech in nfl history

  • @davidblanchard66
    @davidblanchard66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I coulda been Alive/old enough during his time. Love seeing videos of him I remember in 2014 the first time I saw something about him on social media I was tryna emulate him in high school😂

  • @abrahamwarner4408
    @abrahamwarner4408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He was why I watched NFL films back in the day.

  • @sinhueestrada3012
    @sinhueestrada3012 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John Randle was a character. Definitely one of my favorite defensive players. Should have always been mic'd up, lol

  • @90sSportsNostalgia
    @90sSportsNostalgia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It has always impressed me how many very good players came from Texas A&M-Kingsville ( Texas A&I ).

  • @patrickharty9214
    @patrickharty9214 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is one of my favorite defensive players of all time. Vikings need someone like him now!

  • @XtotheK
    @XtotheK ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Video, although a little surprising to see no mention of his "friendly rivalry with Farve.

  • @rickochetproductions
    @rickochetproductions ปีที่แล้ว

    10:26 This is just pure comedy right here. "its gon happen" With his whole face covered.

  • @406god
    @406god ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He was the Aaron Donald in his era!

  • @jasonbrown347
    @jasonbrown347 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless Mr Randle! Some of my favorite memories 💓

  • @jeremycortese
    @jeremycortese ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One classy dude. Absolute beast he was!

  • @reggiegarcia07
    @reggiegarcia07 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Randle was an absolutely insane human. Damn I love it.

  • @douglashall2141
    @douglashall2141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite statements. Regulators Mount up. Famous line from me wonderful movie. And John Randall was the leader of those Regulators in Minnesota. John Randle, Lawrence Taylor, and Ray Lewis but fear into the hearts of the offensive coordinators and quarterbacks, and possibly some running backs.

  • @dante316a
    @dante316a 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i am a broncos fan, not a viking fan but Randdle will always be one of my favs

  • @markrangel6860
    @markrangel6860 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite player hands down, Johnny Randle use to give my big bro fits on GameDay 2000 lol. SKOL Vikings

  • @ugotmossed84
    @ugotmossed84 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of just how more I enjoyed listening to Dan Rowe call games vs. Paul Allen.

  • @williamtriplett
    @williamtriplett ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The greatest pass rushing DT in history

  • @MrElite1976
    @MrElite1976 ปีที่แล้ว

    My all time favorite as well!

  • @gamegods5587
    @gamegods5587 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    at 4:47 when he rips the QBs towel off n puts it in his mouth as if hes eating it 🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣

  • @jordan12118
    @jordan12118 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend

  • @michaelensminger9648
    @michaelensminger9648 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John Randle is awesome, period. Hall of fame player and character, and seems like a cool guy too. I live in Buffalo, but Randle is in my top 5 all time favorite players.

  • @thefoathimselftheboathimse1279
    @thefoathimselftheboathimse1279 ปีที่แล้ว

    I been waiting for this for SOO LONG

  • @MsArnoldy
    @MsArnoldy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    John Randall was in the 93 underactive and he played for the Seattle Seahawks and Vikings with randy moss

  • @kurtdorr8080
    @kurtdorr8080 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    His brother, Ervin, was a fantastic middle linebacker at Baylor and in the NFL too.

  • @gregorywhitus2148
    @gregorywhitus2148 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite football characters of my teenage 90s life!!

  • @Dubngrub
    @Dubngrub ปีที่แล้ว

    As a lifelong Vikings fan, I know we suck, this guy is my favorite Viking of all time. No quit in him. An absolute pleasure to watch.

  • @mannieyoung5477
    @mannieyoung5477 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always loved watching Randle play!

  • @michaelhutchings8599
    @michaelhutchings8599 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man chewed QB's UP!

  • @yujirohanma5199
    @yujirohanma5199 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "REGULATORS!!! MOUNT UP!! WE COMIN' !!"

  • @Doctorboster
    @Doctorboster ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the clip @ 4:36 stands out to me, such good awareness on the edge.

  • @rknow78229
    @rknow78229 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is a true class act. I wish him well.👍🏾

  • @jamesvandemark2086
    @jamesvandemark2086 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just so fun to watch!

  • @stephenbianchi7141
    @stephenbianchi7141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "There was one team i thought I could make it on"
    Proceeds to name off amazing defense

  • @kincamell
    @kincamell ปีที่แล้ว

    Gratitude

  • @BloodySoup74
    @BloodySoup74 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man what a motor!! Wish my Vikes had a guy like him again!

  • @1Dub79
    @1Dub79 ปีที่แล้ว

    A DT with the size (6’1”, 287lbs.), speed and quickness of a DE. He was so fast, quick and disruptive. Was a trash-talker, who kept a smile on his face.

  • @thethatcher9698
    @thethatcher9698 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The og Aaron Donald

    • @kurtwagner350
      @kurtwagner350 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seriously though, he kinda was

  • @dom_mob2668
    @dom_mob2668 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love John Randle. He was so mean and dominant, but I knew he was cappin when he said he got his 100th sack against Larry Allen

  • @briangeraghty1555
    @briangeraghty1555 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤ Love you John Randle! Thanks for the memories

  • @aedwards7045
    @aedwards7045 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's when football was football back in those days