Fred Taylor: The NFL's Most Under-Appreciated Star! | Throwback Originals

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  • @nflmatchuphighlights
    @nflmatchuphighlights 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1564

    Dude ran for over 11,000 yards and made only 1 pro bowl. Most underrated RB ever. He had great speed, power and all the moves

    • @ryanatorryanson9535
      @ryanatorryanson9535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      That’s because pro-bowls are basically popularly contests.
      Taylor was a damn good back. He used to give my Steelers fits.

    • @MikeKennedyNFL
      @MikeKennedyNFL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Should be in the Hall of Fame. See my video for a detailed breakdown.

    • @RedPillin
      @RedPillin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Id argue Curtis Martin but I definitely see your point.

    • @MikeKennedyNFL
      @MikeKennedyNFL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@RedPillin Martin made five Pro Bowls (including twice with sub-4.0 YPC marks) and is in the Hall. Taylor’s definitely far more underrated.

    • @rajankajun
      @rajankajun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @Michael Jurek I agree jags suck now but in that era they used to go to afc championship like every other year

  • @Jakal_205
    @Jakal_205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    Him and Maurece Jones-Drew were both incredibly under rated. One of the best backfield duos in history.

    • @jeremykrause9443
      @jeremykrause9443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Too bad that duo was only good for two years.

    • @DTWD904
      @DTWD904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      One of the best RB duos ever not even a debate!

    • @newagain9964
      @newagain9964 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah. Jack del dio was a mediocre coach.

    • @Dutchmaster_88
      @Dutchmaster_88 ปีที่แล้ว

      Taking Fred all day.

  • @christopheralvarez6503
    @christopheralvarez6503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1413

    How Fred Taylor doesn’t get the recognition compared to other RB’s is beyond me. Get this guy to Canton!

    • @colinhawkins4656
      @colinhawkins4656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      Played for the jags that’s why

    • @christopheralvarez6503
      @christopheralvarez6503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@colinhawkins4656 plus Jacksonville is a small market…

    • @ricosanchez202
      @ricosanchez202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He stayed injured a lot

    • @MikeKennedyNFL
      @MikeKennedyNFL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Very, very similar career to Edgerrin James. If one’s in, the other should be as well. Check my channel 👀

    • @charlesburroughs9770
      @charlesburroughs9770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      He didn't talk trash, and he was respectful towards other teams!!!

  • @faithdobson3983
    @faithdobson3983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    Fred Taylor is a Hall of Famer for sure!💪🏽💪🏽🏈🔥🔥🔥

  • @goldenraven2046
    @goldenraven2046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +721

    If Fred Taylor played for a large market team, he would have been a HoFer a long time ago.

    • @Izarayah
      @Izarayah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Facts

    • @mcwhitela2
      @mcwhitela2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Exactly. I seen players that accomplish far less than what Fred Taylor, Jimmy Smith, Mark Brunnell, and Kennean McCardell and still got into the HOF before these guys, just bcuz they played in a bigger market than these guys. That's why I don't respect the HOF anymore. The HOF use to be the pinnacle fraternity, now its just politics, biased, nepotism, shitshow of a circus. Sad of what it has become of it.

    • @washredskin887
      @washredskin887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no doubt

    • @ThePopbanks007
      @ThePopbanks007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mcwhitela2 you have literally zero evidence for this.

    • @mcwhitela2
      @mcwhitela2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Why does it have to be large market team to be in the HOF? Football is football. No, matter if you played in New York or Jacksonville. Fred Taylor and a lot of other Jacksonville jaguars played against the best, competed against the best, had great games against the best, and defeated the best of best nfl had to offer during their era. Now, they can't get in the HOF just because they play in a "smaller market?" That sounds biased as hell. That's not football, thats politics! Sad bro! Btw, Green Bay Packers play in a small market, and don't seem to not have any problems getting their players in the HOF.

  • @skyefox
    @skyefox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    The mid 90's to 2010 might have been the best generation of running backs in the history of the NFL. When incredible athletes like Fred Taylor can put up 11k yards and a highlight reel rivaling anyone in the league and STILL be underrated makes the case for me.

    • @jeremykrause9443
      @jeremykrause9443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally agree. A lot of his better seasons there were still a few running backs that were a little better.

    • @jeremykrause9443
      @jeremykrause9443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Like he was great in 2002 but that year in the afc there was Ricky Williams, LT, Travis Henry, and Clinton Portis. Also Priest Holmes too.

    • @chuco915C
      @chuco915C ปีที่แล้ว

      Hell yeah and when they had those behemoths in stroud and Henderson lol

    • @jamessanders6788
      @jamessanders6788 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@jeremykrause9443Ever think that was because he had two amazing WRs and a great QB? Not need to lean hard to the RB.

    • @jamessanders6788
      @jamessanders6788 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@jeremykrause9443 Portis and Travis Henry aren't on Fred Taylor's level.

  • @5000jetadam
    @5000jetadam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    His career is the definition of where you land matters.

    • @lonesomeknoteye
      @lonesomeknoteye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Yea because 95% of nfl fans are casuals....every true fan of the game knew of his talent in college dude.

    • @humblebeginnings8328
      @humblebeginnings8328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Barry Sanders played for the Lions y’all.

    • @mheppal
      @mheppal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@humblebeginnings8328 and Fred played for the JAGUARS

    • @matthewhyman2208
      @matthewhyman2208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s the lions, one of the first teams in the league. And he’s also Barry Sanders

    • @aarongdukey
      @aarongdukey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@mheppal lmao. When I was younger I thought the Jaguars was one of the fake teams on madden

  • @lyfeofbill2764
    @lyfeofbill2764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Fred Taylor's jump cut is the best I've ever seen.

    • @NoLimitDirk
      @NoLimitDirk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Adrian Peterson

    • @draahpsquad3592
      @draahpsquad3592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@NoLimitDirk not even close -- mad respect for AD but ssstooop playin'

    • @tommy_noble
      @tommy_noble 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Reggie bush and lashawn McCoy

    • @kylewilson1300
      @kylewilson1300 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tommy_noble fred was 230, nobody had a 4.29 40 at his size with his shakes and vision in one player. HOF no matter the market

    • @tommy_noble
      @tommy_noble 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kylewilson1300 the jags are my team and he's my favorite back of all time, but I'm just giving credit where credits due, in my lifetime of watching

  • @latravisgriffin
    @latravisgriffin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    Fred Taylor was an absolute beast

    • @abdoulo3446
      @abdoulo3446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This guy should have a yellow jacket.

    • @Burgher1605
      @Burgher1605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How the fuck ain’t Taylor in the HOF ? The highlight real of film alone should be enough.

    • @OLDHEAD313
      @OLDHEAD313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They take forever to induct players in the hall of fame smh

  • @TheWard1ne
    @TheWard1ne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I grew up in the Fred Taylor era..and boy did this man do damage. That whole Jacksonville squad was nasty and one of the best expansion teams EVER. Mad salutes Fred.

  • @blakeluttrell8667
    @blakeluttrell8667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    Fred Taylor is one of the greatest RBs of all time. No dispute No question. Give the man a gold jacket already.

    • @GED2CEO
      @GED2CEO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts

    • @tonyragans5866
      @tonyragans5866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Concur

    • @nottodayimbusy7146
      @nottodayimbusy7146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No sure about one of the greatest ever but he deserves to be in the hall of fame no questions

    • @rd9669
      @rd9669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nottodayimbusy7146 if all the guys in the early 2000’s like Lewis or Holems can get a chance I see why not with this guy. Dude has the stats longevity and highlights, he just played in a small market and didn’t get as many pro bowls

    • @nottodayimbusy7146
      @nottodayimbusy7146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rd9669 I agreed you don't have to convince me I said I think he should be in the Hof no questions

  • @darrtrubb
    @darrtrubb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Fred Taylor was an absolute beast. The definition of “complete running back”. Speed, power, and could catch the ball.

    • @dustinbailey9644
      @dustinbailey9644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is the perfect RB.

    • @791482
      @791482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      💯 best all around back .... most underrated for sure , real deal

  • @ballislife9989
    @ballislife9989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    Most underrated RB ever. His running style was so beautiful with his explosive cutbacks.

    • @logicaldude3611
      @logicaldude3611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He was the complete package running the ball. Size, power, agility, breakaway speed. He could run through you, around you, or past you.

    • @jkkennedy8919
      @jkkennedy8919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah them cut backs was awesome

    • @uPSIDEdOWN577
      @uPSIDEdOWN577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It was so smooth

    • @kentoncarter5613
      @kentoncarter5613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn’t see one cutback, he did make a lot of jump-cuts.

    • @danielsermonsministries6561
      @danielsermonsministries6561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Underrated power

  • @chadromano3444
    @chadromano3444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Freddie T. Always gives people their flowers on his show the pivot but he deserves his flowers 💐. Fred Taylor was a great running back

  • @stevenfallon4244
    @stevenfallon4244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Fred Taylor was such a beast! Him and Maurice Jones Drew were one of the best running duos in history.

    • @ross.2003
      @ross.2003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      They both have more rushing yards than Terrell Davis...

    • @demontime618
      @demontime618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Facts

    • @stevenfallon4244
      @stevenfallon4244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ross.2003 Maurice will be in soon enough

    • @lonesomeknoteye
      @lonesomeknoteye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Unstoppable madden package in 08
      To call a shotgun play with fred on the left and maurice on the right...mike Thomas wide left and Dennis north cut wide right

    • @rh1763
      @rh1763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Didn't they go for like 400 against Indy?? 😂

  • @deebocj
    @deebocj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    He definitely is one of the greats! Adrian Peterson ran like him.

  • @Supersmashmike101
    @Supersmashmike101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Definitely a HOF love seeing him on iamathlette

    • @wipe919
      @wipe919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely not HOF. Super underrated tho

    • @michaelmckenzie6311
      @michaelmckenzie6311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      HOF easily!

    • @sewercat659
      @sewercat659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@wipe919 You’re on crack

    • @ronnz5844
      @ronnz5844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wipe919 Damn Wipe why you gotta smoke all the weed 😭 pass that shi around bruh 🤣🤣🤣😂

    • @wipe919
      @wipe919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ronnz5844 ok how is he a HOF? Just because he rushed for 11,000 yards doesn't automatically make him hof bound.

  • @AceSolomon94
    @AceSolomon94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    He's definitely the most underrated RB in NFL History. He needs to make it to Canton this season.

  • @AntonRobert-tk8vg
    @AntonRobert-tk8vg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    all those 1500+ yard seasons and only in '07 he got a pro bowl nod? def underrated. Fred was a beast on madden too!

    • @dollaheadaye3117
      @dollaheadaye3117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was just telling my son how beast he was on Madden

    • @ernestogastelum9123
      @ernestogastelum9123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      thats because they were a lot of great RBs in the 2000's which made it harder for him to get a pro bowl

    • @nnjvhvhhgc5213
      @nnjvhvhhgc5213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NFL 2K on Dreamcast, too...lol

    • @fromthecore3691
      @fromthecore3691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bruh fred was a beast on Madden 2000 I remember being like 10 11 years old playing with the jags. Jimmy Smith was a beast too

    • @ogthin
      @ogthin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fred was a beast on madden. I was like 7 runnin all over my pops in madden with him.

  • @doesanyonehavegum327
    @doesanyonehavegum327 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The first time i ever watched him, i fell in lobe with the team. As a kid in Arizona, being a Jags fan didnt make sense. Fred Taylor was the first jersey i ever got. Ill always be a Jags fan and i will always advocate for this man to be a hall of famer.

  • @VincenttheGaminggod
    @VincenttheGaminggod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    He has 1 pro bowl but has seasons with 1500 plus yards and 12 plus touchdowns with 66 TD and over 11,500 rushing yards he really is the most underrated player

  • @highlander2000
    @highlander2000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What an amazing back. Speed, power, footwork & body control, contact balance, patience & vision, burst & explosion. Just amazing.

    • @Tone22845
      @Tone22845 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Madden created RB

  • @KingLogic504
    @KingLogic504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Fred is a Hall of Famer

  • @koolk6628
    @koolk6628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Facts. Fred Taylor was one of the most talented & Graceful runners ever. Remind me of a graceful Eric Dickerson, they just know hot to find daylight & go.

  • @aceklankb
    @aceklankb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    He has one of the longest highlight videos ever.. Extremely underrated

  • @glago93
    @glago93 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I got the opportunity to meet Fred at a football camp in Jacksonville as a 12 year old boy. This was back in 2005 when he was still in his prime. I was definitely star-struck at the time, because it was my first time being in the presence of a football legend. What a guy.

  • @ST0NE_206
    @ST0NE_206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    He really did put up a show for the world of football, respect to that man.

  • @jamesclark8931
    @jamesclark8931 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This man cuts were not human wow!!!

  • @kerrymckeithen8323
    @kerrymckeithen8323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Great Player even better person. The AFC was loaded with great RBs during his career. Lack of pro bowls and all pros will hurt his case. But I hope the hall looks at the longevity and more importantly the eye test and he gets in.

    • @FecalMatador
      @FecalMatador 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Taylor had a better career than guys like Priest Holmes and Clinton Portis in terms of longevity. But their primes were just so much better. Not to mention LT, Faulk, Corey Dillon, Warrick Dunn, Jamal Lewis, and Ricky Williams. Absolutely loaded with star power

    • @silentgrind34
      @silentgrind34 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FecalMatador I disagree completely. Priest holems.and Warrick Dunn no...but LT I will admit had the better career

    • @silentgrind34
      @silentgrind34 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FecalMatador Jamal Lewis and Ricky Williams? No

    • @alexsamain812
      @alexsamain812 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@silentgrind34 priest holmes was a beast but not a HOF.

    • @Briggie
      @Briggie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FecalMatador don’t forget edge!

  • @IceMontgomery
    @IceMontgomery 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The transition from Taylor to MJD was gracefully executed. That’s how you treat an all time franchise player!

  • @td7523
    @td7523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Dude seems to be very humble like you could just sit down with him a pick his brain 🧠👍

    • @knicksallday7
      @knicksallday7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're absolutely correct. You should watch him on i am athlete.

    • @DrBoulter
      @DrBoulter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s on The Pivot podcast now

  • @brandontheHero
    @brandontheHero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am a proud Jaguar fan because of this man no matter if they never win a super bowl.. Fred Taylor made me a Jag fan for life

  • @danielbeesley1326
    @danielbeesley1326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Fred Taylor might be one of, if not the, most underappreciated running backs in NFL history. Guy was an absolute monster for my Jags all those years.

  • @datruthhurts7267
    @datruthhurts7267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fred Taylor, was beasting out there.

  • @wholesomecomment45
    @wholesomecomment45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Him, Jamal Lewis, Ricky Williams, and Steven Jackson were incredibly underrated

    • @darrylwilliams6627
      @darrylwilliams6627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are any of those guys hall of famers?

    • @darrylwilliams6627
      @darrylwilliams6627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This list is strong💪🏿

    • @wholesomecomment45
      @wholesomecomment45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@darrylwilliams6627 No, none of these guys are in the HOF and not sure if they will anytime soon

    • @darrylwilliams6627
      @darrylwilliams6627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wholesomecomment45 Jamal Lewis is edible I believe. Also I'll vote for all for of them.

    • @yoitstonytone7790
      @yoitstonytone7790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Eddie George also✊🏿

  • @Monk-Amani.
    @Monk-Amani. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Not to be taken for granted.
    Definitely one of the greats.

  • @KrisK565
    @KrisK565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Taylor had exceptional acceleration and would hit the hole at full speed. Definitely a game changer.

  • @raheemimran5757
    @raheemimran5757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a classy, humble and awesome guy, played the game right. Definitely underrepresented. Definitely HOF material.

  • @Saixjacket
    @Saixjacket 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Running backs were just built different in the mid 2000's. You had to be extra slippery, all the great ones shed tackles in such a unique way back then.

    • @JayInHisPrime
      @JayInHisPrime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts

    • @DaggerMan11
      @DaggerMan11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts bro. Now most of the players who would be great RBs are playing WR or QB instead

    • @Chiefland7
      @Chiefland7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaggerMan11 that's early false.. there are a reason the top running backs are ranked the top running backs.. they are in the right position.. I do agree that the talent in other offensive positions has improved since that era but yeah there were better running backs by far back then

    • @DaggerMan11
      @DaggerMan11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Chiefland7 the top running backs are playing their best position, but that doesn't mean that players who become WRs and QBs wouldn't have been better running backs than those top running backs. Which current running back would be better than Deebo Samuel as a full time running back? Or Kyler Murray. Or Tyreek Hill.
      Conversely, look at how effective a thrower somebody like LaDainian Tomlinson was. Clearly he had a talent for passing the football, but he got pigeon holed into running back because of his body type (and because running back was still considered a premium position at the time). If he came up now there's a better chance he'd have become a QB.

    • @Chiefland7
      @Chiefland7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DaggerMan11 yeah debo Samuel would have been a great fluid running back... Kyler Murray would've been a Barry Sanders type.obviously not on the same level and Tyreek would've been a monster.. as far as LT.. idk he may have just still been a running back because I haven't seen him throw enough passes to say he would fair well at the qb position but you could be right. No telling

  • @alexgriffin1726
    @alexgriffin1726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fred was one of the BEST BACKS I'VE seen. He could do everything as a back. He is definitely Mr. Underrated. Its great to hear his story in his own words.

  • @jpturner9452
    @jpturner9452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Fred was a top 3 back for a long time. Great power, speed, smarts.

  • @megajames3000
    @megajames3000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Freaky Fred couldn’t be contained 💯💯💯

  • @PeteZam
    @PeteZam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    loved this guy growing up, such a beast

  • @melvincarltonscooterjohnsoniii
    @melvincarltonscooterjohnsoniii ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🥳
    very under-rated...
    very humble...
    and was uh beast...
    4 thise that had sumn negative 2 say...
    nevuh had 2 play against him...
    and he always did with uh smile...
    from college 2 tha NFL...
    🥳
    〽️🌜🎷🥳🥳🥳

  • @tthomaselli2
    @tthomaselli2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Fred Taylor:
    An absolute machine on the field!...

  • @marcusnelson1094
    @marcusnelson1094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m a die hard Steelers fan. But this guy gave my team trouble every time we played them. Definitely much respect to him man. He’s a humble dude who played the game the right way. And physical as hell with good power, Vision, balance, and sneaky speed. He was the total package coming out the backfield.

  • @JB-mb6lm
    @JB-mb6lm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    One of the most talented gifted backs the nfl has ever seen.

  • @ShaqOfHearts7484
    @ShaqOfHearts7484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is the most underrated player in NFL history.
    Facts.

  • @jayrosado5894
    @jayrosado5894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I will never forget that monster game against the Colts, Fred and Mojo where something special.

  • @geegarcia7858
    @geegarcia7858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another solid RB that doesn't get the recognition he deserved. The Man was a Beast...

  • @tealtown904
    @tealtown904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Really underrated was so good !!

  • @MrBilly7000
    @MrBilly7000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You still the best RB I've ever known, regardless of high school, college, and NFL. Excellent video by the way Fred, it's still very fun watching your amazing runs and receptions, and lets not forget, your many touchdowns. Good job bro. NFL it's time, MR. Taylor, you have earned it, Hall OF FAME recored all over it

  • @gio.22
    @gio.22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As a Jags fan Fred is a monster. Deserves a spot in the hall for sure

  • @stevenair1577
    @stevenair1577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such a great guy. I always enjoyed watching him play. Such a great rolemodel.

  • @Ilikepats
    @Ilikepats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    The most underrated rusher to have over 10k yards. Dude was so good

    • @808mitch
      @808mitch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Corey Dillon is in the conversation also

  • @glago93
    @glago93 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We talk about Fred's speed, but holy crap, how fast was Jimmy Smith running to catch up to Fred and make that block? 🤯

  • @vincew4297
    @vincew4297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    People forget Fred was 225-230 running a 4.2. Him outrunning Rod Woodson @1:24, who also had incredible speed, is a perfect example of that

    • @ernestogastelum9123
      @ernestogastelum9123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rod Woodson was old as fuck already so he didnt have his prime speed

    • @vincew4297
      @vincew4297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ernestogastelum9123 he was still faster than a lot of DB’a in the league even at this point in his career. He was like Darrell Green the way the aged in the league

  • @MOOSE-qw4mx
    @MOOSE-qw4mx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always loved watching Fred Taylor play. Even as a lifelong Steeler's fan, Taylor was just a machine. They definitely don't make RB's like that anymore. Man deserves to be in the HOF

  • @youngmoney8713
    @youngmoney8713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Uncle Fred!!!! Top Notch Most Definitely should be in Hall of Fame!!!

  • @michaelj4256
    @michaelj4256 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the most solid backs to ever play. Im so glad hes getting the recognition he deserves.. he was legendary during my childhood.

  • @bryanelam7431
    @bryanelam7431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    All the guys that say he didn't get the recognition he deserves, I agree completely! My favorite type of back, no wasted movement and he out ran a bunch of high end dB's!

  • @christophercarton6566
    @christophercarton6566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely brilliant player. I used to love watching him play. Not a single weakness in his game.

  • @406god
    @406god 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    MJD and Fred was such a underrated Duo!

  • @thetalisman963
    @thetalisman963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was so good in NFL 2K1. Man my brother and I always appreciated how underrated he was.

  • @JGKersh16
    @JGKersh16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’m a Jags fan! This upload pleases me.

  • @w0lf3man813rb
    @w0lf3man813rb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite player of all time as a Jags fan. Fred was special. You had to be there.

  • @romanpena4547
    @romanpena4547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What A beast of a running back Taylor was. Glad to see this up.

  • @JeLloydJMJ
    @JeLloydJMJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Respect. Fred Taylor was a great player. It’s criminal how underrated he is.

  • @jrfly4307
    @jrfly4307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a Die Hard Jags fan ... Freddy T is the best all time player we have had so far ... He had all the skills and he proved that he was not soft or injury prone.
    #GoJags

  • @claybaxter3202
    @claybaxter3202 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was so pumped when I received his jersey on Christmas morning from mom and dad. I would wear Fred and Brunell jerseys every week!

  • @EYES_BOX
    @EYES_BOX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fragile Fred!!! When he wasn't hurt he was a beast!!

    • @ericsigersmith6067
      @ericsigersmith6067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya it was strange the older he got the more durable he was like that playoff run in 99 he had a bad hamstring

  • @CornPopWazABadDude
    @CornPopWazABadDude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fred Taylor was SO good. Absolute legend of a running back that's been criminally underrated. I'm a lifelong Jags fan and miss watching Fred run. You never knew what type of insane plays he was going to make and they seemed to happen almost every game.

  • @boogerdog5247
    @boogerdog5247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Absolute blistering speed, a Gator great, a consummate professional, both as a player and teammate.
    Sante Fe H.S., Alachua, Florida and the Gator Nation salutes you.

    • @lonesomeknoteye
      @lonesomeknoteye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      CHOMP CHOMP

    • @trinidad510
      @trinidad510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He didn't have blistering speed lol but he had decent speed with great balance and great feet. Amazingly underrated back

    • @boogerdog5247
      @boogerdog5247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trinidad510
      You better go back and recheck your sources. Seriously. He was blistering, he outran corners and safeties found out the hard way the angles they took didn't get the job done.
      He was, absolutely blistering. He ran a lot between the tackles, so the traffic necessitated jump cuts and footwork, not just north south, but he turned corners at will and was gone, if the play sent him that way.
      I've watched Fred Taylor since his high school days. All thru his Gator career, and into the pro's.
      He was run way too hard, but held up a long long time.
      I've worked out QB'S for Urban, at Florida, run D-1's for tryouts all over the state of Florida and many SEC , ACC schools. Have been close to pro levels since the early 70's.
      Fred Taylor was Elite. Still is.

    • @trinidad510
      @trinidad510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@boogerdog5247 never said he wasn't elite, or fast, he just wasn't blistering. That word is reserved for freak speed like Bo Jackson, Chris Johnson, Deion

    • @boogerdog5247
      @boogerdog5247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trinidad510
      Add Fred Taylor to the list then.

  • @tylercassano9476
    @tylercassano9476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The way he runs, his upper body is always moving like he’s ready at every second to juke or truck somebody.

  • @glenwest1911
    @glenwest1911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Truly underrated!!

  • @krb0123
    @krb0123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the coldest to ever do it! And without a doubt one of the most underrated. You can see him get faster during his rookie season as he relaxes and gets more confidence. Freddy T is a legend

  • @glenwest1911
    @glenwest1911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Seriously underrated running back!

  • @BeezWax917
    @BeezWax917 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the finest runners I’ve watched play in the NFL when healthy. He had a different style, could run through a defender, elusive, fast (unbelievable 2nd gear) big play waiting to happen! One of them ones. Much respect for Fred T.

  • @jjkeim7374
    @jjkeim7374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of the most consistent backs to ever play the game

  • @rafaelhill
    @rafaelhill ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was one of my favorite running backs ever people will never give him the credit he deserves but man the way he ran the ball was amazing

  • @IanSCastro
    @IanSCastro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The only reason he’s not in the HOF is the same reason Jimmy and Tony aren’t either. People just like to hate on the Jaguars.

    • @ChawletMelk
      @ChawletMelk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Man Tony not being in the hall is a crime

    • @uppercutshurt5199
      @uppercutshurt5199 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChawletMelk he gonna get in eventually and I’m not a Jaguars fan at all, I’m a raider fan but he definitely deserves to be in HOF.

    • @marqicewalker1766
      @marqicewalker1766 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely not the same reason.
      Tony career being short while being a LT for a left handed QB is a real negative.
      Jimmy off the field issues will always be considered even though they shouldn’t be.
      People do hate the Jags but that’s not what’s holding these guys back.

    • @03Man11
      @03Man11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely not the reason he’s not in the hall of fame. His one pro bowl doesn’t do it. And why does he only have one pro bowl? He was never top 5 in rushing yards in any season. Not even his best season.

    • @slanderman3296
      @slanderman3296 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Taylor is the reason I respect the jags(not that they care, keyboard warrior)
      But no joke. Used to pick them on madden in late 90s early 00s they were a good team

  • @jimbowen2726
    @jimbowen2726 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video " I was one of those screaming at every yard he ran. I remember the press asking his old coach Steve Spurrier what he thought about Fred's performance with the Jaguars, and he laughed and said Freddy needs to quit showboating and finish the play. And then said how proud he was of Fred. Man, those were some special times for Jacksonville. I still were Fred's Jaguars jersey some Sundays. Love ya Fred !

  • @adriankendrick4281
    @adriankendrick4281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love Fred Taylor.

  • @whitebeard3176
    @whitebeard3176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing but Respect

  • @thunter992
    @thunter992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fred Taylor definitely deserves more recognition. These underrated uploads are the best

  • @jrwhite7916
    @jrwhite7916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a (back then) HUGE Gator fan and living in Jax when they got the Jags, I was stoked to see Fred get drafted. Dude was fantastic in college and just kept right on in the NFL. Loved watching him play and he is absolutely overlooked.

  • @GloriousRevelations
    @GloriousRevelations 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Put him in the hall already. My all time favorite NFL player

    • @MikeKennedyNFL
      @MikeKennedyNFL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You see my video on him? 👀

  • @Matt333ETH
    @Matt333ETH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible football player and great man. Saw him at training camp when I was a kid and he was super nice, came and signed balls / talked to my family

  • @tannercloyd966
    @tannercloyd966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Forgot all about him, but man he was fun to watch. People forget about Mark Brunell too

    • @joehansen9447
      @joehansen9447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Jimmy Smith. All three underrated!

  • @mrbojangles7996
    @mrbojangles7996 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's always great to see good guy's win! Taylor was a great football player and a humble man

  • @jaren2159
    @jaren2159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Fred need to be in HOF

  • @chrismarciatetisindles5876
    @chrismarciatetisindles5876 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved watching him run. So under appreciated around the league.

  • @MikeKennedyNFL
    @MikeKennedyNFL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Only three RBs had 7+ seasons with 1,000 rushing yards on 4.5 YPC: Barry Sanders, Jim Brown and Fred Taylor.
    He should be in the Hall of Fame. See my channel for a more in-depth breakdown.

    • @kevinnguyen290
      @kevinnguyen290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmm interesting, more than emmitt yet he doesnt get any recognition…. Underrated as hell

  • @1969brandy1969
    @1969brandy1969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bringing great memories! Fred Taylor is still the man!

  • @lonesomeknoteye
    @lonesomeknoteye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for giving Freddy T the respect he deserves...Go Gators CHOMP CHOMP, and Move them chains Duuuuvaaaaallll!!!

  • @Hawaii_Raised
    @Hawaii_Raised 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He was a beast💯 watched his games back when he was in college 🔥🔥

  • @khaoticgrumpy
    @khaoticgrumpy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Who only knows Fred Taylor because he’s a host from the pivot podcast

  • @xblaqbrahmax
    @xblaqbrahmax 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One pf the best episodes yet! Fred was a beast!!! Madden 2000 Goat!

  • @desmondhoward6253
    @desmondhoward6253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fred on madden 06 was a MONSTER

  • @rwaller2106
    @rwaller2106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The inspiration I needed for this season… I AM 48 (& great 😂), but we all need motivation at times. I AM grateful for this video and for Fred’s amazing career and humility. HUGE PIVOT FAN, also. Continued blessings 🙏🏾💞