Rich Eisen Reflects on the Extraordinary Life & Unexpected Death of Former Bronco Demaryius Thomas

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  • @TAC618
    @TAC618 3 роки тому +180

    Thank you for this segment. Lifetime Bronco fan here, having a sad day. Just so unbelievable. This piece was very nice and made me and many others smile.

    • @abelpolanco
      @abelpolanco 3 роки тому +8

      From a Cowboys Fan , I’m so sorry for your loss , May DT Rest In Peace ! ☮️

    • @555125kevin
      @555125kevin 3 роки тому +6

      Yeah still hard to accept he's gone forever this early😭, will always be remembered & honored in Colorado.♥️

    • @AC-Ninja
      @AC-Ninja 3 роки тому +5

      From NYG rip to your boy. Terrible man.

    • @TAC618
      @TAC618 3 роки тому +2

      @@abelpolanco Amen, thank you brother.

    • @TAC618
      @TAC618 3 роки тому +2

      @@555125kevin no doubt friend.

  • @littlesame
    @littlesame 3 роки тому +147

    The life he lived, the character he became along with his achievements are inspiring, gone too soon.

    • @MrDCMiami
      @MrDCMiami 3 роки тому +5

      It's remarkable that he had the spirit he had despite his early life. Most people with that background would have been scarred for life.

    • @JJ-vp3bd
      @JJ-vp3bd 3 роки тому

      j a b b e d

    • @MrDCMiami
      @MrDCMiami 3 роки тому

      @@JJ-vp3bd I've expressed my own suspicions that the needle contributed to his death. If his autopsy is never publicly released then it's a clear indicator.

  • @Wolverines77
    @Wolverines77 3 роки тому +75

    As a lifelong Bronco fan, Demariyus Thomas will always be the WR that comes to mind when I think of my favorite team. So many great ones over the 53 years, but this young man was always a beacon of hope and sunshine. Then we think about his athletic achievements. GREAT segment Rich, thank you.

    • @DCgames12345
      @DCgames12345 3 роки тому +3

      Easily one of the greats in Denver Broncos history, from a Raiders fan my condolences.

  • @jdrummerdd
    @jdrummerdd 3 роки тому +65

    Denver loves him. I was 13 when we drafted him. He’s a literal hero here. No words.

  • @MrDCMiami
    @MrDCMiami 3 роки тому +144

    No one does tributes quite like Rich Eisen.

  • @Teddypain20
    @Teddypain20 3 роки тому +102

    Such a sad situation. My prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends

  • @sailingmaster
    @sailingmaster 3 роки тому +21

    Back in the 80's, I read a novel where at the beginning of one of the chapters was a little quote. "You are, what you do, when it counts." In the almost 40 years since I first read that quote, I've tried to live by it. I've never seen anyone put it better. And listening to the story of Demaryius, it was the first thing that came to mind for me.

  • @magsxoa4519
    @magsxoa4519 3 роки тому +7

    Man DT... my heart aches 💔. This one hurts. Thank you for everything. You will truly be missed by Broncos Country. Forever a Bronco 🧡💙

  • @kimedison6677
    @kimedison6677 3 роки тому +19

    Thank you for the beautiful tribute to Demaryius Thomas.

  • @isthatyougordon7719
    @isthatyougordon7719 3 роки тому +27

    If there is a heaven , and I believe there is, his beautiful soul will fit right in. Rest In peace DT

  • @youngtate3891
    @youngtate3891 3 роки тому +19

    Not a Bronco fan but DT was one of my favorite players. Always smiling & I saw a segment a long time ago about his mom getting out of prison & finally getting to see him play. I'm glad he got to rise above his childhood & have his mom get to watch him play in the NFL.

  • @garrettpreszler7857
    @garrettpreszler7857 3 роки тому +32

    Thank you for your reflection, Rich. RIP to a phenomenal soul and football player.

  • @MicahHRS
    @MicahHRS 3 роки тому +12

    It's never too early or late to tell those you love how you feel about them.
    Thank you Mr Eisen for your heartfelt tribute to Demaryius Thomas. It was truly shocking to learn of his death. As fans we climbed the heights with him all the way to Super Bowl 50 never anticipating this devastating loss when he still had so much life to live.
    Thank you for sharing & caring about this extraordinarily talented man who also spent a great deal of his time caring for & about others. He will be sorely missed.

  • @justindaugherty3802
    @justindaugherty3802 3 роки тому +6

    The facts and this speech breaking down DT is awesome. Way to do DT justice. We all miss you DT.

  • @mikey44768
    @mikey44768 3 роки тому +8

    Thanks Rich for this segment it hits home for some of us who live and lived that lifestyle him and his family have.

  • @Bahamautzero
    @Bahamautzero 3 роки тому +58

    I’ll be honest I’m not a Broncos fan, never have been. But even I will admit players like DT and Von Miller were true class acts. Truly he was a good and humble man even in a position others treat as permission to be hideous. Truly his passing at an example of how to be a real man instead of just great athlete is the greater loss. Rest In Peace you’ve truly earned it

    • @robertfollett6084
      @robertfollett6084 3 роки тому

      My prayers are for Dt and his family and friends who were very much blessed to have such a great human being who touched us all with his love forever with football and as a much better man than an amazing athlete, may he rest in peace he has been called home to be with God rip 🙏❤.

  • @nlabanok
    @nlabanok 3 роки тому +4

    Truly very kind, compassionate, and respectful comments by Rich Eisen about DT's life circumstances and how much he overcame to be a great player and become a great person. A tragic loss to those of us in the Georgia Tech community...

  • @DamianBadalamenti
    @DamianBadalamenti 3 роки тому +13

    Thanks Rich, this one hit hard as a Broncos fan.

  • @richardcassell636
    @richardcassell636 3 роки тому +4

    We lost our son in 2009 to an seizure that occured while he was asleep. This also happened to the son of the great Cowboy safety Charlie Waters. It is truly the most horrific gut punch ever to lose a child in any manner, but while they sleep and while they are so young. My son 24. RIP Mr Thomas.

  • @sidneyny8608
    @sidneyny8608 3 роки тому +7

    Awesome! Great segment!!! Thanks for the closure of a very sad event!!!

  • @robertbenton380
    @robertbenton380 3 роки тому +5

    I really respect how you explain things and show great empathy with the situation. Demariyus overcame so much and was such a great person.

  • @ledferrelin
    @ledferrelin 3 роки тому +11

    Heartbreaking tribute, Rich.

  • @danjones3402
    @danjones3402 3 роки тому +10

    This really put a damper in my day yesterday when I heard the news. I was so shocked and thought about it all day. Appreciate life, you never know when your going to go. 🙏

  • @indycustommade3568
    @indycustommade3568 3 роки тому +40

    I'm a Colts fan and seeing Manning leave was such a blow to the team. I get its business. Watching Manning and Thomas together was awesome to see. I always wanted Manning to win more Superbowls even if it was with another team. I really believe that as much as Manning did those Superbowls wouldn't have happened without Thomas. RIP Demaryius, and my condolences to his family and friends.

  • @markhutchinson5857
    @markhutchinson5857 3 роки тому +4

    A soulful tribute, delivered with effortless integrity. My heart goes out to his family, friends, former teammates and the Mile High 'Massive'

  • @ryansampley8162
    @ryansampley8162 3 роки тому +23

    What a football player RIP.

  • @gaylesallee9635
    @gaylesallee9635 3 роки тому +4

    What an amazing young man a good man I watched him play for the Broncos him and Peyton were magic together! But what made him special was the man he became his good heart the way he gave back to others. God Bless you rest in peace I will always remember you forever!

  • @davidproctor3246
    @davidproctor3246 3 роки тому +5

    This was an incredible segment by Rich Eisen! Bey Bey was an incredible player but an even better human being! He will be missed everyday! He was taken from us way to soon! May he Rest In Peace. Sending my prayers to his family. God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤍💛💙🧡

  • @vinceniederman
    @vinceniederman 3 роки тому +11

    As a Eagles Fan This Was Shocking News To Read About RIP DT!

  • @RyanM12
    @RyanM12 3 роки тому +7

    grew up watching Demaryius and man this hurts so much

  • @thereugo8900
    @thereugo8900 3 роки тому +3

    Tears flowing...loved you so much! 💗❣️💕🙏RIP dear man. You over came so much! A life well lived yet ended way too soon.

  • @lmgoblue1
    @lmgoblue1 3 роки тому +1

    Things that make no sense. So sad. No words. Rich, thank you man.

  • @5.7.0bassin2
    @5.7.0bassin2 3 роки тому +5

    The great ones always go first and I can never wrap my head around it and being a Steelers fan I remember that playoff game very well now looking back at it I'm glad it turned out the way it did he was awesome to watch

  • @karenbaker2566
    @karenbaker2566 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your personal tribute to this young man.

  • @dariushodges5328
    @dariushodges5328 3 роки тому +6

    Rest in peace young man I really appreciate what you did for my Denver broncos but I really respect how you stood in there in life I'm not so sure I could have done it God took a good one

  • @johnvanderhoof1248
    @johnvanderhoof1248 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you Rich. I always enjoyed watching DT. I learned a bit about his through his charitable work. However I didn’t know the the back story that you shared. So sad to see him go.

  • @Joose
    @Joose 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks for this, Rich. Too many people just throwing out basic "he will be missed... now onto the next topic" nonsense today. So disrespectful.

  • @BilCook
    @BilCook 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for reminding us of just what a special player and person DT was

  • @megantyree7468
    @megantyree7468 3 роки тому +1

    Such a beautiful tribute, for a beautiful soul watching over us now. So sad.

  • @RodgertheNegotiator
    @RodgertheNegotiator 2 роки тому

    Thank you for being doing this segment. I love the Rich Eisen Show it really is the intellegent show amongst men yelling at each other. Your a philosopher at heart and really make it show. DT was literally the workhorse for everyone such a warrior. RIP DT. HOF.

  • @redemptionfaithtv
    @redemptionfaithtv 3 роки тому +5

    Powerful testimony of Demaryius Thomas 😌

  • @nickzigrang2664
    @nickzigrang2664 3 роки тому +1

    Not a broncos fan, but I remember him being a consistent & reliable big play guy. I completely forgot about his mom seeing him play for the first time. Thank you Rich for reminding me of that. I now remember how happy they both looked even though I didn't understand the whole situation.

  • @shep68
    @shep68 3 роки тому +3

    RIP DT. You shown brief but bright here in Broncos country. You will forever be part of our story.

  • @delmontegreenbeans
    @delmontegreenbeans 3 роки тому +43

    I'm a Chiefs fan but man this is very hard to believe has happened.

    • @pretzelhunt
      @pretzelhunt 3 роки тому

      DT58 just wrecked his truck to go watch a game; it's instantaneous..

    • @GrassValleyGreg
      @GrassValleyGreg 3 роки тому +1

      I'm a Broncos fan and I remember how stunning Derrick Thomas' injury and death was... Both of them were 33. Just incomprehensible.

    • @pretzelhunt
      @pretzelhunt 3 роки тому +1

      @@GrassValleyGreg the opening kickoff was a really good tribute to him though. Impressed.

    • @GrassValleyGreg
      @GrassValleyGreg 3 роки тому

      @@pretzelhunt Yes, it was cool that the Lions participated in that. Mad respect for DT.

  • @michaelsandella9504
    @michaelsandella9504 3 роки тому +5

    The football world lost a very good player and a great representation of the sport and overall a good human being all of us die hard football fans are saddened by this 😢 Rest in Paradise Demaryius Thomas

  • @ronshultis8355
    @ronshultis8355 3 роки тому

    Thanks for doing this Rich, super cool. I was the same class as Bay Bay at Georgia Tech. What's cool was the coach who recruited him, Chan Gailey, was fired after our freshmen year and then hired Paul Johnson and his option offense. Schools tried to paoch him and get him to leave but he decided to stick it out and had an amazing career at GT. He single handedly brought GT back into the game at the 2009 ACC Championship. Caught a WR and with a single stiff arm went like 60 years for a TD. Sickest stiff arm by a WR in the game. RIP Bay Bay

  • @DefinitelyDeffie
    @DefinitelyDeffie 3 роки тому +3

    Well said Rich. Peace and Love. 🧡💙

  • @adrianguinn3331
    @adrianguinn3331 3 роки тому +31

    Life can be awfully short. Make the most of it while ya can 💯
    Respect for not putting your standard "hey, ya stayed til the end... thanks for that" at the end of this one. Classy move, guys.
    👊🏻

  • @DenverJohn
    @DenverJohn 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful tribute! RIP DT

  • @NatureGirlWOO
    @NatureGirlWOO 3 роки тому

    Only winners get wings! I enjoyed watching him, but enjoyed his smile even more. May God bless and keep you DT.

  • @redstar40
    @redstar40 3 роки тому +6

    Terrible news. However Rich was so eloquent and thoughtful. This is why I watch and listen. He's the best.

  • @manchildusa
    @manchildusa 3 роки тому +1

    this crushed me. we love you DT

  • @AznJungleFever
    @AznJungleFever 3 роки тому

    This was the best tribute I seen so far 😭

  • @cheehee808_
    @cheehee808_ 3 роки тому

    Still remember him carrying some of my fantasy teams back around 2013-2014. Not a broncos fan but man, this is sad. Rip

  • @JayLuther27
    @JayLuther27 3 роки тому

    Thank you Rich..from a Broncos fan.

  • @scottwallace1
    @scottwallace1 3 роки тому +5

    It’s interesting. DT was one of those players that was so good that you noticed him for his play and talent. But he was so soft spoken and about business that you only occasionally thought to yourself, “hmmm, not a Broncos fan, but that guy’s cool”. Maybe the lesson is to notice those guys who are solid citizens and give them the attention they deserve. Rest in peace.

  • @joec8942
    @joec8942 3 роки тому

    Didn’t know about DT’s story or he had passed until now. Not a broncos fan or a Gtech fan but this made me tear up quite a bit. I’m going to go hug my family now.

  • @_Blonca
    @_Blonca 3 роки тому +44

    The car accident he got into caused him to have medical problems. He suffered from seizures. Had a major one in the shower.

    • @kimedison6677
      @kimedison6677 3 роки тому +2

      Had no idea the reasons for his seizures

    • @jimbeam2299
      @jimbeam2299 3 роки тому

      @@kimedison6677 but he had been having them.

    • @alexfleming6304
      @alexfleming6304 3 роки тому +1

      @@jimbeam2299 that's why he had his family move closer to him. They were getting really bad. He was scared that this might happen.

    • @lancelance4582
      @lancelance4582 3 роки тому +2

      More likely the seizures were caused by his concussions from playing football.

    • @jimbeam2299
      @jimbeam2299 3 роки тому +1

      @@alexfleming6304 yup. Just an awful situation

  • @burgerdaveee
    @burgerdaveee 3 роки тому +6

    rip to a legend

  • @jimhenry5107
    @jimhenry5107 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the look back.

  • @bernardtassart7225
    @bernardtassart7225 3 роки тому +2

    Man, what a story, with a very UTTERLY sad ending, way too soon!!!!!!!!!!

  • @bostonman1397
    @bostonman1397 3 роки тому

    No one shows more respect to the game and the people who play it more than Rich. RIP DT great player, even greater soul.

  • @hanniefrei
    @hanniefrei 3 роки тому +9

    Its really sad. He retired in the NFL with a healthy body but he had complications with his past car accident. He was still so young.

    • @snak_dog
      @snak_dog 3 роки тому +13

      @Sosi Tehlirian please don’t breed

    • @haeuptlingaberja4927
      @haeuptlingaberja4927 3 роки тому +1

      @Sosi Tehlirian
      Okay, conspiracy theory naziboy.

    • @sandlotscout6358
      @sandlotscout6358 3 роки тому

      Wrong, that car crash was 3 years ago and the seizures didn't start until 1 year ago

    • @sandlotscout6358
      @sandlotscout6358 3 роки тому

      @@snak_dog you do know that the company's that make the jab can't be sued for injuries or death right?

  • @CorettaJG
    @CorettaJG 3 роки тому +1

    He was a good man with a lot of character. Very sorry to hear this.

  • @UpperCrustthe3rd
    @UpperCrustthe3rd 3 роки тому +3

    I'm a lifelong chargers fan. This is so sad. RIP.

  • @mikewinkle9099
    @mikewinkle9099 Рік тому

    Love you, Rich...you are the best in the biz...great tribute to DT88

  • @scottfree6479
    @scottfree6479 3 роки тому +4

    He didn’t live a long life but it seems like he lived a good life. Rest In Peace, this sucks.

  • @michaelpapini1434
    @michaelpapini1434 3 роки тому +4

    Decker didn't get a title with use....its so sad! 88 for everery fan in broncos nation! Very 😥 rest easy you and number 10 are best duo ever to me ! Thank you

  • @abelgomez_XIV
    @abelgomez_XIV 3 роки тому +6

    Sad story

  • @ColoradoKevin5280
    @ColoradoKevin5280 3 роки тому +3

    🙏 DT ❤

  • @TheShaund
    @TheShaund 3 роки тому +1

    This is just heartbreaking

  • @serpres1bless165
    @serpres1bless165 3 роки тому

    Sending Strength and Condolences 🙏 to DTs Family and friends Broncos Country 4L

  • @amac6624
    @amac6624 3 роки тому

    This is a great tribute to DT man I’m sick still

  • @philipsims4566
    @philipsims4566 3 роки тому +1

    Really Sad such a great player and person,

  • @donaldk.macbaird5248
    @donaldk.macbaird5248 3 роки тому

    All I can say is he is in a Better place now God rest his awesome Soul.

  • @christophermoody7579
    @christophermoody7579 3 роки тому

    So sad man. He was a beast WR at Georgia Tech in a triple option offense. Way too young RIP

  • @chuckybaby1973
    @chuckybaby1973 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful job Rich, beautiful!

  • @jeffdover6845
    @jeffdover6845 3 роки тому

    From the same area,A Great Person!!

  • @LVITO52
    @LVITO52 3 роки тому +5

    WELL SAID RICH 👏

  • @footballsuper1
    @footballsuper1 3 роки тому +3

    Rest In Peace DT. Gone to Soon.

  • @justinofioravanti2841
    @justinofioravanti2841 3 роки тому

    They should make a real cinema of this courageous and gentle souls life. Rest in peace brother.

  • @edwardhartman4605
    @edwardhartman4605 3 роки тому +2

    RIP you will be missed.

  • @burprobrox9134
    @burprobrox9134 3 роки тому

    Wonderful summary of his life.

  • @ColemanJRimer
    @ColemanJRimer 3 роки тому +1

    Sad news, for sure. He seemed like a great guy and I loved watching him play.

  • @buraktulbentci1787
    @buraktulbentci1787 3 роки тому

    That was Paul Johnson's offense in DT's senior year, they played triple option all day long.
    When DT committed to GTech, Chan Gailey was the coach, but then he was fired.

  • @Trabunkle
    @Trabunkle 3 роки тому

    Rest In Peace!
    Thanks for the memories!
    Nuff Said!

  • @BigBossStatusAintMadeForRunts
    @BigBossStatusAintMadeForRunts 3 роки тому

    Absolutely great piece Rich...

  • @CarolinaBlood704
    @CarolinaBlood704 3 роки тому +2

    RIP. Life truly is NOT fair.

  • @Skiguru990
    @Skiguru990 3 роки тому +4

    Well said, Rich.

  • @gusgarcia4884
    @gusgarcia4884 2 роки тому

    Well said Rich...

  • @tomjones2121
    @tomjones2121 3 роки тому +11

    Tip of my hat , bow of my head , to DT , to all Broncos fans , from a dolphins fan .

    • @Allthingsconsidered11
      @Allthingsconsidered11 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you brother. We are hurting. Broncos country is hurting. We appreciate the support from other fans around the league

  • @duanejohnson2026
    @duanejohnson2026 3 роки тому +2

    Against All Odds? DT did the Impossible. THANK GOD HE REPRESENTED ATLANTA, GA. TECH, AND BRONCOS COUNTRY WE LOVE U DT! U WILL BE SORELY MISSED. MY GOD BLESS U, AND KEEP U!

  • @alexfleming6304
    @alexfleming6304 3 роки тому

    This was hard to hear of. Dude was a great player. Sad he was so young. Reminds me of derrick thomas. A car accident. Two guys who worked in the community and were great players . Both died very young. Both were in the same division.

  • @adgtheone
    @adgtheone 3 роки тому +1

    So sad! 😢

  • @ngocbirrer9310
    @ngocbirrer9310 3 роки тому

    REST IN PEACE 😥😥😥💔💔💔

  • @minnehaha4
    @minnehaha4 3 роки тому

    WOW!

  • @shanebush2751
    @shanebush2751 3 роки тому

    Such a sad loss.

  • @paulmancini3363
    @paulmancini3363 3 роки тому

    A Great Young Man was DT, Prayers got out to all of his Family and Friends .. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jordan12118
    @jordan12118 3 роки тому

    God Rests his soul. Prayers with his family and friends

  • @sethmarie
    @sethmarie 3 роки тому

    My condolences to his family.