The Biggest Bust In NFL History | The Story Behind Ryan Leaf

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  • @oluwaseyioyelola92
    @oluwaseyioyelola92 Рік тому +29

    We love a good redemption story. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @יאירשיבר-ח3נ
    @יאירשיבר-ח3נ Рік тому +45

    I'm glad he has a happy ending after all.. it's not easy losing everything you worked and trained for years, it can be soul and mind crushing, but he bounced back and I'm happy for him

    • @theguardian308
      @theguardian308 Рік тому +3

      He was a bully, he deserved everything that came to him

    • @iamhungey12345
      @iamhungey12345 Рік тому +2

      You made it sound like he got screwed by unfortunate circumstances like an accident or something. In truth, he did this to himself.

    • @hockema56
      @hockema56 Рік тому

      ​@iamhungey12345 of course he did. No one claimed different. They just said they're happy he's better now, which he clearly is.
      Why are you so against giving him credit for that? It doesn't require you to just pretend he was never a dick. That isn't what he does, so why on earth would you think he expects you to? He'd tell you straight up that he brought all he got upon himself. No shit Sherlock. Any truly recovering addict will tell you the same. They don't need weird insecure keyboard warriors to remind them.
      Why am I wasting my time? You're clearly only like this because you're jealous that a guy described as "the biggest bust ever" is more successful and better at life than you. That must really sting.

  • @hockema56
    @hockema56 Рік тому +20

    Wow. I wasn't expecting to come away from this video *respecting* Ryan Leaf, but here we are!
    Dude really turned it around, from one of the deepest, steepest falls one could imagine. Fucking good for him.

  • @AfricanH3ro
    @AfricanH3ro Рік тому +8

    This channel deserves way more subscribers

  • @bigbearkat2010
    @bigbearkat2010 Рік тому +12

    And the thing with the Chargers is if they did some more research on Leaf, they probably would've known his reputation as a bad teammate went all the way back to high school. One of his old coaches admitted that he had pissed off his teammates so much he got exactly one vote for team captain.

    • @FrankyBallou
      @FrankyBallou 9 місяців тому +1

      I heard nobody from the team attended his birthday party….😊

  • @Bigfishfun333
    @Bigfishfun333 10 місяців тому +4

    Dear god - he finished AHEAD of RANDY MOSS in Heisman voting! I didn't realize just how far he'd actually fallen (in the end).
    Glad to see him recover, though.

  • @charismatic9904
    @charismatic9904 Рік тому +19

    I understand him better than most as my story is quite similar. I was a hs athlete and had the world given to me. I had an ego that was out of control and I cared about nobody but myself. I sufferer an injury which led me to lose everything.
    The injury i came to find out later was intentional as my own teammates were so sick of me that they designed our entire practice to injure me. Yes my own guys took me out. It was a blessing.
    I had to refocus. I found myself. I got 2 degrees. Went to law school. Became a politician. I help others. I truly care about people and dedicate my time to volunteering and helping. Its truly so satisfying.
    Happy endings can happen as long as we strive for it. Takes strength.
    At the time I thought getting injured and losing everything was the worst thing ever. It turned out to be the biggest blessing.

    • @Frenite
      @Frenite Рік тому

      Where are you a politician?

    • @MMAjsf7
      @MMAjsf7 Рік тому +2

      You’re basically Ryan leaf

    • @direct278
      @direct278 Рік тому

      Dude's name is charismatic and this reeks of humble-bragging. Doesn't sound like your ego shrunk at all bud, you're just a douche bag in a different way now.

    • @RedPillBased
      @RedPillBased 8 місяців тому

      Because you are a politician is have to believe some of this is exaggerated

    • @charismatic9904
      @charismatic9904 8 місяців тому

      @@RedPillBased You are welcome to believe what you like. Did posting this make you feel better about not accomplishing anything with your own life? I embellish nothing. My 100% honesty is why people like me. If you took the time to better yourself rather than post these asinine negative comments you might be able to have a better life.

  • @MrOctober44
    @MrOctober44 Рік тому +15

    Thank you for mentioning how close it was on who the better prospect was between him and Peyton. People rip the Chargers as if the whole world already knew he would be a bust

    • @johnmassoud930
      @johnmassoud930 Рік тому +2

      In retrospect the Chargers should have known Leaf would be a bust. Sad as it ruined the legacy of Bobby Beathard, who may have been the best GM in NFL history. Glad Beathard finally made the HoF.

    • @johnmassoud930
      @johnmassoud930 Рік тому +2

      But yes it was close between Manning and Leaf. Alot thought Leaf had more upside. Glad that Leaf has turned his life around. If you get the chance, listen to his podcast series. It's rather fascinating.

  • @KinggDawgg
    @KinggDawgg Рік тому +16

    I can give you $32,000,000 reasons why JaMarcus Russell is the biggest bust in NFL history and its not even close. Six years at $61,000,000 with a fully guaranteed $32,000,000 signing bonus. Ryan Leaf's rookie contract was a paultry $13,200,00.

  • @strifeup2
    @strifeup2 11 місяців тому +6

    I'm glad to see him alive and well. But damn I hate to see such blessed opportunities pissed away. That being said, his testimony is saving lives now, so his purpose was meant to be bigger than football. Keep writing your story, Mr. Leaf!

  • @RE1GN_BLOOD
    @RE1GN_BLOOD Рік тому +30

    Anybody said JaMarcus Russell was worse must’ve not been around for this guy. No other guy went from hero to zero so rapidly. 1-15 4 yards and 6 turnovers against KC his third game. You can’t make that up.

    • @se78836
      @se78836 4 місяці тому +2

      The difference is JaMarcus is still a POS to this day. Leaf is a respected analyst

    • @Across187thStreet
      @Across187thStreet 29 днів тому

      Well at least JaMarcus Russel wasn’t cussing out reporters and trying fight fans in front of reporters!!!

  • @dessiesolomonjr-nl6zl
    @dessiesolomonjr-nl6zl 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm glad he has turned his life around. We live and we learn. I'm happy for him.

  • @FAITHandLOGIC
    @FAITHandLOGIC Рік тому +4

    Yup. 6'4".
    He was gifted with the genetics of a superstar. He was born with the talent. He didn't earn a damn thing and it showed in his immaturity. He got what he deserved.

  • @zerimar26
    @zerimar26 2 місяці тому +2

    It should've been painfully clear to the Chargers that he wouldn't ever be an NFL QB. He had more arm talent than any QB I've ever seen play the game, but the dude had nothing going on upstairs and just didn't gaf. He was lazy and had achieved everything he wanted to in life, the second he became the #1 pick. There was nothing left to work for.

  • @robertmartinjr.4537
    @robertmartinjr.4537 Рік тому +4

    I remember that game against the Raiders. Nolan Harris the defensive end split Ryan Leaf's chin open on a vicious hit. None of the Chargers Oline ran to his defense. It was Crazy the Raiders players showed more concern than the Chargers players on the field. It was a surreal game. The Chargers literally imploded on the field and on the sidelines. That's how toxic the relationship was.

  • @TheRicanRaider
    @TheRicanRaider 3 місяці тому +1

    Glad he found his way back.

  • @juanreese6933
    @juanreese6933 5 місяців тому +1

    Never judge a man on how far he has fallen, but only on how far he has risen. Proud of you RL, ignore the detractors

  • @Hains22
    @Hains22 Рік тому +13

    At least Leaf was serious about the game. Jamarcus Russell didn’t even care about his weight😂

    • @ebmax55
      @ebmax55 Рік тому +4

      JR had addiction issues and was going through a ton of personal shit at the time

    • @AndrewBarsky
      @AndrewBarsky 7 місяців тому

      @@ebmax55Excuses

    • @glizzygladiator8055
      @glizzygladiator8055 2 місяці тому

      @@AndrewBarskywell said.

    • @glizzygladiator8055
      @glizzygladiator8055 2 місяці тому

      @@ebmax55Did you watch this video? Are you human? We all go through issues in life, and Leaf himself had addiction issues. Excuses man, just excuses.

  • @StevenCarr-l4n
    @StevenCarr-l4n 11 місяців тому +2

    I’m glad he’s doing better.

  • @TMK561
    @TMK561 Рік тому +16

    It’s possible that Jamarcus Russell and maybe Johnny Manziel could be worse. All 3 have great arguments

    • @bigbearkat2010
      @bigbearkat2010 Рік тому +6

      I never really bought into Manziel being in that conversation. Dude was picked the 20s, so people were already seeing the red flags with him before he ever came into the league

    • @ds--pu1tv
      @ds--pu1tv Рік тому +1

      ​@@bigbearkat2010 if you looking at it in draft numbers perspective then yeah i see what your saying, however throughout college he was commonly referred by many different league QB coaches as one of the best QB's they have ever seen, looking at it from talent/potential wasted he is definitely up there with Russell and Leaf imo.

    • @robertmartinjr.4537
      @robertmartinjr.4537 Рік тому +1

      Leaf had toxic behavioral issues that bumped him to the top😂

    • @christopherdonaldson8231
      @christopherdonaldson8231 5 місяців тому

      Zach Wilson and Trey Lance-hold my beer

    • @David-lx4yb
      @David-lx4yb 3 місяці тому +1

      I’ll never understand Trey Lance. Three years at a FCS school where he passed for 2,700 yards - and he goes in the 1st round of the draft. Now, he has already crashed and burned in the NFL. Great pick SF!

  • @nbapbaupdate8338
    @nbapbaupdate8338 Рік тому +4

    Agree 💯 LEAF biggest BUST in NFL history 🔥💪🔥

    • @Tacofiend92
      @Tacofiend92 Рік тому +2

      Idk I’d still label Jamarcus Russell as the biggest draft bust of all time

  • @Joshua-uw7wm
    @Joshua-uw7wm Рік тому +5

    This is why we used to never start rookie QBs

  • @AlonsoRules
    @AlonsoRules Рік тому +9

    Chargers brought it on themselves by ignoring the signs from doctors that he was ill suited to be an NFL quarterback. They have up a lot to move up 1 spot in the draft. Could have done nothing and taken Randy Moss.

    • @PhilAndersonOutside
      @PhilAndersonOutside Рік тому +1

      Chargers didn't draft #1 that year. Leaf was taken after Manning. The Chargers only swapped #2 and #3 picks with Arizona. This was of course a mistake, as was not drafting Moss (or Charles Woodson, or Alan Faneca - Steeler guard, and probably the best G in the NFL for a decade).

  • @yungdynamic471
    @yungdynamic471 Рік тому +2

    Him retiring before the Seattle training camp started was probably the 1st time ever that was self aware.

  • @jogendron6320
    @jogendron6320 Рік тому +10

    The biggest bust in the NFL was Jamarcus Russell.

  • @samuelmorris5576
    @samuelmorris5576 Рік тому +4

    God can use anyone no matter what u done he can use your mistakes for his glory

  • @NunyaBusiness-n1g
    @NunyaBusiness-n1g 3 місяці тому +1

    Instead of talking about superbowls, hes talking about drug addiction

  • @azman73681
    @azman73681 7 місяців тому +1

    Zach Wilson has taken over. Leaf can rest easy

  • @blakebrown84
    @blakebrown84 Рік тому +5

    Ryan Leaf is the biggest bust in NFL history, so he only played 4 seasons before he retired. He threw more interceptions than touchdowns through his career.

    • @412StepUp
      @412StepUp Рік тому

      he still ended up a millionaire. So at least there’s that.

  • @richardgraham9805
    @richardgraham9805 7 місяців тому +1

    Leaf was arrogant because he played his highschool and college football in northern Yankee country,and in a weak football conference,he never would have had success in the toughest conference in the nation,the SEC

  • @crzeglehighvidz
    @crzeglehighvidz Рік тому +12

    Leaf is clearly the biggest bust of all-time. People thought he was in the conversation with Peyton Manning then went on to have the career he did. Love his redemption & happy he got the help he needed to deal with his actions & addiction

  • @Tadicuslegion78
    @Tadicuslegion78 Рік тому +2

    Even though Ryan Leaf did eventually turn his life around after going through a lot of shit, much of it his own making, he, and many other infamous busts, show there is a dark side to high school football in which these toxic cesspools are creating massively overinflated egos to dangerous levels

  • @matthewl1049
    @matthewl1049 Рік тому +2

    He’s definitely not the biggest bust anymore not after what the NFL has produced since, This unnecessary hate towards his football career has been way overblown.

  • @guyperfect4470
    @guyperfect4470 Рік тому +2

    Shouldn’t the teams face more scrutiny than the players? I mean Leaf took Washington St. to the rose bowl that is huuuuuuuge

  • @voicevitality7197
    @voicevitality7197 2 місяці тому +1

    "God doesn't think He's Ryan Leaf" ??? That is the dumbest quote I've heard.

  • @alexcasares7401
    @alexcasares7401 3 місяці тому

    TheScore: 8:44-8:51....
    Ryan: (to TheScore) 0:19/6:25

  • @PhilAndersonOutside
    @PhilAndersonOutside Рік тому +70

    Sorry, Jamarcus Russell was much bigger of a bust than Leaf.

    • @ckq
      @ckq Рік тому +12

      But Jamarcus Russel was ok (relatively) in 2008

    • @parkplace8554
      @parkplace8554 Рік тому +38

      I would say leaf is because coming into the draft people thought he was better than peyton manning

    • @Joshua-uw7wm
      @Joshua-uw7wm Рік тому +1

      Yep

    • @ebmax55
      @ebmax55 Рік тому +3

      In fairness, Jamarcus was going through a ton of shit off the field.

    • @pjiidoesthat8986
      @pjiidoesthat8986 Рік тому +1

      As a Raiders fan I agree with you guy 🤦🏿‍♂️

  • @uriengill
    @uriengill 11 місяців тому +1

    There’s still a big difference between Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf

  • @KusHNinja
    @KusHNinja 10 місяців тому +1

    Players, coaches & owners can & will at times become distracted (blinded) by hype it’s really an odd thing because I was merely a kid at this time & even I knew Peyton was far more fundamentally sound & just an all around better choice & Leaf wasn’t ready..

  • @LilAnnThrax
    @LilAnnThrax Рік тому +2

    Being the best on the field in GREAT FALLS MONTANA is not anything to brag about 😂😂 I say this as someone from Montana that went to school with 2 future NFLers. I get why he got to play in college but it shouldn't have given him that much confidence.

  • @AlvinSeville1
    @AlvinSeville1 11 місяців тому +1

    Guess Ryan never turned over a new Leaf.

  • @stevedawson7649
    @stevedawson7649 Рік тому +2

    This misses the real problem. Biggest problem for him was his underlying bipolar disorder that had not been treated. Drugs are disabling but often the real elephant in the room is untreated mental illness.

  • @FalseHope61
    @FalseHope61 11 місяців тому +1

    Yeah, I think Ryan’s greatest talent, is his ability to be self reflective.

  • @jab1289
    @jab1289 Рік тому +2

    I never made this connection before, but I believe that Leaf was an even more immature version of Jeff George when he came out of college. Both were talented, but they had poor attitudes.

    • @yungdynamic471
      @yungdynamic471 Рік тому +2

      Right. I made that comparison too a couple days ago. Jeff george was just a more successful version of ryan leaf.

  • @audionmusic2787
    @audionmusic2787 Рік тому +2

    Remember always that Luck is in charge. You can be talented, prepared, disciplined; and still fail. You can do nothing virtuous and win

  • @stevecrescini2081
    @stevecrescini2081 Рік тому +1

    Trey Lance has entered the chat

  • @nbapbaupdate8338
    @nbapbaupdate8338 Рік тому +2

    Jaylen Brown story your next video theScore 🙏🙏🙏

  • @Kris-q4m
    @Kris-q4m 11 місяців тому +1

    Leaf had the talent and the skills. He just couldn't get his head out of his ass.

  • @gcxred4kat9
    @gcxred4kat9 Рік тому +2

    Tony Mandarich. And anybody the Jets draft.

  • @ellemarr7234
    @ellemarr7234 5 місяців тому +1

    He was a bully. Can’t feel bad for him getting his comeuppance

  • @Yogirlchoosin99
    @Yogirlchoosin99 Місяць тому +1

    Sober no cte with guaranteed money im happy for him i kinda wanted a bad ending happy i got the opposite

  • @MatthewBaumgarten
    @MatthewBaumgarten 14 днів тому

    I’d like to know whatever happened to former Chargers quarterback Stan Humphries the only quarterback to lead that team to a superbowl

  • @adamyoung9283
    @adamyoung9283 10 місяців тому +1

    Glad he turned over a new leaf.

  • @dustinkingsbury5554
    @dustinkingsbury5554 Рік тому +1

    Imagine if the colts drafted him

  • @SeanPynrose
    @SeanPynrose 11 місяців тому +1

    I think that distinction should really go to JaMarcus Russell. Leaf had all the talent, juat let the fame get to his head, same with Manziel. I think had both stayed more grounded and had better influences and people around them giving sound advice, they could have succeeded. Russell for all his talent, didn't have the work ethic and it showed with his weight. Not making an excuse for either Leaf or Manziel but their upside, in my opinion, was alot better given the right advice.

  • @upinsm0ke400
    @upinsm0ke400 Рік тому +4

    I thought he was hockey player …..😅

  • @ericaunzo717
    @ericaunzo717 Рік тому +3

    Colts dodge a bullet. 😂😂😂

  • @ryankemplen
    @ryankemplen Рік тому +1

    Manziel?

  • @ryanhenson609
    @ryanhenson609 4 місяці тому

    Tebow has got to be in the top 5, right? Most of the other's didn't even try. Tebow tried really hard and has the worst pass completion percentage in league history. Both Leaf and Russell had a better passing %

  • @jerseywalcott6408
    @jerseywalcott6408 4 дні тому

    Everything being equal, Manning was the pick due to his Father. Leaf seems like a Trailer kid.

  • @wildthing9995
    @wildthing9995 Рік тому +4

    This shows how the draft is pure luck. On the flip side, 3rd string Brock Purdy was taken last overall at 262

  • @bigpasty1582
    @bigpasty1582 Рік тому +2

    Jamarcus Russell is a bigger bust

  • @theguardian308
    @theguardian308 Рік тому

    Remember that Zach Wilson actually has worst stats

    • @Igoruhandchu
      @Igoruhandchu Рік тому

      He doesn’t. I’m a bills fan, he really doesn’t

    • @Igoruhandchu
      @Igoruhandchu Рік тому

      Yeah I looked it up on PFR they’re really not even worth comparing 😂 but Wilson’s are slightly better

  • @thinkingjack
    @thinkingjack Рік тому +1

    It was enjoyable watching him falter through his career. Not enough teammates whupped his ass and it showed

  • @jerseygetsherwetter345
    @jerseygetsherwetter345 Рік тому +1

    johnny football ??

    • @ryanhenson609
      @ryanhenson609 4 місяці тому

      Leaf was drafted #2... They thought he was better than Manning. Manziel wasnt even supposed to go in the 1st.

  • @zackbrown5717
    @zackbrown5717 Рік тому +1

    Idk how people can say anyone is a “Bust” ???? If you can make it to the nfl which is basically every little boy who grows up in America dreams at some point to be a nfl player ! We love football as Americans! Can’t get enough of it … that’s why there are so many other leagues ! He made it! Got drafted! Got one of the biggest contracts for a rookie ever !! He was taken right behind a hall of famer! Some people thought he should go first overall! Blah blah blah ! There are no bust! If you can get drafted , or sign a contract in the nfl then your not a bust ! Obviously!

    • @KusHNinja
      @KusHNinja 10 місяців тому

      Boy there’s allot to unpack. Too much actually so in short I’ll say yes! You absolutely & undoubtedly can be is “bust”

  • @pennyandwoody
    @pennyandwoody Рік тому +2

    I'm sure he's probably tired of it by now. I think it's time to let him live in peace. Leave Ryan leaf alone. It's time to pick on Zach Wilson as he's a bust not just on the field but off the field too. He's just a horrible person.

  • @ofenomeno1381
    @ofenomeno1381 11 місяців тому

    He better than Zach wilson 😤

  • @guillermotorres5997
    @guillermotorres5997 6 місяців тому

    What an awful awful nfl qb this guy was! And his attitude was shit! Glad to hear he is doing some positive things now though