Most people dont remember that when they made that rule, Mel responded by playing with that new rule and having his best season of his career. It did nothing to slow him down.
Those are pretty ordinary numbers for a kick off returner. They would be GOAT numbers if they were punt returns…….which they weren’t. I looked up Mel Blount’s stats and he returned exactly one punt in his career……for fifty-two (52) yards! Odd that the Steelers did not decide to let him take more. I suspect that return was some kind of trick play or oddball play.
I disagree that this rule was designed to hinder Mel Blount. It was to hinder all the other less talented CBs who basically were just mugging the WRs all the way down the field. It also worked against LBs who had zero chance of sticking with an RB or TE more than a few yards from the LOS. This rule actually increased the value of defensive players who were athletic enough to stick with and cover receivers downfield.
I was born and raised in Chicago & a die hard Bears fan; but I couldn’t help but like the Stealers, they were stacked with talent. Their defense consisted of almost the entire defense were future Hall of Famers. If you enjoy football and are a true fan of the game it would be hard to dislike those Steelers & their accomplishments they won Super Bowl 75, 76, 79, & 80. Terry Bradshaw is the only QB to win back to back Super Bowls twice. How could you not admire the Steelers of the 70s and early 80s I sure did.
The 70s defense started it. but it wasnt Mel that created the safety player initiative that is in place now. Thank 2006-2010 pittsburgh defense for that. And lets not forget Greg Lloyd and Kevin Greene in the 90s more the same 🖤💛🖤💛
appreciate that! I wasn't fortunate to watch many of these players, but I am fascinated by much of the old school era, so I try to go deep into the research.
They ruin the game because of great athletes playing at a high level. What a shame. If receivers are so small and meek that they can't get off the line, that is their problem. Teams should have used bigger, stronger receivers rather than have the league change the rules.
It was not changed just because of MB. That is so hyperbolic. It’s because defenses became so dominate in general and there was less and less scoring going on.
The reason why there had to be a Mel Blount rule is because he abused the Isaac Curtis rule, which was because Isaac Curtis, the Bengals WR, was so fast he could outrun eveyrone. So the NFL allowed bump and run.
Get real. Receivers were 😭 because he wouldn't let them off the line of scrimmage. Introducing "The 5 Yard Rule" aka "The Mel Blount Rule". Crazy. #MonsterMel💪🏿🥂 💯💯💯
0:24 I'm surprised at how much he looks like a modern player here. Shaven head with a full beard wasn't exactly the norm in the 70s. Also, people that think this rule was first implemented in 2004 because of the Patriots are funny.
I feel like Mel Blount got away with a lot of shit that should’ve been penalties and that’s why the rules changed. It has to be fair for both sides of the ball but it’s pretty hard to get a catch when you got a guy holding and yanking you the entire time. Just sayin
Were the WR’s not allowed to make any contact with the DB but the DB can make contact? I’m confused I don’t know what the rules were back then. If the WR is allowed to make contact too there’s nothing stopping him from creating space before the catch. Just sayin
11 years 823 career yards 4 td’s VS the Steelers so someone was covering him even after the rule change. He also only had 1 game over 100 yards VS Pittsburgh at 119 yards He seemed like an amazing WR but definitely not that great against the Steelers
@@mitchcolburn1216 how is it dirt if it was legal, typical new aged pussy NFL fan, I hate this generation just bitch and moan about everything saying everything is dirty it’s football shits gonna happen.
He created the term "shutdown corner". Mel was truly the GOAT at his position.
shutdown was his middle name 💪
Most people dont remember that when they made that rule, Mel responded by playing with that new rule and having his best season of his career. It did nothing to slow him down.
yep exactly
How in the world do you as a Brit find so much info about the NFL and football in general? Very impressive. 👏👏👏
The World Wide Web is pretty big ya know… 😅
Most of the internet is in English
Contrary to the song, the internet isn't just for porn.
Excellent video about a legendary player. Forcing the game to change to adapt to him.
Thank you! It’s certainly a short list of players who have had that type of impact.
1:32 I'm sorry, 18 returns for 535 yards? Those are absolutely insane numbers.
That's 29 yars per return. Probably 1 long one, 1 decent return and 16 ordinary returns.
Those are pretty ordinary numbers for a kick off returner. They would be GOAT numbers if they were punt returns…….which they weren’t.
I looked up Mel Blount’s stats and he returned exactly one punt in his career……for fifty-two (52) yards! Odd that the Steelers did not decide to let him take more. I suspect that return was some kind of trick play or oddball play.
And to think there was much less passing then it’s even more impressive.
I disagree that this rule was designed to hinder Mel Blount. It was to hinder all the other less talented CBs who basically were just mugging the WRs all the way down the field. It also worked against LBs who had zero chance of sticking with an RB or TE more than a few yards from the LOS.
This rule actually increased the value of defensive players who were athletic enough to stick with and cover receivers downfield.
@RichardStanczak-Disagree all you want; it's called the Mel Blount Rule for a reason!
From the video, it sounds like mugging WRs all the way down the field was what Blount was doing as well...
It also helps having the greatest defense of all time as they controlled the line of scrimmage. The Steelers defensively was a thing of beauty.
Blount in that Cowboy 🤠 hat all the time i love it
it's iconic
MB was the sole reason Warren moon quit scrambling, MB hit Warren so hard that he ended up 20 yds beyond the sideline. Loved it.
what a stud lol
I was born and raised in Chicago & a die hard Bears fan; but I couldn’t help but like the Stealers, they were stacked with talent. Their defense consisted of almost the entire defense were future Hall of Famers. If you enjoy football and are a true fan of the game it would be hard to dislike those Steelers & their accomplishments they won Super Bowl 75, 76, 79, & 80. Terry Bradshaw is the only QB to win back to back Super Bowls twice. How could you not admire the Steelers of the 70s and early 80s I sure did.
truly stacked team! Although I'm sure Raiders fans did not admire these guys lol
The 70s defense started it. but it wasnt Mel that created the safety player initiative that is in place now. Thank 2006-2010 pittsburgh defense for that. And lets not forget Greg Lloyd and Kevin Greene in the 90s more the same 🖤💛🖤💛
Troy got his own rule change also the Standard is the Standard!!
Patriots ignored that rule until 2006
This is true lol
Little more than 2 years after the rule was made, most referees were actually ignoring the rule.
@@glensmith491mel Blount stud cornerback
A highly knowledgeable British American football enthusiast?... O_o... Lol ya definitely don't see one of those everyday! Mad respect lol. 🤜
appreciate that! I wasn't fortunate to watch many of these players, but I am fascinated by much of the old school era, so I try to go deep into the research.
Mel Blunt, Hines Ward and James Harrison, how many other steelers personally changed the rule book?
Mike Webster was the first nfl player diagnosed with CTE so in an extremely sad way he led to many rule changes
Michel Irvin, Erik Williams, Roy Williams and Marion Barber - Cowboys who changed the rule book.
What about Jack Tatum? He played around same time and known to be hard hitter. He even paralyzed someone.
They ruin the game because of great athletes playing at a high level. What a shame. If receivers are so small and meek that they can't get off the line, that is their problem. Teams should have used bigger, stronger receivers rather than have the league change the rules.
It was not changed just because of MB. That is so hyperbolic. It’s because defenses became so dominate in general and there was less and less scoring going on.
@@mikepalmer1971 Regardless, they should have forced offenses to innovate, not change the rules.
Mel Blount was bigger than jack lambert!!
Same height 6'3" Lambert was 218, Blount, according to the videowas 210. So no, he wasn't bigger, but essentially the same size.
What team is that at 3:55?
If I'm not mistaken it was the 1975 College All-Star Game (Steelers vs All Stars)
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The reason why there had to be a Mel Blount rule is because he abused the Isaac Curtis rule, which was because Isaac Curtis, the Bengals WR, was so fast he could outrun eveyrone. So the NFL allowed bump and run.
this is something I should have included, thanks for the comment
Get real. Receivers were 😭 because he wouldn't let them off the line of scrimmage. Introducing "The 5 Yard Rule" aka "The Mel Blount Rule". Crazy.
#MonsterMel💪🏿🥂 💯💯💯
Well,it's the truth. @@SonnyEasy
@@stevesmith2171 Why do you say?
0:24 I'm surprised at how much he looks like a modern player here. Shaven head with a full beard wasn't exactly the norm in the 70s.
Also, people that think this rule was first implemented in 2004 because of the Patriots are funny.
He was originally a 190 lb Bust until he found Rocky's Magic Recovery Juice.
Didn't do Mike Webster many favour's.
Mauling DB’s
I feel like Mel Blount got away with a lot of shit that should’ve been penalties and that’s why the rules changed. It has to be fair for both sides of the ball but it’s pretty hard to get a catch when you got a guy holding and yanking you the entire time. Just sayin
Were the WR’s not allowed to make any contact with the DB but the DB can make contact? I’m confused I don’t know what the rules were back then.
If the WR is allowed to make contact too there’s nothing stopping him from creating space before the catch. Just sayin
@@Gixsir the game would be boring because the DBs and WRs would be busy hugging each other the whole game
Facts
You didn't show any of his dirty hits?
That's because he couldn't stop Isaac Curtis. He was far from dominate, shut down corner.
Hall of Fame thought he was. I choose the Hall of Fame committee’s opinion over yours.
11 years 823 career yards 4 td’s VS the Steelers so someone was covering him even after the rule change. He also only had 1 game over 100 yards VS Pittsburgh at 119 yards
He seemed like an amazing WR but definitely not that great against the Steelers
what a stupid take
Why do we need a British commentator to tell us about...anything...concerning the NFL?
So, you watched, and commented.
Make your own analysis video.
Mel Blount was nothing but a cheap shot artist and dirty player. Typical Steeler.
😂😂😂😂😂 you mad, bro?! 😂😂😂😂😂
@@danacoleman4007 Nope, just telling the truth
@@mitchcolburn1216 how is it dirt if it was legal, typical new aged pussy NFL fan, I hate this generation just bitch and moan about everything saying everything is dirty it’s football shits gonna happen.
whatever you say buddy
This man was an ass kicker. And I hate the Steelers.