John Randle: Undrafted to Most Feared Pass Rusher!

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  • @iAintSayDat
    @iAintSayDat Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 19 днів тому

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

    • @bartsullivan4866
      @bartsullivan4866 19 днів тому

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

  • @jackmiller-johnston8689
    @jackmiller-johnston8689 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +12

      LEVERAGE KILLS

    • @Ze_Moose
      @Ze_Moose Рік тому +1

      Why did the Vikings let him go? 🤔

    • @Storm-uo3wr
      @Storm-uo3wr Рік тому +3

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

    • @StrangeTimesNear
      @StrangeTimesNear Рік тому

      Not Larry Allen.

    • @dwaynehardwell897
      @dwaynehardwell897 Рік тому +3

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

  • @thedorklord8722
    @thedorklord8722 Рік тому +208

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

    • @enragedfurbie128
      @enragedfurbie128 Рік тому +4

      Same

    • @chekov2398
      @chekov2398 Рік тому +1

      I had no idea he was almost cut, wow!

    • @Mack_Worlds_Media
      @Mack_Worlds_Media Рік тому +3

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

    • @damohanson5393
      @damohanson5393 Місяць тому

      @@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 Місяць тому

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

  • @jcdova29
    @jcdova29 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +148

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

    • @reggiegarcia07
      @reggiegarcia07 Рік тому +11

      He was so dominant it’s insane

    • @blackgator7549
      @blackgator7549 Рік тому +13

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

    • @illmatic826
      @illmatic826 Рік тому +4

      And people wanna bring up that chump aaron donald

    • @xDreMack
      @xDreMack Рік тому +1

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

    • @lordoffaiyum9727
      @lordoffaiyum9727 Рік тому +6

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

  • @AdamKlownzinger
    @AdamKlownzinger Рік тому +44

    “REGULATORRRRS! MOUNT UP!”

  • @sethmaki1333
    @sethmaki1333 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +7

      Should have gotten the Oscar that year

  • @blackgator7549
    @blackgator7549 Рік тому +14

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

  • @ravenking6958
    @ravenking6958 Рік тому +47

    as a packers fan, he was truly a 🐐

  • @Krazyabe
    @Krazyabe Рік тому +26

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

    • @Didyourmomtwice
      @Didyourmomtwice Рік тому +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 місяці тому

      Aaron Donald ?

    • @abrahamjackson6019
      @abrahamjackson6019 3 місяці тому +1

      I'll take this guy over Aaron all day

    • @bthomas518
      @bthomas518 24 дні тому

      @@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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @noone4479
    @noone4479 Рік тому +24

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

  • @brianbelden2449
    @brianbelden2449 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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

  • @conradkostelecky7935
    @conradkostelecky7935 Рік тому +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.

  • @aguywithaname7764
    @aguywithaname7764 Рік тому +14

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

  • @surferguy1974
    @surferguy1974 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

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

    • @surferguy1974
      @surferguy1974 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

      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 Рік тому

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

    • @broncosbest6441
      @broncosbest6441 Рік тому

      @@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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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

  • @razony
    @razony Рік тому +11

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

  • @slyguythreeonetwonine3172
    @slyguythreeonetwonine3172 Рік тому +5

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

  • @sideshowmel3767
    @sideshowmel3767 Рік тому +5

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

  • @3lpapi492
    @3lpapi492 Рік тому +9

    One of the most underrated great players

  • @packersauburneric3625
    @packersauburneric3625 Рік тому +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 !

  • @SlayersGaming
    @SlayersGaming Рік тому +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!

  • @Jimmy_Hopkins15
    @Jimmy_Hopkins15 Рік тому +8

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

  • @MyDadsYouTube
    @MyDadsYouTube Рік тому +7

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

  • @rafaelgonzalez7230
    @rafaelgonzalez7230 Рік тому +7

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

    • @taytay8283
      @taytay8283 Рік тому +1

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

  • @repeat44mag34
    @repeat44mag34 Рік тому +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!!!

  • @mikepalmer2219
    @mikepalmer2219 Рік тому +2

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

  • @Theboozehound-j9i
    @Theboozehound-j9i Рік тому +2

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

  • @ericbnielsen
    @ericbnielsen Рік тому +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.

  • @kurtwagner350
    @kurtwagner350 Рік тому +8

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

  • @GregzVR
    @GregzVR Рік тому +2

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

  • @seanwallace89
    @seanwallace89 Рік тому +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!

  • @robertgorsett1586
    @robertgorsett1586 Рік тому +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.

  • @blazinrowbot9485
    @blazinrowbot9485 Рік тому +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

  • @chrisyentastic379
    @chrisyentastic379 Рік тому +8

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

  • @thenewjord50
    @thenewjord50 Рік тому +7

    Feared but crazy and funniest defensive player

  • @chriscalica4792
    @chriscalica4792 9 місяців тому

    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 Рік тому +6

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

  • @johnsmith-xz4mp
    @johnsmith-xz4mp 13 днів тому

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

  • @aaronberg5638
    @aaronberg5638 Рік тому +7

    John Randle...my generations Aaron Donald.

  • @soulessshadow5356
    @soulessshadow5356 Рік тому +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.

  • @dannyyang1202
    @dannyyang1202 Рік тому +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

  • @melissazabran6439
    @melissazabran6439 Рік тому +5

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

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics Рік тому +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.

  • @stanmcclure229
    @stanmcclure229 Рік тому +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.

  • @daylanpowers9082
    @daylanpowers9082 Рік тому +2

    One of the best d tech in nfl history

  • @jordan12118
    @jordan12118 Рік тому +3

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

  • @andrewlehr123
    @andrewlehr123 Рік тому +2

    0:39 Regulators, Mount Up!

  • @Mma-basement-215
    @Mma-basement-215 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

      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.

  • @sinhueestrada3012
    @sinhueestrada3012 7 місяців тому

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

  • @quieneselpatron790
    @quieneselpatron790 Рік тому +3

    That Trent Dilfer part was hilarious

  • @406god
    @406god Рік тому +4

    He was the Aaron Donald in his era!

  • @justinpeterson3686
    @justinpeterson3686 Рік тому +3

    One of the best to ever do it.

  • @masterbulgokov
    @masterbulgokov Рік тому +1

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

  • @SamBrickell
    @SamBrickell Рік тому +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

  • @marvingabriel8404
    @marvingabriel8404 Рік тому

    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..

  • @MsArnoldy
    @MsArnoldy 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @davidblanchard66
    @davidblanchard66 Рік тому +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😂

  • @Leader-fq1dq
    @Leader-fq1dq Рік тому +1

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

  • @90sSportsNostalgia
    @90sSportsNostalgia Рік тому +1

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

  • @XtotheK
    @XtotheK Рік тому +3

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

  • @Sunavagun341
    @Sunavagun341 Рік тому

    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.

  • @abrahamwarner4408
    @abrahamwarner4408 Рік тому +1

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

  • @markrangel6860
    @markrangel6860 Рік тому

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

  • @slajmartin
    @slajmartin Рік тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @michaelensminger9648
    @michaelensminger9648 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @rickochetproductions
    @rickochetproductions Рік тому

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

  • @yujirohanma5199
    @yujirohanma5199 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Dubngrub
    @Dubngrub Рік тому

    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.

  • @kurtdorr8080
    @kurtdorr8080 5 місяців тому

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

  • @patrickharty9214
    @patrickharty9214 11 місяців тому

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

  • @dante316a
    @dante316a 11 місяців тому

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

  • @douglashall2141
    @douglashall2141 Рік тому +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.

  • @williamtriplett
    @williamtriplett Рік тому +1

    The greatest pass rushing DT in history

  • @ugotmossed84
    @ugotmossed84 Рік тому

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

  • @thethatcher9698
    @thethatcher9698 Рік тому +10

    The og Aaron Donald

  • @jasonbrown347
    @jasonbrown347 Рік тому +1

    God bless Mr Randle! Some of my favorite memories 💓

  • @jeremycortese
    @jeremycortese Рік тому +1

    One classy dude. Absolute beast he was!

  • @thefoathimselftheboathimse1279

    I been waiting for this for SOO LONG

  • @MrElite1976
    @MrElite1976 Рік тому

    My all time favorite as well!

  • @Doctorboster
    @Doctorboster Рік тому +1

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

  • @dom_mob2668
    @dom_mob2668 Рік тому

    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

  • @jordan12118
    @jordan12118 Рік тому +3

    Legend

  • @gamegods5587
    @gamegods5587 Рік тому +1

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

  • @1Dub79
    @1Dub79 Рік тому

    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.

  • @reggiegarcia07
    @reggiegarcia07 Рік тому +6

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

  • @mannieyoung5477
    @mannieyoung5477 Рік тому

    I always loved watching Randle play!

  • @gregorywhitus2148
    @gregorywhitus2148 Рік тому

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

  • @michaelhutchings8599
    @michaelhutchings8599 Рік тому +1

    Man chewed QB's UP!

  • @jamesvandemark2086
    @jamesvandemark2086 Рік тому

    Just so fun to watch!

  • @stephenbianchi7141
    @stephenbianchi7141 Рік тому +1

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

  • @kincamell
    @kincamell Рік тому

    Gratitude

  • @briangeraghty1555
    @briangeraghty1555 Рік тому

    ❤ Love you John Randle! Thanks for the memories

  • @MrRyguy2112
    @MrRyguy2112 Рік тому +1

    Qbs used to look for John under their beds at night before they went to sleep.

  • @rknow78229
    @rknow78229 Рік тому

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

  • @MrHands11
    @MrHands11 Рік тому +3

    So many flags for roughing the passer in today's NFL lol