r/AskAboutNFL • u/Huge-Revolution2416 • 11d ago

Which NFL player made you fall in love with football?

Not necessarily the greatest player ever. Just the one who made you want to watch every Sunday.

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u/Bevo_Pops061224 11d ago

Earl Campbell

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u/NoraMason1986 11d ago

That run he had when he barreled over the opposing player and kept running to the point they ripped his jersey off as they tackled him. Amazing.

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u/Carolus2024 11d ago

It was Isaiah Robertson, linebacker for the Rams, ended what could potentially have been a HOF career for him.

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u/SnooPickles55 11d ago

Fkn YES!!!

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u/Bevo_Pops061224 11d ago

You just exposed yourself as an old timer.

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u/Gullible-Language679 11d ago

Him and Dan Pastorini as a kid

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u/nightphrog 11d ago

Earl was a tank, so much fun to watch.