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

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

Agree 💯 LEAF biggest BUST in NFL history 🔥💪🔥

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

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

I’m glad he’s doing better.

This is why we used to never start rookie QBs

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.

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.

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

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

The biggest bust in the NFL was Jamarcus Russell.

He does like an 8 part life story/interview podcast with him thats really good.

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

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.

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Zach Wilson has taken over. Leaf can rest easy

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.

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

Tony Mandarich. And anybody the Jets draft.

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.

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.

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.

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..

Imagine if the colts drafted him

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

The false imprisonment charge was against his cousin not his wife as people think. his cousin stole money from him and he would let him leave.

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

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

Guess Ryan never turned over a new Leaf.

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

johnny football ??

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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

I thought he was hockey player …..😅

Manziel?

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

Remember that Zach Wilson actually has worst stats

Colts dodge a bullet. 😂😂😂

Glad he turned over a new leaf.

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.

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

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

Jamarcus Russell is a bigger bust

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!

He better than Zach wilson 😤