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  • Elliot Harrison spotlights the career of Eric Metcalf - one of the greatest all-purpose players in NFL history!
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  • @jaredhills4814
    @jaredhills4814 Před 5 lety +228

    For those of you who are too young to know....Eric Metcalf was a monster. He could absolutely do it all.

    • @jovohnhawkins
      @jovohnhawkins Před 5 lety +5

      Yes indeed I still have his trading cards

    • @flyersboy01
      @flyersboy01 Před 5 lety +9

      Jared Hills thanks for telling us this. it’s not like we just heard the guy in the video just say the same exact thing

    • @soulsearcher68
      @soulsearcher68 Před 5 lety +7

      Used to love Metcalf and the browns back then bruh

    • @flyersboy01
      @flyersboy01 Před 5 lety +1

      Jared Hills 🤥

    • @thefpvlife7785
      @thefpvlife7785 Před 5 lety +1

      He was good but don't get sucked into this great video. He didn't win anything bruh

  • @d.wil2x
    @d.wil2x Před 4 lety +55

    This was my old track coach from Seatown Express (his hand picked squad) I remember always knowing that he played in the NFL but he was so humble and never spoke about how good he was. I was about 12-13 at the time and never really took the time to look into it until now.. he used to be like “yeah I was alright” .. no coach, you were fckn nasty 😷 🔥
    17k all- purpose yards and 55 TDs.. how is he not HOF?!

    • @markz2631
      @markz2631 Před 2 lety +4

      Did you show this video to any of your old track teammates?

    • @r.williamcomm7693
      @r.williamcomm7693 Před měsícem

      Wow. Metcalf was one of my very favorite NFL players & that’s coming from a Steelers fan! He beat us yet he was always acted classy & even fans from the other teams liked him. He did some things on a football field, made some moves & jukes, that were amazing. Lance Alworth was called “Bambi” but Eric Metcalf should’ve been called “Gazelle.” Can’t say enough about him.

  • @dafttassia1960
    @dafttassia1960 Před 5 lety +121

    this resume looks hall of fame worthy to me

    • @agk9276
      @agk9276 Před 5 lety +2

      Do you know any underrated players from 2018?

    • @dafttassia1960
      @dafttassia1960 Před 5 lety +8

      yeah, Drew Brees

    • @agk9276
      @agk9276 Před 5 lety +3

      Thank you! Now I can do the video. I got xavien howard Jordy nelson eric weddle kyle juschyzk and now drew brees your a true hero idk why I couldn't think about it

    • @respectthagoat2k433
      @respectthagoat2k433 Před 5 lety

      AGK927 Cameron Jordan

    • @trevorcobelo1381
      @trevorcobelo1381 Před 5 lety

      Danielle hunter

  • @TheStapleGunKid
    @TheStapleGunKid Před 5 lety +174

    Metcalf should be in the HOF. So should Brian Mitchell, but the NFL has such an absurd bias against special teams players.

    • @LordBarros
      @LordBarros Před 5 lety +17

      Bill Tasker, Chris Warren to name a couple more from the Era.

    • @TheStapleGunKid
      @TheStapleGunKid Před 5 lety +10

      Mitchell is the main one though. His return stats are like Jerry Rice's receiving numbers. Yet for some reason whenever there is a list of top players not yet in the hall of fame, he never gets mentioned.

    • @notaliberalnotatrumptardju331
      @notaliberalnotatrumptardju331 Před 5 lety +22

      Brian Mitchell and Metcalf both deserve to be in the HOF.

    • @Chrisiamtheluciddream
      @Chrisiamtheluciddream Před 5 lety +3

      Definitely should be in the HoF.

    • @tempest20000
      @tempest20000 Před 5 lety +9

      Return men and special teamers are really screwed over by the HOF. Metcalf, Mitchell and Steve Tasker all deserve it. It’s total BS.

  • @lunaticfringe896
    @lunaticfringe896 Před rokem +8

    If I could run like any NFL player ever, Eric Metcalf would be near the top of the list. Just a beautiful and extremely fast. One of the most graceful runners ever. And don’t forget just how great his receiving ability was. He was solid as hell with Atlanta. Watching this makes me nostalgic, despite being a Steeler fan. What a player

  • @btragedy
    @btragedy Před 5 lety +48

    Yoooooo... Metcalf is one of my favorite players of all time!!! Loved football back then...that 2 return game was one of the greatest games I've ever seen live

    • @rainembers4576
      @rainembers4576 Před 5 lety

      Which one? Lol

    • @mspionage1743
      @mspionage1743 Před 2 lety

      That move he made against the Bengals on MNF is legendary. The double hop move, total classic.

    • @christophercrawford-qv4up
      @christophercrawford-qv4up Před měsícem

      I am an Atlanta fan. He was unbelievable in the Red Gun offense of 4 Wides . Yes, HOF period.

  • @georgebrother6363
    @georgebrother6363 Před 5 lety +65

    My favorite player coming up was Metcalf i used to tell my friends when we were playing football in the park or in the projects that I was Eric Metcalf thank you for this upload!!!!

    • @dotprince83
      @dotprince83 Před 5 lety

      Amen to that. Def peep eric metcalf "jsn highlights" channel of him.

  • @millardthomas9059
    @millardthomas9059 Před rokem +6

    Sooo underrated. He was a combination of Marshall Faulk and Darren Sproles. He was ahead of his time. They quite didn't know what to do with weapons like that back then. One of the most talented players I have ever seen.

  • @gerrylk9
    @gerrylk9 Před 5 lety +4

    His daddy was amazing. He jumped over the defensive line for TDs

  • @lincolnadams83
    @lincolnadams83 Před 2 lety +5

    In truth, that Pittsburgh Game was the last time I truly felt alive watching a Browns game...

  • @billmorrison9068
    @billmorrison9068 Před 2 lety +4

    His Dad, Terry Metcalf, was equally electrifying.

  • @ceasar-
    @ceasar- Před 5 lety +181

    Why does the browns old uniform look better than they do now?

  • @underdoggrecords5701
    @underdoggrecords5701 Před 2 lety +5

    Extremely underrated.

  • @akachiinri
    @akachiinri Před 5 lety +3

    He should be in the hall of fame.

  • @ghostintheshell3576
    @ghostintheshell3576 Před 5 lety +24

    Mr. All purpose one of a kind

  • @bosskey7212
    @bosskey7212 Před 3 lety +2

    In today's NFL Eric would have had HOF numbers, one of the most versatile weapons I've ever seen. Every time he touched the ball he was a threat to score

  • @DreDiddy83
    @DreDiddy83 Před 5 lety +31

    Eric Metcalf was so underrated

    • @streetbaby8026
      @streetbaby8026 Před 5 lety +2

      It's crazy because I'm a day one Browns fan and just realize how great he was.

    • @DreDiddy83
      @DreDiddy83 Před 5 lety +2

      there is no Sproles without Metcalf point blank period

    • @streetbaby8026
      @streetbaby8026 Před 5 lety +1

      @@DreDiddy83 No doubt

    • @shainowells9156
      @shainowells9156 Před 4 lety +2

      Honestly I feel like a significant portion of his prime was wasted in Cleveland. Being a Brown's fan, always drove me effin crazy how underutilized he was earlier in his career there. Then he goes to Atlanta and I'm like...why couldn't the Brown's cs figure this out

  • @lemroyaljames5015
    @lemroyaljames5015 Před 5 lety +90

    The real Browns. Before being moved to Baltimore by the enemy Art Modell.

  • @SJM6791
    @SJM6791 Před 5 lety +9

    Metcalf was an amazing player. He’s extremely underrated!

  • @mattkelly9000
    @mattkelly9000 Před 5 lety +19

    Damn that jump cut at 2:42 ☠️☠️☠️

    • @alaskaguyd963
      @alaskaguyd963 Před 4 lety

      I saw it live on Monday Night Football. Best run I've ever seen.

    • @harryhighland591
      @harryhighland591 Před 3 lety

      That was the third game of his rookie year. If you watched that live that's when you knew Eric Metcalf was special.

  • @tbost11
    @tbost11 Před 4 lety +5

    All Cleveland fans love this kid he was my hero growing up

    • @mikepalmer2219
      @mikepalmer2219 Před rokem

      Back with the real browns before they became the ravens.

  • @ckobo84
    @ckobo84 Před 5 lety +3

    Mesmerizing to watch, one of the most fluid athletes to ever play the game. Never breaks stride, never off balance, just one continues gliding motion.

  • @christopherharrington778
    @christopherharrington778 Před 5 lety +7

    One of my favorite players was Terry Metcalf his father and then enjoyed watching his son Eric, what a talent.

  • @iamwill8
    @iamwill8 Před 4 lety +6

    Man, I used to LOVE watching him play!!! He had moves like a Deer!!

  • @markeohurdle8890
    @markeohurdle8890 Před 5 lety +25

    I used to kill with this Guy on Tecmo Bowl!!

    • @soulsearcher68
      @soulsearcher68 Před 5 lety

      Lol

    • @JBHtown1646
      @JBHtown1646 Před 3 lety

      Hell yeah that is bad ass bro I would always remember him in the 3rd one on SNES. Great times

  • @trevorthinkstruthmatters2779

    I remember watching his dad Terry Metcalf who played for the St Louis Cardinals and he was amazing as well

  • @HatManCS
    @HatManCS Před 5 lety +26

    Wow this guy was great! Never knew he was a charger either. And his dad was amazing too!

    • @aaronbradley3232
      @aaronbradley3232 Před 5 lety +3

      Yes his dad was a better player than he was he put up better numbers over shorter. Of time by far and drove the team to the playoffs

    • @HatManCS
      @HatManCS Před 5 lety +2

      Definitely. Averaging over 2,000 all-purpose yards over 5 seasons is ridiculous, especially in that era.

  • @raymondsmith8027
    @raymondsmith8027 Před 5 lety +7

    Metcalf was a beast. I always thought that Atlanta in “95” used him in a way that unleashed his full potential. Imagine him in some of the high octane offenses of today or the last 10 yrs. Look at the film......his cutback and juke game was Lesean McCoy-like.

  • @talgwatr
    @talgwatr Před 5 lety +7

    FINALLY someone gives Eric M. his due credit!.....he was fun as hell to watch!...I hated ...absolutely hated when he left my BROWNS!.....Still 1 of my fav' BROWNS of all time!!!....I need his jersey come to think of it!....his & Bernies, mayb W.Slaughters too!!!

  • @TheLocalLt
    @TheLocalLt Před 5 lety +26

    One of the og “Belichick guys”. Ideal Belichick/Parcells style player

  • @mikerossville1686
    @mikerossville1686 Před 5 lety +7

    This was great. There have been some incredible all purpose freak players such as Herschel Walker, Percy Harvin, Reggie Bush, Darren Sproles, and others, but this guy was the best out of all of them. Nice to see him get some recognition as we look back.

  • @bootitup6927
    @bootitup6927 Před 5 lety +30

    Thanks for pulling this gem out of your hat.

  • @timmoore2496
    @timmoore2496 Před 4 lety +4

    I remember watching that Browns, Steelers game. Fxcking awesome. Go Browns!

  • @206legend3
    @206legend3 Před 5 lety +18

    Seattle stand up... Glad I can say this man has coached me and showed me a lot of tricks... Also Terry Metcalf as well coached me had the best of both worlds

  • @jarrettrayshelby3089
    @jarrettrayshelby3089 Před 3 lety +2

    Besides Vince Young/Earl Campbell Eric Metcalf was my all time favorite player in a longhorn’s uniform this guy was special in College and in the Pro’s. This man should be in the Pro Football HOF for his All purpose yards/on offense/special team/ Metcalf was a football player.

  • @scottswenson383
    @scottswenson383 Před 3 lety +2

    Even though I'm a lifelong Vikings fan Metcalf was, and is still my favorite player ever. Guy could do everything...and frankly would be more suited to today's game than his own era.

  • @LuckyBelafonte
    @LuckyBelafonte Před 5 lety +5

    I wanted Detroit to trade for him bad in the 90's lol Eric Metcalf is a legend and should be in the Hall of Fame. Spin move on Madden 94 was unstoppable with Metcalf lol

  • @judahsoremy9857
    @judahsoremy9857 Před 5 lety +8

    Wasn't it, Dale Carter who said: "Eric Metcalf is the best athlete I have ever seen?"

  • @hollywoodhicks
    @hollywoodhicks Před 4 lety +2

    He was Mr. Fantasy Football in the 90's lol....Metcalf was a beast!

  • @ThePanda-MARS
    @ThePanda-MARS Před 5 lety +2

    he was so much fun to watch, texas gold

  • @lawrencecoley1652
    @lawrencecoley1652 Před 5 lety +1

    WoW!! Eric M, Eric T, Webster S, Dixon&Minnifield, Bernie, Mike D, Bubba B!! I can go on and on, those were the goodOLEday’s thanks for all the happy memories...

  • @cejka30
    @cejka30 Před 5 lety +11

    Favourite browns player ever!

  • @jax3464
    @jax3464 Před 5 lety +41

    Eric Metcalf and Dave Meggett killed the league in the 80s and 90s

    • @LuckyBelafonte
      @LuckyBelafonte Před 5 lety +6

      Wisely spoken. Mel Grey was a beast also

    • @soulsearcher68
      @soulsearcher68 Před 5 lety +4

      Yeah dont 4get Gentry #29 from the bears but not like Metcalf dude was on some next level ish Meggette too

    • @StoneColdDonnieBell
      @StoneColdDonnieBell Před 5 lety +4

      Desmond Howard & Brian Mitchell

    • @kubbykush9401
      @kubbykush9401 Před 5 lety +2

      I miss those days of football.

    • @jax3464
      @jax3464 Před 5 lety

      @@kubbykush9401; yep

  • @slofever512
    @slofever512 Před rokem +1

    The best underrated player to ever play for Texas 🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿 and he dominated in the NFL Metcalf is a living Legend 🙌🏿🙏🏿💯

  • @qsplak
    @qsplak Před 5 lety +2

    Eric Metcalf will always be 1 of my favorite players ever!

  • @robloxeditswithleila
    @robloxeditswithleila Před 5 lety +4

    This guy was awesome.

  • @adarrelllaster5145
    @adarrelllaster5145 Před 4 lety +2

    The thing about the Browns & Metcalf was we were using him the wrong way and he still produced, if we had him as a slot receiver he would be in t hff e hof already. He was definitely worth the price of admission.

  • @undergroundunlimited2282
    @undergroundunlimited2282 Před 2 lety +2

    Put this man in the HOF!! My favorite of all time!

  • @chaananyah1244
    @chaananyah1244 Před 3 lety +1

    This guy can do it all. Touchdown waiting every time he touches the ball.

  • @jayschipp7529
    @jayschipp7529 Před 5 lety +2

    Did anyone see him tear that linebackers’ knee in half at 5:52? #50 probably had nightmares for the rest of the season after that juke move.

  • @TheMan750
    @TheMan750 Před 4 lety +1

    That 89 class is getting better and better by the day

  • @OGLameboy
    @OGLameboy Před 5 lety +1

    Dang, now I *_really_* understand why he was called "Mr. All Purpose." Great video.

  • @Chrisiamtheluciddream
    @Chrisiamtheluciddream Před 5 lety +1

    We need a Metcalf type now to complete this offense. God I loved watched him play, what a stud he was. Should have got more attention for the Hall considering he changed the return game in the NFL

  • @rockfresh5359
    @rockfresh5359 Před rokem +2

    Terry , Eric , dk Metcalf these guys genetics are special

  • @duewhit310
    @duewhit310 Před 5 lety +11

    METCALF!
    ...............DOWN THE SIDELINE!
    ...............GOING DEEP!
    ...............CUTTING ACROSS THE FIELD AND ACCELERATING!
    and don't forget.......... Metcalf up the middle!

  • @vicmagnificent1595
    @vicmagnificent1595 Před 5 lety +6

    The always forget about him!!! He was a beast. Use to use him in Tecmo Bowl as well

  • @Ginga
    @Ginga Před 5 lety +4

    Underrated player

    • @agk9276
      @agk9276 Před 5 lety

      Do you know any underrated players from 2018?

    • @siler7
      @siler7 Před 5 lety

      Somebody should make a video about how underrated he is.

  • @coolmanph
    @coolmanph Před rokem

    He was my favorite player when I was young boy in Cleveland. Ironically when our family moved to Atlanta after the 94 season, Eric Metcalf went to the Atlanta Falcons.

  • @ThomasQJones-gb6ym
    @ThomasQJones-gb6ym Před 4 lety +1

    BEAST!!! One of the greatest to ever play the game!!

  • @cushanders2048
    @cushanders2048 Před 5 lety +2

    playing for his father were two of the best years of my football life SAC

  • @ernestnallen
    @ernestnallen Před 2 lety +1

    Far too overlooked and underrated. He was a beast at RB, special teams and anywhere else he wanted to be.

  • @heartlandmodding2315
    @heartlandmodding2315 Před 5 lety +2

    Wow I forgot all about Eric metcalf! He was an amazing player

  • @frankguidera6828
    @frankguidera6828 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This man should be in the hall of fame

  • @flyazzplayboy
    @flyazzplayboy Před 5 lety +2

    Sega Genesis NFL SPORTSTALK FOOTBALL - ERIC METCALF 🏆👍

  • @l9ikjam
    @l9ikjam Před 5 lety +1

    Eric Metcalf and kevin mack vs James Brooks and Ickey woods. Man I miss those games

  • @rayevans3071
    @rayevans3071 Před 4 lety +1

    Eric Metcalf was a beast!!!

  • @tyork7229
    @tyork7229 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The man deserves a gold jacket!

  • @84slaughter
    @84slaughter Před 5 lety +2

    The Eric Metcalf Game Is Actually From 1992 At Los Angels Where He Scored All 4 Of The Browns Touchdowns... I Own The Jersey He Wore That Game Too!!!

  • @drewmillz1
    @drewmillz1 Před 7 měsíci

    the first football game i watched as a kid was the oilers vs the browns. it must have been 89 because i still remeber eric metcalf ripping the oilers special teams apart with his punt returns. i was pretty much hooked on football as a kid after that.

  • @indiansu2
    @indiansu2 Před 5 lety +48

    FINALLY somebody gives Metcalf love! THIS GUY MAKES TYREKE HILL LOOK BORING!

    • @vicmagnificent1595
      @vicmagnificent1595 Před 5 lety +5

      You reaching with that Tyreek statement. Lol go Chiefs

    • @brianturner496
      @brianturner496 Před 5 lety

      You trippin lol

    • @Jaybrown223
      @Jaybrown223 Před 5 lety +5

      Bitch you sound crazy...🤣😂 metcalf not touching Dante hall or tyreke hill....he made the pro bowl with 3 punt returns😂🤣....he was the best in his era, but he isn't on their level.....dont disrespect the cheetah like that

    • @lagosfury5142
      @lagosfury5142 Před 5 lety

      Let's not get silly here,,the comments were good till I got here superBOY

    • @siler7
      @siler7 Před 5 lety

      Tyreke? Lol.

  • @notaliberalnotatrumptardju331

    Born to run. He's so good on his feet.

  • @ChalkInTheLand
    @ChalkInTheLand Před rokem

    I was around 10 years old at this time but I vividly remember this game. For the slightly younger Browns fans watching this, Metcalf was the original Josh Cribbs. Except Metcalf was considered a running back while Cribbs was a wide receiver

  • @dj4080
    @dj4080 Před 5 lety

    He is so under appreciated.

  • @bryanb9907
    @bryanb9907 Před rokem

    One of my all-time favorite players. I was at the Metcalf game. I was 14. I remember it like it was yesterday.

  • @carltonbanks2865
    @carltonbanks2865 Před 5 lety

    Really appreciate this video

  • @dvldog_
    @dvldog_ Před rokem

    Glad to see Metcalf gettin' some love!

  • @LukeBCtown
    @LukeBCtown Před 2 lety

    Was too young to watch the 2 returns against Pittsburgh but every time i watch the highlights and feel the emotion and charge in those old browns crowds i tear up

  • @joshuabennett8110
    @joshuabennett8110 Před 5 lety

    Never was a Cleveland fan, but Metcalf was fun to watch. One of the best.

  • @ryanbarr2977
    @ryanbarr2977 Před 3 lety

    One of my all time favs.

  • @gobucks2644
    @gobucks2644 Před 2 lety +1

    I was at the 1993 game against Pittsburg. When he ran that 2nd punt back I thought the stadium was going to come down.

    • @johnleeson6946
      @johnleeson6946 Před rokem

      Me too! Section 58 in the Dawg Pound. He scored on the other side of the endzone. I almost passed out...
      Bernie came in for an injured Testaverde. We figured Kosar would rally the Browns for a victory, but Eric had other ideas.
      Pittsburgh had time left, though. They fumbled and Cleveland recovered to seal the victory.
      Belichick tried to run him between the tackles. Bad move. So Bill got rid of him and Kosar. You won't find a REAL Browns fan who likes Belichick...
      Met Eric once and he was very humble. Great player and a great person!

  • @MP-in4or
    @MP-in4or Před rokem

    As a kid, this was the best time to be a Browns fan. Metcalf was my favorite player. You always thought every time he did a punt return, he would always return it.

  • @flyguyry1
    @flyguyry1 Před 5 lety

    My new favorite channel

  • @summertrolls5124
    @summertrolls5124 Před 5 lety +16

    So nasty. 🔥

  • @johnlittle2238
    @johnlittle2238 Před 5 lety

    I remember growing up watching Eric metcalf he was a beast awesome video

  • @rainembers4576
    @rainembers4576 Před 5 lety +1

    Legend.

  • @marcoscordova2370
    @marcoscordova2370 Před 5 lety

    I like these videos with Elliot Harrison. I need more of this

  • @nemo-nb3gh
    @nemo-nb3gh Před 3 lety +2

    Cleveland made the stupid mistake of using Eric as rb and returner only . He always had great hands, the moves to lose defenders leaping ability, and his great speed and running moves after catching the ball . He was finally able to do that when he left cleveland for the Falcons .

  • @JK-vc7ie
    @JK-vc7ie Před 3 lety

    Perhaps the best athlete in NFL history. Also was legit world class level at long jump in track. He’s in the discussion.

  • @jeromewilliams591
    @jeromewilliams591 Před 5 lety +1

    Maann I was a Metcalf fan this dude could do it all on offense and special teams

  • @milanfernandez1667
    @milanfernandez1667 Před 5 lety +25

    As good as eric was his father terry was even better..

  • @nujeru99
    @nujeru99 Před 3 lety +1

    Metcalf should be in the HOF. He was the definition of a WEAPON-he could hurt you in so many different ways. Metcalf, Brian Mitchell, Mel Gray and of course Devin Hester should all be in Canton. Those kind of players are special, and don’t come along that often

  • @thereilneid2868
    @thereilneid2868 Před 3 lety

    Terry Metcalf was so dynamic. Every time he touched the ball stadium knew what could happen. His son even more. Should be father/son both in Canton

  • @eerienine
    @eerienine Před rokem

    I was fast in school...had so many kick off and punt returns. First ting I would always say when I got a touchdown....Eric Metcalf!

  • @dustyfloyyd987
    @dustyfloyyd987 Před 2 lety

    The best ever!!! Thanks Eric

  • @davidkoblentz
    @davidkoblentz Před 2 lety

    The dude broke ankles and is one of the most unheard of legends of the sport.. I am a giants fan, LT era and beyond, Dave Meggett is our guy and does not hold a candle to Metcalf.

  • @LordBarros
    @LordBarros Před 5 lety +4

    Don't forget 'Slash' Kordell Stewart.

  • @Coby_Got
    @Coby_Got Před 8 měsíci

    I will never forget.

  • @Justth1nk41nce
    @Justth1nk41nce Před 3 lety

    😭😭😭 yur rippin my heart out 😭😭😭 shuld hav never watched...I'm watching again...

  • @jeffmckibben2000
    @jeffmckibben2000 Před 5 lety

    Wow just simply WOW!!!!

  • @charismatic9904
    @charismatic9904 Před 5 lety +1

    Fucking loved Metcalf!!! One of my faves ever.