Let's wrap this up by looking at some of the Combine's workout warriors. For some, it's a mental health professional; for others, family members or friends. "Since I talk to a lot of former players, I'm usually talking to a guy who's either dealing with it or somebody in his family is dealing with mental health [challenges]. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Michigan State defensive lineman Kenny Willekes runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Randle had an ongoing rivalry with Packers quarterback Brett Favre, whom he sacked more than any other quarterback; Favre said that Randle was the toughest defensive player he faced and that "on artificial turf he's unblockable". He no longer applies the Batman-esque eye black except for an occasional hype video and he doesn't have much need for the calculated and creative trash-talking directed at opposing quarterbacks. Before coming to Minnesota, he covered the Miami Heat and Dolphins for Fox Sports. John Collins, ATL at DAL ($25): . LaBuda said shoulder pads cost two or three hundred (dollars apiece) for good ones, so the donation could be worth several thousand dollars. They are grouped by position. "He had unbelievable football skills. [8] Among Randle's most famous on-field catchphrases was "Six footers for LIFE! Detroit Lions | Josh Johnson, Tulsa His ankle was not 100% during a Pro Day workout and despite the injury he still ran the full route tree and the 40. Chris joined the Pioneer Press in 2013 to cover the Vikings. It's an odd format, but with so many hybrid safety/linebackers among the All-Undrafted Team, it felt appropriate enough to go with. John has joined an "Insurtech" startup, "Assurance" whose mission is to digitize the life insurance and annuity marketplace to make selling premium easier, and more compliant. It was almost like youre supposed to go to your senior prom and you dont get a phone call.. The world record holder IPF John Haak "passed" in the bench press and consistently shook 192.5 kg, 205 kg and 212.5 kg within the weight category up to 83 kg<br> John Randle Stats, News and Video - DT | NFL.com Players Injuries Transactions Health & Safety HALL OF FAME John Randle DT Info Stats Player Info Height 6-1 Weight 287 Arms Hands. Simmons' versatility helped him land at No. ", 45 games; 177 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, nine passes defended, four interceptions, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, On trying to team with Coughlin at the next level: "If that could be the plan. Miami Dolphins | Verone McKinley III, S, Oregon The Dolphins get lucky with two undrafted players with real ability to make the final cut or worst-case scenario the practice roster. - A six-point deficit with under a minute to go in overtime was cut into by a Julius Randle and-1, his 21st points to go along with 15 boards and eight assists. John Anthony Randle was born on December 12, 1967 in Mumford, Texas. The defensive tackle from Texas Christian was asked last week at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine about his favorite player. John Randle is known for The Beat (2003), The Home Court (1995) and Ghost Forest (2013). It's a family. John Anthony Randle (born December 12, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). The Minnesota Vikings invited Randle to . Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list Known for The Beat 6.2 Editor 2003 The Home Court 6.9 TV Series Editor 1995 Ghost Forest 6.5 Editor 2013 North by El Norte 6.8 Editorial Department 2016 Credits Jacksonville Jaguars | Grant Morgan, Arkansas Where do we begin? Randles performance on the field wasnt the only thing that Minnesota fans enjoyed about him though. Exceptional patience and vision. When he was 22 and weighed 237 at 6'2, he benched 22 reps with 225 lbs. Since joining the Pioneer Press, Chris has won 10 awards in Pro Football Writers of America contests and in both 2021 and 2022 was named a national top-10 beat writer by the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE). 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Equipped with experience at defensive back, safety and outside linebacker, Reed possesses a bounty of possibilities to make an NFL roster at multiple positions. Family is everything to Randle, who called Candace his "best friend" with whom he can talk about anything. Detroit Lions | Corey Sutton, Appalachian State Invited to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, Sutton possesses natural born instincts to make acrobatic amazing catches routine. This is the ninth installment of our Getting Open series. Jerry Rice joins the All-Time Team set to pay homage to his longtime coach and father figure Bill Walsh. Description You are bidding on an 8x10, 11x14, 12x18 16x20 or 24x36 photo. The human meat market known as the NFL Scouting Combine will kick off its 28th year Wednesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Exec. Randle Jr. Class of 2023. In the end, it turned out to be a fairy-tale career for Randle, who eventually beefed up to 290 pounds In 2019, he was one of seven defensive tackles named to the NFLs all-century team. He was talking about all the pressure he put on himself trying to get that grade of 100. During a successful NFL career that stretched from 1990-2003, the first 11 seasons being in Minnesota, Randle found different ways to decompress and focus on his own mental health. Because you can talk about your personal problems. Jeremiah has Young as the No. "Aaron Donald," Blacklock said before adding, "Favorite old-school player is John Randle, though.". "It can cause guys having weight problems, guys having fatigue [and it can even lead to suicide]. Tom Brady joins Bill Belichick, Cris Collinsworth and Rich Eisen on the All-Time Team set to talk about his idol, San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. There will be "DO NOT Bend" labels on the envelope. "I know as a former player that the things you go through, through that week of practice, coaches are coming up to you and telling you they're depending on you to do 'this,' they're depending on you to do 'that,' " he added. We have a lot of (shoulder pads) that have been here for a long time, some of them 15 years, 10 years, LaBuda said. "Say that a player and his significant other are having issues how would he perform on the field knowing that his personal life wasn't all straight?" No, but we joke about it all the time because we've been roommates since June of 2016, and it hasn't stopped. This year, like so many, provides a plethora of prospects to feel excited about and their chances of making it in the National Football League. [5] Randle played high school football in Hearne, Texas. Remember his workouts? (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Wake Forest linebacker Justin Strnad runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. I wanted to show guys that size didn't matter to me. 14. He said he had to get up and show out. Beyond having the opportunity to discuss any personal challenges they are facing, the group works with NiiLampti to ensure they are well-equipped to support and direct former players in the area of mental health. "But a lot of guys don't [have that].". I grinded hard. He finished his career with Seattle from 2001-03 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, three years after Thomas was enshrined. And at the 2017 draft in Philadelphia, he revealed their pick of Florida State running back Dalvin Cook in the second round. He lives in Medina, Minnesota with his wife and children. And he said he could never get 100. 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB. "If there's somebody who's played in the National Football League who I can reach out to and try to make things better, then I'm going to reach out," he continued. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Well-versed to play anywhere along the line, but center appears to be his best path to a career in the NFL. He gives good in effort in the run game, will pursue blocks up field and possesses more than ample ability in the passing game. I loved hitting people, says Tolson, who will look to continue his hard-hitting style at the next level. Below are highlights from additional media sessions and on-field workouts of defensive linemen and linebackers participating in the combine this week. I just want to be able to soak up all the knowledge, especially from a legend like him. A old-timer like head coach Ron Rivera should love seeing Panasiuk in a Commanders uniform. His 137.5 career sacks remains the second-highest total by a defensive tackle in NFL history, only ranking below fellow Vikings legend Alan Page, who had a total of 148.5 sacks. Despite his Big-10 background, I feel that Jacub remains a very under-the-radar prospect. Randle played his first season in 1990. For me, I'm not. Minnesota Vikings Legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer John Randle joined Greg Coleman during Sunday's game vs. the Green Bay Packers to talk about his career, his thoughts on the current Vikings defensive line, and his favorite memory of going against the Packers.#MinnesotaVikings #Vikings #NFL Subscribe to the Minnesota Vikings YT Channel: https://goo.gl/VTGqASFor more Vikings videos: https://goo.gl/f9Ppj3For more Vikings action: http://www.vikings.com/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minnesotavikingsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VikingsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikings/Get the App: https://apple.co/2uPFQkP He certainly didn't mind the idea of some of the NFL's best flinging big rubber balls at each other. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Like fellow Minnesota Viking Chris Hovan, Randle was known for eccentric face painting as well as trash-talking on the field, and disarming on-field heckling of opposing players. He is a consistent player who seldom is out of position. The guy could barely run. Just talk to people. Certainly, one of the top projected prospects that missed out on hearing their names called during the draft. Description You are bidding on an 8x10, 11x14, 12x18 16x20 or 24x36 photo. When changes happen, a new coaching staff comes in, changes in life, you can always choose how respond, either taking it as a negative or a positive. Randle also made six consecutive Pro Bowls and was a First-Team All-Pro from 1993-98, setting his course for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Simmons clocked the fastest time at 4.39 seconds, which was one-hundredth of a second shy of the 4.38 by Shaquem Griffin in 2018. 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We'll see what happens, but I think both guys, we did fairly well. "And a lot of guys I talked to in the league, they were talking last night, coaches and staff, and they were saying he's the best player they've ever seen. Randle pointed out. According to the six-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler, mental health is a topic that must remain at the forefront. "I remember going through things like that and having guys come in and all of a sudden our coach telling them, 'You're not starting this week.' Let's look at the top three players for most 225-pound reps since 1999: 1. ET. Dude's a monster," Brown told media members Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 and 327-pound guard should make his pro debut by probably knocking some veteran on their keister. He was a longtime NBA writer with the Akron Beacon Journal, Rocky Mountain News and AOL FanHouse. Randle was the youngest of three boys who were raised by their mother, Martha. Love his style of play. Here's some more proof the Combine isn't the be-all, end-all it's made out to be. He played college football at Texas A&MKingsville, went undrafted and is considered one of the greatest undrafted players of all time.[2][3]. Chris is a graduate of Northwestern University, where he spent his college years watching the losingest team in the history of Division I-A football. That athleticism resonates in his game, and you can see flashes of his ability to bend and power to be disruptive behind the line of scrimmage. 8x10, 11x14 and 12x18 photos will be shipped in a clear plastic sleeve or sheet protector and have two press board sheets inserted in the shipping envelope to prevent bending. For Minnesotas Week 6 game against the Miami Dolphins, Randle picks up what one could only describe as a sea shell with a telephone inside, and he lets everyone know that its the Dolphins on the other end of the line. Mike Kudla, Ohio State, 45 3. Bill Belichick, Cris Collinsworth and Rich Eisen introduce Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Steve Largent to the NFL 100 All-Time Team. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), Alabama linebacker Terrell Lewis runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Krull became a luxury place to dump off the ball when things got hectic in the pocket for Pickett. With zero fumbles over his last 352 attempts (second best in college football), Brooks has ball security nailed down. Washington Commanders | Tyrese Robinson, Oklahoma Key component to Lincoln Rileys Air Raid offense at Oklahoma, Robinson improved over the course of his career and is more than capable of being a solid contributor at guard with the ability to play tackle. Is that an indicator of a great player? 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Below is a list of players who weren't drafted or not invited to the Combine since its inception: John Randle (Hall of Fame) Rod Smith Warren Moon (Hall of Fame) Tim Krumrie Karl Mecklenburg Wes Welker Jay Ratliff Tony RomoOsi Umenyiora Pierre GarconWayne ChrebetKurt Warner. The Panthers recognize that his safety swagger and speed have remained intact coming off the edge. Philadelphia Eagles | Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma Brooks had an amazing 7.0 yards per carry in each of the three seasons he eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing for the Sooners. Don't be afraid to talk to people. With an additional 40 pounds of muscle, he now chases down quarterbacks. Hit guys in the mouth. You can say that you get emotional. Note: players that are included in this section have been listed among the top players in their position group by NFL Media analysts Daniel Jeremiah and/or Bucky Brooks, have a Vikings/local connection or have been linked to the Vikings in a mock draft by an expert or mentioned as a possibility in an interview. New York Jets | JaQuan McMillian, East Carolina Another Combine snub in my opinion, McMillian is a fast-thinking defender with an incredible knack for being around the football. Its almost like a role reversal, he said Monday. That they have problems just like everybody else does. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), LSU linebacker Jacob Phillips runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Verified. While I tried my best to provide 11 starters on both the offensive and defensive side of the football, I got a stonewalled at running back. ", LB Akeem Davis-Gaither | Appalachian State. Had ACCs two longest rushing touchdowns of the season with an 89-yard run against Notre Dame and a 75-yard run to paydirt against Louisville. For those two reasons, the Combine is a good thing. Can you believe people were even debating who should be taken first in 1998Manning or Leaf? The 6'1" 244-lbs. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady named to NFL All-Time Team. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), North Dakota State defensive lineman Derrek Tuszka runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. It was the mass media that created this frenzy and made the Combine more important than it actually is. Will the Vikings bring him back? His brother Chris Lindstrom was a first-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2019 NFL Draft, so that NFL pedigree should count for something. Randle took that number to the University of Kentucky, where he played one standout year under John Calipari. We played all the way from the 0-technique to the 5, and coach mentioned we had to be versatile at every position. And if there's somebody hurting, man, I'm going to try to do something for them. All he's done is win three Super Bowls and become one of the best quarterbacks of his generation, along with Drew Brees, who was considered too short to be an everyday starter, and Peyton Manning. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Guys were asking, 'Do we gotta wear cleats to practice?' Mental health is so important. He got a $5,000 signing bonus to join the Vikings, and went to play for them from 1990-2000. Randle went undrafted; he tried out for his brother's team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but was thought to be too small, and was not signed to a contract. You are not alone. A little later, the former Vikings All-Pro is shown sipping some tea and saying, cheerio, were going to jolly old England to play the Saints.. 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