AJ Hawk Reacts: Former NFL Athletes Say The Could DOMINATE In Today's Game

Do you think that some old old NFL all stars could come back and dominate in today's game?
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[@Starfock]

Love how AJs professionalism changes DRAMATICALLY when he’s host

[@biggestbeast2212]

Facts Bro

[@blackninja2871]

Thinking the same thing

[@Antioc87]

and i like it hahaha

[@bosshogg2852]

A host with sleeves… this is UNPRECEDENTED!

[@brenurd]

When he smokes his cigar he doesn’t want to stink the suit up

[@TheLeroy125]

I love AJ's energy in the studio. he's so funny. his slapstick dry humor is funny when he's on the call-in but he's so much funnier when he gets to be there among the boys

[@nola3572]

As a bonus, in his suit, he reminds me of Vince McMahon

[@Gusto3791]

"slapstick dry humor" Uhhhhh what

[@paulogren1454]

I think you need to look up the definitions of "slapstick" and "dry" humor.

[@leggo0116]

@@paulogren1454 I was about to make a similar comment, thanks for doing it first

[@Skerboysweet]

@@Gusto3791 it’s slapdick… bro you need to listen better

[@DreamChasersInc]

AJ brings a much classier edge to the show, when he isn't being a thorn in Pat's side

[@jackashmore]

The show is just classier when AJ is hosting

[@BGThaDemon]

🤣😂🤣

[@jaygee9590]

Make him the show's permanent host don't even need to change the name.

[@bosshogg2852]

Sleeves on the host for starters…

[@maxpowr90]

Pat in a tank and cutoffs looks like a bear ready for Fire Island.

[@DenOfVong]

Pure class🔥best show yet

[@mrimportant4787]

*A.j is really good at his job...glad him and Pat work together...its an odd combo but it works*

[@flippertheskipper1840]

for real. by any chance you know how these two came together?

[@MSTRLapeno]

@@flippertheskipper1840 search on the 1st hour, for the first caller, the same question is answered

[@flippertheskipper1840]

@@MSTRLapeno appreciate it brother

[@7StringTheory]

At least the Marino one is realistic. It’s a lot, but he would absolutely be as capable as anyone else if 62 is in the cards.

[@lennchadful]

bo would average 200 rushing and 100 catching. he is bigger than all the linebackers in the game now

[@coltonthode7907]

If any wr would come back and dominate I feel like it would be megaton

[@keithpeterson3447]

@@coltonthode7907 Yeah man. He'd be even more dangerous...if that's even possible.

[@kernalbert4939]

@@coltonthode7907 What? Megatron played in this era.

[@kernalbert4939]

@@lennchadful He's not bigger than Henry or stronger than AD...He'd be a dominant back, but not anymore so than any other dominant back.

[@danielpenn5265]

Seeing AJ Hawk in McAfee's studio is like seeing a video game character in real life

[@RatedxDmnd]

😂 AJ is a stud 😳

[@udykas800]

AJ's looking as sharp as that jaw line in the grey suit

[@RobertSmith-gn2he]

Testosterone jawline

[@aaronjimz]

That jaw line could cut a sheet of paper on the edge.

[@Harvinator24]

AJ Hawk is a good looking guy, but unfortunately he brakes with his left foot.

[@vinigarr801]

And likes to nap on the highway...

[@user-cr8wo6vi8w]

i’m telling ya ..... pray for everyone on the road with Aj hawk

[@treysonmcgrady4750]

Real deal-braker am I right?

[@BiffMalibu2319]

@@treysonmcgrady4750 well done, sir

[@RyanCooperSupporter]

@@user-cr8wo6vi8w I drive on I-70 (the main road between where he lives and Indy). Might have to find a detour on days I know hes guest hosting

[@nickbarnett8561]

Ah a grown up hosting a children's show. Think I'll actually watch!

[@JJ-zr6fu]

You just described sports media.

[@AdrianPerezzz]

I love pat as the host. But Can we admit having AJ host everyone once in a while is a breath of fresh air

[@travissorenson245]

Agreed. Definitely a nice change up.

[@shanewidowski7854]

It is cuz Pat really gets annoying sometimes

[@rfk617]

Honestly I only click on the channel now to see if there’s any big news I missed. But I’ll watch whenever AJs hosting

[@louie5581]

For sure. Slightly different energy but still a great time

[@kosar193]

Don’t know if I happened to catch AJ on his best day, but I actually prefer his style. Respect all day to Pat, but I think AJ’s NFL knowledge and stories are going to be strong not just because of his Championship football experience, but his impact at his position and general reverence and what he brought to the game. Hope to see more!

[@TheFinn24]

Dan Marino might be close on what he said the other two exaggerated for sure

[@kernalbert4939]

Marino is not 14 TD better than Rodgers... 55 was done once by one of the ALL time greats on a stacked team and Marino is supposed to be 7 TD better than that?

[@marcostorres1053]

@@kernalbert4939 Look at the teams Dan Marino played with when he out up those numbers, he played with garbage teams hence why he never won a Superbowl. Not only that, but he had that historic season in an era of football were run game was king, and top tier QBs were throwing 28 TDs to 15 interceptions.

[@caleb__mtz]

@@kernalbert4939 Think about it this way: Elway played at the same time as Marino. Elway is considered one of the greatest QBs ever. Elway's highest TD season was 27... Montana also played at the same time. Montana was widely regarded as THE greatest of all QBs before Peyton and Tom. Montana's highest TDs thrown was 31... Marino had TWO seasons with 44+ TDs, his best being 48 1 more TD a game isn't out of the realm of possibility, especially when you compare the play style of teams then vs now

[@kernalbert4939]

@@marcostorres1053 Yeah, so no one was really built to defend the pass all game, back then. Now nickel defense is often the base. Not trying to take anything away from Marino, but he is not a better passer than Mahomes or Rodgers, does not have better touch than Wilson, does not read defenses better than Manning, is not more accurate than Brees and does not have the it of Brady. If none of those other dudes hit 60, I can not seriously expect Marino to go two above that!

[@kernalbert4939]

@@caleb__mtz Teams were primarily playing the run back then.

[@user-gc3qj7md8c]

AJ is based. He needs to host more often.

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

I agree. He's surprisingly good at it.

[@luckisbiggestfan]

Facts

[@williamaustin1013]

i only watch now when i see hes hosting

[@kevinyates1550]

@@williamaustin1013 lies

[@ChefofWar33]

@@williamaustin1013 So once every 6 months? Lol

[@erickn7985]

Feels weird seeing AJ in the studio, but he has great chemistry with the boys👀

[@redskinsman10]

The Mel Blount rule has been around alot longer than the early 2000s XD

[@princekunta]

They talking bout the Ty Law rule

[@wcm5636]

@@princekunta yup. Rules changed to limit contact even more. Before that you’d get your head knocked off trying to run all those cute underneath routes.

[@theinfernoburns]

Um is this the AJ Hawk Show now? Because I'm totally 100% here for it

[@matthewjohnson1317]

Marino broke the passing record in the 80’s and it stood for 20 years. They had to change the rules before anyone came close to it. In a time were defense could try and kill you.

[@ericholmquest2988]

He could definitely do it, especially now with 17 game seasons. I wouldn't be surprised if a current or soon to be current QB does it in the next 10 years. The other 2 though not a chance.

[@DRTY3RD]

Shoot Marino could probably break 70 TD passes in today's game, with the protections QBs and offenses get? Maaannnn.... ....That is, provided he had some receivers and a half-decent running game to support him. But based on his past, it probably wouldn't affect him either way...

[@neiladlington950]

Athletes today are stronger, quicker and more professional about there conditioning and health than those athletes from many decades earlier and that is a fact. That out of the way first. The thing people casually overlook is that all players from any era play the game as the rules, regulations and culture dictate FROM THAT ERA. When you compare one era to another it's like they are two different games.... because they are two different games. So, some successful athlete from yesteryear is going to do just fine in today's game smoking a half pack a day and partying every second night during the playing season? Yeah, we know, the QB's got it easy now. But QB's back then also didn't have to face the caliber of Cornerbacks and other position players that are much more skilled and tactical than they were back then. In other words, it is silly to take these sorts of comparisons seriously because it is like comparing apples to oranges.

[@axe2grind772]

No…..in a time when Bruce Smith was trying to kill you. Imagine having to play against that guy twice a year for over a decade and living to tell about it. Marino could throw 60 for sure.

[@DRTY3RD]

@@axe2grind772 Also remember that in that same division Marino was dealing with Mark Gastineau and the NY Sack Exchange AND Andre Tippett...twice. And also lived to tell about that. All of which only furthers your point. 👍

[@bassstrangla9264]

Who’s laugh was that when AJ said “evi”? Haha 😂

[@twotangs]

The footy legend bubba gump

[@yohanith]

Isn’t it zito? Lmao

[@twotangs]

@@yohanith no idea still haven’t heard it but I just guessed it was gump cuz his laugh is legendary

[@yohanith]

Yeah fair enough I might be wrong ahaha either way they funny as hell hahah

[@bassstrangla9264]

@@twotangs I think its zito haha

[@devincognito8932]

Anyone else feel like when Pat was on vacation and calling as a guest were the best clips of the show?

[@luckisbiggestfan]

Nah i preferred the show without him it was cool having aj in his role

[@jtrix34]

When Pat hosts, it's a bunch of bros doing a sports show. When AJ hosts, its a sports show where all the ppl on it happen to be good friends🤣🤣🤣

[@xclntgig]

Nice work AJ. More inclusive of the rest of the guys, less interruptions and screaming too. 👏

[@benedictwengi7586]

Sean Taylor was killer back there. Was going to be hall of fame for sure. Sad he died so young

[@rogerm4a1]

Till this day I don't stop thinking about him. HOF easily

[@shaunoleary9774]

Looking back at tape of him now I see a hybrid of Ed Reed and Jack Tatum. The ball skills and and an enforcer! Get out

[@rogerm4a1]

@@shaunoleary9774 The thing about Sean he was 6'2, 212 lbs. He was a hybrid in body between linebacker but capable of moving like a CB. He's instincts were incredible always knew where to be when the ball was in the air but he also knew how to track down RB's out of the backfield. He was the whole package and had no fear. I watched every single play he was involved from his NFL career you can find it on youtube as well I forgot the users name that posted all his NFL plays. Incredible the guy was made to play football.

[@shaunoleary9774]

@@rogerm4a1 if you've never seen Jack Tatum highlights you should watch. Sean Taylor played with the same instinct and intent.

[@rogerm4a1]

@@shaunoleary9774 definitely and yes I have as a Raiders fan I know Jack Tatum I can make the comparison in hitting and intent but not athleticism because has a higher ceiling there.

[@dylanbesharahhull2055]

Bro AJ brings some amazing energy. I need to see more of this I love it when he's with the boys.

[@demetriussmith9234]

It would be harder for qbs from the past because everyone is so damn fast now you can’t think ur wr is open then the line backer is 250 running a 4.3

[@brandonstephenson]

True

[@Goku-dh3rt]

True

[@bythepowerofoa]

Did u see the mauling they used to give receivers and qbs, they would at least not be afraid of getting murdered every play

[@demetriussmith9234]

@@bythepowerofoa yea it doesn’t have to be more physical but there’s better players now they have the same size as the old players (some bigger) and more speed it’s crazy there’s no weakness.. you use to be just big and slow now everyone’s so fast an the wrs from back then would have a tougher time getting open in this era they had basic RR moves

[@Count_Up]

And on the flipside, the past QBs would have access to more favorable passing rules, possibly more explosive athletes (especially at TE) and playcalling centered around airing it out. If receivers are having such a tough time getting open, why do the passing numbers continue to be astronomically high every year? Great QBs from the past will adjust, plain and simple.

[@Okla918Sports]

Pat might have made a mistake letting AJ host. He did great.

[@shadow_td]

Pat: so how'd it go guys? Connor; yea Aj's the new host its the hawk show now XD would kill me

[@m.3591]

I really enjoy when you lead the show.

[@DBshow47]

"Whats up Evy?" ...that killed me LOL

[@S4mu3L01]

THIS is the podcast I'd watch in its entirety! As a 49'ers fan I'll say this: GO HAWK!

[@citizen_toxie_]

Absolutely devastated when Nick Collins got hurt. He was so much fun to watch.

[@kosar193]

My Buckeye, killing it! Love to see his angle on things from his place in NFL history. I would 💯 interested in seeing more of this. Outstanding gentleman.

[@crabbmansandroidentertainm9773]

This is the best aj yet lol love it.aj def needs to be in studio more often

[@troystaunton254]

Could Dan Marino throw 62 touchdowns in a season in today’s game?? Yeah I wouldn’t put it past him. Could Jerry double everything? Only if Dan Marino is throwing 62 touchdowns a year to Jerry.

[@capncrunch4298]

He would need about 22TDs and 1600yards per season to double… With the right QB it’s possible…

[@tyronewilliams1984]

@@capncrunch4298 He would need prime Brady every single year for that to even be a remote possibility

[@kamnewton1357]

@@tyronewilliams1984 what about Aaron Rodgers or Pat Mahomes?

[@M3TROZ]

@@tyronewilliams1984 Prime Brady isn't going to get Jerry Rice any records lmaoo. You guys overrate Brady so much. He doesn't have the best arm talent out of all of the QB's ever, he's just had the most super bowl wins.

[@dalanur]

I remember when Atwater knocked out 3 people(Including himself) in SB 32

[@duke7424]

Love how AJ gave love to Charles Woodson at the end! Hall of famer/9x Pro Bowler/3x All Pro/SB champ/Absolute stud in coverage/WR ball skills/consistent tackler/could return Punts and could even blitz. Woodson's last year in the league (year 18), at age 39 on the Raiders....made the Pro Bowl and had 5 picks. Between College at Michigan and his NFL career, Woodson flat out did it all!

[@louie5581]

I always knew AJ was entertaining but this dude can legit run the show. If Pat ever wants to take a vacation honestly the podcast is in great hands with AJ

[@tokyosan7906]

Of the three records on the screen at the beginning, Marino is being realistic, the other two not.

[@joehamilton4798]

Marino, it wouldn't be fair. BTW Jerry Rice would dominate too.

[@axe2grind772]

Bills fan that completely agrees. Dan Marino is still the most talented QB of all time in my opinion. If you could start a franchise with any player ever I’m taking Marino first.

[@MrKevinEaddy]

48tds 13INTs 5084 yds 300+ completions… Yup, not fair at all

[@bartondean4260]

I lived in Denver from 88-99, saw most of Elways career, and all of the Smiling Assassin. I heard his hits from the cheap seats at Mile Hi. Scary is the word. Dude was effing crazy. Dennis Smith could hit. TD and Rod Smith and Shannon live was amazing. What a fun team. I remember TD running past and over guys like a video game, he was special. Rod was special as well. I saw play off games for free when they went to back to back Super Bowls. I met lots of Denver sports athletes while I lived there. Coolest were Dikembe, Joe Sakic and some Rockies players I can't remember. All the Avs players I met were cool, Sakic reminded me of the guys I grew up with in Michigan. I was lead installer for the first Directv contractor that opened in Denver in 96, I had worked for Echostar before that. I made 100K a year installing Directv with local antennas for a couple years. It was slightly popular in rural areas of Colorado. I've climbed down the side of a mountain to install a dish before. Ha.

[@Christopherrene832]

AJ hosting in studio is awesome to see!! He tones down the whole fraternity vibe but keeps things going smoothly.

[@JetsHippie]

AJ’s Pat impersonation throughout the entire video is spot on

[@Takealiltripnsee]

Marino's arm was crazy strong. 💪😎💯💥

[@ChefofWar33]

The explosive aggression of Brett Favre, with the accuracy of Aaron Rodgers to actually make it work. XD

[@wcm5636]

And he had eyes in the back of his head. Look how few sacks he took.

[@cityhawk]

@@wcm5636 Rarely his footwork got talked about. He (Dan) may not have been fleet of foot, but his instincts in the pocket were only matched by Montana.

[@fbggoose10]

plz get AJ in the studio full time, he’s hillarious and even more funny when he’s w the rest of the boys. great one two punch w pat

[@BiPolar_BeaR.]

AJ Hawk is what makes this show complete...💯💯💯

[@heyitsme1534]

As a Bills fan dolphin week was huge! You never missed Bills dolphin’s because it was always gonna be a battle. Marino was absolutely insane with the skin! I could just imagine how those guys would dominate today. Marino, Kelly and the K-gun, moon and the run-n-shoot.

[@jonaswaltman7359]

Hawk speaking the truth about Charles Woodson. He was something real special coming out of college to the NFL. The only defense player to ever win the Heisman in 1997. Go Blue!!!

[@JohnnyJankovich1]

Big AJ Hawk fan - he’s a great value to the show imo

[@giovanirubalcava6770]

Love when AJ hosts haha

[@kevinscott6711]

That Jerry statement is almost believable. The amount of passes per game seems to be way up to me since his "prime", I'd have to look it up to be for sure but today's game does seem to pass way more. It'd probably be at least double the receptions.

[@Aaron-wq3jz]

But the pass defense is way today tho

[@keithpeterson3447]

Think of it the other way around. Think of some of today's players in the NFL of the 90's & early 2000's. I'm most certain that many of them wouldn't be seen as the same caliber player they are in today's game. ...& no doubt Marino would own every major passing record if he played the same length career but in today's league & he'd have it by a mile.

[@kyle6586]

Fuggin love the hawk. Legend

[@eduardodedios8213]

How about a live show during the playoffs? You guys rock!

[@BrandenB204]

A to the J looking fresh today

[@TheChrisLouis]

AJ is finally in studio and Pat is gone... We need all the boys together one day.

[@luisguerrero1434]

I mean that’s the reason he’s there because pats gone 😂😂 other than that it’ll probably never happen

[@tvickers285]

Love that AJ is hosting

[@DenOfVong]

Hawk is pure class with that fit🔥 best show yet

[@dacommunist2394]

I don’t think majority of the people know of Bo Jackson. This is a dude that played football as a hobby and killed it easily. If he took the game seriously and never got hurt, he would’ve been a Hall of Famer a long time ago. There won’t be another athlete like him ever. 300 yds per game? Easily

[@johntruxal432]

A healthy Bo dominates in any era.👍

[@timothy8484]

A healthy bo couldn’t hit 1000 yards but okay

[@TheRealElJugo]

@@timothy8484 6’1, 230 pounds, running 4.1-4.2. No I’m sure he would suck in today’s NFL…smh… And the reason he never had 1000 yards in a season was because he played baseball. The year he hit 950, he only started 9 games.

[@JJAce51829]

@@timothy8484 Because he played baseball in September and didn’t report to Raiders until then or even October if Royals made postseason…Bo was best athlete ever no questions asked!

[@timothy8484]

@@TheRealElJugo he played in 11 games not only 9… probably because he wasn’t even the best rb on the raiders at the time 😂😂 he wasn’t starting in every game. Regardless no one is saying he wasn’t a freak athlete but y’all try wayy too hard to make the guy seem like he was putting up insane numbers when he never did. Less accomplished Herschel walker

[@Sternisgod1]

@@timothy8484 Never led the league in any stat. Those 400 yard seasons were mighty impressive. Most overrated RB ever.

[@Cuddyface]

Great show!!

[@Otis151]

I would love a segment or even a whole episode where AJ talks about the defenders hes played with and tells the good, bad, and ugly stories.

[@DJHudson91]

WE NEED THE AJ HAWK SHOW!

[@tucktuck76]

There's three more games now than there was when Dan Marino played for most of his career? if he had 50 in 14 then I think that he could have 62 in 17. 4 tds a game wouldn't be unrealistic.

[@tomcg100]

Marino never played a 14 game season, only 16

[@kimblandino]

A lot of confused defenses due to the time off from the player's strike going against the most well oiled machine of an offense at the time. Add in 'HoF of the HoF' talent at QB and WR1 and voila. You'll never see a WR average almost 2 TD catches a game again. Everyone doubles a teams #1 and in the redzone that double becomes a bracket triple coverage.

[@salamipitza]

marino got drafted a decade too late for the 14 game schedule

[@JackWarnerIIIComedy]

When he said “are you a citizen” hits hard now

[@idocare6538]

1:29 That beard reminds me of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? beard George Clooney wore. I can't tell if it's real or not.

[@jackson5781]

Marino, LT, Rice, Deion, Barry, BO, Priest Holmes, all could dominate today's game. Cause today's game is about throwing and the ones that are about Running, they couldn't touch the guys that running backs that tore the league up back then

[@christopherali2828]

Switch out Holmes for Marshall Faulk and you have a solid list.

[@jackson5781]

@@christopherali2828 Holmes has the best 3 year run ever by any back that includes Jim Brown

[@patrickharrison871]

Preach. Barry Sanders would rack up 2000 plus no problems. 1985-1995 had plenty of freak athletes.

[@christopherali2828]

@@jackson5781 he had 3 good years but Marshall Faulk is one the best pass catching backs ever, if you were starting a franchisse now there is no way anyone is taking Holmes over Marshall Faulk.

[@LimitedSpartan]

Logically it makes sense when you think about how many protections are for WRs and QBs nowadays compared to back then, but you also have to remember that the athleticism is on a whole other level nowadays too.

[@kobe2curry4rose1]

I'd argue the athleticism point is irrelevant. Especially when discussing great players. All the great offensive players of the past would have outrageous numbers today. Its the defense that is probably up for debate. The lack of physical play that is allowed would force a lot of those guys to change their game.

[@goonjer]

@@kobe2curry4rose1 lmao bro athletes are getting bigger and faster and lbs running 4.4’s now a days dlinemen are getting bigger and stronger more athletic and players play in better schemes more fitted to their play style db’s are smarter than ever now also they would do the same if not worse in this era

[@kingdan2164]

@@goonjer all that is true another thing is people need to stop blaming the players of to day for they way football and basketball is played the nfl and the nba have changed so many rules it's crazy

[@LimitedSpartan]

@@kobe2curry4rose1 Why would athleticism be irrelevant? You cant say the fact that everyone on defense being far more athletic is irrelevant. That's like saying the difference between a small burger and a big burger is irrelevant. Obviously theres a difference. The conditioning and training regimens back then were miles behind where we are now. Players are bigger, stronger, and faster than they were then. Techniques have had decades longer to be mastered. It's like Wilt Chamberlain if he said he could dominate in today's NBA, no, he would get smacked around. He was miles above everyone else in his era physically and mentally, but everyone has caught up since then. But none of this is to disparage people in that era, you have to look at different eras as they are, separately. Theres no comparing the two.

[@kobe2curry4rose1]

@@LimitedSpartan Because plenty of players can run fast and jump high. Physical gifts alone are overrated. Its not breaking news, we see it every year. Think of all the good performances we've seen at the combine. Whether it be strength, speed, vertical etc.. yet the guys who go on to separate themselves as great players, are few and far between.

[@bocamax]

That was awesome. The show needs to feature A.J. front & center more often. Damn. Nice job.

[@themilkynipple2801]

Lol look at the mel blount rule, thats when they changed the not allowed to hit the receiver past 5 yards. 1978 i believe

[@luckisbiggestfan]

I love the way aj hawk does the show much more chill

[@Blood_Pressure_Medication]

No black anthem, only national anthem

[@BROU-bb2uc]

👍

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

Huh?

[@jonathangrimshaw5488]

AJ Hawk is great at this. I hope he never goes corporate because he won’t be able to have this candor. Shout to him always being on my Franchise back in the days when madden was good and rushing attack was fire 🔥.

[@tjanderson5892]

Ha I remember my introduction to Atari Bigsby was the MNF introduction w/ the Chargers. “Atari Bigsby. University of Jah!..Rastafari.” 😂. Easily the best primetime player intro ever done. One day maybe someone will top it, but as of now it’s still standing to today.

[@buzzsburner.8286]

I dont know about them, but jim brown definitely could have. He dominated as the best at a time when it was an 80% chance for a run every play rather than a 50/50 chance how it is today.

[@buzzsburner.8286]

@@donsolos idk man, he won the MVP the first two years it was awarded, broke pretty much every single record in the league and is like 4th all time with total rushing yards after retiring with only 9 seasons. The only people who have more yards than him are frank gore, who's played like 20 years at this point and people like literally emmit smith. Just the way he ran in old footage, he was the fastest man in football for all of those 9 years and maybe it was because they didnt know the best way to tackle back then, but he broke like 2 each play. Maybe I'm wrong, but of any veteran daying they could "double their stats", I gotta give it to him.

[@buzzsburner.8286]

@@donsolos and like I said, they expected a run anyway on every play instead of an equal chance for a run or pass

[@chrisbruchak4519]

Jim brown would go undrafted in todays nfl and its stupid that anyone would think otherwise. -sincerely, a browns fan. Also the nfl is like 70% pass 30% run today. Watch a game some time within the decade.

[@tomjones2121]

Dan Marino would absolutely dominate today , 6,000 yards and 70 ts' LOL

[@b5media241]

Astronomical number and still a disrespect to the talent that was Dan Marino

[@isaiahchannell7492]

No

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

I could see him getting 6,000 yards for sure

[@jadap1789]

Damn I love aj in the host spot also. Pat has the best crew

[@Twi244]

Never seen AJ in the drivers seat before. Very cool

[@quintonwilson3127]

I believe Jerry Rice and Dan Marino could. I also believe Joe Montana and John Elway would just dominate this era too

[@illusore4]

AJ HAWK!

[@haydencasteel635]

One thing former greats don’t take into account is how much bigger, stronger, faster, healthier today’s athletes are vs when they played in the 70s and 80s, today’s linebackers are running 4.3 and 4.4, todays DE are running 4.6~4.8 while being 250+, Jerry rice ran a 4.7 in the 40 😐 Dan Marino def could throw 62 TDS, he threw 48 in 84?85?, give him an extra game and todays WRs, I could see it, bo Jackson maybe doing kicks, punts, running and catching might get one season of 350 per game but how many RBs play at a high level for 10 years anymore, AP, Frank gore, outside of that who? Gurly was done after 6 seasons, Levon bell done after 6 seasons, todays RB doesn’t last because the athletes are bigger, stronger and faster, and let’s not even get into the technology that allows teams to practice better and scout and study film so much better than the 80s

[@delete.102]

Aj I will subscribe dude! I love your take!!!!!

[@sdot7941]

Dude all these offensive guys would have way more numbers in today's game

[@kennethbryant5819]

I think Bo's numbers would fall some actually. Defensive athletes are a lot to him nowadays where in his day he blew everybody else out of the water. His claim is the only I call BS actually. Rice wouldn't double but he would be able to play longer imo.

[@itsyourenotyour9101]

Because of why? There was a reason it was a running league.

[@lydelldorseyjr7502]

Rules changed in 78 because of Mel Blount

[@LegendoftheDragonSword]

So many people fail to understand that major changes were made to the passing game in 1994. Roughing the passer changes, radio transmitters in helmets, not being able to jam receivers more than 5 yards downfield, etc. Drew Bledsoe set the single game pass attempts record with 70 that season with the new changes. Another change that hampered Marino and Elway for 10 years was not being able to throw the ball away out of bounds like everyone does today. That was intentional grounding. You couldn't just chuck the ball to the sidelines or way out of the back of the end zone. Elway and Randall Cunningham in particular took a ton of unnecessary sacks because of that rule. Instead of just flinging it out of bounds they had to either try to run forward and get hit or run it to the sideline and step out of bounds for a loss. That's pretty much Russell Wilson's entire skill set right there out the window. He makes a living working sideline to sideline and throwing the ball away when nothing is there. Imagine the wear and tear on his body if he wasn't able to do that? Brees, Brady, Manning all got to take advantage of those rule changes their entire careers, not to mention latter changes made to keep them from getting injured. Marino averaged 3 TD's and 300+ yards a game without those rule changes in 1984! Jerry Rice had 22 TD's in 12 games (player's strike) in 1987 and his most yards ever at age 33 in 1995 with 1,848 (broken 17 years later in 2012 by Calvin Johnson at age 27). Those two guys were the best to ever do it. Rice's career records are untouchable even with all the changes. Marino would be the all-time yardage & TD leader if he played now.

[@nolanburchett7972]

AJ should be in studio more. Love it when he's in studio

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Jerry Rice is 100% the GOAT and there is no argument. And I was a long time 49ers hater.

[@rileyandmike]

During Jerry’s era you could bump and run the entire length of the field

[@stevenkloepping2953]

No he did not. The rule was changed in 1978 that you could only touch the receiver within the first 5 yards

[@jungb6661]

Aj hawk Hosting a couple podcasts per week I would not mind at all . Good to see Pat Mcafee taking a break much needed for all that energy.

[@BarryWard12]

AJ, You need your own show bro...incredible.

[@hushson9411]

48 touchdown passes in 1984 was unheard of. Prime Marino in 2022 with the way the rules protect the QB and receivers could easily hit 62.

[@carlosmoran1366]

When Marino threw for 48 TDs, the record was Blanda's 36, which means he broke the previous single season record by 33%. 62 TD passes is only like 13% more than the current single season record of 55. And considering Dan Marino was the single greatest thrower of the football this sport has ever seen, I don't see how 62 TD passes is far-fetched, honestly

[@TDR-0484]

Lmao using percentages in this comparison makes no sense

[@jerrysmith2461]

@@TDR-0484 thank you lol

[@TDR-0484]

@@jerrysmith2461 looks like Allen and Mahomes are going to have to throw for 7000yds and 65 TD to be compared to Marino 😂

[@peteasarisi2536]

2006 re-emphasis on illegal contact. That's why Belichick got Moss in '07 & held him out that preseason. Indy wormed their way to a ring in '06. 3rd & long: Manning under throws receiver receiver slows down DB contact receiver flag automatic 1sr down. Polian special.

[@loosetalk4569]

Well done, man. You folks need to give this guy more shows. Surprised, actually. Behind the cigar...he doesn't say much. Guy's a natural...

[@Goku-dh3rt]

Didn’t Jerry play during the early 2000s?

[@donniethomas6785]

Jerry did the rule changes didn't come into play until 2011 for recievers and 2017 for qb's

[@cperkins5050]

He played very well until age 41

[@49erfanoz]

I believe rice. He dominated in his day with these rules he would kill teams. Also, hes the greatest player to ever put on cleats. No disrespect to anyone else just 1 mans opinion

[@alexfromproduce1521]

Idk the word about the stuff he put one gloves back then is something to consuder

[@nikninja2233]

@@alexfromproduce1521 fr stickem is crazy, you guys ever get sap o your fingers? Similar stuff

[@samuelescamilla6100]

I'm so glad everyone else is here to praise AJ

[@stevesentel7120]

Aj leading the show? Dammit work. I’m gonna have to check the whole episode out…

[@TheHuskyK9]

I wouldn’t be too sure about that them dominating today’s game. They’d still be stars of course, but they’re somehow implying the level of play is less than their era when it isn’t, hence why today’s players are breaking *their* records. Athletes today are much more athletic than before. Guys today like Aaron Donald, Tyreek Hill, Lamar Jackson, and JJ Watt are freaks of nature.

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

Actually no. They're saying the NFL neutered defenses and it's easier to play offense nowadays. And there's an element of truth to that. Yeah they're way overinflating themselves, but they are correct in the assumption that as an offensive player their stats would be slightly inflated from back then. Certainly not gonna double their stats like they claim. But I could see Jerry averaging 2 more touchdowns a season, Bo putting up top 3 RB numbers each season if he focused on football, and I could see dan taking a run at the TD record.

[@ViolentMLG]

True on the freaks of nature, but, due to CTE and wanting to protect players, among other rules, the rules have changed and, they're exaggerating, but right IMO.

[@timothy8484]

Bo couldn’t average 1000 yards a season in an era when they were running the ball heavily but yeah definitely could get 300 yards a game today

[@jacobwilson7030]

He was also playing baseball for the first half of the NFL season but go off girl

[@jasonsmith7345]

Old school QB’s and WR’s would kill it in today’s game. Back then defenses could do so much more.

[@nahfoo.]

Big AJ holding it down!

[@zerohero3419]

Honestly, I believe Rice would be dominate ofc