Chad Johnson Underestimated the Canadian Football League

[@RobinASmith138]

Chad Johnson is a cool person I always enjoy hearing him tell stories. Very humble awesome fellow

[@ryangluszewski3319]

You must have never seen him in his playing days lol

[@crlozwzhrornot2013]

Humble???

[@carlosmark9840]

Humble after the Bengals ,if he was humble he would never have had to leave… all these poor guys get money and get a big head

[@PurpleFlavorAid]

For all the people in the comments He was humble, just a jokester. Your mixing up the two

[@ryandunn2930]

@@ryangluszewski3319 you ever see Mike Tyson today? People change when they don’t amp up their emotions on a daily basis.

[@wesleyantrim6648]

I miss the era when TO, Chad Johnson, and Steve Smith were all trying to one up each other with their touchdown celebrations each week.

[@youtubedude3422]

God, the sportcenter commercials of ocho office meeting for celebrations was gold

[@tryinliverite44]

T.O was & is still my favorite!! But C.J was clowning to!! They the reason for the to much celebration and teams got flagged for it!! It was ORIGINAL when they did it ,but now it’s B.S

[@Theonethatdid]

You just had to be there

[@elyonel6524]

You forgot Joe Horn

[@boeskolla]

​@@elyonel6524 yeah he was more popular for that than smith for sure Freddie Mitchell Fred ex honorable mention

[@inferno350z]

Most benchwarmers in the nfl are good enough to, Its all about oppurtunity.

[@cnwil4594]

Yeah dude you are correct. For every elite NFL player there are double elites in CFL and some never even given opportunities. There are only enough slots for a limited number of talented players.

[@jjjordan3881]

@@cnwil4594 Not true. Stop being naive. Good enough to be backups maybe.

[@crownedbyjason2914]

@@jjjordan3881 you gotta be sped bruh💀 you’re saying baker is top 32 qb?

[@cnwil4594]

@@jjjordan3881 What do you know? SMH

[@URIOTA]

If this is true, why do teams often lose when they have multiple starters out of their lineup?

[@michaellynch9086]

I watch the CFL. I'm Canadian. And it's really heartwarming to hear this respect from Ocho. Big props, thanks.

[@geneevans7885]

Your league is no joke, some hard hittin shit. For real.

[@Albertastream]

Amen!!

[@alca_pwn_2232]

@@geneevans7885cfl got them dawgs. My high school qb plays up there, he was and is the absolute truth.

[@CarolineJones1994]

I’m in California and I love the CFL, y’all are some real beast

[@Black-my4un]

Much love from south of the border. Canadian talent is huge, also the CFL is a great league for many that need a proper look.

[@OCamp-gz8co]

I met Chad Johnson at a mall in Calgary and he was very nice and took a photo with me. Real one !

[@bigmikesfa]

Tiki barber was a backup in HS. Honestly there’s talent everywhere. It’s 1000% about opportunities

[@raybandz1109]

People don’t even know about the Barber Brothers

[@emekaamerican863]

@@raybandz1109 young people

[@williamrichardson57]

@@raybandz1109 I loved their book as a kid

[@CinqueMalcolm]

cap

[@kewltony]

Priest Holmes, Arian Foster were mostly backups in college

[@warrenk5101]

CFL getting the respect it deserves, thank you Chad!

[@terrancethomas9792]

The NFL can only field 50 players x 32 teams. That’s only 1600 players. Only 96 quarterbacks…

[@DENTSHAVEMENTALILLNES]

Bro Chad went there when he was completely washed up. Of course they were better than him.

[@kobeisthegoat5767]

@@DENTSHAVEMENTALILLNES 🤡

[@CodyCha]

@@DENTSHAVEMENTALILLNESexactly what I was going to say. 😂 Chad John went to CFL after he was out of NFL for 3 years.

[@vikashpatel2174]

Bro is definetely right.

[@seanbailey8545]

So true, one of the Goats Warren Moon played 7 season in the CFL

[@rodolfohilliard1656]

There were reasons for that. Let us not pretend. What chances were he afforded before the Oilers got him?

[@CCD_106]

Don't forget Flutie...he is why Brees didn't have a harder time getting a QB opportunity!

[@ahoneyman]

​@@rodolfohilliard1656To be fair Warren Moon really only thrived in the Run and Shoot. No one ran that in the late 70's. Heck, no one runs that now outside of Jerry Glanville and June Jones.

[@rodolfohilliard1656]

@@ahoneyman to be fair we all know the reason why Warren Moon was not drafted. A true athlete can adapt. Defensive lineman and linebackers can learn to play 4-3 and can adjust if the team goes to a 3-4. We know why he was shunned from the NFL back then, and besides, he was mostly a QB in the 80s. His pro career barely touched the 70s. C'mon now. We know why.

[@ahoneyman]

@@rodolfohilliard1656 Warren Moon went pro in 1978. He didn't get into the Pro Bowl until 1988 and all his Pro Bowl seasons were in the run and shoot. If you want to talk inequality Doug Williams was a real victim. After taking Tampa to the playoffs twice he was paid less than most backups in the league.

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

Love Chad. I worked in the town in Kentucky where the Bengals used to have training camp. He was the coolest, nicest guy you’d ever meet. So many of the other players were, unfortunately, just jerks. But Chad always went out of his way to be nice. Wonderful dude who deserves all his success.

[@IamKingJamel]

Georgetown? I'm from KY and a big bengals fan lol

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

@@IamKingJamel yessir. I used to work at Blockbuster video in Georgetown and those guys were in there every night. Lol.

[@Panthersigma]

Lifelong Bengals fan and I agree , he’s one of my all time favorite players

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

@@Panthersigma such a unique guy. Incredible talent and a great human being.

[@theportaloftime6177]

Every year there are 100 5 star recruits. Once you find a starter, he can hold on to his spot for years, so the pile up of great players is crazy. I remember going to a LA Laff practice these guys were huge and they were all 3 and 4 star guys. The talent out there is deep were a country of 340 million.

[@Nobody1mportant999]

Cam Wake was a great player in the CFL and got the opportunity to shine with dolphins

[@DefenderOfVirginity]

i love me some cam wake

[@petermozuraitis5219]

Cam Wake had to win defensive player of the year twice in a row, at like (idk tbh) 25, for the Dolphins to even invite him to training camp

[@my3dviews]

@@petermozuraitis5219 Nathan Rourke was only quarterback in the CFL one year and now signed a three year deal with the Jaguars in the NFL.

[@bryanwray6171]

Guy name Warren Moon did ok in the NFL too. Lol

[@my3dviews]

@@bryanwray6171 As did Doug Flutie, Joe Theismann and Jeff Garcia.

[@jamiebell314]

Happy to see the CFL get some respect from a legend. Im still a big NFL fan the CFL has some dawgs spread around

[@kocs98]

Learn something new everyday.......I never knew he played in the CFL.

[@noland5345]

Hahaha yep I did that’s why I laughed after he had a good 40 a year ago and he and everyone said he would go back to the nfl he couldn’t even make the team in the cfl😂

[@sos8992]

Yea coaches really have a lot to do with ur success they can either bash u or do sum good for your career

[@talksmoke1190]

He never really played, unless you consider brong in the roster

[@tonybaze]

Me either lol

[@coryjohnson1306]

Yeah, it was after the NFL kicked him out from that abuse case with his EX

[@brandonlamar3789]

My grandfather Lewis Porter who played with he Kansas City Chiefs in 1970”s left the NFL to play in Canada 🇨🇦 CFL and changed my mother’s and grandmothers life , they told me stories and described how loving 🥰 the Canadians were.

[@ryanwallace553]

That's awesome to hear.

[@beckmanchilds756]

Real talk. Not just football... many professions

[@piggy5677]

This thing here finna be a breeze. "Big fella you was in the NFL but up here we gonna give you hell"

[@harlemwolf3706]

I liked what you did there

[@LebronFan216]

@@harlemwolf3706 what did he do there?

[@rickye3121]

This is beyond mee 🤣

[@fabiantorres3198]

😂😂😂😂

[@choiceda5920]

GUARD!!!!

[@mattdoherty6216]

I could seriously just sit here & listen to this man’s stories, he just seems so chill & real

[@CJ-dt5mh]

Chad has 8 kids w/many different women, so you ain’t the first to think that Just don’t assume the feeling will be mutual

[@Jstacksxxx]

@@CJ-dt5mhwhat the fuck are you talking about 😂😂😂

[@CJ-dt5mh]

@@Jstacksxxx I’m talking about Chad being a Chad

[@dantej32]

@@Jstacksxxx 8

[@lillichristiansen2892]

Watching these Chad shorts and seeing how humble he really is makes me rethink my whole childhood.

[@MajinDKes]

Media destroyed him and TO but said little to nothing about actual trouble makers

[@igweofart]

I remember I went to visit my aunt and her family in Toronto The CFL was all I was watching that summer

[@Tomee62538]

He is wise in so many ways, an awesome human being. He is a super star and a legend.

[@josephdavis3686]

Warren Moon was a product of the CFL because of the stigma the NFL had on black QB's 5 years later his talent showed how good he was, add his CFL numbers with his NFL numbers No. 1 stats across the boards.

[@mattyshields9790]

We were neighbors , when he played for the Houston Oilers.

[@hvo2507]

@@mattyshields9790 niceee sucks he doesnt consider himself an oiler

[@jakestocker4854]

Yeah it's wild how good Moon was. Imagine if he had his full career in the NFL

[@lordfogg9728]

He threw for more yards than Favre

[@Slim-Shoota_]

@@lordfogg9728 not to discredit his amazing career but no he didn’t Favre has like a thousand more yards and almost a hundred tds than moon including his cfl stats, but yes at the time warren retired he would’ve been number 1, but there’s a couple guys already passed him and a couple more who will pass him in todays pass first league he was def ahead of his time tho

[@marvel9r421]

CFL is fun to watch. They are really good.

[@kingofla2155]

I watched a game I found it just as entertaining ad an NFL game an more interesting cuz of the wider field

[@c.shannon3914]

With only 3 downs to its totally geared to the passing game. Unless you have an absolutely amazing RB its pass, pass pass. So it more offensive game. Plus endzone is almost double the size lol

[@brianknapp6215]

​​@@c.shannon3914 110 yard field, 12 players on a side, unlimited forward motion, the Single (or Rouge) and drop-kicking are also major differences between the Canadian game and the American one.

[@my3dviews]

@@c.shannon3914 End zones are actually more than double the size. Twenty yards deep vs. ten in the NFL, but also 65 yards wide vs. 53.3 in the NFL. So, the area is more than double. True about passing. You need to pass most of the time in order to get first downs. Running plays are often to catch the defense off guard when they expect a pass.

[@Hippy3344]

Warren Moon ring a Bell lol many reasons people passed up much of it politics with coaches!! They promote u or try to bury u behind yo back!! FACTS I LIVED IT!!

[@jbmiami9010]

Kurt Warner

[@hubes96]

Says the guy who didn’t make the team… 🙄

[@mumblezz__5890]

Name?

[@jbmiami9010]

@@hubes96 😂😂😂 you wrong bro

[@RedZone0401]

You didn't live shit

[@donaldmclaughlin1832]

Chad always was one of my favorites

[@paulwilliams788]

My dad ; rest his soul got me started watching the CFL😊....

[@1960taylor]

Great comment ...he's right

[@joshneal7857]

I'm Canadian that's good to hear much respect

[@rulinghabs]

My dad got drafted by Green Bay back in the day and ended up going to Montreal and having a Hall of Fame career.

[@kenyonferguson1243]

Shut up

[@mumblezz__5890]

Name?

[@helicopterhelicopter3575]

Cap 🧢

[@Therealestndagalaxy]

My gf dad played for Montreal Uzooma Okeke

[@rulinghabs]

@@Therealestndagalaxy if so then he is in the Hall. Also won a Grey Cup

[@simonjakefrances6433]

Chad was a beast and he is very intelligent! A super hard worker and one of my favorite receivers ever.

[@passportplates8304]

This is true in all aspects of life. There's mf's that are good all over the world.

[@lionellong638]

As an Eagles fan who watches the CFL, and has been to a game in Vancouver. The play is great. Don't sleep on the CFL.

[@LEllis-ui3lx]

Nah I'll sleep. Too much football already

[@wolftmfg]

@@LEllis-ui3lx 😂👍

[@jacklarue7049]

🦅 Go Birds! 🦅 BIRD GANG! ’23 NFC EAST CHAMPS!

[@elishajuanjohnson6208]

Recently retired from CFL we have plenty of talent he is right

[@tingypingy3644]

@@LEllis-ui3lx no such thing

[@ttcameron6390]

Thank you he gets it. Perhaps you are good enough but sometimes you can’t get it in time and that’s okay. You are still valid

[@user-ou4ho3qk7m]

THANK YOU ! 🇨🇦 We are GOOD bro!!!

[@kevinmyers440]

How many of the players are Canadian?

[@Kevin-ez4or]

Na yall are good compared to an old ass wide receiver's view.

[@user-ou4ho3qk7m]

@@kevinmyers440 CFL GAME RULE: Each team may have a maximum of 46 players, including 2 players who shall be identified as quarterbacks and 44 other players, of whom not more than 20 may be American players. Each team must establish a reserve roster of 1 player.

[@joe-tatothepotatobiden47]

@@user-ou4ho3qk7m Lmfao they had to make a rule limiting American players because they know all the players who dont make the NFL go to the CFL. Thats hilarious.

[@joe-tatothepotatobiden47]

@@user-ou4ho3qk7m The IFAF world cup has been won by the U.S. ever since they joined. The U.S. doesn't even allow ANY NFL players or college players. Theyre extremely restrictIve in who can play. THEY STILL DOMINATE TIME AFTER TIME LMFAO. American football>Canadian football and its not even close

[@westsidedb]

God bless Chad Johnson he’s really a good guy

[@NickMcHardyGolfs]

Love Ochocinco, this shows how secure he was in the NFL. He probably went through many training camps along side dudes who fought for a position in Canada and finally got a shot in the NFL but never even realized it cause he was a STUD when he was playing ball in the states. Definitely a dude who’s body had to completely give up before he could stop playing, just like TO. They’re guys who would go all out in a game with no fans at it and it’s taking place in a parking lot

[@glo3830]

like players say they always thank the organization for the "opportunity" to play for them and they all mean it because it's all about opportunity and how you take that shining moment and if you can keep that moment

[@CoachTR]

Facts. My cousin's both played for the Riders and BC. Hunt brothers. Both got into the CFL hall of fame.

[@devon7803]

loved the reaper on the riders

[@darealpapajon]

This is why im excited for the xfl and usfl alot of talent just need an opportunity to play

[@coreyharrington773]

Kavontae Turpin of the cowboys played in the usfl is a great example. 2 return tds in one preseason game. The speeds real and translatable.

[@sp-boogie8570]

This is a life moment for all to hear. Wow. Give your best in every opportunity. Competition is real.

[@dtp_drip2659]

It’s all about Fit and opportunity and that’s across all levels of sports.

[@ashenmoonclash]

At that level it's like winning the lottery. Tom Brady was drafted in the 6th round. Shows you how close a future great of the game could've been hanging up the cleats after college.

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

Had Bledsoe not gotten injured then TB12 probably sits on the bench for at least another couple years and there's a chance he retires/gets cut/goes to another team and not a single Pats fan cares that the guy who ran the super slow 40 is gone

[@kewltony]

@@SuperNuclearUnicorn Romo was also waiting on Bledsoe injury.

[@carlfrye1566]

​@@SuperNuclearUnicorn Yes. There was no reason for Belicheck to think he was better than Bledsoe for him to ever get into a game. Matter of fact Bledsoe won a playoff game that year Brady won his 1st Super Bowl. Oppurtunities.

[@showtimedawson7999]

Naw, he just opened the door for many fellas. Thank you for your work big guy

[@madizm05]

He s honest .

[@Swankman33]

It's about making the most of your opportunities. Sometimes people have things going on in Life or just not 100% when their opportunity comes.

[@BlackSaiyan_]

Everyone is as good as the opportunity presented

[@laysonbrooks7658]

I remember a RB named Clemons, nickname was "Pinball" who played in the CFL. Only saw a few games of his but WOW! He was Barry Sanders doppelganger with the football.

[@jeffgifkins7684]

Haha probably the most popular player in the cfls history besides flutie

[@chadwellington2524]

i have his autograph on a mini football, got it after an argonauts game

[@earlbrown1160]

I have always said this. You can watch the CFL games and tell that they have some players up there. Remember Warren Moon had a HOF career in Canada before he became a HOFer in the NFL.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Deondre Francois. Wish he'd been able to stay with it. D12 has heart.

[@nwilt7114]

It's about opportunity and consistency.

[@airborne8580]

Well they’ve been playing for 64 years and not folded that should tell us something Lmmfao

[@toastymctrigger6061]

The name "CFL" is a lot younger than the league itself which has been around since the 1860s; just sayin'🤷🏻‍♂️🙃

[@pacmolen3746]

@@toastymctrigger6061 exactly this year is gonna be the like, the 120th grey cup or something? Lol

[@airborne8580]

@@toastymctrigger6061 Thanks for the history lesson Where you get your information from? Since you’re so knowledgeable?

[@barbershoppodcast]

over 100 actually

[@greenghost5009]

As a kid, I always wanted to see at least one game where a team from the NFL play a team from the CFL but hey it’s only my imagination

[@jayvonnoelsmith8445]

Yea true

[@RobRochon]

There have been 10 games in history between NFL and CFL teams. The last one happened in 1961. CFL teams managed to win 2 of the 10 games - the first game and the last game played: 1. August 26th, 1941: Winnipeg Blue Bombers 19, Columbus Bulls 12 (Osborne Stadium) 2. September 1st, 1941: Columbus Bulls 6, Winnipeg Blue Bombers 0 (Osborne Stadium) 3. September 10th, 1941: Columbus Bulls 31, Winnipeg Blue Bombers 1 (Osborne Stadium) 4. August 12th, 1950: New York Giants 27, Ottawa Rough Riders 6 (Lansdowne Park) 5. August 11th, 1951: New York Giants 41, Ottawa Rough Riders 18 (Lansdowne Park) 6. August 5th, 1959: Chicago Cardinals 55, Toronto Argonauts 26 (CNE Stadium) 7. August 3rd, 1960 Pittsburgh Steelers 43, Toronto Argonauts 16 (CNE Stadium) 8. August 2nd, 1961: St. Louis Cardinals 36,Toronto Argonauts 7 (CNE Stadium) 9. August 5th, 1961: Chicago Bears 34, Montreal Alouettes 16 (Molson Stadium) 10. August 8th, 1961: Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38, Buffalo Bills 21 (Civic Stadium)

[@Matt.Damon...]

Facts!! I played in the Europe League for 2 years after spending years on the Chargers Practice Squad. We had so many ballers.

[@isaiah904s]

Jason Bourne does It all

[@Brooke0722]

The talented Mr. Ripley

[@bdoug5316]

Okay Matt Damon, was that in a move that never came out?

[@RedHood410]

Maaaatt Daaaammmmoooooonnn!

[@JRKA]

When it comes to this stuff I can just play.

[@nflbound85]

Chad a real one..That's what life is about; opportunity

[@judahbigcat7930]

Don’t forget that HOF’er Marcus Allen of the Los Angeles Raiders, has a brother ( Damon Allen), who would spend his entire career in the CFL, as a quarterback, and retired as the number one passer ( 72,381 passing yards ), surpassing Warren Moon’s 70,553 passing yards ( both in the CFL & NFL). Damon Allen also lasted longer in the CFL ( 1985-2007), retiring in 2008, at age 44.

[@nolanderajohnson6532]

😊😊😊

[@learn2xpand862]

it’s insane how consistent you have to be to stay relevant in the NFL

[@chrismckimmey2582]

Seems almost impossible when they could get career ending damage any day. Glad these guys get paid while they play.

[@aaronnichols6855]

Most misunderstood player in CFL/NFL history. I love you bro

[@johnfernandez292]

The man speaks truth

[@bigpoppa2xCUG]

Some got that dog in the some just get overlooked and never get the opportunity to showcase there talent look at my guy brock purdy the man killed it as soon as the opportunity came in sure alot would

[@uhurus2]

It's nice to see a humble Chad Johnson

[@markphelt6395]

Let’s not forget that this “American “ style football we love so much was the Canadian version that they introduced to us in the late 19th century. Our style of football was very different and then students from Miguel university came down for a friendly. The Americans sent the Canadians the rules but of course no video. The Canadians implemented the game as they interpreted it. Came down to play the school from the US. But discovered they misinterpreted the rules and structure of the game. So they decided to play both versions and then pick the best one and play a third. The version everyone liked was the Canadian version. And we’ve been tweaking it ever since. So having said that. Why haven’t the two countries worked out a game in feb to determine a more true world champ.

[@fishsticks4338]

Never understood why some players who want to prove themselves don't go play in the CFL. Someone like RG3 who still says he would be a good starter if he was just given a chance should go play for a season in the CFL.

[@eltigre4569]

Hell no, dude got glass bones.. lol

[@kevinspencer6055]

His mindset won't let him do CFL.......he thinks too highly of himself

[@brotherLee340]

Plenty of dudes try but it's harder than it sounds. The CFL is just a competitive. Look at Johny Manziel. He went up there and couldn't even keep a roster spot.

[@kenmckinnie6061]

@@brotherLee340 damn wtf😂

[@andersonii4478]

@@brotherLee340 that was moreso because the CFL anti-gambling rules

[@ericwilliams398]

When Dexter Manley went to CFL after his drug ban in NFL, I heard linemen before the snap would taunt him “ How does it feel to go from $1.5 million a year to 40 grand, Dexter” ? 😂😂😂

[@Rundmc40]

That was a very very funny comment... A man lost money and got clowned for it .keep em coming buddy 👍

[@jayceefl]

I coached Dexter Manley in the CFL and unfortunately he was extremely overweight and on drugs. He was a decent man but not a player any longer at that time.

[@andymonroe6136]

I was a teenager when he basically announced he was illiterate with degree from Oklahoma State. I couldn't help but feel sympathy for him. I somewhat lost interest in college football from that point on. Oh yeah, he also called Tom Brady "garbage" and Troy Aikman "queer". He was probably dealing with CTE or some other type brain injury. He was monster for a time, no doubt. I wish him the best!!

[@ericwilliams398]

@@andymonroe6136 Reminds me of a joke I read in a powerlifting magazine back in the 80’s. Things we can do without in sports -Boxing-post fight interviews-“ Most boxers can’t speak properly before the fight, you think they’ll do better after having their brain slapped around for 12 rounds?” I’m sure Dexter is one of 1000’s who feel the effects of CTE, nobody cared back then

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

Dude wtf i was JUST thinking about dexter manley about 10 mins ago for some reason an then i see your comment That's weird asf I never think about him

[@mikenoil6767]

I’m glad he said this. I’ve watched a lot of CFL games and there are a lot of great players in that league.

[@TheRoadDawg]

Chad is a one of a kind Goat. The sports media did their best to demonize him, but ended up with egg on their faces because he wasn’t the T.O. they tried to paint him as. Ocho Cinco was funny, charismatic, and and based. Not to mention he was a generational talent with a great work ethic and terrific sense of humor.

[@OscarGarcia-ri4hg]

Got humbled

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

The CFL is to the NFL what MLS is to Premier League. Still pro but second tier, and greats can finish their career well there

[@alansjf33]

Yes! That isn’t a bad example / comparison.

[@Sebastien-yv8fj]

Nah bro the gap between mls and premier league and la Liga is faaaarrrr greater. I tried watching mls and I could not comprehend how bad these guys are in comparison, the passing was atrocious. More like mls is tier 4

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

@@Sebastien-yv8fj it's just a general comparison. Most American Football fans are not familiar with the variety of European Football leagues besides Premier

[@owenbloomfield1177]

No one "finishes" their career in the CFL. If anything, they do a year or two in the NFL then move north. Or they start in Canada and move to the NFL. It's a different game and some NFLers aren't built for it.

[@isaacmondesir1814]

@@alansjf33 terrible example. Lol MLS and Premier League are miiiiiiles apart.

[@zoneiimobb7911]

I was in a program as a kid and it was like big brother type program and the guy that was mentoring me actually played for one of the teams in Canada he said their league is just as tough but it's easier to get into

[@ramirogarcia640]

The way this dude talk seems to me he’s a humble individual

[@esmith6022]

Truth! I love it Chad showing respect for those who are still fighting for that chance at the NFL

[@smokebluntsonn]

Why would the CFL be a joke? It’s a professional level organization based in a different country. It just goes to show man’s had no respect for the Canadian league but learned some that day.

[@petermaharajh2088]

Great interview

[@mikeehrcke7594]

People forget that when XFLs and AFLs come around not everyone leaving their job in the CFL to sign to these guys so it’s really shows the depth of talent

[@alvarezgamers]

Lots of the time it’s about opportunities and right place. If you born someone with no opportunity then it’s harder to get into whatever it is.

[@jordanbarney8629]

Warren Moon, and Doug Flutie had great careers in Canada

[@creoleteeneworleans6836]

CFL really got some very good players frfr

[@ROUGHNECK75]

Need more CFL teams in all states.

[@fearlv1rattata]

I feel like the NFL should be expanding into Canada by absorbing CFL teams instead of going to Europe. It's just a lot more feasible than ever adding a London team.

[@henryjw15]

@@fearlv1rattata you know the CFL plays a different sport right?

[@strokerace4765]

It’s not about how “good” you are it’s how “good” is your weakest skill. At the highest level they know and exploit a weakness.

[@johnicka711]

It’s all about opportunity and who you know

[@waynejones5635]

Really enjoyed watching Chad Johnson in the CFL.

[@keymaster9200]

First time as a CFL player? This finna be a breeze (HahaDavis voice)

[@aprilhawk9859]

My exact thoughts!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@animelytical8354]

💀👌🏿 HaHa has embedded himself in our brains for real

[@Jburneyjr]

NAH UH, BIG FELLA. SINCE YOU FELL TO THE CFL, WE ARE GOING TO GIVE YOU HELL.

[@Mason_____]

85 has a gaming chair. In my head cannon he’s a world ranked Mario 64 speed runner

[@travisnapier2693]

Prepare to have your mind blown he’s a top ranked professional fifa streamer.

[@rickeyb8812]

I take it, he NEVER heard of a QB named Warren Moon?

[@jaredg3152]

wrong

[@3lockrock631]

They should have a Pro Football World Championship game between CFL and NFL Champs. I know there's only like 8 CFL teams, but if you popularize a Championship game, you could see a merger. The CFL has to be willing to adopt NFL rules. However, with the kind of money they could make(being in NFL), I doubt that they would have an issue.

[@galph86]

8 years played in the CFL it's a really fast game with a bigger and wider field. I've seen NFL successful players come there and not have success at All. American players are considered 'imports' and you can only dress out 16. Usually we are played at the skill position so the competition level it's still very competitive to make those positions. It's a great game tune in sometime. I played in the NFL also so I know both leagues very well

[@ericwilliams398]

Lots of talent in CFL. It’s also near impossible for a Canadian citizen to make it to NFL. He either needs to impress the hell out of scouts before he’s 18 to get a D-1A scholarship, or as he plays university ball up North he gets a shot as a walk-on and takes full advantage. So proud of Duvernay-Tardif, grew up 10 minutes from me and not only got a $40M contract, he’s a doctor…..amazing story and a great guy

[@slimhardaway8]

A way to combat this and create more opportunities is league expansions not sure how the NFL would do it but the NBA desperately needs at least expansion teams!

[@kingibrown310]

Sounds like we need a North American Bowl /Super Bowl, NAFA.. North American Football Association

[@darienford860]

That's pretty redundant dude. National Football League sounds much better

[@RickyIcecubes]

The CFL is far and away the 2nd most prestigious league in the sport. A CFL team would beat the brakes off a USFL or XFL team.

[@devinstallworth1558]

right place right time sometimes u gtta have alot of luck aside from just talent you have to have ppl around u who wanna support u and help u achieve

[@rossmontreal4570]

Chad please keep promoting the CFL, it will help the league and the kids or men get a chance to play football!! 💚💚💚

[@justinhicks306]

The CFL is great. When Doug Flutie got run out of the NFL for being too short, he went north to the CFL and put up first ballot Hall of Fame numbers. When he finally came back to the NFL, he was too old and too short, and still kicked ass!!

[@seansartor]

WOW The difference must be razor thin 👀💯💰

[@morriswhitaker236]

And hype, some of those guys need to pay Lavar Ball and Big Baller Brand to hype them up, wear their shoes they just need recognition.

[@joe-tatothepotatobiden47]

@@morriswhitaker236 Hes being sarcastic lmfao. Everyone knows the NFL is much better than the CFL

[@morriswhitaker236]

@@joe-tatothepotatobiden47 When he said that I think about the skills of Warren Moon coming to the NFL and dominating with his craft. Hundreds of guys get cut every year that are just as good. May have come to practice late and got cut but can play, so I personally have seen some of those guys can play in the NFL.

[@joe-tatothepotatobiden47]

@@morriswhitaker236 You have to go all the way back to Warren Moon lmfao. Theres a reason why only a handful of players from the CFL make it to the NFL and why the CFL has to limit the amount of American players of their rosters.🤣🤣🤣 Its not even close guy. Dont delude yourself

[@morriswhitaker236]

@@joe-tatothepotatobiden47 goes to show you know nothing about talent and how close it is for a second and third team player. You never played sports. You’re a fantasy football player.

[@kuhlmaximus1536]

IN ALL ACTUALITY, THE C.F.L. ,,, NEEDS TO MERGE WITH THE N.F.L..... IT MIGHT NOT USED TO BE, BUT CURRENTLY THERE'S ENOUGH GOOD TALENTS FOR THEM TO BE COMPETITIVE

[@jordang1570]

How much does a CFL team sell for? The Broncos just sold for $4.65 Billion. Probably the biggest reason a merge will never happen, unless the owners can pay 5 billion per team to the NFL owners.

[@Therapycookingshow]

Not gone happen

[@clarastallworth845]

While it SOUNDS like a good idea, a merger between the NFL and the CFL is not gonna happen for several reasons. One is that they are based in two different countries, so if you're gonna consolidate the two leagues, you may have to either combine some teams while eliminating others to get it to a manageable size. That would piss off a lot of fan bases between the two countries (think the Chargers moving from San Diego to LA, or the Raiders moving from Oakland to LA then back to Oakland then moving to Vegas was fun, wait until the Toronto Argonauts decide to combine with the Chicago Bears! Don't worry, this is just imaginary!) Also, both leagues have different rules (although most are similar to the NFL), different field dimensions, and each have their own championships (NFL's Super Bowl vs CFL's Grey Cup). That also means a lot of jobs would be lost if a merger happens, and I'm not just talking players and coaches! Think of the people who work in the stadiums such as ushers, security, ticketing, concessions, vendors, maintenance, broadcasting staff, grounds crew, etc.

[@kevpersau950]

@@clarastallworth845 NHL ?

[@clarastallworth845]

@@kevpersau950 the NHL actually started in Canada about 107 years ago, then expanded to the US, so all of the teams have the same rules and regulations. Today, most of the teams are in the US compared to Canada (35 in US, 7 in Canada), with the Philadelphia Flyers being the first ever expansion team to win the Stanley Cup (1976 and 1977). We're talking about two equally strong football leagues in two separate countries, not NFL vs USFL!

[@AssistantToTheHNIC]

Yup. Said the same when i bounced from D1 football to D II .. some of the hardest hits I've ever seen were at the DII level .. like d@mn

[@OFrmGrnwy]

I appreciate his honesty and respect. A lot of times we forget professionals are professionals, and the difference between making it to the majors and minors is opportunity and timing not to mention all of the politics that goes on behind the scenes.

[@davidusa47]

“Only 1,500 players” NBA G League players have entered the chat.

[@slat.r]

well 1 NFL team has as many players as 3 NBA teams so obviously there are less spots in the NBA

[@seansaidthis2763]

But there are plenty of opportunities in Europe etc. For basketball players.

[@akinbobolaz]

@@seansaidthis2763 rofl. And your point is..... literally went in a circle with that comment seeing how there talking bout spots in football in another country🤣

[@malachiolmstead]

There are actually 1696 players in the nfl on the actually roster. I believe the nfl allows 16 practice squad players so thats another 512 players so thats 2208 players in total there are only 450 nba players and like 377 g league players wtf are you talking about you can't even compare them cause the nfl allows 53man rosters while the nba allows a 15man roster

[@davidusa47]

@@malachiolmstead Seems like you understand exactly wtf I’m talking about. Smaller teams = fewer spots. Same reason NBA players earn more.

[@seanmcbrearty1365]

Makes sense. It’s not just 96 dudes in the world good enough to be NFL Running backs. It’s just 96 jobs.

[@rocstarang5747]

Bingo

[@NeonSuperNovas]

Crazy thing is that there a lot of extremely talented people who we never saw or will never see because of their circumstances in life. That’s why it baffles me when people like AB just throw their careers away. Like, there are people who would leave everything behind in a heartbeat to have the opportunity he had smh.

[@0xACOLE]

Exactly look at ppl like Shawn Oakman.. had his life ruined over a fake allegation same week as his nfl draft now he’s in the CFL

[@therealdudeski]

AB is less throwing his career away and more unchecked mental health I fear.

[@NeonSuperNovas]

@@therealdudeski mental health or not, he still threw his career away.

[@Joseph-lz5er]

Warren Moon and Dog Flutie were starting QBs in the CFL. So I am sure the guys there can play.

[@Dripfeelinn]

My step dad had a close relationship with a former student who ended up playing 2 years sacramento community and then 2 years at a division 2 college in Kansas . He was a top 10 receiver and ended up in the cfl for 4 years

[@calvinmcknight2673]

I was looking for the comment that’s starts with “ I got a cousin that….”😂😂

[@RobinASmith138]

I got a cousin that played ball back in the day.... yeah he played basketball and football and even a little baseball. He had a court at his house. There it came to you 😎