Dan Orlovsky relives his infamous safety 😭

[@ST0NE_206]

Dan Orlovsky traces back to the moment that gave him PTSD 💀

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

"That was our 0-16 year. We lost that game 12-10" That man can live to be 120, riddled with dementia to the point he can't remember his own name, and he will never forget that play.

[@Wolf_3125]

"It ain't me, It ain't meee!! I ain't no fortunate sooooonnn!!!"

[@chelseachelseafcsuperfan7220]

Good to see he bounced back and became an announcer

[@E-Brightvoid]

Poor Dan.

[@willgrupe7653]

@@E-Brightvoid it’s funny cause poor Dan farted on live tv tonight💀

[@matthewjackson5990]

Losing 12-10 off that safety in a 0-16 season is just legendary.

[@Rizzo91]

something something the most Lions thing ever

[@Gas_man]

Yeah but if he hadn’t gotten the safety the Lions probably would’ve punted and given up at least a field goal.

[@worldisfilledb]

Stuff of legends

[@matthewjackson5990]

@@Gas_man nah woulda muffed punt and they return it for touchdown.

[@domwings4329]

Probably 99% of lions fans didn’t know that, he really shouldn’t have said anything lol

[@tenisonolson]

Dane Orshlovsky is a legend for rollin with the punches

[@Luci-rv1hl]

Caaaaww!!

[@tjleaf3510]

He had absolutely no choice 🤣 Not even OJ’s lawyer could defend something like that

[@aw8357]

Yup...he rolled right out of the endzone😂

[@marcusaurelius5149]

Yeah but he was running from the punches when he got that safety.

[@justinbell5421]

Who?

[@A7X31610]

GODDAMN hearing that the safety happened in a game where they lost by 2 points in an 0-16 season makes it even all the more hilarious. Dans awesome

[@dc7236]

And that they went 4-0 in the preSeason. They really went out there with confidence 😂😂😂😂😂

[@bluebirdgrumpycat7971]

the only other team that was Perfect in the preseason (4-0) and then went winless in the regular season (0-16) other than the 2008 Detroit Lions was the 2017 Cleveland Browns which in the same year the Detroit Lions went 9-7 but missed the playoffs and then fired coach Jim Caldwell and since they had 4 straight losing seasons while the Browns made the Playoffs in 2020 and won their first playoff game since 1994 while the Lions haven't won a playoff game since 1991

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

@@bluebirdgrumpycat7971 You forgot the 4-12 Raiders as well.

[@Wolf_3125]

@@bluebirdgrumpycat7971 I think the Lions made it to the NFC championship in 1991 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I think that was the last hurra for Joe Gibbs' Redskins 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@samueljepsen4632]

Idot

[@Coolbowser829]

Sad that that play defines his career but at least he's able to laugh about it.

[@vashman01]

I think it defines his media career more.

[@brianrolle767]

That’s no sad it laughable because he’s no expert and that’s why 🤣🤣🤣🤣 he was and still is garbage

[@srt4b]

Ш ьуфт еруку фку ыумукфд щерук еуккшиду здфны ерфе вуашту ршы сфккуук фы цуддю

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@vashman01 He's a million times better then Stephen A. Smith who makes 12 million a year.

[@finchborat]

And it defines the '08 Lions.

[@CinemaDemocratica]

The silence that falls over the other commentators when he says, "We lost 12-10."

[@aok2075]

When the worst season in NFL history happened because of you

[@CinemaDemocratica]

@@aok2075 I didn't already know that the final in that game had been 12-10, but still it surprises me that the other commentators didn't.

[@Ericrawnsley]

@@aok2075 pretty sure dan is not the reason that team didn't win a game.

[@marcusaurelius5149]

@@Ericrawnsley No but he's definitely the reason they lost that game.

[@nelsongalan1417]

@@marcusaurelius5149 to be fair… he’s the reason they didn’t tie, go to OT, and went on to lose there. Orlovski just making sure the boys get to leave early on a home game.

[@vaderblaster9709]

funniest yet saddest loss in Detroit lions history

[@981zASDF]

There have been sadder

[@tzarp4345]

I know Orlovsky has been a punchline over that play BUT that play does give him a spot in the NFL archives...99% of non-hall of famers will never have that

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

That's like saying I had a three some with two 500 pounders. But at least 99% of people can't say the same! It's not a complement, it's an embarrassing reminder.

[@tzarp4345]

@@ItIsYouAreNotYour well most men have/will never have a 2-girl 3-way, but if you're a guy thats gonna do that and then be embarrassed about it: thats more your problem

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

@@tzarp4345 With 2 500 pounders? Yeah, I don't call that a success. That's low hanging fruit.

[@CantRead1]

@@tzarp4345 that's not something 99% of players would want.

[@tzarp4345]

@@CantRead1 i disagree...think of the thousands, maybe millions of players who have played in the NFL since its inception...hell just think of the hundreds of players each year who never get past preseason...the public at-large won't know who they are or remember that they were in the NFL...every single one of those players would rather have that "Orlovsky moment" than to be completely forgotten

[@thepolarphantasm2319]

It's no Jim Marshall running the wrong way, but Dan Orlovsky's seppuku safety is still legendary

[@CharizardMaster69]

Man had Jared “Culinary Academy” Allen running after him. A Safety was inevitable, man made a business decision.

[@PhinPhan39]

Sepuku Safety 🤣

[@Wolf_3125]

@@PhinPhan39 A small price to pay for salvation...

[@Wolf_3125]

@@CharizardMaster69 Jared "Thanos" Allen

[@derianalfredodominguezpere88]

SEPPUKU SAFETY LOOOOOOL

[@tnel72]

Did him dirty💀

[@Ahedratron]

“We lost 12-10” holy shit lmao

[@GreyLucius4]

“Don’t bring it up dude” He said it so fast 😂 he did not want to talk about that lmaooo

[@billt8504]

Holy cow, I didn't know that was Dan O's first NFL start. He didn't get much help from his O-line that day did he?

[@i.r.weasel7042]

For real, it's not like he ran out the back of the end zone with a clean pocket.

[@cityhawk]

He was not getting the ball out of the endzone. It was either run out of the endzone for a safety or get the life smacked out of him by Jared Allen...for a safety.

[@Hey-jm2hw]

@@cityhawkbro could have definitely scrambled closer to the line and gotten rid of the ball. How long have you been watching football? A long time? How many times you see a professional quarterback run out the back of their own end zone in such a manner?

[@PartyDudeNoob101]

They lost by 2 points 💀

[@charlesconner9044]

He's got company now. Jimmy G meet your stepbrother 😂😂😂

[@JTSam]

Any time I hear Dan criticizing a quarterback I see this play.

[@itskelvinn]

He’s actually a good analyst though

[@Hanzyscure]

Me same

[@KawikaChing]

mhm same

[@luismijangos7844]

I have it as a GIF file to reply any stupid tweet that he posts about NFL players. I can't believe that that guy is getting paid thousands of dollars as an NFL commentator and analyst. He's terrible at it.

[@derekharp2805]

Dude is always critical of Goff.

[@reggiemilleryt]

He’s one of my favorite analysts

[@Gibney_8]

Freedom for Dan Orlovsky

[@supermario_49]

At least he is able to laugh at himself and talk about it haha

[@CharizardMaster69]

I've always said this, I would be scared to if Jared "Culinary Academy" Allen was chasing me.

[@KawikaChing]

LOL

[@zerimar26]

I'd like to thank Jared Allen for making this play possible. Because without Jared Allen, we wouldn't have seen one of the funniest plays in NFL history! 😂😂😂

[@nakfoor1846]

He does point out an interesting factoid which is the 2008 Lion were undefeated in the preseason. Coincidentally the 0-16 2017 Browns also had an undefeated preseason.

[@denimchicken104]

Undefeated preseasons are bad luck. Gotta notch some wins and losses in preseason or you’re gonna have a bad time.

[@reedbowden2473]

@@denimchicken104 Pats have had it happen in 2003 and 2021 and both seasons were fairly successful. 2003 they went 14-2 and won the Super Bowl

[@denimchicken104]

@@reedbowden2473 patriots break statistics. That’s not fair.

[@DerrickRG]

@@denimchicken104 Ravens have like 21 consecutive pre-season wins.

[@denimchicken104]

@@DerrickRG yeah. Half the time they missed the playoffs and they only won one playoff game. I’d say that’s pretty bad for such great preseason results.

[@sar_annihilator956]

Jimmy G has now joined the club.

[@ST0NE_206]

I didn’t know that was his first start lmfaoooo

[@elijahsmith7274]

"But the preseason was good that year!" Died laughing 🤣

[@sashimiroll5055]

That “don’t bring it up” at the beginning. You could hear the pain in his voice

[@stickfigureproducts]

I love seeing this play. That way when Dan starts talkin trash about a qb making a slightly bad decision I always remember him running straight out of the endzone 😂😂

[@AndruwV]

I can’t believe I got this in my recommended after the 49ers loss vs the broncos….wow

[@Rizzo91]

Perfect pre-season 4-0 followed by a perfect defeated season! The Lions had a perfect year!

[@TheDieseI]

Browns 0-16 also had a 4-0 preseaso funny enough

[@Woofreestyle]

Jimmy G made sure you are not alone Dan.

[@zerimar26]

Dan's safety is more memorable because the Lions went 0-16 that year. Plus Dan's was more funnier.

[@ZealKingdom]

"Safety first!" - Dan Orlovsky

[@dualwielders1221]

Jimmy Garoppolo just did this.

[@tafaofamily4819]

Dan was running for dear life omg that was so funny 🤣

[@LGDevilsFan]

Now Jimmy G joins that club

[@keysensei8505]

The cherry on top to a wonderful 0-16 season. I’ll never give up on the Detroit Lions. This city is going to go crazy if they ever win anything

[@TallgrassMeander]

I'm a Vikings fan, but I'm always rooting for the Lions for all but two games per year.

[@jonahmango9423]

who’s here after Jimmy G doing the same things 😂

[@MrCrowley925]

To hear Dan sounds heartbroken priceless lol 😂

[@Txjumpman]

4-0 preseason “We thought we were going to be good” 😂 😂

[@calebmarek]

Hahaha hearing Dan say out loud the icing on the cake right as I was about to comment it. Never forget

[@hhfierrofierro]

I was just watching that play earlier today for laugh and giggle’s 🤭 , and what do you know they actually put it on today’s Monday night game! Lmfao 🤣 Wow Dan is a great sport for being cool about it 😎

[@graham.2547]

“Perfect preseason” 💀💀💀

[@JarrekAsF]

Lost 12-10😭😭 oh Dan. At least you can laugh at yourself

[@alphabarre9096]

Lost because of that safety good lord that gotta hurt in 0-16 season 😁

[@TheDieseI]

@@alphabarre9096 happened at the end of the 1st quarter for the first points of the game. Far from the entire reason.

[@alphabarre9096]

@@TheDieseI lost by 2 points (news flash safety is 2 points)in a 12-10 game, why are you mad at me guy I'm not the one who owned the record.

[@CplVelasco]

I'd run from Jared Allen too 😭

[@vicepresidentmikepence889]

Jimmy Garapolo brought me here

[@jpesicka492]

NFL dream right there. He made it tho no one can say shit unless that played in the league. What a G.

[@Woofreestyle]

Speaking of G’s look who just did the exact same thing.

[@iLuvUs22]

Lmaoo . He’s actually really good on NFL live tho

[@denistuohy2535]

I like Dan he could take a joke he seems very relatable

[@wesfields9322]

Dan sounds so chill. What a lad

[@KT-ki6gz]

I'd run out of bounds too if Jared Allen was chasing me down

[@chase1144]

Cmon Jimmy!

[@foodman561]

You are free now Dan.

[@East_The_Gawd]

Welcome, Jimmy G lmao

[@datboy7810]

I’m soooo happy for Dan

[@orlandopinon1289]

All changed today… Jimmy G just joined him

[@ginjaninja2]

And now Jimmy G has done the same thing

[@chancemaya8388]

Jimmy G joins the club. He’s not alone.

[@jonathanriojas2177]

Dude always relives this moment cause everybody always asks him about it.

[@natthaphonnoble7946]

Aahhh felt bad for him on that it’s actually easier to do than you think when your excited and in your feeling’s

[@duckdong3550]

Who’s here cause of Jimmy Garrapollo? 😂

[@Squidwad1]

Hi

[@r0cketm4n34]

i amm

[@pottytheparrot310]

Well Dan Orlovsky is at ease now that Jimmy G did it last night

[@nelsongalan1417]

Absolutely incredible what a great career Dan has been able to create off of that. I for one am looking forward to talking about it every time he’s on the broadcast booth. Lol

[@willcc19-18]

That safety is the most memeable moment in NFL history

[@TrumpsEarBandage]

Butt fumble has entered the chat

[@courtneytyree-jones8563]

Jimmy G safety tonight brought me here

[@RedPillGrimReaper]

I remember the play this day, as it was a perfect microcosm of the entire Lions season. I had completely forgotten that the safety actually ended up being the difference in the game

[@Fireyninjadog]

Finally. He talks about it. Nearly 14 years later

[@dukes1993724]

I love that people keep bringing this up to him. Helps keep his overinflated ego in check.

[@miltonclark1526]

Sunday Night Football shout out 😆

[@thedarkemissary]

Make fun of him all you want, the man was able to roll this safety into a 10 year career as a "QB expert."

[@cityhawk]

Yeah...how not to get drilled by Pro Bowl defensive linemen.

[@Jayoplantern]

Lions had Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams good god.

[@DynastyIcon]

it's all good Dan.. at least it's not the Butt Fumble 🤷🏾‍♂️💯🤣🤣🤣 that's tied for the most embarrassing moment in NFL history with Jim Marshall running the wrong way.. hell it might be worse 😂

[@ilyymike3608]

who else here because of the Jimmy G safety 8/25/22 😂

[@anthonydavis7508]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’d run from jared Allen too

[@yaboyvoltage8332]

Hell I would’ve walked out the back of the end zone😭💀. Atleast he tried to make something happen 😂

[@G_54-GMG]

One of my favorite players growing up as a Vikings fan and a football fan.

[@StonedColdSteveAustin316]

“This was your NFL starting debut?” “Yeah man 🫤” 😂😂😂😂 love ya DanO

[@voz3704]

I remember Tony K's comment on that clip on PTI: Dan Orlovsky: A man who knows no bounds.

[@smeagol-bp3wr]

I just found out that that's him when I was watching the Seahawks Bears game and now I don't have to feel so bad when I see that play anymore

[@chammer6945]

U guys here after jimmy g did it?

[@jackashmore]

“THAT WAS THE FIRST PLAY” Dude hilarious

[@pompgt7234]

We Lions fans will never forget

[@avilionstars]

nobody else got recommended this after Jimmy G pulled the same? 😭😭😭

[@InvestBetter.]

"Dude, I was in the zone!" - "Thunder" Dan Orlovsky

[@JustynMinusThree]

Crazy I was just watching this before Jimmy G just did it Vs the broncos 🤣🤣

[@trippieredd8754]

The "FLASHBACK" screen git me dead 😂😂💀💀

[@brycewilson1909]

lol i like dan more as an analyst than as a quarterback for my team, lets put it that way

[@Whiskers1206]

Let’s be real…without this safety NO ONE would know him

[@TrumpsEarBandage]

Facts

[@spencermiller2032]

At least Dan got a second chance working for ESPN.

[@brianrolle767]

Which he’s horrible at that as well

[@xXTR3V038Xx]

Holy shit Dan be lookin’ like Dennis from Always Sunny 😂😂

[@derrickreese6778]

"It happens, or maybe it doesn't"

[@TheMrBobboyman]

I laughed so hard when Steve Levy pauses, thinks about what Dan was saying, then goes, "Ohhhh." 🤣🤣

[@roscoedash6673]

To be fair to Dan, it was his first NFL start, and his O line allowed Jared Allen to get a clean look at the QB. Probably a bad play call in that situation. Why have your new, inexperienced QB run a pass play with a 5 step drop when they're backed up on the goal line?

[@opticstem5496]

If I had to run from Jared Allen, I’d forget about boundaries too

[@yengvang8737]

That game was on national television too on Fox😂😂

[@bsp5689]

That whole sequence somes up the entire Lions franchise history

[@patstreater]

Damn man as someone from Detroit I remember watching this as a kid like wow good thing I'll never have to relive that again...

[@Jayden_Dailey]

Bro said it happens🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffreybenjamin3947]

I watched that play sooo much times on KZbin but I never realized that was him on espn commentary

[@mikehawk3472]

Even as a life long vikings fan i gotta respect the detroit fans out there, not a single bandwagon jumper amongst them.

[@GabrielConger]

Who’s here after Jimmy G

[@Jay_Cannon]

I lived in Detroit back then and actually had a “Detroit Lions 2008 Preseason Champs 4-0” shirt 😆 that shirt got a ton of laughs.

[@hiimemily]

"don't bring it up dude" lmao

[@DarksouIjah]

Dan O has a good sense of humor.

[@johnkeith8619]

and if im not mistaken that was given to Allen as the Safety making Jared Allen Tie the Career Record for Safeties at 4 and even if Dan hadnt run out the back he most likely get caught by Allen.