Will British Guys Be Impressed by Troy Polamalu? (FIRST TIME REACTION)

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[@TangieTown81]

I got a chance to see this guy in person every week at USC. My first year at USC our team was terrible, offense horrible and stadium would empty out by half time. But I would go crazy every time our defense stepped on the field because this guy went hard EVERY play and when he hit someone you felt that hit in the stands. Truly one of my favorite players I have ever seen.

[@b.r.6175]

You want to be an instant fan of the NFL. Watch some of the Baltimore vs Pitt games in the early to mid 2000s. Everyone of them was a classic.

[@davidgraham2673]

Now that you've seen Troy Polamalu, your football bucket list is complete. You can say you've seen everything worth seeing. After this; what is there worth seeing?

[@jemariohawkins5643]

No youre not supposed to be able to come from the weak side and beat your offense

[@sowelly2808]

Troy is very soft spoken. Was seen praying often on the sideline and the field. Even told his teammate Ryan Clark that his anticipation comes from God telling him the play calls. Add the hair and there was a whole spiritual aura around the man. Favorite Steeler growing up.

[@godfreyjasonj]

Absolutely one of a kind. No one has ever done what Troy could do. Hall of Famer!

[@miked5814]

Sean Taylor. He just didn't get a chance to but he had the same type of skills Troy did.

[@joshjohnson2753]

​@@miked5814He had the same or even better physical skills but no one has or had Troy's anticipation. His ability to time the snap perfectly sometimes is unmatched

[@miked5814]

@@joshjohnson2753 true. I just think that if Taylor would have lived, he could have reached that level. He was one of the best I've ever seen.

[@isaacs3822]

When I think “who’s the most fun defensive player to watch in NFL history” the first name that pops in my head is Troy Polamalu

[@emtadamd9488]

The debate between Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu was heated. Troy was an absolute stud and yes, the snap timing he did was unique and still is. Ed was known for his hard hitting and coverage skills. Troy was known for being an all out disrupter. Hated the Steelers but respected this dude.

[@ejgrass04]

Polamalu was so good, the Pittsburgh Steelers coaches basically trusted him to do what he wanted. Which is why hes one of the only player you see that jumped snaps like that. He is one of the truest examples of a football player. Always gives credit to his teamates and is one of the most humble and respectful athlete ever

[@obitwizzle3766]

Steelers ran a 10 man defense when 43 was their safety. He was literally allowed to do whatever he wanted, and he was usually freaking right. Incredible instincts.

[@JoeSmith-hv7oe]

Colts fan here. He haunted Peyton Manning nearly every time the Colts met the Steelers. Respect.

[@timlois]

@@JoeSmith-hv7oe If you're a Colts fan commenting on this video, I know you remember the 2005 AFC divisional playoff game. As a Steelers fan, that was the most memorable football game I've ever watched. I've never been so convinced in the last 5 minutes of a game that my team was going to lose, then win, then lose, then win, then lose, then somehow end up winning. The fumble, the tackle, the reversed Polamalu interception, the missed field goal. Too much!!!!

[@ericbellan3083]

@@timlois I was infront of the TV going nuts rooting for the Black and Gold. My son was 10 chanting your gonna loose and I told him to call his pappy and tell him that! Ever since he has been Terrible Towel waving fan!

[@wolverinehart20]

Except for that hit on a PR when he was at USC. That was dirty!

[@TalkingThrones]

Troy was by far the best at what he did, and I would argue he had the best football I.Q. of any defensive player across the entire league. He was truly something special. He was able to make incredible plays like this every game, especially during high pressure situations. He had ice in his veins.

[@DNReacts]

To this day he’s still one of our favourite! This watch was incredible. Thank you for the comment, really appreciate it 🙏

[@909Dominus_]

I'd say Steelers current Edge T.J. Watt is almost comparable when it comes to sheer athleticism. absolutely game changing player

[@marclaperriere9694]

Only guy with a bigger football IQ that I can think of would be Ed Reed. Guy scared Tom Brady lol

[@wastanley734]

​@@marclaperriere9694him and Luke Kuechly

[@apolonus9819]

Hard to not get choked up watching these as a Steelers fan. These days were so easy and fun to watch. That defense was second to none

[@asiah8139]

This!!! Exactly how I'm feeling right now.

[@FlightTrack101]

As a Bengals fan I respect his game but god damn am I happy he's retired. Dude fucked on my team my entire childhood😂

[@dec231985]

100

[@cellamuert]

sucks where they are now compared to these years. no one (except new england) wanted to play these steelers teams

[@chizorama]

Not quite the Steel Curtain, but it upheld the standard of it. To say Troy was something special is an understatement. I miss that hair flying around the field.

[@ProdByJDB]

You GOTTA react to Pat McAfee talking about a fake field goal his team has planned for him to score on, but it was randomly ruined by Troy

[@oDDable]

Please react to this, hilarious moment in sports. Pat McAfee tells a story well.

[@ScottServais-poet]

YES this would be perfect. One of the funniest stories

[@godfreyjasonj]

LMAO Pat M: !@ck Troy polalaymiyu

[@dc07932]

WHATD I SEE??? Polamalu just went fucking right into the the god damn C gap

[@vp_wrld]

Yeeeeees

[@r3konllama]

literally tearing up watching these clips. there was never and will never be a player like troy ever again. So many highlights of his that didn't even make this cut.

[@dustinj4283]

I was hoping I wasn't the only one. He's sorely missed on defense in Pittsburgh, for sure.

[@kierstonstorm3541]

THE FLYIN' HAWAIIAN!!! BEST SAFETY IN NFL HISTORY!!! 💯✨🖤💛🏈😎🤘🏻

[@elmogreen107]

Troy is one of the smartest, Physical players to ever play strong safety. I am a Browns fan and i watched him terrorize us twice a year. Much respect for him.

[@jsebby2284]

There will never be another Polamalu. Incredibly unique playstyle and ability. Hard, if not impossible, to compare him to anyone else.

[@DNReacts]

He was incredible Jake. This has been one of our most unexpected watches so far. Had no idea what to expect but wow, he delivered. Amazing!

[@blkprl34]

minkah's getting there

[@jsebby2284]

@blkprl34 Minkah is undoubtedly a great player. Possibly the best FS in the league. Completely different player, position, and playstyle than Polamalu though

[@blkprl34]

@@jsebby2284 what i mean is minkah is all over the field making plays like troy used. i know troy was one of a kind. i'm just saying minkah is the same type of player.

[@jsebby2284]

@blkprl34 I know that's what you were saying - I was just trying to say I don't really agree with that. I think they have two completely different playstyles - they play different positions really. It's not a knock on Minkah at all. I just don't think you see him in the box, going after the QB, getting TFL and around the line of scrimmage like Polamalu did. Because that's not his job really. He's more the ballhawking/coverage safety type. Like an Ed Reed Well just have to agree to disagree I guess. Nothing wrong with that

[@marydixon4243]

There's a reason he made it into the hall of fame on the first ballot unanimously. He's a one of a kind

[@MikeSimoneLV]

Troy was the greatest strong safety there has ever been. His ability to time the snap count was almost supernatural.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks for the comment Mike. Have to agree with the supernatural. No idea how he did that!

[@garfinkelc11]

@@DNReacts It's worth taking this comment to point out the difference between the two safety positions because they play very differently Strong Safety (Troy Polamalu) plays closer to the line of scrimmage, are generally bigger and more physical, and can be thought of as the last line of defense for the linebackers in the running game. Free Safety (Ed Reed) plays further from the line of scrimmage, are generally lighter and faster, and can be thought of as the last line of defense for the cornerbacks in the passing game.

[@ryanurik]

@@DNReacts Troy and Ed Reed are the two best to ever do it. I'm a Pittsburgher, but you guys MUST do a video about Ed Reed. He's just as good at reading defenses, and somehow hits even harder than Troy. They're bot complete all-time freaks of the NFL.

[@mylestate]

@@ryanurik As someone who got into football because of watching Ronnie Lott, the Troy/Reed era of football was like nirvana to me. Both were about as good as you could get, but in different ways. So damn good.

[@andrewcarlson4402]

I've gotta go with Bam Bam Kam Chancellor. He held together one of the best secondaries ever by scaring the bejeezus out of receivers coming across the middle. Troy was special shooting the backfield though

[@AMCKEEL1]

The most humble man that brought so much pride to Pittsburgh 😢. All time. And absolutely one of a kind

[@calvins1837]

That is the beauty of Troy, never had excessive celebration, opposing quarterbacks dreaded him. Great man on and off the field.

[@dakotaflaherty5141]

That last play gave me goosebumps and I've seen it a hundred times. Those plays never get old, he was absolutely the GOAT 💯

[@DNReacts]

Love this! We’ll definitely come back to watch more of Troy. This video was sensational. Appreciate the comment

[@pushpak]

This is why he was a first ballot Hall of Famer.

[@DNReacts]

Understandable. Thanks Pushpak

[@jerseyjunior]

The best thing about Troy was his soft-spoken humility. I would love you guys to watch a single interview of him to see how quiet and gentle of a man he was. Such a contrast to the way he played like a demon. To answer your question, nobody was able to time the snap and jump over the offensive line like Troy could. He was one-of-a-kind which is why he is in the Hall of Fame now.

[@dcatura1]

I disagree. The best thing about Troy Polamalu was easily his hair.

[@reynoldsmoto]

I’d say the hair was a close second

[@drrichardpaul]

He gave his heart to God, but your azz was his. (So to speak.)

[@christopherlindsey937]

​@@drrichardpaulOn Sunday yes it was..TRRRRRRROY!!!!

[@mlee81]

​@@drrichardpaulpretty much sums it up lmao

[@lamontsmith8728]

Fun fact about Troy Polomalu is that he was the emergency running back and once a week took snaps as the half back. He knew both the offensive and defensive play books, and was routinely in the offensive meetings leading up to game day.

[@MR-pc9jd]

LOVE your reaction to this man. You keep talking about how big he is though. He's only 5'10" and weighed 210 lbs. What you were witnessing is a force of nature and mightiness coming from one of the best to ever play the game

[@DNReacts]

Thank you so much!

[@andrewroberts2345]

Troy is very unique. As a Steelers fan you could almost always count on him making a big play in a crucial moment. He essentially had free reign to line up wherever he wanted based on what he thought he saw, which put him at risk, but he was usually right. As some context, the Steelers defenses of his era were legendary. They were the number 1 or 2 ranked defense for 5 straight years in large part thanks to Troy.

[@Soulsebb]

Yeah the closest safety in style to him currently is Baker. And while I believe Baker is way better than people realize (his play awareness and lack of concern for his body is very similar) he’s not nearly as much a part of the pass rush sadly.

[@DNReacts]

Wow, thanks for this context Andrew! Unreal season on season stats for the defense!

[@heazheaz6105]

Troy was the best. He was so athletic and so intuitive that they would deliberately put him in positions that other safeties could not do without great risk. He could cover so much of the field, it changed the game plan and play calling of both sides substantially. As mentioned, he had the knack of knowing where it would go, knowing where to be, and knowing when to blitz. It was cat and mouse game between Troy, the QB, and the opposing coaches to try and catch Troy out of position and exploit it. It didn't happen much.

[@kenstryker6995]

You have to give some of that love to Ryan Clark. Without him covering half the field, Troy couldn't have done some of the things he did.

[@rhoetusochten4211]

Polamalu definitely benefited from having a really good defense around him most of the time. You don't take those risks if you can't trust the other guys out there with you.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks for the comment! We definitely saw what you’ve explained here. Thanks for the context, appreciate it

[@demiurgenext]

Ronnie Lott was the best IMO. Troy is a top 5. Both of them went to USC. But Ed Reed, Ken Houston, Larry Wilson, Em Tunnell and Paul Krause could all make a case for top 5.

[@onecompetive]

@@demiurgenext Ronnie Lott is the prototypical safety, but Ronnie would not make a Polamalu. There was only one Troy.

[@karenp4667]

“BabyJesus”. I’m 74, watched the Steelers for over 60 yrs. There will never be another Troy. My fav player. So soft spoken, great person. Visited Childrens’s Hospital every Friday after practice. Beautiful family Polynesian man. Listen to his Hall of Fame speech.

[@DNReacts]

Love this, thank you for the comment 🙏

[@JusticeMuz]

412

[@philipcaseyacalloway204]

So damn fast, smart, and strong. I can’t ever say enough good things about Troy. Grew up watching him tear up the AFC and my Chargers. Inspired me to be kind to everyone and still fearless in the workplace.

[@DNReacts]

Absolutely loved Troy! Thanks for the comment

[@cteal2018]

Troy, Ed Reed, and Brian Dawkins... the 3 best safeties of the era.

[@jackmanley1473]

Don't forget Bob Sanders. Dude was never healthy, but when he was, he was elite. Biggest What-if of the era

[@Rudy87T]

Sean Taylor

[@Will_JJHP]

Sanders situation with injuries in his prime was unfortunate. Taylor was tragic. What could've been with both of those guys if they had the opportunity to have a long career...

[@DNReacts]

Thanks C Teal. Have added Reed and Dawkins. Boosted them up the list a bit! Also have added Sean Taylor (RIP). Terrible what happened to him

[@Will_JJHP]

@@DNReacts nobody understood the game on defense like Reed. Brilliant on-the-field tactician. Look up Ed Reed outsmarting the great Peyton Manning who is also known for his insanely high Football IQ

[@rickwelch8464]

Troy just did things no one else could think of, let alone do. The best watch in NFL history

[@DNReacts]

Loved this watch, thanks for the comment Rick!

[@willphilipps3620]

As a die hard Steelers fan Troy Polamalu is THE most unique player the game has ever seen. The film speaks for itself. You will not see another player make these kinda plays

[@anthonykostelnik3148]

He was a unicorn, Pittsburgh area native and fan, it was such a pleasure and privilege to grow up watching him he is a top 5 all time and was an absolute highlight reel, every game he was on the field we knew we were always a couple plays away from a win

[@quill1260]

His teammates called him the "Baby Jesus" because he always seemed to know what was about to happen. He definitely had the best instincts of any Safety I have ever seen.

[@DNReacts]

Love this!!

[@feliciaknellinger1830]

I really suggest that you watch highlights of the greatest middle linebacker to ever play football Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens

[@amjcol3]

Nah, he was great and is one of the best, but to call him the goat just anit true, sorry. @@feliciaknellinger1830

[@CJBW]

…and because he was/is a very religious man. His teammates adored him and not just for his play!

[@kierstonstorm3541]

"Baby Jesus" AND "The Flyin' Hawaiian" BY FAR, THE BEST SAFETY in NFL history!!! 💯✨🖤💛🏈😎🤘🏻

[@__vx3]

Grew up in Baltimore. Pittsburgh v. Baltimore in the late 2000s/early 2010s was like Man U v Arsenal in the early 2000s, the two best defenses in the league going to war with real hate between them. Blockbuster stuff every season watching Ray Lewis, Troy Polamalu, Ed Reed...getting excited just thinking about it.

[@joshjohnson2753]

T Suggs, Harrison, tons of HOFers

[@kenstryker6995]

When they played in the playoffs in 2000 I said before the game that there might be more injuries than points in the game. At halftime 7 people had gone off on injuries the score was 3-3

[@joshjohnson2753]

@@kenstryker6995 The hits were absolutely personal in those rivalry games. I remember the other Steelers safety, Ryan Clark, just absolutely throwing his body away to make a ridiculous hit on the ravens back, who's name slips my mind ATM. The hit was so hard, they were both on the ground in pain lol

[@michaelb.3982]

The rivalries were similar, except soccer is lame .

[@RobMakowski]

Rat birds vs. Stillers! Greatest rivalry in the NFL.

[@primitiveprudence9414]

I miss him sooooo much. So talented and fun to watch. Off the field he is a quite, kind soul. He is truly amazing. Steeler Fan Forever...🖤💛

[@kierstonstorm3541]

💯✨🖤💛🏈😎🤘🏻

[@toddwesner678]

Agree! My fav now is Minkah. He is good, but not even close to Troy.

[@jessehayner8546]

Words can not express how amazing it was as a young steelers fan to watch not only this BEAST but that team play. He is a hall of famer but the amazing part is being, if not the best, one of the best safties the game has ever seen and still being Incredibly humble and a role model.

[@willrobinson4976]

As a lifelong Steelers fan, I sure miss Troy Polamalu, loved that guy. He was an amazing player who went all out in every game.

[@bmorg5190]

That MF pops up in those shampoo commercials all the time lol. Gotta keep that hair 💯

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Will, we loved this watch. Fantastic player!

[@Trendkiller196]

Dude. I’m from Seattle. I’m a diehard Seahawks fan since birth. But, you better bet your ass I have #43 jersey in my closet. Probably my favorite player of all time.

[@mileslenko3560]

Troy was absolutely unique. Crazy physical ability, intuitive, hardcore film study guy, and from all accounts - sweetest human ever. He played with a passion that was unmatched. HOF.

[@ChunkyJo]

To be able to come from a deep zone position and tackle a runner in the backfield all after the snap is just... speechless.

[@BigZ7337]

Polamalu is one of the only truly unique football players the NFL has ever seen, so much so that he wasn't even really a Strong Safety, he could be lining up at a different spot of the field on every down. I loved watching him play, especially as a life long Steelers fan.

[@greglantzy9546]

He was a Free Strong Safety 😋

[@maxspeed57]

Troy Polamalu was a one of a kind wrecking machine. Whether he was blitzing and sacking the QB or racing to the other end of the field to intercept a pass he was an unstoppable force on the field. Instant HOF'er, we'll never see another one like him. And he's got great hair.

[@DigestedRaptor6]

As far as I can remember, there was no one like Polomalu who could jump the snap like him. He was one of the few to make athletic/acrobatic interceptions like shown in the video. Check out Brian "Weapon X" Dawkins and Ed Reed. These 3 were the best Safeties of the 00s/10s.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you for the comment! Had Reed and Dawkins on our list but with their popularity in these comments, we’ll boost them up the list.

[@edgervais9377]

No guys, there has never been anyone quite like Troy... before or since. A true one of a kind...a living cheat code for sure.

[@DNReacts]

Loved him, awesome player and awesome person!

[@glennzanotti3346]

Troy is one of a kind. Yes, there are other great safeties, but Troy had a unique way of playing. Opposing QBs thought they knew where he was, and then he would suddenly be somewhere else. That was his unique talent... being anywhere at anytime and making opponents wonder, "Where did he come from?"

[@aneirins7085]

As amazing Troy was on the field he is also such a kind, down to earth guy off the field as well. There's a famous video of Pat MacAfee (a kicker for the Colts) talking about how Troy ruined his chance at a trick play just by lining up in a different spot than usual. When asked why Polamalu just said something like "It felt like a good spot to be." His intuition was off the charts accurate.

[@DNReacts]

We’ve got this one added to our list, sounds like a must watch. Great to know he’s a lovely guy too. Thanks for this context, appreciate it!

[@jpeach17]

I seem to recall what he said was 'I saw you smiling' and so knew Pat was planning a fake FG

[@justinmichael2771]

@@jpeach17he said something of the sort. Troy said pat’s whole vibe changed and could tell something was off so he aligned in the gap he never was in before 😅

[@GetnBandAnyMinNow]

Troy Polamalu is, in my opinion, one of the all-time greatest players in history. He could have played in any era and done what he done when he did. There isn't another person to compare him to... he will always be my favorite player, not just bc im a Steelers fan but for who he was on and off the field.

[@ibn1989]

What made Polamalu so good was the fact that you never knew where he was gonna be on the field, and it was almost like he had a sixth sense when he played. Nobody timed snaps and immediately end up in the backfield like he did. He was one of my favorite players to watch.

[@ElrohirGuitar]

I have been watching football for 65 years and he is the most exciting player I have ever seen. When he times his blitz, he resembles a lion or tiger taking down his prey. He played a position, safety, that is most concerned with defending against passes, which he does very well. What set him apart was his ability to simply destroy plays, cause fumbles, and make amazing interceptions when his team needed it most.

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

if you do Troy, you also have to watch Ed Reed. Troy was the best Strong Safety of his era, and Ed was the best Free Safety in that same era.

[@jeffcocco7123]

Typical Raven Fan……..

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

@@jeffcocco7123 ....... go on, complete your thought

[@jeffcocco7123]

@@-EchoesIntoEternity- whenever Troy Polamalu is mentioned every Raven fans starts squawking about Ed Reed. Troy P. was more valuable than Ed Reed in overall football performance.

[@Umi366]

@@jeffcocco7123 you ain’t gotta be so salty about it. Both are HOF at their position it’s not just because they’re Ravens fans or Steelers Fans. And this is coming from a Niners fan lmao

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

@@jeffcocco7123 you must be a blast to have a beer with at the local sports bar 🍻

[@johnzakarian1804]

Troy is absolutely one of a kind. No one was doing what he did before he came into the league and no one has done it since he retired. He's also an extremely humble man and one of the nicest people on planet Earth. Growing up in Pittsburgh watching him week in and week out are going to be memories I'll carry to my grave. He's one of the GOATS.

[@entheogenocide]

An absolute legend. As good as he was on the field, he was equally a good person off the field.

[@DNReacts]

Love this! Thank you for the comment 🙏

[@Guitarslinger87]

As a Steelers fan that was a blast to watch you guys enjoy Troy. He is special on and off the field. He's the epitome of what a professional athlete should be. Very very special human. I was at that AFC Championship game in 2009 (the #1 clip). That's the loudest I've ever heard a sports arena in person.

[@darklotus4203]

I was also at that game it was Loud and amazing

[@ethanschmitt8419]

Man I’m not sure why but seeing you guys essentially speechless from watching Troys highlights make me tear up a little bit. I grew up watching this guy dominate every Sunday.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you Ethan. Great you enjoyed the video. We’ll definitely have to watch more of Polamalu when we can. This was such a different watch to the other player watches we’ve done

[@davidkinerk8886]

You are not alone.

[@Jakekimch]

Troy was so instinctual and he would often say "God told me where to go" always at the right place at the right time. What an absolute pleasure to watch

[@DeathDealer655]

To quote Ryan Clarke “How come he ain’t tellin none of us?”😂

[@jacklavach3729]

watching that final play to put our 2010 team into the super bowl actually makes me tear up. i love my team and its exciting to watch the young players we have now but nothing compares to the steelers i watched growing up in the 2000s and 2010s. So much nostalgia. Glad you guys checked out Troys highlights he was one of the most exciting players to watch ever.

[@jordonvh91]

It's amazing how hard he hit while still having rock solid technique. He's not launching himself and leading with the crown of his helmet, but he still absolutely blows people up. Rare combination of high light reel hits and inescapable open field tackling.

[@IkeThe9th]

It’s easy to attribute all of someone’s effectiveness (like Polamalu) to shear talent and pure athleticism, but this is also a classic demonstration of Polamalu’s scholarly work also. He - like many others we’ve watched - is an academic as well; studiously examining the opposing offense well before the game. They all do of course, but some like Polamalu significantly excelled at knowing what to do with that information and exploiting it.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Ike, great comment. Appreciate it!

[@markmccollough1017]

You hit the nail on the head. Troy Polamalu and Ed Reed were probably the 2 most knowledgeable and aware defensive players I've ever seen at any position. They both knew every opponent tendency and exploited them over and over and over. Both would get in the heads of QBs and force mistakes because QBs were so fearful of even attempting passes in their direction that they forced bad passes in other directions while the defense rolled extra coverage opposite Polamalu and Reed. So even when those guys weren't directly in on plays they were usually influencing what happened across the entire defense because they were so good. It's the big reason(but not only reason) why the Steelers and Ravens had such dominant defenses for so long despite players changing around them on defense.

[@dabombgiggity123]

As a Bengals fan and thus victim to many of these clips, all we could do was watch in awe. Such an amazing talent.

[@HurricaneCook]

Who Dey baby! Yeah, Polamalu was better than most safeties, but the thing he was best at (besides shampoo commercials) was timing. So many highlights of him timing the snap to perfection.

[@DNReacts]

Was incredible Drew. Thanks for the comment!

[@davidwachter4321]

Being from Pittsburgh, I was lucky enough to see most of his great plays. He had a weird 6th sense. One of the best ever. There's lots more you need to see. Will blow your mind how great he was. And.... the most humble, respectful, nicest person to ever wear the Black and Gold!

[@destinysmith6198]

There is no one else in the NFL that has ever played like Troy did. There's a documentary about him and alot of his teammates called him"baby Jesus" lol 😅

[@ICE-yo2mc]

You just witnessed one of the best safefies EVER to play the game. His acceleration and abilty to close on the football is, utterly amazing. Lastely, TP is one of the most humble and respectful people you'll ever meet.

[@princeofgreece9054]

Troy Polamalu graduated from Douglas High School in Winston, OR. My mom was a cheerleader while Troy was playing on the team and she always tells me how amazing he was not just as an athlete, but as a kind and considerate person. It never shocked her how amazing he was since she got to see him play in High School. Truly a once in a lifetime talent.

[@timjenkins4065]

I still watch this almost weekly, he’s one of the greatest football players of all time, I’m amazed every time I watch

[@diabloclimber]

He had crazy intuition, he was a game changer. I do not know how many times the Steelers were down and you just knew Polamalu would make big play and get them back in the game. He also hit so hard that he was a reason for some of the rule changes on how to tackle. And off the field he is one of the nicest guys.

[@andrewbolden9242]

No, what you're seeing is truly unique and one of a kind, Troy was the type of player to work on his practice so much until he could get it wrong with intent, the things he did are some of the most incredible plays to ever be made on the field. And his feats still have not ever been replicated by anyone else, he's the type of player that people created or made up in a video game so they could have a super stacked created player, except Troy Polamalu was the only player at his position actually capable of the ungodly talent he possessed and he had this way about him to where he never turned "it" off, I don't care how it sounds he was the Michael Jordan of his position when he played, he did things nobody else could do ever, and nobody else has still. What you're seeing is what I grew up having the privilege to watch, he was so influential you heard his name being the standard in my youth football practice and high school, everything you're seeing is extremely unique and he delivers some of the most stunning performances in all of football history, anyone saying otherwise is lying to you or their a Baltimore Ravens fan. Troy was the literal walking definition of what it means to be an ambassador of the Steel Curtain defense, let alone a Pittsburgh Steeler he was more than a hard nosed player he was amazingly brilliant at his timing and strategies, watching him it was like you knew every single time you're witnessing something truly special the type of special that comes maybe once in a lifetime. I'm glad someone suggested him to you guys, because watching him will show you just how high he set the standard for being at his position, and it's nice to see Polamalu still get the recognition he deserves long after he's been retired, and not that it should sway you or anything but the guy was extremely humble and he was always about the team, he was never a "look at me" type he just played the game to the best of his ability and man did he light up the field of play. Sorry for the novel, just love me some Troy Polamalu, he will always be my first defense pick if I ever had to pick a guy to build around, the man was a swiss army knife on steroids( not actually on steroids, I mean he was one of the best defensive tools we ever had on our roster. Love Troy Polamalu

[@User_32]

Troy Palamalu and Ed Reed are probably the two greatest Safties of all time and they played during the same era. Just incredible. Ed Reed highlights would be a great reaction vid too

[@DNReacts]

Thank you for the comment, appreciate it. Ed Reed video out later today C M, 11AM CST

[@chrisblossbogarin56]

No one will ever be as dynamic and all around great as Troy was. I’m from Pittsburgh and he was the most humble soft spoken man ever. No one has since been able to replicate his style of play.

[@XxBeamerr]

Truly my favorite player I ever watched.. insanely talented and special, no one compares to Troy that’s the thing.. only one of him and I’m so happy to be a Steelers fan and have watched him play

[@greengiant4196]

Moss and Polamalu were both in the league from 2003-12. Randy played a few years before Troy, and Troy played a few years after Miss, but they were in the league together for a while.

[@editedforyoursafety3045]

As a Steelers fan, I would have to give that to Randy Moss. No other player’s name is now a verb. Everyone in the U.S. knows what it means when, You got Mossed!

[@Cmoss114]

​@Edited for your Safety that and the fact the Troy's game wasn't about 1v1 coverage. Not to mention Troy lack of speed when compared to Moss. As great as troy was, he really would've stood little chance

[@greengiant4196]

@@editedforyoursafety3045 Oh I wasn’t making an argument over who would win over who, but I’d also say Moss

[@editedforyoursafety3045]

@@greengiant4196 Sorry if my comment came off that way. They pondered that matchup in the video.

[@editedforyoursafety3045]

@@Cmoss114 yeah, he definitely wasn’t a cover guy. His freakish athleticism and high football IQ made for a once in a lifetime player

[@DHarvey95EQ]

Troy is absolutely one of a kind. The only man that could time a snap this successfully. He was incredible to watch! My favorite Safety next to Ed Reed.

[@alexanderpajak4708]

I'd have to wedger a guess you're a Ravens fan. As a Steelers fan I know that would be some high praise. And yeah Ed Reed was a monster. That era of Steelers vs Ravens was probably some of the hardest, and toughest football in the modern era

[@finikypigeon8382]

I always wanted them both to be on a team for a season just too see how much damage they would have done together.

[@DHarvey95EQ]

@@alexanderpajak4708 lol no sir, I’m actually a Washington Fan. And yes i love Sean Taylor but he’s more of a what could’ve been compared to Troy & Ed’s careers. I’m a football fan first before I’m really a Washington fan. I’m only 28 so I’ve never seen them succeed and I’ve only really known The Snyder experience as a fan so yea lol. Sorry for replying back so late.

[@briankolich6950]

Love to see this reaction, no one has ever done what he did and not sure we’ll ever see it again! One of a kind completely. Go steelers

[@DNReacts]

Love this, thanks Brian!

[@ericrobertsjr.8396]

Troy is my favorite player of all time. Thrilled that you found him!

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Eric, hope we did him proud! We loved this watch

[@trevonjoyner1102]

As a steelers fan, you already know how I feel about Troy!!🖤💛

[@burnout_2017]

There are quite a few other Steelers they would be blown away by im sure.....HERE WE GO STEELERS. HERE WE GO

[@trevonjoyner1102]

@@burnout_2017 For sure! We have so many players in ESPN’s top 100 players of all time. #herewego

[@DNReacts]

I think I have a very good idea Trevon 😅 Hope you enjoyed, what a player he was!

[@phisigpappy]

He was voted into the NFL Hall of Fame on his first ballot. Troy was given free rein, to put himself where he wanted to be, whereas the rest of the defense were told where to be, by the coaching staff. He was a headhunter on the field and a gentleman off. (He would have made one Hell of a terrific rugby player.)

[@itsreallyhendo]

Troy is definitely in a league of his own, it isn't common to see a safety that plays sideline to sideline with elite ball skills but he could also come down hill and be a bit hitting run stopper. Absolute LEGEND.

[@robt9466]

As a lifelong Steeler fan, it was a pleasure and honor to be able to watch every game Troy played. He is definitely one of the all time greats In the NFL. Despite his greatness, a very humble man.

[@craigowen385]

Troy was such a unique player because he understood the game so well. He didn't play the game, he attacked the ball. Simple concept, ruthless execution.

[@R3v1taL1zeD]

Troy was more then a safety, man was an QB assassin

[@shibity]

Troy's gift was his intuition. You'd often see him playing "out of position", only to see the play go exactly where he, apparently, knew it was going to go the entire time.

[@shibity]

On that note, you've got to watch Pat Mcafee (punter/kicker) recount "Polamalu in the C gap" play. It's hilarious and really highlights how Troy just knows things other people don't.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you Shibity, have to agree. Incredible intuition all through these highlights. Appreciate the comment

[@DNReacts]

@@shibity also, got this one added to our list thank you, sounds like a must watch

[@doctorsuave]

I was 8 in Polomalu's rookie season, it was my first year as an obsessed steelers fan. Watching these gave me chills, unbelievable trip down memory lane.

[@robdishjr4912]

As a steelers fan i was truely blessed to watch this man play football. Unlike any other player iv ever seen. When a play needed to be made troy came up with it

[@jamesfox3478]

That’s why that man is in the Hall Of Fame! One of the Best Safeties Ever!

[@tjk5598]

Troy is my all time favorite player. His instincts, quickness and pure effort was unmatched.

[@OnCorLasagna]

After about the 4th time he dived through the line right on the snap, I just started laughing. I didn't watch the Steelers much when he played, so I almost forgot how incredible he was. Thanks for watching this one.

[@NicCastrucci513]

You have now witnessed…THE GOAT 🖤💛

[@michaelpeck5547]

I love that you guys did this for Troy Polamalu. He has a heck of a back story from a rough childhood to college injuries, to being considered small for a safety.

[@Boblib1970]

@9:40 was probably the only sack on a running play in history 🤣 Amazing player. I miss watching him.

[@sacrilegiousboi]

So excited for this Troy is one of my fav players ever

[@DNReacts]

Hope you enjoyed Wesley!

[@jamieyant1999]

As a born bred raised to bleed black and gold, Pittsburgh Stillers Fan I watched Troy throughout his career he is the best strong safety ever. The athleticism and in game I.Q were second to none! Like who jumps over the O line and pulls down the QB exactly as the ball is snapped.

[@MRFLESHSTORM]

Troy was the very best in that spot ever.

[@ItsHammer]

Troy was one of the most instinctual & gritty players to grace a football field. It made for some spectacular viewing over the years.

[@ericturner7849]

That one against Tennessee was insane. He does that by really studying that quarterbacks cadence. As you said, he had a really high game IQ.

[@Steelburgh]

That and the scoop off the turf were my top two Troy memories for sure. Kerry Collins couldn't believe he was on the ground!

[@ShadowsxEvil]

Polamalu is my favorite player of all time... could always watch him and expect something because he always gave everything.

[@wm28]

As a 40 plus years Steeler fan Troy was the all around best to ever do it in mine and many fans eyes. His football IQ and ability to seemingly know the play before the snap was uncanny. He is one of my all time favourite Steelers ever.

[@joshuatonecha871]

Troy is truly a unicorn. His own coaches were often frustrated by his tendency to go out of position based on instinct. I've heard it said that he did not understand defensive concepts. But his instincts were second to none. And he single handedly won games by making his best plays in the biggest possible moments.

[@jeffcocco7123]

Wow! I was going to recommend this after the Lawrence Taylor video you guys watched. Troy Polamalu is one of the GEATEST defensive players ever to play the game. He had the best natural ball instinct I have ever seen. At times, it seems as if he were in the Offensive Huddle when the play was called. Smartest Defensive Player ever, PERIOD!

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Jeff. Love the comment!

[@mydigitalanalog]

There was never a player like him before nor has there been one since. You asked whether it is normal for a safety to be in the positions he was in: they are more free to move about than most players, but usually they are back deep in pass coverage (getting interceptions is common for safeties, but Troy caught passes like those fingertip grabs that nobody else could). Safeties occasionally go after the QB for a sack and often help in run support after it’s clear the play is a run play. What made Troy unique in those aspects, as you could see, was he would be wherever he wanted. He would line up next to the ball then drop all the way back and make an interception. Or he would line up back in pass coverage and run in at the last second to make a sack or break up a run. The single most unique thing was his ability to time the snap. There’s an entire highlight reel of JUST him timing the snap and either running past blockers who haven’t budged yet, or jumping over them. His uncanny ability to be able to figure out where the ball was going to go was unmatched and praised by friend and foe alike.

[@adam8323]

You said you have never seen anything like that. You never will. There was never one like him before and won't be another like him. Truly one of the most unique talents to play the position.

[@judgejayke6352]

Man Polamalu was my childhood! Watching Troy and Hines Ward was easily the most I have ever enjoyed football.

[@marcusmacino8471]

As a life long Steelers fan, I absolutely loved this reaction! You asked the question, "How unique is this?" Well, he's literally the only one who played the position the way he did. There was nobody like him before, or since at the safety position. The #1 play was in the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens (the Steelers biggest rival), and that interception and TD sealed their berth in the Super Bowl, which they won. I was there and I've never been in such an electric situation. 70,000 people absolutely lost their minds simultaneously. Troy could do it all, and not just do it, but do it at an elite level. If you want to see another great safety, who played free safety and is the only safety as good as Polamalu, check out Ed Reed from the Baltimore Ravens. Completely different style but equally as impactful. Also, if you want to see another player who was basically unblockable for years, check out James Harrison, who made a play in a Super Bowl that is still unanimously considered the greatest play in the history of the Super Bowl. Great reaction, guys!

[@Soulsebb]

Yeah the only safety remotely comparable to him currently playing is Baker… and even then it’s really only Bakers game knowledge and absolute lack of care for his safety that’s very similar

[@DNReacts]

Thank you Marcus. Really appreciate your support! Great comment, sounds completely epic. Understand completely why this play was No 1 now. Thanks again.

[@BobBob-eb4io]

Ronnie lott to i would say polamalu lott and reed are the 3 best safteis to ever play in the nfl

[@ellbanks425]

Yes!!

[@karatekid10908]

@DNReacts To add on to this definitely watch James Harrison. Hes one of the most intimidating players to play in the modern era. He was a bad motherf*****. But what made him special was unlike many of the players you will watch he was undrafted and cut from the Steelers 7 times before sticking with the team and now becoming a candidate for the Hall of Fame.

[@realityunadorned]

Troy is the real deal.. He's amazing, and he is the kindest, nicest guy you could ever meet..

[@edwardrizzorhands]

Warms my heart seeing all of the Pittsburgh natives and Steelers fans here. What a time to be alive watching Troy play

[@Cornchps827]

Troy was one of a kind. His strength and speed and instincts were off the charts for many years

[@Kmaitland89]

This type of intuition is one of a kind. No one makes those types of plays as consistently as he did. Also Randy Moss DID play in the same Era. You have to understand in order to do what he did, you have to completely understand the offense and what they want to do. Because he understood the game so well, he could read the play and blow it up, often before it happened.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Kelsey, appreciate the context! Definitely noticed his ability to read plays in a way we haven’t come across before.

[@BrokenPandaPaws]

Troy was a different kind of animal, my all time favorite player. Boy I miss watching him play

[@chazfatur1929]

Troy P could go up against ANY WR/ TE, etc... No match! Troy was a beast on the field, nicest guy in the world off the field!

[@vp_wrld]

I love Troy! I was at his Hall of Fame ceremony and his speech made me tear up

[@DNReacts]

We will take a look at some speeches soon. Had so many requested and we’d love to see them as part of the journey. Thanks for the comment.

[@Mikino1976]

Polamalu's team (The Steelers) is in the same division as mine (Cincinnati Bengals). When he retired, the sun shone brighter, food tasted better and babies were cuter.