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[@Jakal_205]

The fact Derrick Thomas isn't brought up more as one of the greatest linebackers of all time is a shame.

[@petrofor3430]

Derrick Thomas was nearly impossible to block when he went outside. Ridiculous the burst and the body control he had dipping under tackles

[@yengvang8737]

After Lawrence Taylor, here comes Derrick Thomas. RIP to the Goat.

[@jamman950]

Come again

[@anthonygilmore5969]

The GOAT of what??? If its linebackers, thats STILL lawrence taylor.....PERIOD. Love derrick thomas though also!

[@phatplateslyrical9045]

@@anthonygilmore5969 🤣🤣🤣

[@gotshmoked1764]

@@anthonygilmore5969 had just 6 more sacks to get to LT’s 132. considering DT is capable of 7 in a single game LoL would of probably ended around 145 for his career.

[@soulz514]

@@gotshmoked1764 facts

[@NemesisOkoye]

I remember when John Cena came to the ring in a Derrick Thomas jersey when the WWE was in Kansas City in about 2005 or 2006. The fans were chanting "D.T., D.T., D.T."

[@joshingram071]

It was smack down 2004 I remember that night as well. Cena said that's his favorite jersey that he ever wore to the ring.

[@BuceGar]

Derrick Thomas and Neil Smith were a legendary duo.

[@Trandview]

The day DT died was the end of my childhood...i cried like a baby and have always wore my seat belt since. DT brought pride and hope back to the Chiefs Kingdom....tears in my eyes now as I wished he could have been here to celebrate our current success built partially off his back.... Rest well #58

[@AM-wi6zo]

Current success built partially off his back? Lol no.....current success is all on Mahomes golden arm

[@Trandview]

@@AM-wi6zo Before DT the Chiefs were a laughing stock....he brought winning football, and a wild home atmosphere to K C. One of the winningest teams in the 90s, without the playoff success.

[@dustinward1084]

I hear ya man. I was a freshman in high school and was watching the playoffs when they broke the news that DT had been in a bad wreck. Not ashamed to admit I shed some tears as well. As a lifelong chiefs fan, DT will always be my favorite. Love mahomes, but not like I loved DT as a kid.

[@1776PartyAgain]

@@AM-wi6zo Lol golden arm played great in the super bowl. Alex Smith got screwed and he choked. Derrick Thomas was all golden on the field never choked.

[@cabby26]

No reason to be ashamed about shedding a tear about DT passing. I’m from Alabama and went to the university of Alabama. He is still seen as a god in that area.

[@hammamorris6613]

How did this man not make the NFL 100 all-time team? 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@garyevans3421]

LT and Derrick Thomas killed the 7 step drop!

[@erikpuka2627]

He should have been on that NFL 100 years all time team.The scariest thing is that because of his tragic passing he didnt really get to actually finish his career

[@speedyeagle2.25]

He is one of the greatest linebacker of all time in the national football league I have them in my top three best linebackers

[@Cleanszn]

Hes not top 3 probably top 10 statistically

[@gavinb907]

Lawerence Taylor, Ray Lewis and Derrick Thomas.

[@dt7491]

DT58

[@realabbzzy8856]

@@Cleanszn what are you talking about derrixk thomas is top 3 all time line backer for sure no doubt its not all about stats ehat does your eyes tell you lol

[@jamman950]

@@gavinb907 where is junior seau

[@NickolaiVolkov]

The one dislike is from Dave Kreig who was sacked 7 times in a game by D.T. alone. Thirty years later, that record still stands. :) Still... go Hawks!

[@sastryvnk4402]

He still won that game on the last play.

[@caydenrichmond9551]

I know it’s a Derrick Thomas video, but I found it very awesome that John Elway gave him the ball for his 100th career sack. May be just me

[@telisahampton8135]

Yeah it just you

[@adampowell5986]

It was a good moment. They had a lot of respect for one another.

[@kxlla3457]

Nah thats real sportsmanship

[@kxlla3457]

@@telisahampton8135 no thats just what you think

[@lightingbolt8148]

Just you

[@bigmoneybarron00]

RIP to one of the best linebackers after Lawrence Taylor💯🏈

[@clifforddfowler]

After LT? Maybe you should take another look, measure the explosiveness off the snap, and time the speed to the QB, and then notice that Derrick Thomas only played 11 years, before his tragic accident left him a parapalegic, and then his subsequent death by a blood clot. Had Derrick played another 5 years, he likely would have gone down in history as the alltime sacks leader, and the greatest OLB to ever have played the game. But, like his Daddy, Derrick went out early, so we'll never know. But you can rest assured that Derrick will never bow to LT, or anyone who came before, or who comes after, because we're not likely to see the likes of Derrick Thomas again!! RIP DT.

[@johnwesleyhuss2327]

Happy Birthday Derrick Thomas!! The greatest Chief of all time!!! Chiefs Kingdom loves and misses you more than anybody!

[@jonparker1194]

As an Oakland Raider fan? I confirm I've never seen a man come off the ball as fast as he did. It was insane!

[@ericsmith6823]

same im a Auburn fan and gotta respect the alabama player

[@sports3117]

One of the all time great linebackers in the history of the NFL!!

[@TheHeston83]

dude Insipired Von Miller in Playstyle also wears 58 to honor him

[@jasoneisentrager4766]

Really??? That makes me respect von Miller so much now

[@enigmathegrayman2953]

You even have 58 likes as of 9/19/21, so I didn’t give you a like to keep it at 58!

[@ValleyboizAmbassdor]

We're all inspired by someone, you think DeAndre Hopkins didn't want to be Randy Moss? 😂🔥

[@EliT347]

Very glad you made a video about D.T. Being a Chiefs fan myself, I would consider him to be the G.O.A.T. pass rush extrodanaire. Dude was a freak of nature on defense. Definitely a top 5 LB. The craziest part? 7 sacks in one game. *7. SACKS.* Records like these would make people like him have superhuman-like abilities. R.I.P. to the one and only D.T.

[@clifforddfowler]

He got Dave Craig 7 times in a game, and he got Jeff George 6 times in a game against the Raiders. 13 sacks in 2 games, different seasons. But the game against the Raiders was the season opener, and Derrick started the season, game 1, 6 sacks. He was a tenacious beast when going after the QB, and nobody could block him for an entire game, most couldnt handle him for a full set of downs. I grew up watching Deacon Jones, but I'm telling you Derrick Thomas was the best Ive ever seen.

[@jasontheworldisyours]

Greatest Kansas City Chiefs player of All Time. RIP

[@joshthompson5081]

The Greatest player to come out the University of Alabama!! My all time favorite. The GOAT. RIP SIR

[@scottrackley4457]

Derrick Henry has entered the chat. Love DT, always have since I saw him play in Ttown. I also saw Henry there too, they're very close. No one that big, that strong, should be that fast.

[@ezmacerik]

Derrick thomas is a legend and I just love seeing his highlights. The way he manhandles the o line and the qb is a great site to see. Watching his highlights also makes me miss the days in the nfl where you can rough up the qb and not get a stupid penalty.

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

Along with Montana and Neil Smith, Derrick Thomas is why I became a Chiefs fan in the 90's despite living in Chicago. He looked and moved more like a safety than a linebacker. His technique was special, always going after the ball or wrapping up the legs rather than headhunting.

[@nylgnd38]

Derrick Thomas : an all time great 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@NorthGaming-G7]

Aye let's take a moment and remeber he died entertaining and gave his money to charity's and was a great linebacker R.I.P

[@12packersfan]

To think that he totally should have gotten up to 8 sacks in his record game

[@DJKersh]

What was funny about that game is that the Seahawks won on literally the last play of the game. Thomas almost had an 8th sack but Kreig got away from him and threw a td

[@12packersfan]

@@DJKersh yea that’s what I was referring too I can’t believe that game doesn’t get talked about more

[@kingdan2164]

@@byrongammonbyrongammon9937 but that says more about the front office and players around him he is doing his job

[@byrongammonbyrongammon9937]

@@kingdan2164 , it goes both ways. Thomas was a horrible practice player. Bill Cowher was his position coach and said Thomas got by on physical ability. He never worked at getting better playing football.

[@ekiacountry6416]

@@byrongammonbyrongammon9937 almost 130 career sacks and player until he was 33. I think that pure talent did the job buddy

[@B0MB.C0M]

He is what every chief defensive player wants to be

[@Amb63]

You will still see 58 jerseys all in the stands at arrowhead. Can’t talk about the greats of KC or the position without talking about DT. PERIOD!

[@SolitudeofaTiger]

I see you.

[@raynerlarue8004]

Derrick Thomas has got to be one of my favorite football players of all time. He's right there with LT imo and I'm also a huge LT fan. Much respect to this great football player. RIP

[@sohumkhaladkar136]

He was a monster. RIP to the legend.

[@lilbru]

He was electric & dominant...a true playmaker & impact player. Best olb of his generation

[@edwardoutlawjr8154]

Man, he was fast coming off the edge and played with tremendous leverage. RIP DT

[@luctrollsaur5644]

When I was a kid and he passed; for the next several years every county in the city from Jackson to Shawnee saw people putting up Christmas lights arranged in a '58' on their roofs. Some still do. RIP.

[@BJ-jh5is]

He is severely underrated

[@808mitch]

How can an all-time great be underrated?

[@BJ-jh5is]

@@808mitch I just feel like not a lot of people no about him

[@808mitch]

@@BJ-jh5is True, especially this generation & since he passed away really young

[@stillsmokntrees]

@@BJ-jh5is he is he should be mentioned with Bruce Smith Reggie white and LT but outside of KC he gets very very little love and recognition unless you watched him play against your team such as afc west die hards etc sad very sad top 5 pass rusher all time died at age what 31? Hardly brought up or mentioned 😞

[@mastersironmantarmstrong7148]

I went to junior high school and high school with him and was in the same grade. In 9th grade he was the all dade county heavyweight wrestling champion. He was like 6-1 190, very lean and muscular with really big muscular long legs. I would say his lower body was disproportionately larger than his upper body. He could fly too. Amazingly in 10th grade he was a great athlete but had never played football before so he did not make the varsity team and played on the JV team. He really wasnt very good at that point. The following year he transferred to another school and did not start on their defense. Senior year he started to blossom.

[@dabadc]

He was such a nice person, but a maniac on the field. One of my favorite Chiefs!

[@ValleyboizAmbassdor]

He was fucking unbelievable 😤 we'll never see another talent like that 😭

[@catlover1394]

In 1984, I had the honor to meet DT at South Miàmi Senior High School. I had never seen such a bigger student in my life. I remember in Football practice Coach Miller assigned 2 0L to block him and he still gets to the QB. He was a friendly person. RIP

[@LilMaxxGG]

The Greatest Pure Pass Rusher EVER. RIP #58

[@TDR-0484]

DT first 4 years in the NFL were straight up insane... he had 58 sacks after 4 seasons...

[@craighall8487]

I was at the 6 sack game against the raiders with my dad when I was 12. One of my favorite memories.

[@ronnyanokye6299]

DT!!!!!!!!!! My boy had seven sacks in one game!! 🐐😱😱😱 Hands down the greatest CHIEF of all time

[@brothermichael8442]

Might have to rethink this in 10 years with Mahomes under center.

[@lornahull3903]

Thomas never gave up. Never. Just amazing talent.

[@earthwax7946]

So underrated. Greatest LB of all time

[@btag_brady9840]

He was probably one of the purest pass rushers ever. LT was versatile in all aspects of a linebacker in which he could drop back in coverage and also rush very well. DT was primarily just relentless rush rush rush

[@icebergslim3737]

Derrick Thomas was a freak athlete 4.40 40 Bench Presses 470 he came after Lawrence Taylor I think Micah Parsons has a chance to be right there with them

[@ChiefBlue4298]

If you team up this 90’s Chiefs defense with the Legion of Zoom offense with Pat Mahomes, they would have a dynasty

[@mingywantwingy1379]

That would be insane. Based off the number of turnovers that defense created, can you imagine how lopsided the victories would be? The offense would have the ball am extra 2-4x a game!!!

[@mingywantwingy1379]

And, in excellent field position! Not to mention the defense used to score as well and get safeties all the time! 70 point game would eventually happen!

[@iamhungey12345]

Even Tom Brady would have tons of trouble against that.

[@georgeturner4035]

As a long time NY Giant fan there is only one dam outside linebacker I’ll will mention in the same breath as LT and that’s Derrick Thomas was a sad sad day When he left us RIP GOAT.

[@angrydrunkengerman2819]

God I miss DT. Him and Justin Houston were the only guys I saw in KC that when the team NEEDED a sack, had to have one, you couldn't block them. They got it. They turned games by themselves. And DT's speed off the snap was unmatched. His bend, his balance, and the chop for a fumble were all givens.

[@LostHope84]

This guy made defense FUN to watch. Thank you Derrick, for making me a Chiefs fan at a young age. You and Marcus Allen should go down as two of the best Chiefs to ever play the game.

[@theclandestinewitness]

RIP DT. We miss you in KC brother.

[@garyevans3421]

RIP to Derrick and Reggie. Derrick did it with amazing speed and Reggie did it with super human strength. Neither one had a mean bone in their body, but I would rather Derrick run into me than huge Reggie drive me into the ground!

[@qceaz11]

2nd greatest Outside Linebacker of all time & the greatest pass rushing Linebacker ever!!!!!

[@jamman950]

If you wanna be technicall that’s Kevin Greene

[@qceaz11]

@@jamman950 I like Kevin Greene but naw

[@jamman950]

@@qceaz11 Kevin Greene has the most sacks for a linebacker so if u wanna be technical

[@jamman950]

@@qceaz11 ps I know dt is better than Kevin Greene

[@qceaz11]

@@jamman950 well yeah thats true but DT has more total tackles & lead a whole decade in sacks they both were great tho

[@kennygeurtsen7623]

STILL the greatest!!!! Bama may have another one of these this year! Roll Tide! Much Love and Respect to Derrick Thomas and the Family.

[@michaelgentry4908]

I still have an original NFL Derrick Thomas jersey from 1995, but it has worn a little bit over time

[@KCocteau15]

Honored that I was able to meet DT , he was a great player and great person.

[@Riles3152]

3 of the greatest defensive players in the history of the NFL, Reggie White, Junior Seau and Derek Thomas, didn’t live long enough to receive their entrance into the Hall of Fame. That’s a tough reality. But their careers and their impact on the game will be remembered for a lifetime.

[@jaywright1459]

Derrick your missed everyday. You were the best at your position if you ask me. Straight savage on the field. QB's never really had a chance with you playing the game. The you and Neil Smith are the reason I started rooting for the chiefs. R.I.P DERRICK ITS BEEN A LONG ROAD WITH OUT YOU

[@Jack-dr2ry]

DT was running off the field after Alabama won 1988 Sun Bowl,and his coach Bill Curry was being interviewed by ABC, he grabs DT,and looks into the camera and said ‘this is the best football player in America’

[@MaRkYWaHoO]

He almost turned the corner of the tackle sideways...Amazing how low he got to the ground!🙏🏻

[@Jerid58]

58 is reason I’m a Chiefs fan. Kingdom for life brother!

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

Thomas and Smith were a duo that were best ever . I have his helmet my dad got and he signed it at a game great man as well as a player .

[@trureid5748]

RIP to the legend. Go chiefs!

[@alwaysmiserable]

7 sacks in one game!!! Thomas was UNSTOPPABLE!

[@georgeidan5414]

RIP to one of the best DE of all time

[@CaptainTunnel]

My mom, who passed this year, called up the Chiefs in '97. She wasnt expecting much. Just figured "Hey I could ask them for some swag for my son for his birthday." The receptionist who answered was polite and asked how old I was turning (7), and who my favorite player was. She said Derrick Thomas. The woman responded "Ok, hold for me just one second." She said she was confused. "Holding for what?" The next thing she knew a voice came over the speaker "Hey this is Derrick Thomas" and she nearly dropped the phone. They exchanged pleasantries/ sports talk and planned on letting me talk to my favorite player. My mom came down the stairs, and said someone was on the phone for me. I thought it was one of my friends, and I was busy playing video games. She kept politely insisting, but I barked about playing. Finally "Boy answer the @$^#ing phone!" got me to stop and pick up the phone. When I heard him say his name I couldn't believe it, why would he be talking to ME? We talked about the season, and I was bummed we lost to the Dolphins the day before. He said after the bye they'd whup San Diego and he was right..31-3. A week or so later I got the swag my mom initially called for, stickers, magnets, all sorts of cool little things from the team. But underneath it all in the box was an autograph from DT, to me, which I've kept to this day. It's impossible for me to forget that guy, he made me a fan of KC back in the day. And my mom really went and tried to make my birthday special. So whenever I think of 58, I'll always remember that time and how great humans can be. Miss you mom, thanks for giving your kid the chance to chat with his childhood hero.

[@mauricewilson7116]

Cool story man and sorry for your loss

[@terranceaoates7620]

This is awesome, thanks for sharing

[@clifforddfowler]

Great story man, made me feel great for you, and validate my belief that Derrick Thomas was not only one of the best to ever play the game, but was one of the great men of the game, who gave freely of himself, to those who he felt he could help in some small way, never asking for anything back, except for a flyover Arrowhead, to honor his Dad, a tradition that still goes on today.

[@rivalstorm7216]

He’s hit in the end zone Derrick Thomas nails Steve Young in the end zone for two points!! I think he gave Dave Krieg nightmares In the 80s there was Lawrence Taylor in the 90s there was Derrick Thomas he should have gotten that 8th sack no matter what but no one has gotten 7 sacks in a game but him his record will stand the test of time R.I.P. Thomas

[@dtc8714]

Rumor on the streets is Dave Krieg still has nightmares to this day.

[@fabriziodimaddalena2831]

Im a die hard Bills fan since 88. I love Big Bruce but DT was my second favorite pass rusher he was unstoppable great speed, quick get ofo superior bend and was great at knowing the qb depth of drop he was all time great. He left us football fans too soon as he would have finished his carreer top 3 in sacks in the NFL FOR SURE ❤

[@nylgnd38]

1nce again another great video this was long overdue

[@OldManLuffy]

Best pass rusher ive ever seen its sad his career was cut short same with sean taylor. They couldve been top 15-20 greatest defenders of all time

[@clifforddfowler]

Hell, DT already is. Come on, what he did in an 11 year career, they make movies about players like him, sing war songs, and dirges at their wakes. DT is a legend, and you wont find a QB from the 90s who wont agree!

[@Jimbo898]

Reggie White and Derrick Thomas were my favorite players.

[@retrob9346]

One of the greatest r.i.p 🙏

[@mcuthor7831]

Legend has it Dave Krieg is still seeing a therapist for his nightly nightmares about Derrick Thomas. Edit: it didn’t matter which team Dave Kreig played for; Derrick Thomas always found him.

[@dustinward1084]

Jeff George too. Poor fellas... lol

[@pp3k3jamail]

John elway also

[@iamhungey12345]

Krieg still won the game though.

[@youngmoney8713]

Pass Rushing God!!!

[@_________________7899]

Every time the opposing offense had the ball, you were just waiting for the defense to sack, intercept, or cause a fumble. It was like when the Chiefs were on defense, they were really on offense.

[@smokedorman4628]

Rest in peace dt, one of the best to ever do it

[@juanamj1594]

Another great video, NFL Throwback. Thanks 👍. Could you please make in the near future career highlights videos of Warren Moon & Troy Aikman?

[@PsychoWarper]

I want to see one of these for Ronnie Lott, dude was one of the best players of all time and could play any position in the secondary.

[@osiasrowland8278]

D.T! What a champion

[@finchborat]

Hard to believe the 20th anniversary of his death was earlier this year.

[@pookiejames05]

My favorite football player ever.

[@justgod613]

Imagine LT and DT on the same line.

[@oldebookandoddshop1510]

He didn't just have a ton of sacks. He was pressuring qbs on almost every play.

[@Ecwfan]

It was a sad day when Thomas passed , guy was a relentless machine at times. I remember the game he had against the Raiders where him and Neil Smith spent the entire game destroying the team. In total they had like 10-11 sacks , Thomas had 7. It was like every snap he was in backfield chasing one of Raiders QB's around. If he had lived he would have been a coach. His drive would have had guys kill for him on the field I'm sure.

[@ward6070]

Man, talking bout making a grown cry and be happy at the same time!!!! Defensive coaches need to show this video to their players, made my old ass wanna go sack me quarterbacks 😁 thanks for this awesome video!!!!! and RIP Mr HOF.DerrickThomas🌹

[@adampowell5986]

He is the greatest pass rusher ever and it's just not even close.

[@sludgejudge19]

My Chiefs just won #3 and im still preaching to my family that #58 is still the greatest Chief !

[@rkymtnchi503]

Legend has it that Dave Krieg still has nightmares about Derrick Thomas

[@trevordreiling2101]

DT! No one sacked John Elway more times than Derrick. DT sacked Elway 26 times in his career. RIP legend. Go Chiefs!

[@KCVini]

Karlaftis has a motor like 58. Excited for the 2022 season! #chiefskingdom 🔥

[@craysonneeley260]

This man is arrowheads guardian angel. DT is the G.O.A.T 58 forever

[@melchiando]

Not only one of the best ever, he was one hell of a giuy. Only the great die young!

[@djtek9ine]

I’m pretty sure there was a solid 5 minutes of just Dave Krieg getting sacked in this video. I don’t think any linebacker has ever had a quarterback’s number like Derrick Thomas had on Dave Krieg.

[@Synthescape]

My brother helped DJ a private party for Derrick at the arrowhead club. Lots and lots of stories about how much you liked to party. Play hard/ work hard

[@tremoney5891]

still waiting for another one of these

[@melvinshine9841]

I honestly don't know if there's been another player with five sacks in game, much less recording six sacks in a game twice and having a seven sack game. Those are some records that are probably going to stick around for awhile.

[@4dhumaninstrumentality789]

I can’t imagine what blocking this man on astroturf felt like. You’re a literal turnstile for 60 minutes.

[@NatureBoii99]

Unique athleticism. RIP DT!!

[@VeinySausage]

Him and Sean T are the most talented players who died during their careers…even tho DT was at the end of the road he still had a year or two left of high play

[@scienceownsimposters2142]

Beast.RIP #58

[@jaygabbana6852]

I never saw him play, but he’s my favorite defensive player ever