Jerome Bettis, Ray Lewis on Troy Polamalu | Polamalu was "probably the BEST player on that team"

Jerome Bettis and Ray Lewis speak about Troy Polamalu's Hall of Fame credentials.
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[@Iceburgh724]

I was in petsmart amd i seen him on the other side of the store and i was wearing his jersey and he must of seen me cause 5mins later i got a tap on my shoulder turned around and there he was with his hand out saying nice Jersey.. I did not want to run up to him and bother him but he went out his way to come say hi to me!! He is a good dude even off the field

[@gaspackmarlee5889]

Bobby Haddix never Met Troy but i imagine him like this real true legend

[@joshuabraeden4390]

Bobby Haddix man that sounds like a story right there. I’d love to meet Troy

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

🥺🥺🥺🥺Jesus I can’t imagine

[@nogoogleplus]

Awesome story

[@GTOFan350]

He was just a regular guy with an amazing talent! Saw him at best buy in Greensburg just shopping for CDs. Everyone in the store, including employees just stopped what they were doing but no one wanted to bother him. I think we were all intimidated

[@jakethreesixty]

He's an all-time Steeler, and an all-time safety. One of a kind

[@THIS---GUY]

jakethreesixty he would back up Ed reed onthe all time team

[@THIS---GUY]

Dion X Nate TV for me it’s Reed Taylor Pollamaluu Dawkins Sanders

[@RagnarokMic]

@@THIS---GUY Polamalu and Reed were different positions, free safety and strong safety. Ed Reed couldn't do what he did, he couldn't do what Reed did. Opposing offenses are lucky they weren't on the same team.

[@THIS---GUY]

Meme Iselfaneye Ed has 6 less sacks and 3 less forced fumbles he could play SS at the exact same level but he has 30 more picks and 7 pick 6 there’s no comparison

[@RagnarokMic]

@@THIS---GUY If that's the case, than Troy could have played FS at the exact same level as Reed, at least as fast and definitely more agile, with some of the best instincts of all time. But no one who understands football should think you could plug either at the other's position and match the output. They weren't asked, nor did they try, to do the same things, Reed played ballhawk while Troy played wandering wild card. More tackles (almost twice as many for a loss), more sacks, more fumbles, and in FEWER games. It's a useless argument anyway, since there's no way to prove anything.

[@BrandonHvlogs]

Miss watching him play. No one did it like Troy.

[@lewisjones411]

POLAMALU WAS THE TRUTH STEELERS FAN 4 LIFE!

[@lewisjones411]

STRAIGHT FROM A STEELERS FAN BORN &RAISED HES GOT MY VOTE 4 CANTON!

[@pghsteelers4950]

SWEAR

[@lewisjones411]

@@pghsteelers4950 ON MY HOMIE JAKE DA ROCKS GRAVE!

[@pghsteelers4950]

@gary corr noll bruh

[@deadmezero8742]

If he doesn’t make the hall of fame I’m not watching nfl football anymore

[@thefriendlygamer2221]

@The Crying Towel ? Why would anyone switch teams like that lol

[@vknhrdsy9515]

The Crying Towel no steelers fan does that

[@impala666]

@The Crying Towel pats****** fan

[@peterrodby2786]

The Crying Towel..you call yourself a fan yet you switch teams when the going gets tough? I ain't no traitor.

[@savyx4218]

If he dont make it ...whoever voting dumb as fawk

[@scooter8567]

I went to a Steelers training camp one time, everyone was signing autographs for a huge crowd down by the main entrance. Troy saw a sign held by a little girl up on the hill that said "Troy's number 1 fan" and troy polumalu ran past everyone that day jumped the fence and signed that poster for that girl and continued signing everyone else's stuff that was too far away to get any autographs... still got mine to this day :)

[@chrisrobinson8339]

Awesome story.

[@Evolution_Woodworks]

Sounds like Troy

[@FIVE-0-APOCALYPTO]

Did he leap over the fence lol?

[@raider61x]

in 2013, went to steelers training camp with some family. in the weight training room, through the tinted windows, you could see troy riding one of the stationary bicycles. my two nieces waved at him and he waved back at them. when troy came out to go to the field, he had a really shy smile, reached into his helmet and gave both girls a glove each. fast forward to december 2014, we were at the game in atlanta and after the game, as he headed to the dressing room, he handed his gloves to my nephew, whose sister was one of the girls who had gotten a glove from him in latrobe. that game in atlanta, which was like a steelers home game if you looked at the crowd, turned out to be his last regular season game if i remember correctly.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Damn😔😔😔That’s epic

[@DABIGDAWG001]

Imagine you’re the QB of the Browns or Bengals in the 2000s. One week you had to face Troy, the next week you’re up against Ed Reed. You ever not slept for two straight weeks?

[@knucklesaukuso5086]

Lmfao!!!

[@rd9669]

That’s why I give Palmer all the respect for doing well in probably one of the toughest divisions. If it wasn’t for those two teams he might have a ring or two or at least reach a super bowl or two

[@Tojohiruma]

@@rd9669 no way lmao

[@rd9669]

@@Tojohiruma in the 2000’s the Steelers and ravens owned the division, the man went up against like 4+ hall of famers on defense every other week.

[@Tojohiruma]

@@rd9669 yes i know that, but he still wouldn’t have gone to the superbowl and even less won a ring

[@keithaguilar4296]

I'm from Houston tx my Daughter was 10 at the time I took her to the store to buy a Texans jersey I told her to pick the best player on the team, I went to get me Andre Johnson jersey she came back with Steelers Polamalu jersey, I said baby girl wut u doing, she said " u said to get the best player on the team but u did say wut team!! " She knew he was great!!!

[@vickiestory7125]

love that smart baby girl

[@Ronaldoallthewa]

I'm a fan #43 Steelers here did u get it for her daughter knows better haha

[@keithaguilar4296]

Yes she got it and still has it!! 👍🏼💯😃

[@Ronaldoallthewa]

Awesome!!!!

[@ivanrayanguiano3217]

😂 my first born always said he would’ve love to see Troy and JJ be on the same team

[@timotiyosmattithyahu4994]

I'm a Browns fan and yes I've always HATED that man. He seemed like he was EVERYWHERE on the field. Wherever the ball was there he was. He was a freaken Beast out there. Got to respect that man!

[@Ronaldoallthewa]

Stop being a "Haterrrr too bad"

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

Brown unlucky to play against legendary defenders in Steelers n ravens, I feel sorry

[@rebeccasummerssummers9324]

I NEVER get tired of watching TROY POLAMALU ! He's a humble man and yet full of strength! JESUS has surely blessed him!

[@giovannapeters8912]

I NEVER get tired of watching TROY POLAMALU ! He's a humble man and yet full of strength! JESUS has surely blessed him!

[@rocrimmz7467]

Like tua

[@jrockel]

Who?

[@tboutros1]

As an australian, a number of my friends who knew little about the NFL know Tom Brady and that deadly samoan guy that plays for pittsburgh with the long wavy hair.

[@johnmcmurray1912]

Wow. A Cowboy fan wearing 43. I'm a Steelers fan and 43 is the only Jersey I have. Cool.

[@davidgraham2673]

That's hilarious, and easy to believe. Good one.

[@davidgraham2673]

@stlrecon2475 , It's very easy to believe that his friends would know Tom Brady, and that Samoan guy with the long wavy hair. Get a grip. It's going to be ok.

[@lightningstriker1769]

The question shouldn't be, "Should Polamalu be in the HOF?". It should be, "Why isn't Polamalu in the HOF?". I hated the Steelers because of his greatness.

[@mrelove72]

He had to wait 5 years. ..he's first ballot...EASY!!!!

[@julianstio]

Troy is first ballot HOF. He has some of the best stats for a safety ever.

[@shawnthrasher421]

@Steven Enno Ed Reed was a special player for sure, just in a different way!

[@shawnthrasher421]

@Steven Enno Troy played fewer games than Reed and all his stats are better, other than picks. In my opinion Troy is better. Plus I’m a Steeler fan, the only fan to be son!

[@joenobody2580]

@Steven Enno Reed never showed up in the Steelers/Ravens games. Troy did. Nuff said.

[@Lakeshow11]

Jose Santos i wouldn’t always say stats but just watching the film, you see things that he did that no one was doing on defense regardless of the position.

[@vincentcoleman5224]

@@joenobody2580 wat crack you smoking lol Reed showed up EVEERY game, and I'm a Ravens so show some RESPECT bro....... That's why Ed Reed went first in the HOF he had to be accounted for on the field!!!!

[@spaceo8568]

I always said, since the first time I watched him play, Polamalu is a man of exquisite passion. You saw it in every game he played. He's one of my all time favorite Steelers. Black and Gold.

[@steeltown605]

@Steven Enno 🤔 that's odd, bc I don't have a memory of troy ever being hurt. I'm sure he was at some point, but I know it wasn't often. Dude showed up and shined evey week.

[@steeltown605]

@Steven Enno now there's no reason to be Rude while finishing ur reply. All I was saying was. Since I didn't remember him being injured for any extensive amount of time, It couldn't have been that bad or that often. I'm just a little surprised by your comments Since I have never heard anyone Describe him as injury prone. But We all have different opinions and we all remember things Differently.

[@salladiallo9766]

The only word I can think of to describe troy is “legend “

[@smackflack5771]

Troy invented the " jump over the O line" he got sacks fumbles and field goal blocks that way!!! HALL OF FAME ALLLLL DAYYYY!!!!!!! 💪💪

[@jms214az]

Not a steelers fan but i have to agree and plus i cant remember him being injured not just everywhere on the field always on the field

[@tylerhightower1476]

No lavar arrington did with the lavar leap but okay

[@smackflack5771]

@@tylerhightower1476 what and who????

[@bilyscr1]

@@smackflack5771 lavar arrington was the First Player to jump over the Oline. Of course Troy did far better but he wasnt the first.

[@smackflack5771]

@@bilyscr1 what and who??

[@e.b.a.h2114]

I hate the Steelers and im a Cowboys Fan, his number is the only jersey i wore outside the Cowboys.. I own 2 Polamalu jerseys.. Was a pleasure watching him play through out his career 🙌

[@e.b.a.h2114]

@John Thomas how old are you?? You really sound like a Fifth Grader...

[@e.b.a.h2114]

@John Thomas its a sport and ill represent and follow the greats same goes for teams

[@e.b.a.h2114]

@John Thomas IRONIC 🤔

[@e.b.a.h2114]

@John Thomas im actually in 2nd grade😒

[@e.b.a.h2114]

@John Thomas Bandwagon PSSSHHH 😒🤔🤣

[@darksharxz]

As A Ravens fan I can say "Finally". Both Hate and Respect at the same damn time.

[@gagepierce5169]

Dark Sharxx ray and Troy were equally as good ball players and both fun to watch

[@joem.6319]

Same here. That era is gone. That was sure fun to watch those teams play

[@waynejohanson1083]

Imagine if Reed and Troy were on the same team. That would be something to see.

[@theagilefinancial7689]

@@waynejohanson1083 It wouldn't have worked. Troy was given freedom to take risks that Ryan Clark would have to cover for - the unsung work if you will. Putting Reed in that capacity would diminish his ability to play coverage downfield and get the INTs he did. They played different schemes and both needed a dancing partner at the other S position who would never get the credit due for them to excel at what they did.

[@waynejohanson1083]

@@theagilefinancial7689 WOW! that was great reasoning. You know your football. Just because we think you put two great players together and think it is going to work out awesome is not always the case.

[@CyaSpaceC0wboy]

He’s the best SS of all time to me and Ed Reed is the best FS all time

[@BornToBeFamed]

Nurse Belle agree!!!

[@JajuanLogan]

Nurse Belle that’s a bold statement but I would have to say I agree

[@Dee-jd6ym]

I agree but all around I'd say Reed based on statistics, and a much worse offense to carry. Plus Reed played both SS, and FS, and even won awards at both positions at the NFL Level. Polamalu although was better up front, a perfect blend of a linebacker, and safety. Fast, and in my opinion a top 3 player all time in regards to his vigilance, and ability to always have a eye on the runner. I will never forget that tackle he made while facing the opposite direction from the ball carrier. One of the few guys who always plays like he's down by 15 in the last quarter. There's alot f negatives about both as well, but all in all you'll rarely ever find more complete defenders than these two.

[@JuanRivera-xl6ch]

Agreed

[@RS-bm5kd]

Ronnie Lott is the greatest Safety of all time.. he played both FS and SS on the spot

[@dc1397]

He just looks like a dude playing his own game while everyone else is playing football.

[@doublej3548]

This

[@doublej3548]

Jamal Adams is starting to do that as well. But TP best ever. But I think JA will pass him. Regardless amazing player.

[@AJSchnell]

That’s how you become an all time great playing with the best of the best of the best professional athletes. Nobody else can be Troy Polamalu THERE IS ONLY 1

[@all4the14]

So ture!

[@bordy217]

Playing his own game, but always within the framework of the defense. Rarely out of position. He needed a FS that could work well with him. I thought Ryan Clark did that extremely well. Just happy to be the anchor on the back end while Troy ran around.

[@greenbaybackeranimesempai0807]

As a Packers fan, two weeks before the Super Bowl happen in 2010, I was panicking about Troy Polamalu ability lol😂 he's an all World safety, the best of 21th century. My favorite Steeler of all time

[@Machria23]

@@passingthrough6218Ed reed was/is waaaaaay overated.

[@travismiller5581]

Exactly Troy's influence over a game was unbelievable. I never could say the same about Reed.@@Machria23

[@pandamonium4857]

This man is the reason I bleed black and gold. The electricity and drive thay he brought to the field was awe inspiring.

[@ricardoperdomo8646]

I'm no Pittsburgh Steelers fan but watching Troy Polamalu play is simply amazing. I believe someone of his caliber should be a first-ballot Hall of Fame player.

[@nicholelupari5328]

Why do I get teary eyed when I watch him. Love Troy. On and off field. Humble, and what a role model. My favorite player of all time. Lol. Watching the Steelers in the 2000’s was a great time in every Steeler fan’s life! Miss watching him still

[@cjstayers3711]

I feel the same way, only player to do that for me. The man is just a class act!

[@andrewbolden9242]

because you love him like we all should my guy

[@bobnat2]

Because he was such a good man as well as a great player. At least that's how I feel.

[@edk7082]

We will never see another player like Troy.

[@BootCampBrandon]

He's my second favorite player to not rep the Bank, utmost respect. Kyle Hamilton has the potential. Keep an eye out on the kid.

[@TheGiotine]

The 49ers Hufanga is being mentored by Troy.

[@tezzy-s3i]

The closest we got is minkah

[@WhistleTeets85]

He changed, revolutionized and reinvented how the Safety position is played...and was the best at it. The definition of a Hall Of Fame player. *Steeler Gang*

[@No1tgffgh]

This guy was the MOST exciting football player. You knew where he was at all times and somehow he was still getting crazy interceptions and fumbles.

[@ShadowsxEvil]

Could just watch him the entire game cause you knew he was going to be doing something crazy every time.

[@cmosc89]

The lewis led ravens and troy led steelers was some of the best football I've EVER watched. Miss that.

[@paulio7250]

Those games always came down to the wire! Playoff football during the regular season! Miss those days

[@hamzamustafa5521]

fr man! I’m a diehard ravens fan and I miss the days when Joe flacco and Big Ben were the QB’s 😔😔😔

[@chacaabbaylee768]

yea....had it not been for them, my titans may have got a ring.....mcnair, George, and the rest of that team was a force.....just had to settle for 3rd in the AFC those great 5 years. RIP mcnair

[@RabidCoyote56]

As a Ravens fan, i get teary eyed going back and reliving the greatest rivalry in sports history

[@andrewbolden9242]

Gives me goosebumps every single time I watch this mans replays, thank you Troy for all that you did. Miss you

[@dacajun5522]

Ditto

[@MrMountainMan]

I was smiling the whole time I was watching this. Thank you Troy for all those years in Pittsburgh.

[@igethighhighhigh]

Can’t wait to see that hair on the statue man 😂😂💯

[@whosyourdaddy7192]

That's the best man alive to ever play football.

[@respectknuckles428]

Gtfoh

[@tmoney0212]

No Tony Hawk is!

[@timjergans5792]

Easy now

[@doublej3548]

Honestly I agree w/ you maybe def top 20 at least.

[@tonyochiha9798]

I remember watching Denver vs Pittsburg and everywhere Troy would lineup on defense you would see Peyton Manning waving his arms and pointing towards him then make the audibles. The entire Broncos offense was based on locating where Troy was on the field and making adjustments.

[@DarkPaladin324]

Kobra Khan and get still threw a int for Troy

[@iosefosalavea934]

Omaha on repeat

[@bobross1550]

Smart. But didn't Manning flap his arms and yell a million audibles every play against everybody lol.

[@jeffk1482]

I remember watching that game, and especially that one sequence. It was like watching two field generals or chess masters, one on offense and one on defense match wits and game skills. Awesome football!!!!

[@countof3everybodyOD]

@@jeffk1482 if Troy came up to the line they went to pass, if he dropped back they went run A couple times on the same play clock I remember everyone was very much on Denver…PIT lost when Ben threw an unfortunate pick. Live by the gun die by the gun

[@d0nKsTaH]

Troy was the Holy Daddy Elite, of safeties...

[@southerncalxuce8419]

😂😂😂😂 best comment

[@dubraefox8938]

When Ray Lewis blesses u... U made it! As a MAN

[@thorham163]

Troy was an Electrifying safety in NFL as the rock in wrestling

[@zakcash]

I feel so lucky to have been able too see this man play. He was unreal

[@bryand.7423]

AND he should've been nfl top 100 easy!

[@dennissandoval9193]

M P

[@lyleswavel320]

That's a Man with next level talent, he didn't even have to say a word, every player on the field knew he came to win, if he was on Steelers team they won, if on Ravens team they won, if he play for patriots back then now that would have been down right unfair for all the other NFL TEAMS

[@timkruse9912]

The first player that introduced me to the game of football, troy is a legend and definitely deserves a hall of fame

[@ineedsomebass]

A humble, God-fearing man, who gave 100 percent everyday on every play. No one played the position better.🐐

[@matthewhudson5685]

Football aside, everybody here in Pittsburgh that met Troy always said he was humble, shy, kind.

[@matthoffman6962]

Steelers haven’t been the same since this man retired.

[@steeleru7burgh903]

He will always be my favorite Steeler.❤❤❤🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤

[@randysanchez931]

One of my all time favorites. Troy was so intriguingly dominant in his ball hawking, we shouldn’t forget that rewardingly with the rock in his hands, he became a seriously determined returner.

[@rodneyflowers8361]

For a guy as soft spoken as he was! Then wen he hit that field! He was a totally different animal! Tasmania that iz all my Steelers fans kno! Definitely one of my favorites 2 play the game! Hof’er 4 sho

[@JKONGnDNME]

Top 3 Steeler, and safety of all time. He was the embodiment of what it meant to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. Speak softly, but carry a big stick. One of my greatest memories is watching them beat the Cards with my old man, miss you pops! LETS GO STEELERS!!!

[@willruelas3529]

Why is this even a question? The incomparable Polumalu was the best safety of all time

[@chandlermorillo6249]

I love Troy and I also think he’s the best S of all time. Even though a lot may think Ed Reed is, I accept that. Ed’s a Fkn dawg man. But Troys.........a fucking titan man

[@drewkamacho4743]

Elliott Ellison Listen Cuz I'm going to respectfully disagree with you, but now I gotta be a Prick... Yeah Cover Corner... that means he wasn't good enough to play corner so they had to put him as safety which Hines "Dancing of The Stars" Ward knocked Ed Reed out cold and Troy didn't have a Ray Lewis and Troy still had more Superbowls. Troy had Mannings number, but Reed had Brady's number that's where this disillusion comes from. PS: Come to Pittsburgh all you "Ed Reed is better than Troy fans" and enjoy getting your as face kicked in after you get choked by some Jagov in a mullet using their terrible towel and will shove a Primanti's Pristrami Capacola sandwich with Double Egg while you scream and cry for Donnie Iris to come save you... Spoiler Alert Donnie Iris isn't coming... neither is Donnie Schell ANOYHER newly minted PITTSBURGH STEELER going in to the HOF :-) NOT ravens (and yeah i purposely didn't give that Formal Proper Noun a capital later)

[@willruelas3529]

Just like Rod Woodson is the greatest corner ever not Dieon Sanders

[@iicdx3475]

@The Crying Towel Ok everyone sees ur on ur burner account today.

[@classiccorporation5278]

Safeties it’s Rod, Ed, than Troy!

[@Ricky_Bobby2314]

Troy was scary for all Quarterbacks. Where ever the ball was he was there 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Overkillrider]

a good person, a good team mate and a great football player

[@kelly0433]

Mike Tomlin: Troy do what Troy does

[@eddeewhat5553]

He was a frickin maniac and he seemed to be everywhere

[@YoungKasanova412]

I've been a Pittsburgh Steelers fan for years and I've said for years Troy Polamalu is the best SS ever to play the game he's definitely THE 🐐🐐

[@mccortezy]

Troy Polamalu: Lines up in the C gap Pat McAfee: WTF man 😥

[@courtneywilliams6376]

I was looking for a C Gap comment. Thank you my friend.

[@shirleyannjones1889]

ARE WE REALLY HAVING A DISCUSSION ABOUT WHETHER TROY IS A HALL OF FAMER ? LOL...THE SAFETY OF A GENERATION WOW😊

[@chiefscoconut8722]

Troy made an impact to this game we all love. This type of player will be remembered for many many years to come and that to me is a Hall of Famer..

[@WEBBER_]

No doubt. Troy man, you played the game with an intelligent passion. Congratulations on your H.O.F. well deserved. Thank you.

[@christopherblessing3868]

Hands down THE BEST TO EVER PLAY THE POSITION!!

[@respectknuckles428]

Ed Reed my boi

[@stephenurso9267]

@@respectknuckles428 no way! Reed couldn't cover the whole field like Troy could.

[@YorkwayDaKid]

@@stephenurso9267 u are drunk, that's literally what Ed Reed did was cover the whole field which is why he has so many picks and returned int for Tds

[@stephenurso9267]

@@YorkwayDaKid are you on drugs? Covering the whole field also means stopping people at the line of scrimmage Wich is part of the field.troy covered the run better than Reed ever could.when I said whole field I meant the WHOLE field not just the secondary!!!!

[@YorkwayDaKid]

@@stephenurso9267 WHOLE FIELD but yet they have around the same amount of SOLO tackles. Troy has 12 sacks, Ed with 6 but INTs, Fumbles Returned, Interceptions etc Ed destroys Troy. So again saying Reed couldn't cover the whole field like Troy is false.

[@jakel3424]

Such a great and humble player

[@deaner410]

Another reason why Ravens Steelere rivalry was so awesome. Got to see 2 of the best safeties ever.

[@dylanmanning2216]

the reason i like the steelers lol also the only jersey i own is a #43

[@dudedabsworth8023]

One of the joys of my life was watching Troy play Football for the Steelers. I feel so lucky to have watched every snap he played.

[@dptcruiser]

First a great man. 2nd a great football player. Thanks Troy💕

[@donquixote...]

Did he not make first ballot...??? He doesn't require anyone talking him up, making pitches for him, his resume is complete...

[@quintontimler2765]

The class hasn’t been announced yet, so no, he hasn’t.

[@donquixote...]

@@quintontimler2765 Yes, saw that later, but thanks for info. Guess different parts of class (coaches) were announced first...??? Still, Troy must go in...!

[@quintontimler2765]

Don Quixote yeah I didn’t remember it ever being like that, I thought the whole class was announced at the same time.

[@donquixote...]

@@quintontimler2765 Exactly, so when I saw this video about why he should go in put out after those first announcements, I counted the years since he last played and figured he must not have made first ballot...

[@ItzThatKiddRetro]

Don Quixote good news boys he made it!!!!

[@drodro4215]

Early 2000s Steelers and Ravens was some of the best football to ever watch. Passion was in those games. They were intense. I miss these days. I’m a die hard Raven fan and the magic back then was just different.

[@coreyjenkins3056]

One of Steelers All Time Greatest defensive player maybe The Greatest Steelers defender. Fans from other teams loved to see Troy play and gave him much respect!✊🏿👊🏿 #43 Hall Of Fame definitely!

[@phillyphillnatic2443]

1ST BALLOT! NO QUESTION! Troy""LONG HAIR DON'T CARE"" Polamalu

[@mattyb1030]

Favorite football player ever for me

[@t-jh4236]

Well said Ray Lewis. The humility. Troy was a special talent and accomplished more than most. Grats on a superb career. We miss you already.

[@johnnypastrana6727]

An all Steelers' secondary...Blount and Woodson at the corners and Polamalu and Shell as the safeties. Carnell Lake as the slot corner and Mike Wagner in the dime package. Man, what a great group that is...all physical guys who could cover...

[@1usctroj]

One of the greatest Trojans ever! So happy he has come back to visit the university and players in the locker room since retiring. Very very rare for him.

[@fredstrattonjr.4043]

I agree he should be in the HOF if you watched a game he was everywhere. Relentless

[@salcollins2008]

I'm a long time Steelers fan from the 70's, Troy would have fit in with those teams just fine, one of the best of all time at his position in any era

[@scottphelps6387]

Troy didn't play strong safety, he played Troy Polamalu, a position he invented, and a position I have yet to see anyone else play. A first ballot no-brainer, and my favorite player of all time.

[@shoonger001]

The only dude I saw to get a sack on a run play... Dude was bananas!!!

[@zackamig4446]

This is so true and such an underrated comment lol

[@jeromegarcia5396]

The only one who speaks on his Hof career is Troy, hands down the best in his position and my first pick if I ever started building a defense...

[@tdjr0303]

Truuuuuuuuuuth

[@diegorjalvarado]

Tory is up with the best but hes not prime time

[@jeromegarcia5396]

@@diegorjalvarado 👮 think the comment police is here... If you referring to Reed or Dawkins, they was nice indeed, but potato tomato Bruh it still remains the same I'm still taking Troy because I've been there since USC Trojans ✌️ and Jr Seau, and Ronnie Lott, and Adoree Jackson, and Ray maoluga, and Bruh... He comes from prestige and 🧬 DNA lol

[@nickames3808]

I'm Steelers For Life. And it does my heart good to hear Righteous Football Warrior Athletes acknowledging one another!!!

[@bmarley43]

Thank you for everything Troy. Pittsburgh loves you

[@trouse001]

Troy was the best player on the field every time he came out to play!! There was always hope. Big play supernatural plays!!!

[@sevnsinnz6468]

I loved watching this brother play, he played with such reckless abandonment and passion! Without question a 1st ballot Hall of Famer.

[@ThorMaximus]

It’s refreshing to listen to the legends of the Ravens/Steelers rivalry reflect on the evolution-they hated each other then & but now the respect from both side to each other for never yielding and what those games meant in retrospect

[@JajuanLogan]

What a damn player... all time great ... Steeler nation for life

[@terrywashington4925]

Hall of fame NOW!!!!!! nothing else need to be said.

[@tramarherrera6685]

His moves amazed me. The way he ran, jumped or quickly out maneuvered his opponents. He was like a cat.

[@tazboi81]

I wasn't even a Steelers fan but I LOVED watching this dude! These highlights do him no justice at all! This man was everywhere on the field. And read the other teams snap count perfectly! First ballot HOF'r for sure!

[@bthorn5035]

Troy was the most exciting player for defensive minded guys to watch. No exception. When he retired, he left a hole in the NFL that has yet to be filled. It probably never will. He was special.

[@nicklink6333]

Awesome player and an awesome person! Congratulations to Troy!

[@kathyjohson1273]

Ravens fan here: great player---he was a nightmare when he played against us 💪

[@TWOVO1]

The way he read the game especially the Quarterbacks actions and eyes was in a different level. He got the instinct of the defensive football Gods.

[@luisbarrera1099]

Total respect coming from 2 men. Major key players in the business. And lay down the truth with honor and humility.

[@marknethercutt3381]

We love the Steelers and Troy polamalu definitely should be in the NFL Hall of Fame. In his time he was the best defense player in NFL. Leave a comment if you think Troy polamalu is the best player in the NFL. 😎

[@marknethercutt3381]

@Steven Enno they we're good but I like Troy.

[@marknethercutt3381]

@Steven Enno ok we all have our own opinion. Love Reed

[@bagofrats3464]

@Steven Enno would you rather have ints or superbowls ? Id take troy he was more clutch then Ed

[@tjackelto]

@Steven Enno Ed Reed was nowhere to be seen that AFC championship game😂😂😂😂😂Trou made big play after big play if your looking for stats Ed is your guy if your looking to win Troy's the man 😎

[@tjackelto]

@Steven Enno when it's the AFC championship game yeah pretty much and he went to 3 superbowls how many did Ed go to?

[@scottsullivan7582]

As a cowboys fan, lucky to have the chance to watch him play before he retired, great atittude on and off field. He deserves to be in the Hof, if not then they need to cancelled the H.O.F period, as this guy is one of the hardest working players in the nfl, gave his heart to the game he loves, us fan's thank you troy, you're a H.O.F player in my book!!!!!😊 Edit: I'm not doing this for likes nor comments i really mean it, i secretly watch troy play for steelers not im not a steelers fan, but one of the best organizations in the businesses, and i don't believed that big ben sexual harrass a woman someone tried to set him up, just like zeke Elliott was, and players have to be careful about going to partys, if you have a party, created one with people you know that are loyal family and friends to have a good time and be safe everyone ok, peace out, god loves everyone no matter race or color of someone skin we are all God's children!!!!!🤗

[@fatchubbe]

My friend who was a legend in football at his high school invited me to a pick up game of basketball in Troy's home town. Middle of nowhere Oregon. I was visiting my pal. Anyway, we were about 20. Started playing and on the opposing team was a short Samoan kid. Must have been around 14. Both me and my pal were good basketball players. Athletic and we were used to dominating. Quickly we realized the best player on the court was this lightening fast kid. Hitting shots, driving the lane, ball handling like he was born to play ball. The kid didn't talk. Let his game talk. All i could think of was God blessed this young man with gifts I could only dream of. I was amazed how good he was. Years later I was reading in the newspaper about notable Oregon athletes. It mentioned Troy and his hometown. I realized I got schooled on the court by a future hall of fame Steeler. I got to compete against greatness. Pretty cool. Troy was amazing at all sports from what i've heard. Legend

[@bobbarclay316]

The 5 Steelers I admired most: Rocky Bleier, Joe Greene, Mel Blount, Troy Polamalu, and Franco Harris. All great Steelers, all truly good men, all with a unique legacy.

[@allen33and88]

Definitely my favorite player

[@stevespears8193]

Just BEAST Enough said ;

[@GetnBandAnyMinNow]

I will never forget watching #43 play for Pittsburgh and enjoying every minute of it! Troy is and will probably always be my favorite player ever!

[@glennbennett6301]

SALUTE 💯 one of my favorite players Troy definitely changed the game 💯

[@focused4841]

How is this even a question. He and Ed Reid were considered the best safeties in the game for a good stretch

[@kdfinvesting6122]

Softest voice, hardest hitter

[@eliangamarra6726]

Troy was just so fucking raw, straight savage when it came to playing the game of football. When you put on the game back in the day when he was still playing you always knew he was going to eat no matter what straight fucking GOAT

[@jessenunn811]

2:40 greatest catch ever in sports history ever and it will never be topped

[@entertained...]

Jesse Nunn agreed; better than obj's best catch.

[@jessenunn811]

@@entertained... agreed, plus he basically did obj at 0:40 any way