Warren Sapp on Richard Seymour & Why Devin Hester Should Be in Hall of Fame | The Rich Eisen Show

Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp drops by the Rich Eisen Show studio where he makes the case for kick returner supreme (and fellow Miami Hurricane) Devin Hester to join him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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[@davewylie654]

If Hester can't get in for his special teams play they need to take special teams off their list. The dude was the very best return man I have ever seen in my 40+ years of being an NFL fan. Guy was the man

[@championsofados4717]

befor steve tasker??? oh i forgot,, he was only the best GUNNER IN HISTORY

[@smooth3537]

He definitely legit. Honorable mention Dante Hall

[@deykno87]

Dante hall was better ....chiefs didn't give him as many opportunities...Hester was a one cut straight line speed guy….hall had it all and no better sideline to sideline

[@rizeagle33]

​@deykno87 loved hall but nobody is better than hester.

[@WiltChainburland]

@@championsofados4717 bro what !?!? LOL

[@b.e.r.nnetwork8251]

Devin Hester was so good we're surprised he wasn't first ballot. He's literally the best return man ever.

[@scottb3034]

Canton doesn't like Special teams. 1 punter and 2 kickers are in....and no coverage guys like Steve Tasker. Brian Mitchell who is second to jerry rice in all-purpose yards in history isn't either.

[@marvinshenk]

Devin Hester was THE kick returner during his career. He should be in the hall of fame no doubt.

[@brettzimmerman4566]

He should be in for sure, game changer returner, dangerous every time he touched the ball

[@tmal3422]

Not even his just career. The best ever lol

[@kimsmith4492]

Donate fing Hall

[@kimsmith4492]

Hester was kool but that had more to do with the blocking, donate hall was better

[@JonesB94]

@@kimsmith4492 emmit smith ain’t really nothing either too then great oline & hof qb & wr

[@phildicks4721]

Devon Hester should get a HOF nod. He was the most dangerous returner I ever watched. Every time he returned the ball it was a potential touchdown.

[@brandonroberts7055]

And Dante hall

[@The_king567]

He’s not first ballot

[@jsankey720]

It's politics bro ..it was some of those guys last time to get in so they had to pick them over Hester...he will get in next time

[@imanbutton7072]

Devin Hester was different he literally was unstoppable as a return man

[@313Martin]

Not just in the nfl but his whole career, he was a five star coming out of high school and people love to forget what he did at Miami, then he brought his talent to the nfl and became better than what he already was. The man most definitely deserves to be in the hall of fame. Hands down it’s not even a discussion

[@imanbutton7072]

@@HulkHogansThermos you didn't watch they started punting out of bounds to avoid him kickoff strategies were created to slow him he didn't need a touchdown he was instant good field position just by showing up

[@imanbutton7072]

@@HulkHogansThermos I know exactly what it means he flipped the field just by suiting up nothing you could do about it the bears where going to have great field positioning literally unstoppable

[@lelanledoux21]

Today seems to be the day!!!!!

[@ericmiller93]

Dante Hall and Devin Hester were next level returners.

[@devantegatson8482]

Dante Hall was great but Devin Hester is in a class of his own people forget the TDs he got that was called back he could have had 30 to 40 return TDs

[@aaronhogan2786]

I think they both should be in the hall for returns somehow

[@freddavis5978]

@@aaronhogan2786 Dante had two good years and was never an integral part of his teams post season success their not talking about madden hall of fame. Devin Hester is one of one

[@aaronhogan2786]

@@freddavis5978 haha... you are right. But man he had an unforgettable stretch those 2 years.

[@jamanwashington6426]

@@aaronhogan2786 Devin Hester change the game because now the kick off returner kick closer to the end zone now so they won't have too much space

[@mothersuperior7942]

It's insulting that Hester isn't in the HOF. The was the greatest returner in history and it's not even close. The hall of fame was built for players like him.

[@313Martin]

Exactly

[@The_king567]

He’s not first ballot

[@ForeverHues]

@@The_king567 that’s true. He’s a definite HOF though

[@313Martin]

@@The_king567 he should be, hands down with no discussion

[@The_king567]

@@313Martin he’s not first ballot hof

[@gregariousgaming9787]

Sapp is not lying i remember waiting for kickoffs to be over before going to the bathroom when devin was back through.

[@BuddhaKING86]

Warren Sapp is the Charles Barkley of football…. He needs another chance and a platform that allows him to go off

[@choc0077]

Devin Hester, the best kick returner in NFL history!!

[@newagain9964]

Best kick and punt (ball) returner in NFL history. We should be clear and specific.

[@devinrichardson1291]

I think Dante Hall better

[@fadercreek]

@@devinrichardson1291 buggin he was one of the reasons why the bears were in the superbowl

[@newagain9964]

@@devinrichardson1291 Hall likely had the best 1 and half seasons ever for a returner. But we talking CAREER. That’s Hester.

[@nicholasyoung2773]

Deion sanders

[@Cheeze410]

When you’re the greatest at your position you should go 1st ballot. The way Qbs didn’t throw to Prime Time’s Side that’s the type of respect that Hester had.

[@adgee5401]

Perfect analogy. Also, Hester is the reason why the kickoff was moved up. This was prior to the player safety movement. Game changer. He should have been 1st ballot.

[@the54th34]

His position is wide receiver and corner before that. Return man is not a primary position. Definitely not 1st ballot worthy cuz return men don't touch the ball often.

[@adgee5401]

@@the54th34 I can tell you don’t know what you’re talking about. However, he came into the league as a corner and return man. He was only moved to receiver because teams stopped kicking the ball to him and the Bears wanted to get the ball in his hands however they could. That SHOULD tell you all you need to know, but I’m sure it won’t.

[@the54th34]

@@adgee5401 You can't tell nobody nothing lol. I already said he was a corner. Returner is not a primary position. Football at every level from pro all the way down don't even practice special teams that much and many pros have admit to this. Return men don't touch the ball that often, they don't affect the game as much. Hester is the best returner of all time, right? What has he done that impacted any big games he was in??? Cuz I can name you plenty times kickers were responsible for winning and losing big games particularly Superbowls. By your logic the greatest long snapper should be in the HOF.

[@jeffzalonka]

@@the54th34 I agree. I swear some people want the NFL HOF to be like the NBA HOF where anyone can get in if you’re just good. Hester was a good return man but then what? He wasn’t a good corner or a good wide receiver. People need to stop trying to hand out HOF membership like it’s a participation trophy. The NBA HOF is a joke just for that very reason

[@Dozier133192]

Hester deserves to be in the HOF. The things I've watched this man do in high school all the way to the league... Man smh that guy was a amazing!

[@Dan.d649]

Devin Hester was long overdue for HOF induction. I'm a Bear's fan and I enjoyed other teams kicking to him and most of the time seeing him bring it all the way back. This infuriated opposing coaches so much because practically all of the time, they had no choice but to kick it to Devin. We went to the Superbowl and Devin returned the opening kick-off. That probably will never happen again by anyone else. It's so unfortunate that we wound up losing that game. But Devin's got that special highlight for us to remember. Congratulations to Devin Hester!! I'm so glad he's finally made it.

[@PH-lr2mp]

Rex Grossman held the bears back

[@tylerhoward2217]

Preach

[@williamgullett5911]

Grossman didnt hold them back in the regular season and playoffs. The Bears have never had a top tier QB. Not just Grossman. Douglass, Avellini,Flutie, Kramer,McMahon, Cutler, Trubisky....the Bears ownership is who should be held accountable. Grossman is the 2nd best QB they have had behind McMahon. At least he got them to the SB.

[@fadercreek]

@@williamgullett5911 I wonder why.........

[@williamgullett5911]

@@fadercreek Not sure what you are saying

[@fadercreek]

@@williamgullett5911 i'm talking about bears front office

[@stringer2295]

Devin Hester was much watch tv

[@superred5]

"Nah, nah, nah... Rex Grossman was they Quarterback." Accurate and I'm deceased. LOL

[@chitalian22]

Sapp still had those crazy eyes lol

[@fultee]

Crazy thing is Hester should have almost a dozen more return TD's plenty of games where holding or just plain bad call took scores off the board. This needs to be the next 23 retired in Chicago Windy City Flyer.

[@313Martin]

Yup! You said it best

[@scottb3034]

The Bears are done retiring numbers, Ditka was declared the last one. They simply barely have enough numbers as it is to field a team now (if it wasn't for the NFL's slacking of position number restrictions the bears would have serious problems if they retire any more numbers). they have the most retired in the league....something like 15-20 numbers.

[@fultee]

@@scottb3034 It’s 14 but I want two more 23 and 54 they just rose to a level that I wish theirs could be retired too. Maybe if they won that super bowl that would have got them there.

[@scottb3034]

@@fultee So I was one off...dang. lol Anyway great as it would be to retire their numbers it just hard to do when so many before them were retired. In hindsight the bears probably painted themselves into a corner when they shelved numbers for guys like Willie Galimore and Brian Piccolo. Great guys who died tragically but probably not prime candidates to retire a number for and now you can't undo it. I don't even think Samurai or any 85 bears legends have numbers retired besides Sweetness and Ditka. Just an unfortunate consequence. It's why many teams swapped jerseys for ring of honors.

[@fultee]

@@scottb3034 I was just giving the exact number. I forgot Singletary wasn’t listed yeah Bears Den definitely needs to be done. I know he didn’t play for them but Buddy Ryan needs to be honored too.

[@brettzimmerman4566]

Good to see Sapp, he's a great personality, he should have a podcast, would be entertaining for sure.

[@jonh901271]

He had a local radio show in Tampa and it was always fun to listen to. Mr. Sapp is a very smart, articulate man.

[@robteezy2813]

@@brettzimmerman4566 that's none of your business chump lol

[@boscopappas234]

Just make sure he doesn’t call any hookers.

[@FGPlus]

He's a coke head good listen tho

[@bodax1069]

Special Teams and blocking Fullbacks get snubbed. Lorenzo Neal is arguably the greatest FB in history, but he’ll probably never get in. And that’s a shame.

[@tgs5725]

Oh bro Neal was a monster

[@bodax1069]

@@tgs5725 for sure. Definitely one of my favorite players of all time

[@scottb3034]

it derives a lot from the League's policy of limiting induction classes. if they didn't cap them then you'd see more guys get in from rarer spots.

[@donosuarez8869]

Glad I'm not the only one that thinks this about lorenzo,he literally was a lineman lined up in the backfield dude was a unit him and alstott are monsters

[@Ace_Capone28]

I can't imagine Big Sapp after he get hold of a drink or two I'd LOVE to be there!!!

[@pharohbhill123]

Devin Hester is the greatest kick returner of all time why wouldn’t he be in hof

[@chifinest3]

Rex Grossman was the qb 🤣🤣🤣

[@counterpuncher01]

I love Warren...he cracks me up....few are as genuine and animated and genuine when animated.

[@WestsideWillie]

The fact that the NFL is trying to eliminate kick returns to begin with should give them more reason to put Hester in the HOF for being the only player to make it as just a returner specialist

[@blacksheep1222]

The bears were never the same when Hester talked lovie into letting him play more wr , hester was never the same , oh he was still good , still better then anyone else returning kicks but he wasn't ridiculous anymore, he made the bears dangerous, he was the only kick returner that carried a team to the superbowl lol I get he wanted to play more but playing wr took to much out of him running routes burns energy , but yes no doubt about it the man should be in the hof and he will be I believe, I actually think guys enjoy it more when they're older, looks like it means more

[@DM112FL]

Sapp speaking truth ! Love that hoodies 🔥

[@dariusscales3129]

1:50 Touchdown coach 🤣🤣🤣

[@cblackmanrun]

I'm sorry Jason Owen 😂😂😂

[@waynerogers2007]

Someone needs to hire Warren Sapp. ASAP no pun intended.

[@jerrylewis788]

2 teams ALWAYS kept Hester in check...them Seminoles and them Bucs!!!!

[@Xorgrim]

The Bucs? The team he broke the record against, and also had a running TD and a forced fumble in the same game?

[@dawud_guts9277]

@@Xorgrim i love when heroes come smash with facts

[@DS00999]

Give this man a Hall of Fame vote

[@jamesmiddleton5309]

Hester should be a lock hall of famer. That dude was absolutely terrifying. I remember his return against the Giants, goodness gracious was that dude fast

[@trt8191]

When u the best ever at what u do in the nfl ur a Hall of famer

[@leonsummers6460]

If Devin Hester don't get In the hall of fame, they need to switch voters asap

[@rvatruckin2645]

“Touchdown coachbahhahahahahahaha” 😂😂😂

[@burgcarli929]

They should have a special wing in Canton for Special Teamers. Steve Tasker and Hester would be the first ones in.

[@TheCloud2012]

And Dante Hall

[@SteveHealey-yq5on]

Matt Slater

[@MattLong101]

the problem is when people want to compare who didnt get in. give this man his due.

[@Sean-jb5gi]

NFL HOF says a NFL 100 Year ALL-TIME Team member is not Worthy of being a 1st Ballet HOF.

[@kingjames361]

Facts it makes no sense 💯💯💯

[@Sean-jb5gi]

@@kingjames361 There are only 2 others and I bet they are 1st Ballet HOFers. Brady and Gronk

[@FGPlus]

He isnt

[@briandavidson1946]

Hester will get in.

[@lelanledoux21]

Coach Prime bacced Devin Hester!!!!!!!! Warren Sapp bacced Devin Hester!!!!!!!! Today seems to be the day!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shelshoc27]

Touchdown Coach 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@friendsonlyforever]

Hester deserves to be in the HOF but definitely not first ballot. Especially against some of the guys that are up for the HOF.

[@MikeTyson-ff1xe]

Hester is more of a HOFer than Matt stafford imo

[@davewylie654]

Really??? Does he hold any all time NFL history records??? Stafford has several. Does he have any game winning drives in playoff games??? Stafford has a few and has 44 game winning drives to his career. Hester deserves to he in the HOF for sure but so does someone who already with a few years left in his career is #12 ALL TIME in yds. Take a look at some of the QB'S in the hall and see plenty with far less numbers and no SB rings

[@MikeTyson-ff1xe]

@@davewylie654 I believe Hester hold the records for most punt and kickoff return touchdowns. I should’ve worded my comment better. Please don’t misunderstand me, I think Stafford is a HOFer, especially since he did it in Detroit. I just think Hester is severely overlooked in the HOF discussion.

[@sincityj9423]

Devin changed the game! Literally

[@jorgeastorga1192]

Love Sapp and the dope hoodie from reelhead

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

Dungy had the Over with vegas. Even the kicker probably gave him a second look when he was told to kick it to Hester. 😂

[@Dhawkman341]

Hester 100% needs to go to the HOF. He is the GOAT of return men

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Seymour won 3 super bowls in his first four years in the league

[@delvinchandler]

Big Sapp, the U baby!!!!!!!

[@Losomosso94]

Hester HOF Best return man ever Most exciting special teams player ever Add up anything he did at receiver HOF is a fact

[@lelanledoux21]

Warren Sapp!!!!!!!!!

[@mr.ridley8255]

Demarcus Ware not getting in was a joke!

[@johnfraser3741]

If you are going to vote the first special teams player to be in the Hall of Fame then it should be Steve Tasker. No disrespect to Hester but he was a brilliant one trick pony on special teams. He was a returner. Tasker was a returner, defensive tackler generally first to the player and brought down. He also blocked several punts. He was the ultimate special teams player so much that after Tasker, teams would actually draft players for special teams due to his contributions. To this day it happens. Tyler Lockett for the Seahawks was drafted due to his special teams abilities and look where he is now. It would be a crying shame if the first special teams player to go into the Hall of Fame wasn’t the most versatile player in ALL aspects of that discipline and not just one to be someone other than Steve Tasker. He put special team players on the map and paved the way for many to be respected.

[@ryangoines1974]

Devin Hester U are a hall of fame Keep your head stay strong peace and blessings to U and your family GOD bless U

[@jackjackson811]

Devin Hester should get in, and Steve Tasker, arguably the greatest special teams player ever should be in.

[@user-rf2hc2rg7n]

Congrats Dev23!!!! HOF

[@JoseRamirez-yh2ll]

Remember when Warren Sapp got kicked out of NFL network for.......

[@jesses9347]

Good to see Sapp giving Hester his due.... people luv to hate Hester for some reason but he was a lightening strike at any moment

[@jorgeastorga1192]

Hester was an amazing talent and entertainer! hoodie is by Reelhead

[@thomaslynch9016]

Sapp is a meme walking with those eyes!!!!

[@stephenochosiete9869]

Link for that shirt??

[@jorgeastorga1192]

Reelhead is the brand

[@5460george]

He could've easily been Rookie of the year and MVP the same year! He was that dam good.

[@michaeldauria4386]

Devin Hester should’ve been into the hall of fame as of right now

[@TheMan750]

3:56

[@justinklink1588]

Don't forget Josh Cribbs

[@Chris-qh5tz]

Greatest returner of all time should be in the HoF

[@Thewhitekorean]

You think Seymour would rather have more sacks, or 3 superbowl rings?

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Belicheck was asked in 2001 right before they played the raiders what he thought the most overrated stat in football was. He said sacks. I can understand why some pass rushers don't like to 2 gap. But it clearly worked those Patriots defenses were amazing in the early 2000s.

[@tigerwoods232000]

He’s gonna get in they just didn’t want him to be first ballot because he’s special teams

[@FreeOfAllFear]

Devin Hester should be first ballot when you think return game you think Hester he was the goat why you think he wore 23 in Chicago the man was a once in a generational talent no one could do what he did

[@RunRandolphRun]

If a kicker can can get it so can Hester but he’ll be in year of 23

[@bbryant9455]

Brian Mitchell and Devin Hester are hall of famers. Definitely.

[@jburna24]

since Hester is in now…we may need to look at Brian Mitchell and Cordarrel Patterson

[@j.g._p2w94]

When you hear beat Kick Returner, you instantly think and ONLY consider Devin Hester. How is this even a question ?!

[@dvsflavors5463]

Devin Hester is the greatest kick returner of all time

[@kiruelboyd1169]

That was from club ShayShay lol

[@PH-lr2mp]

S/O bears Devin hester Tony dungy lovie Smith

[@picklenutt7440]

If kick returners belong in the hof then Josh Cribbs needs to be in.

[@skymccloud]

He’s one of the main reasons why the NFL change the rules teams were complaining too much

[@bayoustormryder3823]

How bout them Dawgs

[@CR250rSMITH]

If Jay-Z is in the rock and roll Hall of Fame, Devin Hester should be in the NFL hall of fame

[@TheChallenger1000]

The HOF selection process is a joke. No Hester or Ware? Complete joke.

[@davidmanning2859]

The fact the bears made the SB with Rex Grossman is more of a reason Hester should be in.

[@43captrexkramer]

If Seymour is in the HOF, than Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora deserve to be in. They both have 2 rings and more sacks.

[@jeremykrause153]

I don’t think Seymour should make hall of fame.

[@Tone22845]

That's why sapp said bill belichick 2gap scheme handicapped seymour

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

​@@Tone22845yeah but Seymour has three super bowls in his first 4 years. And made the Hall of Fame easily. If he was just a guy with a bunch of sacks and not all the super bowl titles he would be far less memorable.

[@Tone22845]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 less memorable? He probably would've considered 1 of the greatest of all time. I know he's in the HOF but he doesn't stand out as 1 of the greatest d-lineman ever. Sapp was trying make a argument for seymour greatness & his impact on the patriots defense even though he didn't have insane stats. I'm not saying he's not a hall of famer

[@remyv4901]

They literally changed the rules in the middle of his career and stunted his numbers

[@raymonddavis5072]

Facts power to be had the rules change because of this man

[@mikemike7264]

Brian Mitchell should be in the hall of fame as well

[@erichilarity2051]

The HOF is a collection of the best players to ever played the game right? When Hester retired he retired as THE BEST RETURN MAN OF ALL TIME if that's not worth a first ballot the HOF is a joke.

[@mariogutierrez6960]

They put people in the HOF that aren't "the best" at their position....with Hester is/was "THE BEST" period.

[@TheLastRomantic68]

Brian Mitchell holds the record for all purpose yards. Not even a nod, he has as much yards as Jerry Rice..

[@davsmiv8652]

The best anything in the NFL deserves first ballot HOF

[@soylire30]

GOAT

[@kingchi4925]

Man hester should’ve got in over seymour

[@indicatorlist373]

If Hester is in Desean Jackson better get in.

[@822Quincy]

So will Matthew Slayter have trouble getting in?

[@devinrichardson1291]

If Hester get in then so should Dante Hall

[@xcwilliams7980]

No

[@trinidad510]

@@xcwilliams7980 yes, Hall was just as good in his prime as Hester. He had 6 very good years as a returner and is top 5 in most return categories

[@lilmik551]

@@trinidad510 Devin Hester is the mj of returners that's the difference he not top 5 or 10 n nothing he's the best, any stat he's #1 tds yards probably return attempts too. He broke the td return record at the U too lol

[@trinidad510]

@@lilmik551 it's not about being number 1 though, being top 5 in multiple categories should get you in the HOF, that's how it works for most other players. If you're top 5 in receiving yards and receptions, you're getting into the HOF, so it should work that way for returners as well

[@lilmik551]

@@trinidad510 No cuz returners are not that important n not really a position but if ur trendcent than u should be n Hester has every return record there is c'mon

[@Wyldout]

Touchdown coach 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBtstephens]

Steve Tasker belongs in the HOF before Hester if we’re putting in ST players

[@aceboogie1157]

Suggs is a HOF

[@slayy51621]

just cause he wasn’t first ballot doesn’t mean he won’t get in

[@Jimmyfly215]

Sapp talk like that old grandmama I never had.