We Must Be Tough! 2014 Falcons Hard Knocks

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[@frankiey9943]

They focused so much on 1 on 1 strength and “toughness” that they grew to hate each other and have a terrible season 😂 phenomenal coaching 😭

[@chitowndagreat8635]

I'm not gay but...😘😘😘😘

[@patrickstogsdill74]

@Frankie Y you have a valid point 👉

[@rushlanier1984]

Dude as a Falcons Fan that cuts deep and pretty messed up. But it's the truth.

[@ricobowen312]

That’s why the head coach is not there anymore.

[@patrickstogsdill74]

Should do a balance eof higher and lower itne sitting and of course some 1 on 1 focus but don't over do it

[@frankiey9943]

That steven jackson speech was REAL as hell 💯 dude make it a point to uplift those young dudes. Got so much respect for The Predator after that 💪🏽💪🏽

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

I wish he won a championship!

[@harpoon_bakery162]

Dude made a LOT of money in his career. I bet he saved it well and still has a lot of it left. Some NFL players spend it all in a 10 year-period, forgetting about inflation, health-care, property taxes, retirement, etc.

[@patrickstogsdill74]

@Frqnkie Y your right I'm like how he encouraged the young guys/rookies rather than pick on them

[@oN3xShOtxkilL]

Man was so good in the 00’s

[@Drew-de2rc]

Wow… 2 minutes in and i see how much the teammates wanted to kill eachother lowkey🤣

[@SmugTomato]

For all the talk about toughness and fight, the 2014 Falcons didn't show all that much of it once the season started lol.

[@PastorTrue93]

Facts. Its like they were trying their hardest to convince themselves they were something they were not 😅

[@Marvelleaks365]

Well it’s easier to show that in practice as we saw the cowboys in practice and with that terrible game in the pre season

[@loganstolberg2743]

@@PastorTrue93 they were in their early stages of blowing leads

[@graham.2547]

Steven Jackson had a decent season. For a running back in his 12th season to tip 700+ yards and 6 touchdowns. He at least did his part.

[@TheMan750]

“Who is John Elway, does he have a Twitter”. Welcome to reality in 2014

[@PopOutPaulie]

Shoutout to the dude that reminded NFL Throwback to upload Falcons Hardknocks

[@timbo41284]

The guy who retired had absolutely no interest in playing professionally anymore, you could just tell. He couldn’t wait to get out of that room and away from that place.

[@HitmanStark]

Welcome to the Atlanta Falcons

[@Veyronp87]

honestly, respect for noticing it and acting on it. no shame in walking away from something you're not invested in

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

What’s his name? Thanks in advance!

[@AshleySmith19912]

@@AmirKhan-yv8jm Peria Jerry

[@TootieOrchid]

I just learned that Steven Jackson was an artist and I think that's so amazing and interesting.

[@cristianpartida1625]

Devanta Freeman “ I’m truly blessed and I’m gonna take on every opportunity I get” *Sips on capris sun*

[@osu5inarow]

Gets served a three piece with a soda....."I promise you don't want this I promise you don't want this."

[@leyroy1980]

I have watched the Ravens hard knocks a hundred times a didn't realize Mike Smith was also a coach

[@erics2739]

Him and many more

[@TheMan750]

Mike Nolan, Mike Singletary, Rex Ryan, Chuck Pagano, etc.

[@PastorTrue93]

That Ravens' staff was filled with head coaches. Lol It makes sense why they were so good.

[@redt7452]

Dam man forgot about Steven Jackson, super underrated runningback. Too bad his whole career was on the god awful Rams

[@CoachCoryE]

They should of sign to give him a ring

[@justinlast2lastharder749]

He did play on the Falcons briefly...but dude was a beast, one of the best of his Era. Not exactly Hall of Fame, but will be remembered. Dude had the job of following Marshall Faulk in St Louis and there was no drop off in production when Jackson stepped in. That's high praise to say you followed a Hall of Famer with no loss to the team.

[@tylito4764]

Hard knocks usually goes to whatever team that has the worst coach it seems lol

[@CarlosCastro94360]

probably because they known it's a big distraction

[@Thaapuse]

@@CarlosCastro94360 I guess you haven't watched many

[@b7ray32]

This team was hostile af.. reminded me of my freshman year at division 2

[@sonofmiriam]

15:09 look at the difference in size of Freeman and Jackson. Jackson in his prime was a monster.

[@rondizzle33]

Don't forget to make a Playlist for future binge watching pleasure

[@eugenesatele9434]

I was thirsty for another one. Thank you Throwback and keep up the good work.

[@ericsigersmith2831]

Amen and war eagle Auburn!

[@cjdilla2254]

Man see, I wish somehow they did this with the NBA. It could possibly even be from Training Camp and transitioning into throughout the whole season. Just to give a narrative of some of the players and see what they’re capable of on and off the floor. Also, catch a glimpse of what the Front Office is like as well! It would’ve been kind of cool if it was documented years ago. Especially with the hierarchy of the greatest players now. Seeing Steven Jackson giving his words of wisdom to the young core, is amazing.

[@estebanmayo24]

Loving all the Hard Knocks!

[@bn2ten]

Y’all are goated for uploading all of these hard knocks seasons

[@michaelleppek5033]

Bierman's wife is insufferable.

[@jonmarshall3469]

Thanks for posting these 😁

[@glenwest1911]

It's a shame the falcons didn't win a super bowl with Roddy white and Julio.

[@davidgrant8994]

They got close to a Superbowl win that 1 year against the Patriots but then they choked like Tony Romo in the playoffs.

[@cooptai3498]

@@davidgrant8994 I’ve never seen a team be up so much & throw the ball so often 🤦🏽‍♂️ shit killed me as a falcons fan 😂

[@davidgrant8994]

@@cooptai3498 they didn't learn from when the Patriots intercepted the Seahawks on the goal line in the final couple minutes of a previous Superbowl. As a Patriots fan, that game was awesome. Watching the Falcons blow that big of a lead was hilarious.

[@cooptai3498]

@@davidgrant8994 😒😒😂

[@greggoryallen8673]

Not to mention Stephen Jackson

[@reliablethreat23]

I love this channel!!!

[@asadfalconsfan1851]

Appreciate the upload

[@yannickharder683]

Bruh like every 5 minutes there was a scuffle 😂

[@Kelly-ur8xt]

can we get these videos in bunches and not week at a time. I love watching these

[@masontronsor2734]

Best part of this season was the reaction from Tyler Starr and his fiancé on cut day!

[@Toosii2times]

My main 2 takeaways from this episode: Steven Jackson is the man. You can tell he genuinely cared about Freeman and embraced his role as a mentor as he took the rookie under his wing. Mike Smith is a good dude. Always positive, energetic, and friendly. When I was younger I always took him for an out-of-touch boomer of a coach that was in over his head. Looking back I have a new found appreciation for him. Yeah, he may not be Andy Reid or Belichick- but not many are.. players were lucky to have a coach like Smitty.

[@brendansinyard121]

Steven Jackson was a beast but when we got him he was nothing but a injury magnet

[@HoYuPhat]

"Stand up here & get some of this wind." "There's wind down here." A++ response...

[@gonzo5608]

Bruh that tree and the mini water park kinda, is amazing jesus

[@michaelleroy9281]

I believe Mike Smith was fired after this season Dan Quinn brought in

[@tylito4764]

Like 3 days ago I said I need the atl one and THANK YOU

[@thechristianpope9144]

They had a lot of really good rookies here damn

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Atlanta Falcons totally attitude NFC West Division 1970s 1980s and early 1990s toughest rivalry against Los Angeles Rams 🏈

[@michaelleroy9281]

A problem was that they were in with the Niners

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

@@michaelleroy9281 I agree there was tough NFC West Division rivalry from the 70s 80s and early 90s matchup you look Atlanta Falcons against Los Angeles Rams and disgraceful New Orleans Saints against San Francisco 49ers

[@samuelkwakye4136]

@30:37 damn if they didn't have helmets on dude 45 would have been done 🤣🤣🤣

[@patrickstogsdill74]

One of the things I noticed Rookies do best at during hard knocks is the Cosches/veteran player imitations theu are spot on

[@Speedy_Cy]

Only way I can watch Hard Knocks in Montreal

[@leondraw1766]

Seeing how they spend their money is the reason most of them are dead broke when their career is over.

[@KarlPostMalone]

Same goes for NHL & MLB players…so what’s your point?

[@redt7452]

They tried to preach toughness and seemed to forget about everything else that goes into football lol, think they were like 6-10 that season

[@frankiey9943]

Lol they forced it so much in the preseason they completely gassed out in the regular season

[@adrianramirez2348]

And they used secret deodorant

[@lillagahnavich7700]

@@adrianramirez2348 😭😭😭

[@airjas845]

Yall should post the 2018 browns next

[@LANDRUNLANDLORD918]

0:50 bro ate those punches ngl 😂

[@edwinafamefuna4383]

The intro music to Hardknocks is legendary

[@marcgranger4786]

This bring me much joy as a New Orleans native and Saints fan but damn the Falcons will probably be better than us sooner than later

[@davidcota4978]

Relaxin Jackson

[@phillipkennerson2237]

Hearin the d linemen talking about winning another ring hurts

[@carlosalvidrez9268]

I can't believe it was from 2014

[@reggiemustard]

Keep the hard knocks coming please

[@adammartin27]

30:36 that dude took those hits like a champ, didn't phase him, was basically saying he was tough and wasn't having that to the other guy

[@RA-uo3rw]

He had a helmet on bro...

[@tyfi655]

32:10 it's funny watching devonta freeman blocking, considering he didn't do that in the super bowl...

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

Just 2 seasons mater lol, and it cost them!

[@phillstanford6036]

that Rookie in the opening who pissed off the Lineman turned out to become one of the top LB in the league, love watching these older Hard Knocks im binging every season waiting for Kickoff!!

[@prolific4832]

You're mistaking him for deion Jones from lsu. I thought it was him too but it's a different person. That dude there is a free agent and didn't play too much

[@phillstanford6036]

@@prolific4832 I could've sworn it was him he wears 45 but even still, sometimes you see struggling rookies who turn out to be good. Danny Amendola was on an old hard knocks and he struggled then he blew up in NE

[@lillagahnavich7700]

@@phillstanford6036 don't remind me...my Cowboys let his ass go and he would have killed it with Romo 🤦🏻‍♂️😂😭🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jos3roth475]

Whoever thought to put TI Go Get It at that spot knows what they're doing. Right after what the head Coach was aaying to the team, the fact that it's an Atlanta rapper, the lyrics. Great music placement right there.

[@loganstolberg2743]

I met Kroy Biermann he was a nice guy!

[@BoltBoy21]

Who else loves hard knocks

[@adeenbenyasharal5412]

At 50:32... I thought about Day Day impersonating Baby D 😂😂

[@stevekutra6365]

Quitting? Is he for real? Unbelievable!

[@king6595]

Mike Smith mustache>modern Mike Smith

[@notfugu5392]

Jacques wanted none of that lineman smoke that was coming his way lmao

[@KRUDDYMUNGUS]

These dudes be throwin down and $#!+

[@vincentlopez3064]

true story ..@ 42:09 when tey're showing the guy with the dreads laughing, over his left shoulder the guy with the white t shirt is Yawin Smallwood, my dude's son, he was drafted in the 7th round out of Uconn as a MLB...was projected to go in the 2nd or 3rd round....but hurt himself at the combine, but he still ran the 40(big mistake) , i forget his 40 time, but it was poor....and it dropped him all the way down to the 7th round.....He did not make the team...and now he's out of football...kinda a sad story ...

[@jeromeestrada6366]

My niners reason why they didn’t go to the Super Bowl in 2013

[@thepatriotwarrior4823]

I know some won’t believe me but I had a torn Achilles and my Ortho told me I’d be out for at least a year. He said crutches for 7 months. Then several months of stretching it back out being he had to cut a piece out so he could sew it back together. I proved them all wrong. I was walking normal and back to playing softball four months after I had it fixed. To this day I’ve had no problems with it. So I feel for the guy with the Achilles.

[@redt7452]

Lol I remember the Biermans tv show, it was so bad

[@ajh1905]

The sad part the falcon could of had John Abraham and osi at the same time on the d-line

[@1.adirao]

facts but when osi got here he wasn’t the same as ny

[@mr5811]

kinda funny that he meant to say mano a mano but instead said mano y mano which means hand to hand, fist fighting, basically. so exactly the opposite of his message during camp.

[@MTRAdmiralty]

40:32 "There's no turning back when you make a decision like this." What kind of B.S. is he telling the player? Tell that to Brett Favre or about 100 others who have unretired after retiring.

[@oddbigking9069]

Well if he unretires he isn’t guaranteed to get picked up on a team.

[@TheStephon97]

Damnn rookie Ricardo first year without him

[@TheStephon97]

This Lowkey sad seeing Jones and my fav WR Roddy

[@RawCyberHub]

i had to forward sometimes, i thought i was watching housewives of ATL.

[@acunajunior]

25:25 LOL I’m crying man

[@andrewkaiser7130]

Hey j smith how is that free agent life treating you 🤣🤣🤣

[@rickygene6657]

45 i see you

[@orange234100]

whAt the song at 28:00

[@tahitiantreatskeetjuice5587]

35:25 they kept cutting away, showing the difference between the rookie home vs the vets home. Bogus 😂

[@m.s.6270]

Cowboys going to the bowl this year

[@loganstolberg2743]

where’s that super bowl???

[@gantrobert3]

Steven Jackson sounds like Suge Knight when he talks.

[@Josh-it6uy]

30:42 guy ate a 4 piece combo lmao

[@daniel26395]

am I crazy or were these already posted 🤔

[@king6595]

Jaques smith ate them fuckin hits like it was nothin lol

[@naswiipp]

Ate em right out of the league

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Who is John Elway?!!! He was a bad man before Aaron entered the league

[@matthewreames1137]

God I feel sorry for kroy

[@33bceltics]

Say what you want about how they did in 2014… they drafted very well this year

[@heyimphantum]

They drafted the Te that's supposed to be versatile, right?

[@billybussey]

The wives are never interesting.

[@loganstolberg2743]

Who’s 45?

[@dsbeats5657]

Lol ik 45 out the league 😂

[@joshualewis7692]

Falcons had not one but two former world champs on the team in Osi Umenyiora and Bear Pascoe. Still,they couldn't get the job done.

[@natestevens6150]

Bull really just retired 😂😂

[@erics2739]

War eagle 🦅

[@leohuynh2664]

Wow all that work and couldn't block a turnstile in the Super bowl

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

[@rick459xp2]

What about knowledge?

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

@@rick459xp2 Having biblical knowledge is good.

[@elijahtchilembe-mpovie2715]

Too many egos and it showed, vets didn't like getting pushed around by rookies....that whole team just threw hands during practice but couldn't win enough game

[@puravrarrr]

Why they do freeman like that they kept switching from him and Moore 💀

[@HighTopJop]

Uh oh! 😬

[@illusive1181]

Talentless actors/actresses usually are in reality tv shows

[@charismatic9904]

Lmao. I cant judge douglas for the deodorant. I use womens also. Its better smelling and last wayyyy longer

[@dfrank4life]

My boy is sick of Football 😂😂 he retired early

[@drakeelias628]

Really wish the falcons never choked

[@BigMacoSlime]

Mann😢

[@nerdvananorth2905]

31:20 Without that helmet on that slab of beef would have cold knocked you the **** out. Talk big for a guy no one has ever heard of.

[@Mindsetsandreps]

Alright if you're a gm; what could you possibly see in Mike Smith that would inspire players? Every interaction is super awkward, the before and after bit was lame.

[@charismatic9904]

Still better than philbin

[@lillagahnavich7700]

@@charismatic9904 yeah but to be fair, Philbin is all time worst lmao