Brian Dawkins: A Career full of Big Hits & Great Picks | NFL Legends Highlights
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2018
- Former Philadelphia Eagles, and Denver Broncos Free Safety, Brian Dawkins' legendary career highlights.
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Seeing him put Jerome Bettis down was just incredible. Unstoppable force meets immovable object. Advantage - Dawkins
Derek Rebello haha Bettis was pissed too haha
I remember an Atlanta sports talk host the week before the NFC championship game saying who is going to tackle Crumpler little Brian Dawkins 😃😃😃.
The Bus stops here.
Hulk vs juggernaut, hulk wins!
@@gardetto265 he was hahaha
The crazy thing is he hit SO hard but he wasn't really the biggest safety in terms of weight. It was all about timing and effort for his hits.
Buns Network from a cowboys fan I respect your non bias opinion. I saw the man play. I used to think he was huge as I kid. He just played huge
Hey man, right on.
It's the Hammer and Nail thing. In football, every collision, you choose, you gonna hit or be hit?
anglianchannel
This may be the most
Irrelevant,
Irreverent comment
On RUclips right now.
Congra....... Tulations??
Sean Taylor and him the best safety's in my opinion
its all about "pop" -- either youre born with it or not
Brian: "I was a small guy."
Me: "Yeah, *ok* Brian."
Brian's Biceps: "Say sumthn."
Looked up his height and hes '6'0 lol.
He was small. He used to drink weight gain shakes in high school ❤
As an eagles fan seeing this man in orange feels like a crime... 🥺
Ikr
Facts!!!!! 😭
Best eagle ever
Best free safety ever
Long as it aint in that blue and white
@@jimgack7019 Atwater lott and Paul krause
This dude was crazy. Definitely a HOF
Eastside 11 ay I’m a Vikings fan too, I mean we have Harrison😂 but defiantly not Brian’s level
He is in the hof
No doubt at all
I still don't like the fact that the eagles didn't keep him an eagle his whole career but it's whatever.
Exactly! That '09 Philly Team (the season without Dawkins) could've went further in the playoffs if Dawkins was with them. Imagine if he was still there alongside with McNabb and Desean Jackson scoring threat on offense that year!
It was disappointing, but I don't blame either party. Denver gave him a ridiculous contract for his age, and no team was going to match that.
Reid and Banner.
I was dumb mad when they did that, he shoulda never played for any other team
everyone was getting traded near the end of the andy reid era... I think they wanted to "reboot"
I love this because it highlights his coverage ability. People think at Dawkins was just big hits and crazy tackles, no, that was John Lynch.....Dawkins could actually cover.
He inspired Reed to be the best and he gave Troy the blue print on how to be a hybrid safety.
Brian Dawkins made Brett Farvre look like Nathan Peterman every time we played the eagles
I can't believe Peterman is still in the league!!!
B Dawk made most qbs look like high schoolers, favre especially
One of the greatest safeties in NFL history. Canton is calling Brian’s Dawkins name.
Puppy Cuteness Congratulations Brian Dawkins
aroperdope Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Look up the speech on the NFL RUclips page.
Puppy Cuteness He played for so long....Wow!
He is there with my man Ray Lewis!
So glad eagles gave him a ring
michael edwards he was actually a part of the eagles. He was like an executive or something.
Lyric X he also coached Jenkins and Mills
Anthony Ryder explains why Jenkins is out of this world. He plays every position except for lineman.
I did not know that!! So B-Dawk finally got the hardware?? Nice! I though he was only gonna have the Hall of Fame ring.
Also I didn't know he was still part of the organization even though he wasn't a player anymore.
@@tmap92 I didn't know that until after the fact. This was his last season though. He's moving on to doing something else.
Saddest day of my life when Dawk wasn’t resigned by the birds. But was so happy for him when he finally got that ring in 2018. Greatest eagle ever, hands down.
You had a great life then family. Js
Reggie Fucking White
Bruh that has to be the easiest saddest day of someone’s life in history
Man, the Eagles' secondary could definitely use him right about now.
Plz draft a safety
Right
This comment is still relevant in 2022
@@32SteamBoat Ikr?? The Eagles' have usually had a GREAT D-line (that helped them win the Super Bowl, mind you) & decent linebackers over the years, but their secondary has been VERY shitty for YEARS now... they've had a shitty secondary since Asante Samuel was last there in 2009. I have no fucking idea why the Eagles' front office doesn't do anything to fix this, when this has CLEARLY been their Achille's Heel for years now.
We have a good one now
Underrated skill is the forced fumble. Didn't realize how amazing he was at stripping the rock. So glad the Eagles drafted him. One of the best safeties ever. Watched back 2 back.
Jim Johnson was one of the greatest blitzing Defensive Coordinators in NFL history RIP. Brian Dawkins lived up to his potential under him.
I’m 16 but I’m glad I get to see all this was to young to see him play but I see why this man is in the hall of fame he revitalized the safety position and brought it to a whole other level
KING 23 too*
Respect
Don't forget about Sean Taylor
KING 23 you're a year older than me but we both Steeler fans #Steelersnation
I'm a former wr and I can tell you with all honesty, that when running a route and getting ready to catch the ball there was nothing that a receiver feared more than seeing or knowing that Brian Dawkins was somewhere on the field. You literally spent most of the time running your route actually thinking in the back of your mind And hoping that he was on the other side of the field or that maybe he forgot about you. No, I never played professional football. I've spoke too wide receivers who have and I've played on levels with players like him.
Brian has been a class act his entire life. One of my favorite sports figures. Pure class.
It's like this...Ed Reed and Troy dominated the AFC. Mr. Dawkins ruled the NFC.
Ed Reed & Troy Palamalu AFC
Brian Dawkins & Sean Taylor NFC
Who was the best?
This is hands down one of the greatest Brian Dawkins videos EVER!
He had heart, he was a defensive leader no matter where he was, an absolute philly hero, and was always on fire. Hardest hitting safety ever. Made some of the smartest plays I’ve seen in football
The early to mid 2000's was a safety era Ed Reed, Charles Woodson, Sean Taylor, Brian Dawkins, Troy polomalu (sorry for the spelling)
Edit: forgot about Rodney Harrison, and Rod woodson
MrGuoowuoo!! Daily videos and more! Charles Woodson was a corner for raiders
Bob Sanders?😁🙏🏾
Forgot Champ Bailey
@@user-xb4fm5rx8h champ Bailey wasn't a safety. He was corner.
John Lynch HoF
The little guy with the BIG heart. I watched his HOF speech, He saved lives that night. Much respect.
Weapon X!!!!!!
Brian Dawkins and DC Jim Johnson(RIP) were a great complemetary pair
As a Falcons fan, Dawkins will forever be my favorite player. He was so sick in 2K5
My favorite athlete in any sport and I really don’t care much about the nfl. Dude was inspiring as fuck and you just couldn’t believe what you were watching
Brian Dawkins always gets me hyped. A great athlete, and a great human being. Thank you for posting this.
I swear his black visor made him even more of a lengend to me!. As a kid he was like a power ranger or super hero flying on the field💪 had me ready to run through everything lmao 26 and still my favorite player / eagle of all time. much love and respect B dawk congrats!
I loved B-Dawk man. Hit like a freight train. Eagles had some great teams that never got rings. D-Jax, McNabb, Westbrook, Dawkins I loved those squads. Respect from a Viking fan. Brain deserves it
Respect from a Viking fan towards the Eagles? I didn't think that was possible. Thanks!
Orcinus1967 just trying to be civil. I'm so tired of eagles fans saying we suck. I'm not like other fans. I give respect when respect is due.
Ay d Jax could get a ring this year🤷♂️
Same here. He was one of my favorite defensive players.
Favorite eagle of all time and one of the best safeties to ever do it, wish he could’ve gotten that ring 🦅🦅
Much respect for Brian Dawkins as a cowboys fan. You were an amazing player.
B Dawk no one deserves this more than you your energy on and off the field was awesome hands down my favorite eagle 🦅
Who In the HELL could DISLIKE this video? Oh, right... a DALLAS Fan 😥😧
@@theloverswineverytime1625 lol just a tantrum downvote basically.
Dallas fan here, I still liked it
Brett farve
I say its crumpler lol
Ryan Lester Boynton I’m a Dallas fan and I fw Brian Dawkins dude was a bonafied stud
By far the hardest working safety of all time and hardest hitter. He played old school ball the way it should be. He didn’t do it for stats, money or fame. He loved the game and proving he could be the best. Class act…GO E A G L E S!!!
We only had Brian Dawkins in the mile high city for a short time but we gave him nothing but mad love. Thanks Brian for the memories here in Denver
Finally y’all have answered my prayers Vault 🤙🏽😂
Thanks for Trusting the Process
My all time favorite Philadelphia Eagle. So proud of B-Dawk. He should've been a first ballot Hall of Famer, but that's alright. As Merrill Reese would say, HE'S IN!!
That's a good name.. Made me laugh
giants fan here but this guy was sick
came here simply for this
Man it’s just so great too see this man still fine and well during his retirement. As an eagles fan, thank you so much Weapon X for all the great memories as a Philadelphia Eagle. Since day one, I knew you would be something special. Fly high Weapon X and the Philadelphia Eagles. What a legendary career.
Before cam chancellor, there was Brian DAWKINS
No lott and atwater
He is the reason I’m a philly fan, loved this guy since the late 90’s......I was so hurt when he got traded to Denver, didn’t even look right in that uniform
He did to a Denver fan🙌
I cried when he got traded..
Ed Reed , Troy Polamalu and Brian Dawkins ! Man those Safeties were fun to watch ❤️ miss the hard hitting intercepting safeties man
Exactly bro for real, talk about "game changers" 👍🔥💯
Weapon X. Never gonna be another FS like Dawkins. Tiger Nation is proud of you! If the Ravens has him with Reed and Lewis, you talk about a #1 Defense. That Defense will be something to remember
I thought he was the strong safety...
Kam Chancellor + Earl Thomas = Brain Dawkins
Josh Well Earl is slightly better at coverage than Dawkins
@@caquad_04dangeruss47 Not in his early years.
CaQuad_04 • DangeRuss va
Brian "Braun Brain" Dawkins
Seeing him put Jerome Bettis down was just incredible. Unstoppable force meets immovable object. Advantage - Dawkins
They missed the hit he laid on Mike Vick in the 02 Divisional game at the goal line.
John Skudris fuck it. It’s Football.
U damn rite laid him out . That hit change the game took their hearts .
Dawkins always walked the fine line between hard and dirty. Just ask Ike Hilliard
Vick said in an interview its the hardest he was ever hit in his career
@Peppa Pig how can he mark a video time when it wasn't on the video. Read what he said before being a smart ass
Brian Dawkins is the definition of “leader” He was not only a menace on the field he was a great leader for the rest of the guys
NYG lifer here and this dude was a dawg ...just vicious but not dirty. Joy to watch. Top 3 safety ever with Polu and Lott for sure
As a Steelers fan and seeing him match up against Jerome bettas the level of respect I had for this man was insane because come on he was a small guy taking on tank of bettors and he brought him down was something truly amazing
Dawkins and Reed are the best of this century (even though careers dipped into the prior).
People argue who was better, but I don’t think that’s a comparison to be made. They both played the position quite differently, and they were both the best of their respective styles.
B-Dawk pregame speeches will get anybody fired up. What gonna bring to the table tonight, not tomorrow nor next week, but tonight sends chills
This man played with so much passion and heart every single time he got on the field I'm not a Eagles fan but I have alot of respect for this great legend of the NFL one the greatest safeties ever in my opinion loved watching him play all time
One of my favorite safeties of all time. One of the reasons why I became an Eagles fan. Him and Brian Westbrook. Will always love those guys!
He was definitely out of bounds at 4:50 haha
Dammit you’re right 😭😭😭
ikr
I was a Greatest Show on Turf fan... but I also loved these Eagles teams. They were so good.
“BUT NOBODY RESPECTED US AS A DEFENSE.
GIVE ME SOME RESPECT RIGHT NOW!” Thank you B Dawk 🙏🏽
You inspired me to keep going at the craft I’m working at when I was young. IT STILL INSPIRES ME NOW.
This is the dude that motivated me to become a football player and an Eagles fan. Started watching football in 2008 and he was the first player I saw jump off my TV screen. His effort and tenacity was unmatched. He played every snap and every game like it was his last. He is and will always be my favorite player of all-time. The HOF just got a badass safety. #WeaponX
Absolute legend! Gotta be my favorite player of all time! One of the greatest safety’s to ever walk the planet. Way to go weapon X!
I think BDawk has all time great defensive instinct when he pass rushing the dude always makes the right play
His ball skills are underrated. Anything in his area, he catches it.
I love my boy but at 4:50 against Tampa, he didn't come down in bounds lol. Wasn't a pick. But glad he "made it"!
GET YOUR FACTS.
Back in the day force outs were not allowed. Its a catch (ref is right there)
Wow, 12 minutes of highlights!! 10 of those against the Cowgirls!! A player that gave everything and then some more. Too bad he couldn't win a SB. (Donovan, this one is on you, son) Thanks for all the great moments, you will always be remembered as one of the greatest in the organization.
Jorge Espinoza he got a ring this year from Philly a complimentary one for him being inducted to the hall of fame
michael edwards he's actually an executive with the team, so he earned that ring working in the front office
Alex Tomasone did not know that, thank you
Jorge Espinoza Donovan wasn't the reason we lost that game...Andy Reid was. You have Brian Westbrook in the backfield and you only run the ball 12 times and throw it 55? He called 3 pass plays on the first series and they went 3 and out. That was when I knew we were gonna lose. Still pisses me off to this day. Dawk and Donovan deserved that SB ring.
He played with so much intensity and HEART, very few players exhibit such tenacity and will to win. Brilliant defensive player, a rare force.
He took Crumplers soul.....
2:43 young bills coach McDermott feeling greatness, Dawkins and Asante
8:28 That leap! Putting EVERYTHING out there.
4:20 when HOF LT sees Brian Dawkins running at him... I'd fumble the ball to avoid getting hit too!
Hes my goat at safety. My favorite player. Inspiration for everything and to see his emotions during the eagles superbowl run was amazing. These highlights just unlocked so many memories from my childhood watching him play.
The NFL needs to allow these type of hits again. They’re sorely missed.
I hate making these kinds of statements...but...man, there will never be another player like Brian Dawkins. I grew up watching this guy early on his career as a bird...this dude is just fucking 500% intensity and heart. This guy is the pinnacle of competitors. The greatest safety to ever play the game, in my opinion. It may be bias growing up in Philly but this dude just epitomizes everything that makes a player transcend into true greatness.
An absolute fucking wild animal on the field. They unleashed him and the results were just legendary.
Travis just reading this gave me chills man ! True Philly legend baby!
He’s not even close to Ed Reed lmao
@@KiloMafia9 LOL Ed Reed only has more interceptions, Dawkins is better in every other category. Not even close my ass.
TSMPimpDaddyPain Like what category? Tackles? First off, interceptions>>>tackles. Tackles are an overrated stat especially since Reed played on better defenses and didn’t have to make as many tackles and Dawkins played a lot longer. Reed had twice as many interceptions despite playing 4 less seasons lmfao. And secondly, stats aren’t everything. Reed>>>>Dawkins. Not even close. Foh
@@KiloMafia9 like what I said the first time, EVERYTHING other than interceptions. Tackles, sacks, forced fumbles, pass deflections, QB hits, tackle for loss, fumble recoveries. Reed was a better pure ball hawk but Dawkins was the more complete, overall better player.
The definition of class. Ima a cowboys fan and I couldn't have more respect for B.D. even if he played for us. What a man what a career. Well done...
I'm a pre game speech guy.i would be a pro bowler every year listening to this man
Goes to show you can be a violent player and still have integrity ...class act!
I miss having good enough corners to be able to blitz the secondary like that! B Dawk the 🐐
Such an amazing guy. God bless you Bdawk!
Brian Dawkins doesn't get the respect the man deserves. He always got overshadowed by Ed Reed and Troy polumalo. Brian Dawkins is my all time favorite player and that will never change. His heart and passion are unrivaled. That man got me hype to watch everything game every second. Thank you for everything Dawkins top 5 safety of all time. #FLYEAGLESFLY E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES
He has a huge daw-gon heart
one of my favorite Safties of all time
Me too bro 👍🔥💯
He’s in my top 5 best safeties of all time
Who else could say that they made Brett Farve look like Sam Darnold or out-ran LT or even knocked over Jerome Bettis
That speech gave me chills 🥶
His passion alone, makes him one of the best players ever
He brings those chills that only a certain chosen few can do 👊🏽
Hearing his pregame speech in the beginning gave me chills
Great player great hall a fame speech best wishes to you and your family
Met B-Dawk at a fundraiser at my building a couple of weeks ago. He is a very humble, down-to-earth guy. It was great to talk to him and he was gracious enough to let me take a pic with him. He's still in Fantastic shape!
I'm a falcons fan, and I remember those games vs Philly. That conference finals was electric. Dawkins was a force of nature back then. A complete nightmare for opposing offenses.
The best thing Rhodes did as an Eagles coach. Drafting Brian Dawkins
Those were dark times lol
Never has a city so loved a player the way Philadelphia so loved Brian Dawkins.
It was an absolute privilege to watch and be inspired by #20 all throughout my childhood and into my adulthood.
Sports matter and BDawk gave us all such pride to be an Eagles fans.
Thank you Brian, deserved Hall of Famer
His passion makes me want to cry. I played 2 years ago and man I can feel the intensity. ❤
Love This Man! Thanks For All The Great Memories Weapon X!❤️
Could you imagine a defense with DAWKINS, Sean Taylor, Lawrence Taylor, Ray Lewis, Brian Urlacher and Mike Singletary? The pregame speech too, DAMN!!!
P.S I know that's too many Alpha's, they have to gel as a unit but sheesh.
Throw polamalu in there too just for funsies
And troy, ed reed
limited mamba too many safeties
They would win 12 Superbowls lol if that was the case. And they would be the greatest defense ever.
If I'm a HC I'm forfeiting the game if I'd have to face all them lmfao
I like the part when they show Brian Dawkins
Thank you for this video! My ex wouldn't allow me to watch football but when we split I picked Eagles from stats in a sports mag. (2002). My first jersey was #20 Dawkins. Little did I know at time I was cheering for a HOF player! (Still got jersey). Been an Eagles fan through good/bad years that paid off when they creamed NE 41-33. So thank you for highlighting DAWKINS with Philadelphia.
I’ve been a giants fan for over 25 years. Hate the eagles
But I always loved Dawkins as a player
That’s how good he was
Dude was a baller. A Redskins fan didn't realize how great this man was as player. Respect I salute
i respect Sean as much as i respect Weapon x! RIP Sean7
The way he stopped the bus dead in his tracks was just insane 😮
That pre game speech sent chills through my body man what a player! Motivational man right there
Brian Dawkins is the reason I played safety at the park. Also the first eagle i loved.
All time favorite Eagle 🦅 true legend
nfl vault bumpin w/bass now
Absolutely the best highlight video of him thank you.
Brings tears to my eyes every time
I was there with him throughout his journey! From Vet stadium to The superbowl and on to Canton. We Love Weapon X #FlyEaglesFly
Best safety of all time
The impact of this man. As I kid in Nashville I grew up watching the oilers and titans. Still a titans fan to this day. But I would always switch over the the eagles games to watch Dawkins. What a player. Much love and respect from a Titans fan.
BRO you just made my fuvking night. so many of his highlights are hard to watch because of the quality but you made this so good. thank you. my favorite player and everything i tried to be in sports. crazy man