What Ifs in NFL History: Rewriting the Legacy

🔑The Bears passing on Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 draft could have resulted in a Super Bowl win.

🔒The Seahawks running the ball instead of passing in Super Bowl 49 may have led to a repeat Super Bowl victory and a continued dynasty.

⏱️Scott Norwood missing the field goal for the Bills in Super Bowl 25 changed the course of multiple careers and potentially the outcome of future seasons.

🏈The Immaculate Reception by the Steelers ignited a dynasty and changed the NFL forever.

⚡Bo Jackson's career-ending hip injury robbed the world of the greatest athlete ever.

What if the Patriots drafted Tom Brady later in the draft?

—The Patriots may have never found their franchise quarterback and the dynasty would not have been born.

What if the Tuck Rule was not called in the 2001 playoffs?

—The Patriots may not have won their first Super Bowl title and the 'Brady vs. Belichick' era could have taken a different path.

What if the Music City Miracle was ruled a forward lateral?

—The Titans may not have had their iconic playoff run and the course of their franchise history could have been altered.

What if the Colts drafted Ryan Leaf instead of Peyton Manning?

—The Colts franchise could have taken a drastically different turn, missing out on Manning's stellar career.

What if the Dolphins drafted Drew Brees instead of Daunte Culpepper?

—The Dolphins may have found their franchise quarterback and had more success in the 2000s.

00:00Introduction to the 'What Ifs' in NFL history and their impact on the league and its players.

02:20Discussion of the Bears' decision to pass on Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 draft and how it could have resulted in a Super Bowl win.

06:45Exploration of the Seahawks' controversial play call in Super Bowl 49 and its potential impact on their dynasty.

10:35Analysis of Scott Norwood's missed field goal in Super Bowl 25 and the ripple effects it had on multiple careers and future seasons.

15:10Discussion of the Immaculate Reception by the Steelers and its significance in igniting a dynasty and changing the NFL forever.

20:55Exploration of the impact of Bo Jackson's career-ending hip injury and the potential heights he could have reached as an athlete.