What player in the NFL, past or present, would you have wanted to see succeed so badly but due to injuries, off the field issues, or whatever happened just derailed their career? For me it was unfortunate to see players like Josh Gordon or Justin Blackmon have their careers end or never getting back on track because of off-field issues.
The same could’ve been said about Earl Campbell having a rather short career. Difference is that Campbell racked up damn near every trophy possible, which I suppose is easier to do for an offensive player.