John Riggins full interview with Steve Sabol HD 

John Riggins is a very intelligent man who thinks deeply like me, has a heart of gold, and is tough as nails. God bless him!

Riggo just makes you laugh the entire interview...every interview, and Sabol is just as brilliant...what a duo

~~ some football fans may forget that when Riggins had his historic 42 yd TD run in SB 17 against Miami in early 1983 - he was an 11 year veteran of the NFL - ( he did sit out one year over a contract dispute ) - but still amazing that he could perform at that level that late in his career - when the average career span for running backs in the NFL is around 3 to 5 yrs ..

JR is in a class all by himself! "I'm bored, I'm broke, and I'm BACK!"

Thanks for the honestly. I certainly remember your play. Reminded me of Larry Csonka …. The power and the difficulty to tackle.

I miss Steve Sabol..

Just found this. I miss Steve and Ed Sabol. I miss 70's and 80's football. And all sports from that era really. And the announcers. And the fans. And the music. It's like I'm getting old.

Such a great career with the Redskins that you tend to forget he came in with the Jets. I did not realize he played when Nameth was QB.

And play he did.....very intelligent, pragmatic man.

Fascinating interview - reveals just how intelligent and nuanced Riggins is...

Other. Than. Earl. Campbell. John was the. Best fullback I. Ever saw

John was fun to watch. He might have been like Marcus Allen in the fact that he was lightly used early in his career and that allowed him to play longer. He was a blocking back in his early days in Washington. Either way, he had talent and he was able to keep it going strong in his thirties when most backs are slowing down or finished.

15:15: Can't believe he used the word Mountebanks. That is an oldie.

One of a kind.

Its. Too bad players today. Dont carry. A. Football. And play. With as. Much pride as. Riggins

Where was this interview conducted? Just wondered.

ITS NOT THE GAME BUT THE CHASE NOT THE TROPHY BUT THE RACE

William Shakespeare as the Messiah?? No, Jesus wins hands down!

Yeah, Absolutely! I think he is exactly right about the press.. the press will do the interview.. but, they will shape the narrative to their own preferences.

Cmon Steve...the crying-over-movies question really weak.

I love Riggo...such a character....always makes us smile

I’m a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and watched this diesel run over them multiple times! Pissed me off every time! Much respect to John! What an amazing running back he was! John, you were a great back with a long career. I hated watching you run over my Cowboys! Much respect to you sir!

It's amazing to see over the years how much respect The Sabols have gotten from all sports fans. Well deserved.

The world and football needs more people like john and steve

I would love to sit down and talk football with John. Cowboys rivalry, running back life expectancy, and QB pay!

In DC, probably early to mid 90's, he used to be a guest on the local radio station on Friday nights to talk about that week's Redskins game and hang out. Those guys were perfect with Riggo, and he was hilarious in that, let your hair down environment. It was a must, to tune in every Friday evening, in season.

Such a great blue collar team. I think Riggins and Butz were part of the NRA back in those days. Midwestern tough men.

A weird dude sometimes, but one hell of a running back and a great Redskin #HTTR

Dan Riley should get credit for changing his mind.

Life is great, Football is better.