[bigdaddy45]

I used to think Ryan Leaf was a bum. But this is a powerful article Hopefully he's turned himself around.

[OddLane]

Me too.

Hopefully he's found some peace in life.

[over3Owithabrain]

It takes a real survivor to return from Hell.

[SamAdams76]

Following in Ryan's footsteps is that Johnny Manziel. He at least still has a chance to get on the right track.

I remember that draft when Manning and Leaf were the top picks. It looked like a win-win situation at the time for the teams with the top two picks. But the Chargers got burned big-time.

Nobody is a sure bet in the NFL draft. In fact, some of the best players are deep down in the draft. I believe Tom Brady was a sixth-round pick and when the Patriots drafted him, it was considered a wasted pick because we were going to have Drew Bledsoe locked in for at least 10 more seasons!

[discostu]

He’s still a bum. He’s just a bum who has realized he’s a cautionary tale.

[max americana]

I still remembered that thread on FR where he was found in canada. I took a 2 semesters at WSU before Stanford and he was the one name no one wants to talk about there.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

The biggest bust in NFL history - I still remember how many pre-draft analyses there were about whether Leaf should be taken ahead of Peyton Manning, instead of right behind him at #2. If he’s turned his life around, I’m glad for him.

[cherry]

I think he probably has a personality disorder...as I understand it, he was not well liked even in Montana.. a hot head ..had a reputation even back then....

I am so glad that Ryan has reached a good point in his life...we were WSU season ticket holders for many years and enjoyed watching him...

he left early like so many athletes do for fame and fortune, and I think if he had stayed the full four years he might have had his life under control...

[onyx]

Damn LATimes won’t allow me to read the story.

[Vince Ferrer]

I’ve said some unkind things here on FR about Ryan Leaf, but its good to seem him getting his life together and trying to make a difference to others. I do sincerely hope his continues in this direction.

[hinckley buzzard]

I knew virtually nothing about Leaf before reading this, but it is true, sometimes a recovered bum can be a powerful voice. never underestimate the power of redemption.

[JayElBee]

Amazing the older I get the more and more the wisdom in Proverbs is proven right time and time again.