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a real good running game is a lost art in the NFL its all about passing now... the people that are being named in this list are from when i was young or in some cases before i was born i never saw O.J play i never saw gayle sayers or Tony Dorsett i did see Barry sanders and Emmitt Smith I do put emmitt in this convo even tho yes he did have one of the best O lines and arguably the best blocking fullback ever he still deserves to be in this convo.
BTW, Ron Dayne and Kijana Carter are the worst running backs
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Originally Posted by Any2WillDo
are you drinking drano, Walter Payton is not on your list.............
He's saying who the best is since he was watching - people under the age of 30 really never got to see him play.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drywallman3
I don't think Ladainian Tomlinson has been mentioned. And I think he belongs in the conversation all time as well if you look at his numbers. Great running back, great receiving running back as well.
Any2 hit it on the head... Barry Sanders being the best all time. Just retired to early.
LOOKIN over the forum...seems everyone forgot about this fellow...who may not have been the all time best, but goddamnit was he fun to watch!! Jerome 'the bus' bettis..just plain fun!!
Ahh JBD good call on the 'Bus' I'm a big Steelers fan and he was underrated despite his career. He's one of the few that ended his careers on a high note with a Super Bowl ring his final year. I'm surprised nobody mentioned Herschel Walker. His college career overshadowed the rest of his career somewhat but none the less it was still remarkable. Also Eric Dickerson the NFL leading single season rusher should be mentioned too. Finally a player playing today, Adrian Peterson, what he has done in a league that no longer relies on the run as it use to is amazing. Not only did he almost break Dickersons record last year but did so with 30 less rushing attempts after coming off a knee surgery the year before. When all is said and done if AP can stay healthy he may be one of the best ever.
I swear if the next person to post and doesn't have Walter Payton in their picks is banned for 1,000 years!!! ;)
Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, Erik Dickerson, Tony Dorsett, Jerome Bettis, Jim Brown, Marcus Allen, Franco Harris, and Thurman Thomas are my top ten picks of all time.
Gotta go with Barry Sanders even though Jim Brown is a Syracuse star. Walter would run people the heck over though and never failed to entertain. Emmitt is the most overrated RB in history, running behind a great offensive line his entire carreer.
It was a cold and wet September day back in 1998. Of course the weather didn't really matter much since I was at Pearson International airport standing at the boarding gate for my flight to New York. To say I was excited was an understatement. I had never been to New York, at least not alone and I wasn't alone this time either. It was just as the boarding agent asked to see my flight pass when IT HIT ME! Let me tell you... "never eat seafood at an airport lounge", I said to myself as I was seen running back to catch my flight after an emergency landing in the bathroom.
I vote you as the best running back ever!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TONelson
barry sanders hands down best running back ever the guy was the best and he played for one of the worst teams
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Originally Posted by jetsalltheway12
no one mentioned BO JACKSON - you dont know Bo. hmmm prob one of the best athletes EVER short career Bo Jackson Tribute (Highlights) - YouTube
you got to go with Barry he quit on top like a pimp
curtis martin tied sanders record of 10 years 1000/season. both similar, bad teams always put 8 in box against. both low key. no showboating. Curtis Martin Is my favorite christian athlete..Quote:
Originally Posted by Zab
I use to be a dolphin fan growing up I remember there was a monday night game earl just demoralized them,ran the defense slap over.I'd like throw dorsets name in there to as far your explosive backs.
On top of what? No rings and a losing record?