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Who thinks Emmitt Smith is the best running back ever?
Posted on 8/7/10 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 8/7/10 at 9:35 pm
I don't. Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Jim Brown and Earl Campbell are just a few who come to mind that are as good or better. Barry Sanders is best ever in my opinion because he could have gotten 18K yards if he wanted to continue to play. He played on average (at best) teams compared to Emmitts Dallas squad. What you say?
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Posted on 8/7/10 at 9:36 pm to Raparooot
how 'bout one emmitt thread
Posted on 8/7/10 at 9:37 pm to Raparooot
great original thread
Posted on 8/7/10 at 9:39 pm to Maximus
Thanks Maximus. I been thinking of this subject for 3 weeks now. I appreciate it.... 
Posted on 8/8/10 at 1:20 am to Raparooot
I think he is the biggest gravy trainer ever....not so bad that he followed one of the best offensive lines in NFL history, but his stunt going to Arizona and breaking the record pretty much soured me on him.
Posted on 8/8/10 at 1:25 am to Raparooot
not just no but hell no.
Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Earl Campbell all better than him and I'm not so sure OJ and Eric aren't either.
Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Earl Campbell all better than him and I'm not so sure OJ and Eric aren't either.
Posted on 8/8/10 at 1:25 am to Raparooot
you forget Jim Brown quit early as well.
Posted on 8/8/10 at 1:33 am to prplhze2000
not me
Posted on 8/8/10 at 1:34 am to prplhze2000
he's MAYBE top 3
i'd have these over him.
Barry Sanders
Sweetness
Jim Brown
i'd have these over him.
Barry Sanders
Sweetness
Jim Brown
Posted on 8/8/10 at 1:35 am to Acreboy
quote:
Barry Sanders
Sweetness
Jim Brown
i agree. i would put him #4
Posted on 8/8/10 at 2:06 am to The Ramp
everyone knows Barry would still have the record if the Lions weren't bitches
Posted on 8/8/10 at 2:30 am to The Ramp
quote:
i agree. i would put him #4
Ahead of Dickerson?
Posted on 8/8/10 at 2:33 am to Raparooot
Emmit was great, but also behind a fantastic offensive line and almost NEVER injured. I know injuries play a huge part in careers, but if you're going for RB GOAT, I think you have to take their peaks into account too.
Posted on 8/8/10 at 7:51 am to Jcorye1
I don't think Emmitt was the best running back ever, but I think he was the best-used running back ever. They really got the most out of that guy. Solid back made legendary with a great team and good coaching.
Here's my list of best ever:
1. Barry Sanders
2. Walter Payton
3. Jim Brown
4. Earl Campbell
5. Eric Dickerson
6. Emmitt Smith
7. O.J. Simpson
8. Ladanian Tomlinson
9. Tony Dorsett
10. Gale Sayers
Marshall Faulk is right there, too.
Here's my list of best ever:
1. Barry Sanders
2. Walter Payton
3. Jim Brown
4. Earl Campbell
5. Eric Dickerson
6. Emmitt Smith
7. O.J. Simpson
8. Ladanian Tomlinson
9. Tony Dorsett
10. Gale Sayers
Marshall Faulk is right there, too.
Posted on 8/8/10 at 8:00 am to SpqrTiger
quote:
5. Eric Dickerson
6. Emmitt Smith
7. O.J. Simpson
8. Ladanian Tomlinson
9. Tony Dorsett
10. Gale Sayers
Sayers is #5 at worst.I would put OJ ahead of Dickerson.
Posted on 8/8/10 at 8:20 am to dukke v
I disagree, P.J.
Gale Sayers is without a doubt one of the most electrifying players in NFL history, and he rightfully deserves that kind of recognition. His talent was truly once-in-a-lifetime. And that's why I have him ranked.
But I have him ranked at 10 because he only had 5 productive years in the NFL, and only topped the thousand yard rushing mark twice in his career.
Sayers' legend is enhanced due to his extraordinary kickoff return ability. But I can't take that into account when judging him as a running back. None of the other guys on the list was known as a kick returner. They are judged solely as running backs.
I'm showing a lot of respect for Sayers' ability by ranking him ahead of Marshall Faulk and Thurman Thomas, who had much longer careers and much more production in a much more difficult time to play football.
O.J. ahead of Dickerson... maybe. I'm a big Dickerson fan, and I'll admit that.
Gale Sayers is without a doubt one of the most electrifying players in NFL history, and he rightfully deserves that kind of recognition. His talent was truly once-in-a-lifetime. And that's why I have him ranked.
But I have him ranked at 10 because he only had 5 productive years in the NFL, and only topped the thousand yard rushing mark twice in his career.
Sayers' legend is enhanced due to his extraordinary kickoff return ability. But I can't take that into account when judging him as a running back. None of the other guys on the list was known as a kick returner. They are judged solely as running backs.
I'm showing a lot of respect for Sayers' ability by ranking him ahead of Marshall Faulk and Thurman Thomas, who had much longer careers and much more production in a much more difficult time to play football.
O.J. ahead of Dickerson... maybe. I'm a big Dickerson fan, and I'll admit that.
Posted on 8/8/10 at 8:36 am to SpqrTiger
quote:
I'm a big Dickerson fan, and I'll admit that.
He was smooth but I didn't like he pussing out and not taking hits.
Posted on 8/8/10 at 8:38 am to Maximus
quote:this is the remix, brah
great original thread
Posted on 8/8/10 at 9:38 am to Acreboy
Or if Barry wasn't such a bitch. Too bad Emmitt will hold that record beyond our lifetime so I guess everyone can get used to it.
Posted on 8/8/10 at 9:41 am to Raparooot
best ever? who really knows?
Best at fighting off tacklers with his hands? Definitely.
Best at fighting off tacklers with his hands? Definitely.
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