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How come Shaun Alexander doesn’t get mentioned with great 2000’s era RB’s?
Posted on 10/12/18 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 10/12/18 at 6:31 pm
I feel like Marshall Faulk, Terrell Davis, LaDanian Tomlinson, Clinton Portis and Eddie George get more appreciation than Shaun. He was MVP in 2005 and won 2 rushing titles, along with 3 Pro Bowls. Was it largely due to playing in Seattle?
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Posted on 10/12/18 at 6:35 pm to Paul Allen
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Posted on 10/12/18 at 6:37 pm to Paul Allen
Terrell Davis had a short career due to injury. I feel like he does not belong in the HOF.
This post was edited on 10/12/18 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 10/12/18 at 6:38 pm to Paul Allen
I think it's because the dominant portion career seemed pretty short. He took over as the dominant back in the league but it seemed to only last 3-4 seasons and then he completely disappeared.
He played during the era when the NFL was transitioning to an almost exclusively pass centric style and the idea of having a big stud RB was no longer the centerpiece of many offenses.
He played during the era when the NFL was transitioning to an almost exclusively pass centric style and the idea of having a big stud RB was no longer the centerpiece of many offenses.
Posted on 10/12/18 at 6:42 pm to Paul Allen
He got paid, then fell off. People don't like that in the best of the decade type discussions. SA did have a great 4 year run
Posted on 10/12/18 at 6:44 pm to Paul Allen
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How come Edgerrin James doesn’t get mentioned with great 2000’s era RB’s?
Posted on 10/12/18 at 6:50 pm to Paul Allen
Priest Holmes is another
Posted on 10/12/18 at 6:54 pm to Paul Allen
100 career rushing TDs is impressive, five 1,000 yard seasons not so much. Frank Gore has nine 1,000 yard seasons.
Posted on 10/12/18 at 7:25 pm to Paul Allen
Priest Holmes is a good analogy because both were overshadowed by Tomlinson, in part because they couldn't stay healthy like he did.
Alexander went from dominant to sucking more suddenly than just about any RB I can remember
Alexander went from dominant to sucking more suddenly than just about any RB I can remember
Posted on 10/12/18 at 7:36 pm to Paul Allen
He would be considered top three of the 2000's had his single season TD record not been broken the next season by Tomlinson.
That 2005 season was fun to watch. Alexander carried Seattle to the Super Bowl but was never the same after. He ran so smooth for as big as he was.
That 2005 season was fun to watch. Alexander carried Seattle to the Super Bowl but was never the same after. He ran so smooth for as big as he was.
Posted on 10/12/18 at 7:50 pm to Paul Allen
Is Curtis Martin included in here? Where is he typically placed in the hierarchy?
Posted on 10/12/18 at 7:56 pm to Paul Allen
I remember Ricky Waters
Posted on 10/12/18 at 10:15 pm to Paul Allen
He put about 250 against LSU. That game made me pretty sick.
Posted on 10/12/18 at 10:20 pm to Paul Allen
Shaun Alexander also made Mike DuBose somewhat competent in 1999
Posted on 10/12/18 at 10:23 pm to Paul Allen
Alexander gets ton of attention
Posted on 10/12/18 at 10:38 pm to Paul Allen
Priest Holmes the GOAT
Posted on 10/12/18 at 10:45 pm to Paul Allen
Ahman Green
Posted on 10/12/18 at 10:50 pm to Paul Allen
Short shelf life.
I think TD is overrated too.
I think TD is overrated too.
This post was edited on 10/12/18 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 10/13/18 at 12:34 pm to Paul Allen
Bc he wasn't great
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