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re: Did LaDainian Tomlinson have the best prime of any RB?
Posted on 7/17/22 at 1:23 am to Powerman
Posted on 7/17/22 at 1:23 am to Powerman
Earl's first three seasons were unreal. Not just for the sheer numbers, but the physical dominance displayed in his style of running.
An argument could be made that Barry's entire career was his prime.
(I thought Roger Craig might merit a mention when Total Yards From Scrimmage were included - I know he had a 1000 yard receiving year. But a check of his stats show his two 2000 yards from scrimmage seasons were three years apart.)
An argument could be made that Barry's entire career was his prime.
(I thought Roger Craig might merit a mention when Total Yards From Scrimmage were included - I know he had a 1000 yard receiving year. But a check of his stats show his two 2000 yards from scrimmage seasons were three years apart.)
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Posted on 7/17/22 at 3:52 am to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
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From 1973 to 1976 OJ Simpson rushed for almost 7,000 yards...and over 40 TDs.
He was cutting through the DLines like a knife through…
Posted on 7/17/22 at 4:02 am to SoFla Tideroller
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An argument could be made that Barry's entire career was his prime.
Thing about Barry was he always got dragged down short of the goal line even on breakaway runs.
OJ had so many long TD runs because he was a world class sprinter that helped break the World record in the 4x100.
Once OJ broke through the d-line, nobody was catching him.
Posted on 7/17/22 at 4:11 am to Jumpinjack
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Alexander
not biased at all
Posted on 7/17/22 at 9:27 am to tduecen
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Holmes
I was a big fan of him. Dude burned out real quick though
Posted on 7/17/22 at 9:32 am to Jumpinjack
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Alexander
It’s amazing how he’s just dismissed these days. Guy was unbelievable
Posted on 7/17/22 at 11:43 am to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Barry had two 80 yard TD runs in the same game.
Posted on 7/17/22 at 12:11 pm to dukke v
Sanders averaged 1,500 yards and 5 yards per carry over his entire ten year career. Pretty insane.
Though I was at the 1994 wild card playoff game where the Pack held him to -1 yard rushing
Though I was at the 1994 wild card playoff game where the Pack held him to -1 yard rushing
Posted on 7/17/22 at 4:09 pm to Powerman
Marshall Faulk was amazing for a few years.
Bo Jackson was incredible when he played. It was almost unfair how good he was.
RBs have such a short prime, but there always seems to be 2 to 3 years where one guy is the best. Shaun Alexander, Terrell Davis, Chris Johnson, etc. etc.
Bo Jackson was incredible when he played. It was almost unfair how good he was.
RBs have such a short prime, but there always seems to be 2 to 3 years where one guy is the best. Shaun Alexander, Terrell Davis, Chris Johnson, etc. etc.
Posted on 7/17/22 at 4:14 pm to Jumpinjack
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Alexander
You’re being mocked but Shaun’s 01-05 run is pretty incredible
7504 yards
100 total tds
NFL MVP
That’s a 1500 yard rushing 20 td a year 5 year stretch
Posted on 7/17/22 at 4:22 pm to Powerman
Terrell Davis had the best 3 year run.
2 Super Bowls
SB MVP
Reg Season MVP
2000 yd club
2 Super Bowls
SB MVP
Reg Season MVP
2000 yd club
This post was edited on 7/17/22 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 7/17/22 at 6:48 pm to dukke v
OJ ran a 9.4 in the 100 yard dash which converts to roughly to 10.2 100 meters.
To put that in perspective Bob Hayes ran a 9.1 100 yard dash and he was an Olympic Gold Medalist in the 100 meters at 10.1.
To put that in perspective Bob Hayes ran a 9.1 100 yard dash and he was an Olympic Gold Medalist in the 100 meters at 10.1.
This post was edited on 7/17/22 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 7/17/22 at 7:22 pm to Frac the world
Yeah, Alexander's prime was relatively short, but that doesn't matter for the purposes of the OP. For the years he was in his prime, he was phenomenal. His drop-off was sudden and severe, though.
Posted on 7/17/22 at 7:22 pm to Powerman
Priest Holmes!!!
Posted on 7/17/22 at 7:50 pm to JD10
can't believe not one mention of Walter Payton.
man frick this board
man frick this board
Posted on 7/17/22 at 8:30 pm to Powerman
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LaDainian Tomlinson
This dude single handedly carried several seasons of fantasy football.
Posted on 7/18/22 at 12:34 am to Powerman
Tomlinson was such a stud
Posted on 7/18/22 at 1:23 am to LooseCannon22282
Posted on 7/18/22 at 1:37 am to Nono
Walter Payton is the greatest running back of all-time. Walter Payton is the only player to have 10 seasons with 1,200 or more rushing yards...in the stingiest defense era ever.
But his prime was never dominate like OJ.
But his prime was never dominate like OJ.
Posted on 7/18/22 at 7:30 am to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
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From 1973 to 1976 OJ Simpson rushed for almost 7,000 yards...and over 40 TDs.
He had TD runs of 94, 80 and 88 yards. His yards per carry in those 4 years averages out to 5.25 yards a carry...back when defenses were just stacking the line to stop him in the Dead Ball era.
What's even more impressive is the craptastic passing game the Bills had during that era as well.
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