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re: OT: Pick 1 RB in their prime

Posted on 3/7/22 at 11:14 pm to
Posted by Clark14
Earth
Member since Dec 2014
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Posted on 3/7/22 at 11:14 pm to
Someone I liked back in the day was O.J.Simpson. Some of his runs were ridiculous.

I really hate that dude did what he did, and he did it, but I thought he was really good.

What he did doesn’t erase memories of what he was, and that was a great running back.
Posted by Mr. Misanthrope
Cloud 8
Member since Nov 2012
6075 posts
Posted on 3/7/22 at 11:18 pm to
quote:

I've seen clips of Gale Sayers and he may have been better than any of them.

Fast. Strong. Balance. Unearthly moves.
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
68174 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 5:37 am to
Jim Brown
Gale Sayers
Posted by SpartyGator
Detroit Lions fan
Member since Oct 2011
79678 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 5:41 am to
I loved myself LaDainian but have to go with Barry or Walter Payton
Posted by Solo Cam
Member since Sep 2015
34038 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 5:46 am to
Barry Sanders all day every day


God him in a legit offense. Imagine if he got to play today in his prime on the cheifs, bills chargers or bengals.

Also wow what a QB can do for you- 5 or 6 years ago these were the laughing stocks of the league now they're the Super Bowl favorites
This post was edited on 3/8/22 at 5:48 am
Posted by Harry Rex Vonner
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Member since Nov 2013
43319 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 6:34 am to
a distant cousin of mine recruited him and coached him at Okie State

also recruited Billy Sims at OU and Thurman Thomas at Okie St
Posted by Harry Rex Vonner
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Member since Nov 2013
43319 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 6:35 am to
hey bro you're allowed to take that Auburn sig pic down now

Posted by YHCDawg
Winder, GA
Member since Aug 2004
569 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 6:51 am to
He only has 4 yrs in the league, but guess who has a higher career YPC than any of those guys:


Nick Chubb

Gotta stay healthy, but he has a chance to be one of the all timers with his consistency (averaging 1,200 yards per season and has been above 5 ypc all four years).
Posted by CoachDon
Louisville
Member since Sep 2014
12409 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 7:30 am to
Barry Sanders
Posted by Tackle74
Columbia, MO
Member since Mar 2012
5421 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 8:02 am to
No injury from that list is easily BO Jackson. Not listed but Earl Campbell was and would still be unbelievable.
Posted by Inadvertent Whistle
Atlanta, GA
Member since Nov 2015
4965 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 8:20 am to
Barry Sanders or the not listed Marshall Faulk.
Posted by subotic
Member since Dec 2012
2600 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 8:21 am to
I'll take Sanders.

The only back I would consider over him in the modern era is Marshall Faulk.
Posted by DawgGoneDaNcer
Member since Jul 2021
754 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 8:27 am to
Barry
Posted by wareaglepete
Lumon Industries
Member since Dec 2012
14438 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 8:38 am to
quote:

No Marcus Allen


Think about this. When Bo Jackson got to the Raiders, Marcus was only a few years past a Super Bowl win and MVP. He was still in his 20's. And Bo came in and pretty much took his starting job from him. That is something else.
Posted by Mizzou4ever
Kansas City, Mo
Member since Nov 2011
15284 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 8:52 am to
That's because Al Davis had a vendetta against him and tried to ruin his career. Nothing against Bo Jackson, he was a beast before the injury. Fact is, people that wasn't around during his career doesn't realize how good he was. He had one of the most memorable touchdown runs in Superbowl history.
Posted by TideHater
Orange Beach AL
Member since May 2007
19716 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 9:16 am to
Tough one as I should always vote for Bo



But Barry Sanders was outstanding. I do not think Bo hit his prime in the NFL. Sanders has to get my vote.
Posted by Boomerrang123
Member since Nov 2021
29 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 9:41 am to
This isn't a question - the only question is who you would pick after Barry. While all these guys were good, only Barry made fools of the best (check Reggie White at the 10 second mark grabbing air).

LINK
Posted by subotic
Member since Dec 2012
2600 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 9:55 am to
You got me by a minute.

Marshall Faulk
Posted by concrete_tiger
Member since May 2020
7273 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 10:26 am to
Bo. Good at everything, including commercials.
Posted by LSU82BILL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Member since Sep 2006
10623 posts
Posted on 3/8/22 at 10:46 am to
quote:

Knowing Bo Jackson got hurt and it derailed his career, Barry Sanders.

That being said, possibility of injury aside, give me Bo Jackson.


GTFO. Bo played 38 NFL games. He doesn't even belong in the discussion. You can't even say that he was dominating in those 38 games. He averaged 5.4 YPC. Jamaal Charles averaged more than that in the 9 years he was a KC Chief.
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