Name your all time starting QB, RB, TE, and 2 WRS and why...

[budw38]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Swann played in the 70's sure, but Clark played mainly in the 80's. A bit different than the 70's, but we're not comparing Welker to Swann, we're comparing Clark. Gary Clark basically lapped Swann's numbers and their playing years weren't too far apart.

I understand that both played in the same time span . In 1978 , the NFL changed the rules as far as bumping WR's and Lineman using there arms extended when pass blocking . As great as C. Taylor was , he never had a 1,000 yd's in 1 season from 1970 - 77 , nor did anther HOF WR , C Joiner during that span . Remember , very few WR's even had 60 recepions /yr during that time because DB's could hit WR's 30 yds downfield as long as the ball was not in the air , and your top QB's avg'd 2,000 yds / 20 tds per year . If you had Sunny and Staubach playing in this era , you would see them putting up # like the kids today. Clark might end up in Canton one day himself .

[Ruhskins]

QB: Montana
Best QB in the years I've been watching football. All around nice guy.

RB: E. Smith
As much as I hate the Cowboys, Emmitt dominated the league in the mid-90s.

WR1: Monk
One of my favorite Redskins. It's a shame that today's young wideouts don't follow his character.

WR2: Rice
He was a monster at the WR position.

TE: T. Gonzalez
In the mid/late 90s when the Chiefs were playoff contenders every year, Tony was a powerful offensive weapon.

[KLHJ2]

Steve Young- Most accurate and the greatest run/pass threat IMO
Marshall Faulk- Best all around back ever, Runner/Pass catcher/Pass Blocker
Sharpe- (Toss up) Because he dressed up as Austin Powers for Halloween
Jerry Rice- Best Short Pass = Long run WR ever
Randy Moss- The best Deep Threat/ Jump Ball WR ever

Originally Posted by Angry

Steve Young- Most accurate and the greatest run/pass threat IMO
Marshall Faulk- Best all around back ever, Runner/Pass catcher/Pass Blocker
Sharpe- (Toss up) Because he dressed up as Austin Powers for Halloween
Jerry Rice- Best Short Pass = Long run WR ever
Randy Moss- The best Deep Threat/ Jump Ball WR ever

I like my team but the players you build for yours are very nice. Young is very underrated imo. People dont realize how good he was. I also really like the Faulk pick. Faulk is another guy who people wouldnt think about compared to other top backs but he had all the tools. Your team would score alot of points.

Originally Posted by jsarno

This is where I am not understanding at all. How did he only make full use of his talent for 1 season?
This is a guy that led the league in rushing 4 times! His career low in rushing was 1115 and that was in only 11 games! His 2nd career low was 1304, and he led the league with that! He led the league in TDs 2 years! Had 10 or more TDs in a season 7 times! He played 10 years and had 109 tds! Thats an average of almost 11 a season. He's had over 1500 yards rushing 5 times! Over 1800 2 times! Of course over 2000 1 time! Not to mention the fact that he was amazingly classy! So I am totally failing to see your point here.

I agree dude. Barry Sanders was a freak of nature. He was a joy to watch on the field and he has huge numbers to back up what he did on it. His numbers are just insane when you compare them to other RBs. I like a couple guys better but Barry Sanders was a icon and if he didnt retire would of been the NFLs All-Time Rushing Leader.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

First team:
QB - Elway - Cannon arm, mobile, carried Broncos single-handedly to 3 SBs, prior to winning 2.
RB - Jim Brown - Best combo of speed, finese, power ever....Period.
WR - Charley Taylor - Retired as the all-time receptions leader, in an era when DBs could almost climb on the WR's back.
WR - Randy Moss - Unparalled size, speed combo. Can be inconsistent in a bad team environment, but when focused sets records.
TE - Kellen Winslow Sr.

Second Team:
QB - Johnny Unitas
RB - Earl Campbell
WR - Lance Allworth - career spanned the 60s, yet 7th all-time in receiving Yds/game and 12th in TDs
WR - Art Monk - Most complete WR ever, ultimate class act.
TE - Tony Gonzalez

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Second Team:
QB - Johnny Unitas
RB - Earl Campbell
WR - Lance Allworth - career spanned the 60s, yet 7th all-time in receiving Yds/game and 12th in TDs
WR - Art Monk - Most complete WR ever, ultimate class act.
TE - Tony Gonzalez

I just noticed you have a 2nd team. I think thats a great idea. I had fun with my first team unit so let me try this again. I listed my first team as Elway, Brown, Rice, Carter, Gonzo.

My 2nd team would be....

QB - Joe Montana/49ers
RB - Emmitt Smith/Cowboys
WR - Marvin Harrison/Colts
WR - Don Hutson/Packers
TE - Kellen Winslow/Chargers

[budw38]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

First team:
QB - Elway - Cannon arm, mobile, carried Broncos single-handedly to 3 SBs, prior to winning 2.
RB - Jim Brown - Best combo of speed, finese, power ever....Period.
WR - Charley Taylor - Retired as the all-time receptions leader, in an era when DBs could almost climb on the WR's back.
WR - Randy Moss - Unparalled size, speed combo. Can be inconsistent in a bad team environment, but when focused sets records.
TE - Kellen Winslow Sr.

Second Team:
QB - Johnny Unitas
RB - Earl Campbell
WR - Lance Allworth - career spanned the 60s, yet 7th all-time in receiving Yds/game and 12th in TDs
WR - Art Monk - Most complete WR ever, ultimate class act.
TE - Tony Gonzalez

Great picks Slingin Sammy .

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

First team:
QB - Elway - Cannon arm, mobile, carried Broncos single-handedly to 3 SBs, prior to winning 2.
RB - Jim Brown - Best combo of speed, finese, power ever....Period.
WR - Charley Taylor - Retired as the all-time receptions leader, in an era when DBs could almost climb on the WR's back.
WR - Randy Moss - Unparalled size, speed combo. Can be inconsistent in a bad team environment, but when focused sets records.
TE - Kellen Winslow Sr.

Second Team:
QB - Johnny Unitas
RB - Earl Campbell
WR - Lance Allworth - career spanned the 60s, yet 7th all-time in receiving Yds/game and 12th in TDs
WR - Art Monk - Most complete WR ever, ultimate class act.
TE - Tony Gonzalez

I like the second team idea:
QB- Steve Young - What an amazing all around QB!
RB- Walter Payton - Sweetness
TE- Shannon Sharpe - pure strength and impossible to stop. Might make "ugliest player in the NFL", and make "worst speech impediment in the NFL other than Dan Dierdorf!"
WR- Tim Brown - Not sure if anyone mentioned him, but he was a flat out stud.
WR2- Marvin Harrison - Probably should have put him with Peyton in the first team, but the man is a stud.

[BDBohnzie]

I'd have a tough time deciding between Montana and Peyton Manning. I'll go with Montana. Although you can't go wrong with Unitas, Elway, Marino, Brennan...

Barry Sanders. If I had seen Jim Brown play or Walter Payton play more, I'd probably pick one of them, but I saw Sanders play and he was memorizing. If he had played 2 or 3 more years, he would have locked up many records.

Jerry Rice. Best ever. Also didn't hurt having 2 quality QBs throwing to him most of his career.

Art Monk. On teams where offense was run first, pass later, he left the game with the NFL record of most catches, career.

Tony Gonzalez. Best TE of my generation.

[LaronLandry30]

Mine would be

QB: Brett Favre (sorry that guy was once great)
RB: Barry Sanders
WR: Jerry Rice
WR: Art Monk
TE: Kellen Winslow

[John Denny]

QB: Joe Montana - He was an unheralded qb prospect coming out of Notre Dame and was a beast for the 49er's. It was sad to see him go to KC.

RB: Barry Sanders - The man was freak.

WR: Jerry Rice - Records, records, records.
Marvin Harrison - The guy has been a model of consistency his entire career.

TE: Gonzalez - This one isn't even close.

Originally Posted by John Denny

QB: Joe Montana - He was an unheralded qb prospect coming out of Notre Dame and was a beast for the 49er's. It was sad to see him go to KC.

RB: Barry Sanders - The man was freak.

WR: Jerry Rice - Records, records, records.
Marvin Harrison - The guy has been a model of consistency his entire career.

TE: Gonzalez - This one isn't even close.

Looks pretty good to me. Nice job.

[30gut]

Steve Young
Jim Brown
Jerry Rice
Randy Moss
Tony Gonzo

[Missin21]

QB - Joe Montana: The man was the definition of "cool under pressure". And he has 4 rings.

RB - Barry Sanders: I really don't think this one needs a reason why, but I'll give one anyway. He broke a man's ankle without touching him, he was easily on his way to breaking numerous records when he retired (which is the only reason why Crybaby Emmitt stayed in the League so long), & he did all of it without a good offense or a FB. A legendary career cut short by bad management.

TE - Mark Bavaro: Big physical end that could run you over & make big plays. I always remember him being super clutch for the Giants when they seemed to need him the most.

WR - Art Monk: Despite the lack of a "signature catch" ( ), he was the clutchest of clutch receivers IMO. When you needed a 3rd & 16, he was there. He had the best hands in the game. You could throw the ball anywhere within 5 yards of his position & he would catch the ball & make something happen. He was also the classiest guy on the field.

WR - Jerry Rice: Next to Monk, Rice was my other all time favorite receiver. Also a class act & non-stop hard worker, his record breaking career is by & large one of the most celebrated of all time at his position (or should be). No matter where he went (even in Oakland...or was it LA at that point...I can't keep up with those clowns), his work ethic & his abilities never ceased to amaze.

That's my team.

[DBUCHANON101]

QB- Joe Montana with Dan Marino a close 2nd even though he never won the SB. I think Marino was one of the best pure passers ever.
RB- Barry Sanders
WR's- Rice and Clark.
TE- Winslow, Sharpe, Gonzo cant go wrong with either.