Top 10 RBs of All Time

724Skinsfan · 06-07-2006, 01:35 PM

What was the name of that guy that went "running back" to Athens from the Battle of Marathon? That should go down as a top 10 running back of all-time.

mheisig · 06-07-2006, 01:39 PM

No LaDainian Tomlinson?

12thMan · 06-07-2006, 01:44 PM

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No LaDainian Tomlinson?

LT is a good candidate for most exciting so far...if he keeps this up for let's say another 3-5 yrs. I think he should def. be in the top ten.

mheisig · 06-07-2006, 01:52 PM

From what I read online and in the newspapers, this whole list should be scrapped and replaced with Reggie Bush, positions 1-10. Screw Barry Sanders and Walter Peyton, Bush tops them all.

I know there's the minor issue that he's never taken an NFL snap in his life, but hey, the media hype alone can't be wrong.

Dave Butz Baby! · 06-07-2006, 02:04 PM

1. Sweetness
2. Barry Sanders
3. Jim Brown
4. Gayle Sayers
5. O.J.
6. Eric Dickerson
7. Emmit Smith
8. Marshall Faulk
9. Earl Campbell
10. John Riggins

I had a hard time leaving out Marcus Allen, and I can't add Franco. He'd run backwards to the sideline over trying for a couple more yards and getting hit anyday.

scowan · 06-07-2006, 02:06 PM

It's funny to me that many of you don't have Emmitt Smith anywhere on your list, or not in the top 5 and he is the all time Rushing Yardage leader. I bet the same poll on a Cowboys site would have Emmitt number 1 on every list. Are we all that bias against the Cowboys? Just wondering.

backrow · 06-07-2006, 02:07 PM

1. L. Brown
2. Riggo
3. Portis
4. S. Davis
5 - 10, Insert any Redskin names.

MTK · 06-07-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mheisig

No LaDainian Tomlinson?

Check back in 5 years, I'm sure he'll be on more lists then.

gibbsisgod · 06-07-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by scowan

It's funny to me that many of you don't have Emmitt Smith anywhere on your list, or not in the top 5 and he is the all time Rushing Yardage leader. I bet the same poll on a Cowboys site would have Emmitt number 1 on every list. Are we all that bias against the Cowboys? Just wondering.

yes

724Skinsfan · 06-07-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scowan

It's funny to me that many of you don't have Emmitt Smith anywhere on your list, or not in the top 5 and he is the all time Rushing Yardage leader. I bet the same poll on a Cowboys site would have Emmitt number 1 on every list. Are we all that bias against the Cowboys? Just wondering.

Who? :cheeky-sm

12thMan · 06-07-2006, 03:22 PM

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Who? :cheeky-sm

It just took Emitt so many more caries to pass all the other greats. To me that dimished his stats some.

He had like 2000 more carries than Jim Brown, yet passed him by like 3,000 yds.

Schneed10 · 06-07-2006, 03:26 PM

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It just took Emitt so many more caries to pass all the other greats. To me that dimished his stats some.

He had like 2000 more carries than Jim Brown, yet passed him by like 3,000 yds.

Agreed. From a career stats standpoint, Emmitt is easily #1. He's running away with rushing TDs, and he's well ahead of sweetness in rushing yards. But part of that was simply playing forever and ever. He gets major credit for longevity, he's got to at least be a top 5. But he's no Barry Sanders or Jim Brown.

scowan · 06-07-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Agreed. From a career stats standpoint, Emmitt is easily #1. He's running away with rushing TDs, and he's well ahead of sweetness in rushing yards. But part of that was simply playing forever and ever. He gets major credit for longevity, he's got to at least be a top 5. But he's no Barry Sanders or Jim Brown.

Yes, Emmitt wins the award for "Greatest Desire to Play Forever". You have to admire him for setting his goal of wanting to beat Water Payton's record for yardage and then sticking to it, even though he was well past his prime. Barry Sanders would have been the greatest back ever, but just got tired of playing for a loser team and therefore lost his desire to play at all.

12thMan · 06-07-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Agreed. From a career stats standpoint, Emmitt is easily #1. He's running away with rushing TDs, and he's well ahead of sweetness in rushing yards. But part of that was simply playing forever and ever. He gets major credit for longevity, he's got to at least be a top 5. But he's no Barry Sanders or Jim Brown.

And conversely, that's why Brown was number one on my list.

gibbsisgod · 06-07-2006, 03:55 PM

my personal fav. is barry sanders. he was just plain fun to watch. when he took the feild you just knew he was about to do something spectacular. even if it was a run for 2 yards he made 3 or 4 defenders look completely ridiculous. barry was great and i miss him, especially on thanksgiving because he always made huge plays.

06-07-2006, 01:35 PM	#16
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Top 10 RBs of All Time What was the name of that guy that went "running back" to Athens from the Battle of Marathon? That should go down as a top 10 running back of all-time. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

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06-07-2006, 01:52 PM	#19
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: Top 10 RBs of All Time From what I read online and in the newspapers, this whole list should be scrapped and replaced with Reggie Bush, positions 1-10. Screw Barry Sanders and Walter Peyton, Bush tops them all. I know there's the minor issue that he's never taken an NFL snap in his life, but hey, the media hype alone can't be wrong. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

06-07-2006, 02:04 PM	#20
Dave Butz Baby! Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reston, VA Age: 54 Posts: 450	Re: Top 10 RBs of All Time 1. Sweetness 2. Barry Sanders 3. Jim Brown 4. Gayle Sayers 5. O.J. 6. Eric Dickerson 7. Emmit Smith 8. Marshall Faulk 9. Earl Campbell 10. John Riggins I had a hard time leaving out Marcus Allen, and I can't add Franco. He'd run backwards to the sideline over trying for a couple more yards and getting hit anyday. __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.

06-07-2006, 02:06 PM	#21
scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 55 Posts: 1,559	Re: Top 10 RBs of All Time It's funny to me that many of you don't have Emmitt Smith anywhere on your list, or not in the top 5 and he is the all time Rushing Yardage leader. I bet the same poll on a Cowboys site would have Emmitt number 1 on every list. Are we all that bias against the Cowboys? Just wondering.

06-07-2006, 02:07 PM	#22
backrow The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 36.28 x 76.22 Age: 73 Posts: 1,812	Re: Top 10 RBs of All Time 1. L. Brown 2. Riggo 3. Portis 4. S. Davis 5 - 10, Insert any Redskin names. __________________ '37, '42, '83, '88, '92. Championship!

06-07-2006, 03:55 PM	#30
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 45 Posts: 3,503	Re: Top 10 RBs of All Time my personal fav. is barry sanders. he was just plain fun to watch. when he took the feild you just knew he was about to do something spectacular. even if it was a run for 2 yards he made 3 or 4 defenders look completely ridiculous. barry was great and i miss him, especially on thanksgiving because he always made huge plays.

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