<span style="color:#CC9933">1. Jim Brown - Completely transcended the game and would be dominant today, a pro bowler every year he played.</span><span style="color:#999999">2. Barry Sanders - Trying to tackle Barry by yourself was like trying to tackle a puff of smoke.</span><span style="color:#663333">3. Ladainian Tomlinson - The only player to score more TD's per game played than Jim Brown, lets see if he can keep it up and climb to #1.</span><span style="color:#009900">4. Marshall Faulk - A man who could do it all, only player to have 3 straight 2000+ yard season in a row (rushing and recieving).5. Walter Payton - A great RB who looked better than he was due to talent around him.6. Terrell Davis - His career was just long enough to know he was one of the most talented of all time.7. Curtis Martin - Only player other than Barry Sanders to start a career with 10 straight 1000 yard seasons.8. Emmitt Smith - A very good running back who was helped big time by a Pro-Bowl O-line, WR's, and QB through the bulk of his long career9. Eric Dickerson - Put together the best yardage season ever and had a great career10. Jamal Lewis - A shell of his former self after his injury in 2003, but like Terrell Davis you just knew he was great when you watched him.</span>
I would have gone Payton 4, Emmitt 5, Faulk 6, but you're on the right track IMO. Yes, Emmitt had a good supporting cast for the majority of his career, but he was still able to put up more Rushing Yards then anybody. Give the man some credit. :thumbsup:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Punisher @ Dec 23 2006, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If Portis would've stayed in Denver he would be top 5 already.My #1 is Gale Sayers though.</div>Yeah, I didn't even think of him. He definately shoulda cracked the top 10.
I don't see how you can even say that Brown would be good today. He was from a different era, and as far as I'm concerned, there is no way to compare someone to a different era. And yea, where is Gale Sayers?There is no Sayers, but TD and Jamal Lewis crack top 10 before him? :LMAO: :LMAO: :LMAO: :LMAO:
I'd agree with all except Terrell Davis and Jamal Lewis.Put Byner in his place (TD) and it would be better.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Capt. Comeback @ Dec 23 2006, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't see how you can even say that Brown would be good today. He was from a different era, and as far as I'm concerned, there is no way to compare someone to a different era.</div>He was 6'2", 235 pounds and ran a 4.4 40. You can't even say that a player with those measurables wouldn't have the inside track to be a probowler today. People forget that he wasn't just the biggest RB in the league, he was also the fastest. Of the guys from former eras, no one would have more success in today's NFL than Jim Brown.
He was from a different era. I don't give a shit if he was 6'9" and ran a 4.3, there is no way to compare the 2 eras and consider that he would be good. The game has changed tremendously.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Capt. Comeback @ Dec 24 2006, 06:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He was from a different era. I don't give a shit if he was 6'9" and ran a 4.3, there is no way to compare the 2 eras and consider that he would be good. The game has changed tremendously.</div>Same argument can be made about today.Today millionair pansies are playing football. So, they are only playing for money. They are not deseving to even be in the presense of players from before. So, every player since 1983 should automatically not be included as they have no loyalty whatsoever and are only in it for the $$$ and not for the sport.
Point? Money has nothing to do with it.Oh and by chance, did you ever think people were still in it for the love of the game? Brett Favre and Curtis Martin, probably the only 2 legit players left, take pay cuts to help their team. Not to mention, they are among the best of all time, and are more contributional off the field than on the field. Both of them help cap problems, they mentor young players, donate to many charities, and with all this, continue not to be money hungry bastards.
I'll take Faulk 4th.I don't see how you have Jamal Lewis 10th all time. I'd take about 100 RB's over him (exaggeration).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dawgfan @ Dec 24 2006, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd agree with all except Terrell Davis and Jamal Lewis.Put Byner in his place (TD) and it would be better.</div>You and your biasedness towards the Browns frustrates me.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brooksie5 @ Dec 24 2006, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dawgfan @ Dec 24 2006, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd agree with all except Terrell Davis and Jamal Lewis.Put Byner in his place (TD) and it would be better.</div>You and your biasedness towards the Browns frustrates me.</div>Biased? The players I'm mentioning are among the best ever. Byner had a far better career than Terrell Davis.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dawgfan @ Dec 25 2006, 01:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brooksie5 @ Dec 24 2006, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dawgfan @ Dec 24 2006, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd agree with all except Terrell Davis and Jamal Lewis.Put Byner in his place (TD) and it would be better.</div>You and your biasedness towards the Browns frustrates me.</div>Biased? The players I'm mentioning are among the best ever. Byner had a far better career than Terrell Davis.</div>Yes, his 2 whole Pro Bowls in 14 seasons.His three 1,000+ yard seasons, 2 of which he barely got over.His 0 seasons in which he had double digits in rushing touchdowns.His less than spectacular 3.9 yards per carry throughout his career.Those all fall under the best ever. How many rushing categories does he rank top 10 in NFL History in? None.I'm not saying Terrell Davis deserves to be top 10, but I'd take him over Earnest Byner any day.
LMAO those are his stats and you think he is good??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?! Biased is right, holy shit :LMAO:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Yes, his 2 whole Pro Bowls in 14 seasons.His three 1,000+ yard seasons, 2 of which he barely got over.His 0 seasons in which he had double digits in rushing touchdowns.His less than spectacular 3.9 yards per carry throughout his career.Those all fall under the best ever. How many rushing categories does he rank top 10 in NFL History in? None.I'm not saying Terrell Davis deserves to be top 10, but I'd take him over Earnest Byner any day.</div>How many lists does Byner has in top 10? Well, top 10 doesn't matter. At the time of his retirement he was ranked #16 ALL TIME in rushing yards. Not only that, but at the time he retired he was also ranked 14th ALL time in Rushing attempts. Your claim that snce he isn't in any top 10 lists that it is proof that TD is better than him. Guess what? TD isn't in the top 10 of anything either? (unless you include the 2000 yard rushing season, gee talk about a one year wonder). Say, what happened to TD after that 2000 yard performance? Oh yea, he never did diddly again. Terrell Davis isn't even in the top 40 at this moment. Guess who is at #30 all time? Byner. Guess who's at #42? TD.Earnest Byner = 1984 cle | 16 | 72 426 5.9 2 | 11 118 10.7 0 || 1985 cle | 16 | 244 1002 4.1 8 | 45 460 10.2 2 || 1986 cle | 7 | 94 277 2.9 2 | 37 328 8.9 2 || 1987 cle | 12 | 105 432 4.1 8 | 52 552 10.6 2 || 1988 cle | 16 | 157 576 3.7 3 | 59 576 9.8 2 || 1989 was | 16 | 134 580 4.3 7 | 54 458 8.5 2 || 1990 was | 16 | 297 1219 4.1 6 | 31 279 9.0 1 || 1991 was | 16 | 274 1048 3.8 5 | 34 308 9.1 0 || 1992 was | 16 | 262 998 3.8 6 | 39 338 8.7 1 || 1993 was | 16 | 23 105 4.6 1 | 27 194 7.2 0 || 1994 cle | 16 | 75 219 2.9 2 | 11 102 9.3 0 || 1995 cle | 16 | 115 432 3.8 2 | 61 494 8.1 2 || 1996 bal | 16 | 159 634 4.0 4 | 30 270 9.0 1 || 1997 bal | 16 | 84 313 3.7 0 | 21 128 6.1 0 |+----------+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------+| TOTAL | 211 | 2095 8261 3.9 56 | 512 4605 9.0 15 |Look at those totals. Now, look at these 'amazing' totals for Terrell Davis. 1995 den | 14 | 237 1117 4.7 7 | 49 367 7.5 1 || 1996 den | 16 | 345 1538 4.5 13 | 36 310 8.6 2 || 1997 den | 15 | 369 1750 4.7 15 | 42 287 6.8 0 || 1998 den | 16 | 392 2008 5.1 21 | 25 217 8.7 2 || 1999 den | 4 | 67 211 3.1 2 | 3 26 8.7 0 || 2000 den | 5 | 78 282 3.6 2 | 2 4 2.0 0 || 2001 den | 11 | 167 701 4.2 0 | 12 69 5.8 0 |+----------+-----+--------------------------+-------------------------+| TOTAL | 81 | 1655 7607 4.6 60 | 169 1280 7.6 5 |Wow, looks to me like Byner was a much better player. They are about even running the ball, but what about recieving? Looks to me like Byner was a double threat while your TD was, well, only a running threat. Tssk Tssk Tssk.... You can't be any good if you are a one-dimensional player.
and I would take these people before your 'GOAT' TD: 1. E Smith 18355 2. W Payton 16726 3. B Sanders 15269 4. C Martin 14101 5. J Bettis 13662 6. E Dickerson 13259 7. T Dorsett 12739 8. J Brown 12312 9. M Faulk 1227910. M Allen 1224311. F Harris 1212012. T Thomas 1207413. J Riggins 1135214. O Simpson 1123615. *C Dillon 1117416. R Watters 1064317. E George 1044118. *E James 1031919. O Anderson 1027320. *T Barber 1021421. *F Taylor 948722. E Campbell 940723. *W Dunn 940324. *L Tomlinson 911025. *S Alexander 862126. T Allen 861427. J Taylor 859728. *A Green 842029. J Perry 837830. E Byner 826131. H Walker 822532. R Craig 818933. G Riggs 818834. L Csonka 808135. F McNeil 807436. *S Davis 804837. P Holmes 803538. G Hearst 796639. J Brooks 796240. *J Lewis 773241. C Warren 7696I'd even take these two over him:43. M Pruitt 737844. L Kelly 7274
One year wonder? Even though his 3 seasons before that were better than Byner's best season.And if you could read, that'd be fucking sweet.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brooksie5)</div><div class='quotemain'>Yes, his 2 whole Pro Bowls in 14 seasons.His three 1,000+ yard seasons, 2 of which he barely got over.His 0 seasons in which he had double digits in rushing touchdowns.His less than spectacular 3.9 yards per carry throughout his career.Those all fall under the best ever. How many rushing categories does he rank top 10 in NFL History in? None.<u><span style="font-size:24pt;line-height:100%">I'm not saying Terrell Davis deserves to be top 10</span></u>, but I'd take him over Earnest Byner any day.</div>
