Who's the best running back?

[jwintosh]

with all the Ladainian Tomlinson hype (which I'm totally a part of!!), who do you think is the all time best? why?? in a recent interview, Ladainian was asked that question. He said there is no way that he could be compared to the greats.... as he is only in his 6th season! a true sportsman!!

jeff

 

[jwintosh]

well, i'll have to go with Payton! though, i'm sure that'll change!!

 

[ehdg]

I think it has to be Jim Brown. The man had it all speed and power. Plus he played in a tougher era and as he'll tell you never ran out of bounds. Just think he much more he could have done if he didn't quite early due to making a movie and the Browns told him to be at training camp or they'd dock his pay. He said screw it and retired to continue making his movie.

 

[Greg]

There are, in my opinion, a few missing from the Poll, but I'll go with Jim Brown.

Here are some others:

O.J. Simpson (held the single season rushing record till Dickerson broke it, though did it in a 14-game season)
Bo Jackson (shortenned career, but just an amazing running back)
Eric Dickerson (single-season rushing record)
Gale Sayers (before my time, but had 22 TD's as a rookie [14-game season], including 6 in one game, still the record)
Marcus Allen
John Riggins
Tony Dorsett
Earl Campbell

 

[sarnone]

The leading ball carrier of all times has the initials, JS....can anybody guess? I'm 55 years old and I believe this will never change.

 

[jwintosh]

i agree with you Greg,,, i'd throw marshall faulk in the mix as well. as for all-time great,,,,? i don't think they compare!

 

[Greg]

Well, all the guys I named are currently HOF'ers (minus Bo Jackson), so I think they compare.

When it is all said and done though, LT may be the greatest.

For right now though, I'd put O.J. and Dickerson in my top 5 with Emmitt, Sweetness and Jim Brown.

 

[geoffrie]

I think it has to be Jim Brown. The man had it all speed and power. Plus he played in a tougher era and as he'll tell you never ran out of bounds. Just think he much more he could have done if he didn't quite early due to making a movie and the Browns told him to be at training camp or they'd dock his pay. He said screw it and retired to continue making his movie.

A physical anomaly for the time. He was larger than the line backers. Also the greatest lacross player.

I voted for Sweetness. Could run, could block, could pick up the blitz and stand up a line backer.

Honorable mention to Larry Czonka.

 

[geoffrie]

The leading ball carrier of all times has the initials, JS....can anybody guess? I'm 55 years old and I believe this will never change.

Got my attention ... I would have thought a workhorse like Emmit or Curtis Martin maybe.

 

[jwintosh]

The leading ball carrier of all times has the initials, JS....can anybody guess? I'm 55 years old and I believe this will never change.

well, i'm at a loss.... in researching it, i found a few more that are definetly worth mentioning, like,

Tony Dorsett

Franco Harris

Earl Campbell

 

[tobby4]

I said LT... cause at this point in all of their respected careers, I think LT has done more..

 

[cvm4]

Emmitt here! Barry too

 

[Fox]

This one was a trip down memory lane.

As someone who saw Jim Brown play, I truly believe he has had no equal. He was the most punishing running back I ever saw. I would give honorable mention to Jim Taylor, as a punishing runner. Brown would have had the most amazing statistical career if he has stayed in pro ball. Think of it, everything he did was in NINE seasons. . .

I saw Sayers play and Csonka; both were exceptional. Sayers career was cut short by knee injuries. Payton was amazing and much like Brown; he was never afraid to hit. Simpson rates right up there. I saw him play at USC. I think that Jackson and Campbell might be a tier below, but only because of shortened careers.

 

[sarnone]

The leading ball carrier of all times has the initials, JS....can anybody guess? I'm 55 years old and I believe this will never change.



Jacques Strappe...sorry guys...I just had to.....I don't get out much anymore!

Sam....Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[caudio51]

I voted for Payton. just an overall great back.

 

[Greg]

The leading ball carrier of all times has the initials, JS....can anybody guess? I'm 55 years old and I believe this will never change.



Jacques Strappe...sorry guys...I just had to.....I don't get out much anymore!

Sam....Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:rofl: I think you had a few going on this one

 

[jwintosh]

The leading ball carrier of all times has the initials, JS....can anybody guess? I'm 55 years old and I believe this will never change.



Jacques Strappe...sorry guys...I just had to.....I don't get out much anymore!

Sam....Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sam, you got me twice on that one! seeing how i couldn't figure out who the hell Jacques Strappe was,:dunno: i googled the name, and, :rolling: i get it! i need the homer simpson 'DOOH' smiley!

 

[Greg]

:rofl: LMFAO!!!!!

 

[Wasch_24]

Oh brother!


:rofl:

 

[cf2112]

It's a tough choice between Walter Payton and Barry Sanders.I've seen walter & Barry play a few times and Barry had move like no other, tv doesn't do him justice. so I voted for Barry