hands11 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 What's your vote for the BEST Redskin to ever wear Jersey #21?I'm bias to Mike Nelms! I agree. But,what did you mean by best Skin ? To me, you would have to do it over a longer period of time then ST has. Not sure I follow this thread. Do you me most talented ? or the best overall Redskin ? I thought you meant the second one. Performace on the field over a period, leader, effect, on and off the field behavior, big games, big plays, steady play, etc. Using that as the bais, ST wouldnt even belong on the list. I would be interested to see who people think is the most talented but I would use something like LaVar, ST, Portis and Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hands11 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Only Nelms, Allen, and maybe Smoot even deserve consideration (I voted Nelms).Deion was mediocre his one year here, and Taylor, despite the fact that everyone seems ready to anoint him the new Ronnie Lott, has NOT proven himself YET. No, I'm not hating on the guy, but a good rookie year and lots of potential is nothing compared to what Nelms and Allen accomplished. 5 years from now, hopefully Taylor will deserve to win this hands down, but the fact that he's so far ahead now displays a sad level of ignorance of Skins history amongst far to many of our posters. I dont think its ignorance, the question was just to open ended and the choices compounded it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hands11 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Looking for a history lesson here, um, who's mike nelms? So this is what it feel like being old. LOL :laugh: Well, let me tell you about the good old days. Before there were Microwaves, or PCs, or cell phones, or the internet. LOL Im sure we can find some posts about Mike Nelms. He was Brian Mitchell before there was one. He was the best, toughest return man I had ever saw. Nothing brought him down. He didnt due it was all speed, but man was he had to take down. Opps, do you get to see B Mitch play here ? DAME IM OLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hands11 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 3 time pro bowl punt and kick returner for the Skins.He played from 1980-1984. He was the premiere return guy in his day. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/NelmMi00.htm We may need to start a Mike Nelms thread for the young man to do this justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hands11 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 After Deion, they should retire the jersey as an embarrassment. I can't help but think of Deion everytime I see #21. That was so messed up that an X Cowgirl like D..D..Dee.. I cant even say it. He wore a Skins jersey. NOOOOOOOOOOOOO WE WERE IN HELL....... THANK YOU JOE FOR COMING BACK AND SAVING US. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbutz Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I thought that he looked smallish in #21 also,Ialso think his number change was/ is a ploy to get pompous QB"s to throw his way thinking he is an inexperienced guy. help me with my theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hands11 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 i'm 35,and nelms was my pick,he was part of something special,and next i'd go with byner because he was a beast,allen was a beast,but in a time where we werent making no noise in the playoffs,bit i dont hold that against him,taylor shouldnt be on this list yet,but is easily capable of topping it in years to come WE HAVE A WINNER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hands11 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Byner ran his ass of while he was here. But Nelms was absolutely fearless at punt and kick returns. I think I saw him fair catch a ball one time Did he actually do it once? Yeah, maybe he did. Just once. Nahh, he never did, did he ? That dude could catch the ball even when the head hunters had him and the hit timed perfectly. Sometimes if was like the second after he caught it, BAMMMMM, and somehow he would stay on his feet, and turn it into something nice or amazing. If you didnt watch him. Watch a Walter Patton highlight film and put him at return man for 5 years. 5 years of doing what he did, its amazing he lastest that long. He left it all on the field. AMAZING. http://www.redskins.com/team/history-career.jsp B Mitch will be in the Hall soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halter91 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Terry Allen has it, but Sean Taylor will take it this year. :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Nelms, because not only was he the best return man we've ever had, but he also played a crucial role in our 82 NFC Championship victory over the Cowboys. Then Byner, who had two pro-bowl seasons with us, one of which during our SB run in 91. The Terry Allen, the miracle man running on busted knees. The only bonafide star we had on offense for years during the Turner Era. Loved Smoot, but being the #2 corner on the team for a few years is slightly short of spectacular. Taylor hasn't played a snap as #21. He really should even be on the list yet. Sanders was serviceable as our #2 corner for one year. Not sure why he's on the list either. I suppose the man can dance .... and that does seem to get him a lot of undue recognition, so maybe that's worth somethin to someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 What's your vote for the BEST Redskin to ever wear Jersey #21?I'm bias to Mike Nelms! :notworthy :notworthy oh wait what about about Byner, he was a huge part in the last superbowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Hunter #21 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Idk i like both Taylor and Byner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB44 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Terry Allen. He gave us hopeevery week to at least score some points during those horrid Norv Turner years. Thanks Norv. :doh: He also taught Big Country how to run. I loved Terry Allen. Plus, I just met him last weekend at a signing. A real nice down to earth guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Thanks to everyone that voted for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsNation Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I voted for Nelms, Taylor doesn't look right with that number...it makes him look too small. I have thought the same thing....he just doesnt look right in that jersey. #21 is a sweet # and all but it doesnt fit him. 36 just looked natural on him. I love ST as much as anyone but I wish he hadnt changed. ...I voted for Earnest Byner....I loved the guy and I met him once and he is a very standup guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamSneed36 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Id have to agree with scruffylookin..Byner was the best, Sean T will be if he keeps it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman330 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 What?!?!?! You're not biassed you're right......MIKE NELMS!! That guy could play corner, safety, receiver, runningback but didn't because he was a such a threat as a return man that Gibbs would not risk him playing any other position. He was truly a phenom. The second best return man (I saw clips of Baugh returning kicks and I was speechless) we've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins0128 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Mike"I don't know the meaning of a fair catch" Nelms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 i voted nelms,it was between him and terry allen,the others have not done as much for the organization Voted for Terry Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emonroe726 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Easily Mike Nelms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheNelmsfan Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Mike Nelms....but I what would you expect from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mania Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I have to say Earnest Byner and thanks to the fumbles he had as a Brown he came cheep. However I would have to say Nelms is a close 2nd and Taylor will most likely be the best # 21 if he retires a Skin or plays a long time in Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I'm surprised Byner isn't getting more love the guy helped lead us to a super bowl. Nelms I don't really remember because I was too young, and TA was a badass but played on unspectacular teams. The other names shouldn't even be considered among these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeNoRevs Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I have to go with Byner, since I never seen Nelms play. I cant believe people are already choosing Taylor to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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