E-Dog Night Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I mentioned in another thread that I though LT was one of the top 5 all-time greats in the game, and that got me thinking; who are my all-time top 5? Considering how many great football players there have been, it's really hard to narrow it down to just 5 - so many others are deserving. And since my age limits me from seeing the old-timers play, this is a fairly recent list. So for me, in no particular order, it's: Sammy Baugh. Revolutionized the game, bringing the forward pass into the 20th century. Lead the leauge in passing and punting at one time, had 4TD passes and 4 INTS in one game. Jim Brown. His 5.2 yards per carry over his entire career is really astonishing, especialy considering how big we was. During the first 4 years of his career, only 12 games were played per season - it moved to 14 in 1961 - so it's really remarkable that his all-time yards mark stood for so long. If he played 16 games a year and didn't retire in his prime, he'd still be the all-time leading rusher, no doubt about it. Lawrence Taylor What can I say about LT? Another man who completely revolutionized his position. Entire offenses were designed to stop him. He was a menace. The Giants are still looking for their first SB win without him. Jerry Rice Simply the greatest WR to ever play the game. His records may never be broken. 197 TD catches, 10 TD runs, 1 TD pass. That's totally of the charts. Could beat anybody, even thoguh he was never the fastest guy on the field. Reggie White I was going to say Joe Montana, but I had to go with Reggie for a few reasons. 198 career sacks, 21 sacks in 1987, started his career with 9 consecutive seasons of 10 more more sacks (a record). Even after he went to Green Bay and wasn't teamed along that famous Eagles D-line, he avergaed just over 10 sacks a season. Who are yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurd Cudins Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 1. joe Montana 1. deacon Jones 3. Jim Brown 4. Darrell Green 5. Art Monk I guess the two skins are homer picks but I don't care what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 I thought about putting Deacon Jones on that list as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandies Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 That is a good list, just about who I would have, would be nice to have a top 10: Deacon Jones, Johny Unitas, Dick Butkis, Maybe Joe Montana but he was just a product of his system like Art Monk, and Dan Marino to mention a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-O-G Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 1.) Barry Sanders - best runner I've seen in my lifetime, low center of gravity made him a special player. 2.) Lawrence Taylor - A fierce Linebacker that revolutionized the position 3.) Jerry Rice - The best wide reciever to ever play the game 4.) Deion Sanders - you cant argue, at one point offenses would not throw his way once, and special team coaches went nuts when he would return punts, in his prime...he was the best corner to ever play. 5.) Joe Montana - Calm in every situation, the comeback kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JtheRock1 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 1.) Barry Sanders - best runner I've seen in my lifetime, low center of gravity made him a special player.2.) Lawrence Taylor - A fierce Linebacker that revolutionized the position 3.) Jerry Rice - The best wide reciever to ever play the game 4.) Deion Sanders - you cant argue, at one point offenses would not throw his way once, and special team coaches went nuts when he would return punts, in his prime...he was the best corner to ever play. 5.) Joe Montana - Calm in every situation, the comeback kid This would be my top five as well. The only guy who I think might belong in there is Jim Brown over Deion, but that's arguable. People can make fun of Deion's tackling all they want, but he never needed to tackle anyone because he was always intercepting passes or scaring the QB to throw to the other side of the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoyaSkins28 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 1. Joe Montana (Mr. Super Bowl)- Needs no argument 2. Walter Payton (Sweetness)- Maybe the best man ever to play the game of football 3. Darrell Green (Mr. Redskin)- He's Mr. Redskin, you cant agrue with that. 4. Reggie White- I was actually sad when Bruce Smith broke his record. 5. Jerry Rice- No reciever even comes close to touching him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Joe Montana Jim Brown Jerry Rice Lawrence Taylor Ronnie Lott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Smash Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 1.jerry rice 2. jim brown 3. barry sanders 4. joe montana 5. lawrence taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentClinton07 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Taylor Jacobs Danny Wuerfel Skip Hicks Fred Smooth Micheal Burrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman06 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 1. Jim Brown 2. Jim Thorpe 3. Dan Marino 4. Barry Sanders 5. Dieon Sanders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Jim Thorpe! Nice one. would be nice to have a top 10 Yeah, but that's what makes this tough. You've really got to be selective with your choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeownU Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Sorry, but I don't think there should be any redskins on that list. Dick Butkus Lawrence Taylor Jim Brown Jerry Rice Deion Sanders Like him or not, he totally changed the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrun Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 In no particular order Johnny Unitas Dick Butkus Sammy Baugh LT Barry Sanders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Sorry, but I don't think there should be any redskins on that list. REALLY!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Rice Butkis Barry Sanders Deacon Jones Elway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetness09 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Walter Payton....after that, who really cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinja Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Jerry Rice Barry Sanders Joe Montana Lawrence Taylor Chip Lohmiller no for real, it would be jim brown or walter payton at 5. these aren't in any particular order either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangee7 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Here's my list....... Walter Payton Lawrence Taylor Dan Marino Reggie White Sammy Baugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOKU Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Am the best what are is everone talking about. Am the best there ever was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOKU Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Jim Brown Lawrence Taylor Deacon Jones Tom Brady And ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdowwe Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 This is tough...only 5. But in no particular order... Montana Baugh L.T. Deacon Jones Rice And every other Skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_e_b Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 1.Barry Sanders 2.Dan Marino 3.Jerry Rice 4.Fran Tarkenton 5.Lawerence Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez3 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Rice- Greatest player I've ever seen play the game LT- Dominant, greatest player I've ever seen play defense Barry- Greatest RB I've ever seen Jim Brown- Numbers speak for themselves and his highlites clearly show he wasa man amongst boys Elway- The guy squeeks in ahead of Marino/Montana. But, on pure ability I think Elway had both these guys by a little. He finished strong and could run, pass and win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Am the best what are is everone talking about. Am the best there ever was. Is that Gaelic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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