Favorite Running Back of all time

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Post your favorite running backs.

Could be active right now, or could be someone who is retired/dead.

 

Mine is Barry Sanders.

He was probably known for being the most elusive running back of all time, but also, when ever he scored a touchdown, he wouldn't celebrate like people do nowadays. He just walked over to the refs, handed him the ball, and sat on his bench. He didn't play Football for fame or money, he did it because it was fun. The classiest player in the history of the NFL

 

His highest yards in one season ever was 2,053 rushing, 11 tds, and 305 receiving, 3 tds, in the 1997 season. Thats 2358 yards and 14 touchdowns in one season.

He retired in 1998.

And just for people to know, he retired when he was 30. He could have played AT LEAST 8+ more seasons. In my opinion, he would have broken the record.

 

 

Here's the record :

"At the time of his retirement, Sanders' 15,269 career rushing yards placed him second behind Walter Payton's 16,726 yards. At Sanders' then-current yearly yardage pace, he would have eclipsed Payton within one or two years. Payton died from liver cancer at age 45 just months after Sanders' sudden retirement.

 

 

 

He loved Football for the chance to play, not to win.

He loved the city in which he played in, Detroit, and still resides there today.

10 years with the Lions. His number #20 was retired in 2004, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame along with John Elway, Bob Brown, Carl Eller.

Each of his 10 years from 1989 through 1998 he was first- or second-team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl.

In 1997, he set an NFL record by rushing for at least 100 yards in 14 consecutive games and became only the third player to reach 2,000 yards in a single season. He shared the NFL MVP award with Brett Favre.

Sanders led the NFL in rushing yards four times. 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997.

 

 

Barry Sanders, a legend among men, and a hero to Detroit. Never forgotten.

[Tyrone]

didnt long read to.

[Pink]

you dont have to read *******, you just post your favorite RB

[l33t93]

8+ more seasons? As a running back? Ehhh.. nahh.

 

My favorite runningback of all time is Marshall Faulk. Straight beast.

 

My favorite runningback RIGHT NOW is MJD. I see him as a dominant runningback because he works on the ground and in the air. He's small yet very strong on the lower body.

[Big Alex 67]

i would say barry sanders aswell, i didnt have the pleasure of watching him on tv but i have seen clips. the things he did was insane imo. i agree that if he didnt retire so early he would of broken all rb records. but then again, at least he is able to walk

[Xtarantulax1]

Barry Sanders is the only good thing to ever happen to Detroit.

 

As for me, I really don't have a favorite of all time because I've only recently gotten into knowing football very well, but for someone who plays now my favorite would be Adrian Peterson.

[Pink]

Barry Sanders is the only good thing to ever happen to Detroit.

 

As for me, I really don't have a favorite of all time because I've only recently gotten into knowing football very well, but for someone who plays now my favorite would be Adrian Peterson.

Ndamukong Suh? :P

[m4n]

i like any fast black guys that give me good points in fantasy

[Iptay]

didnt long read to.

What? English please.

 

i like any fast black guys that give me good points in fantasy

This ^

[Da Rush]

Reggie Bush

[Nathan]

Jerome Bettis, nothing better than good ol' smashmouth football.

[wcking179-]

emmitt smith

[LGeeZY]

Marshall Faulk of StL Rams baby.

[Hitttaa]

Matt Forte...

 

lol jk, Chester Taylor...

 

Lol ok forreal, Booby Miles

[Big Alex 67]

Matt Forte...

 

lol jk, Chester Taylor...

 

Lol ok forreal, Booby Miles

 

and he can passsssssss