Pope Flick Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 They score on Offense, when they're down late in the game. Vikings fans, avert your eyes - it probably still hurts. This was one of the best moments from that '85 team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 They score on Offense, when they're down late in the game. Vikings fans, avert your eyes - it probably still hurts. This was one of the best moments from that '85 team. Good stuff, Pope! One of the better 'O' comebacks, if not the fastest! That block by Walter on the first one was awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbie Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I remember that play. The amazing thing about it was the block that Payton threw on the blitzing linebacker. According to an interview with Payton, he was supposed to be responsible for blocking on the edge, but saw the linebacker coming up the middle at the last second. If he doesn't make the block, no TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) I remember that play. The amazing thing about it was the block that Payton threw on the blitzing linebacker. According to an interview with Payton, he was supposed to be responsible for blocking on the edge, but saw the linebacker coming up the middle at the last second. If he doesn't make the block, no TD. Yea, that Payton guy was not bad at all, not bad at all. There may have never been a more instinctive player to ever lace them up and that play demonstrates that. Payton played for 13 years at running back, behind no pro bowlers until his 11th season, for a team that could not pass worth crap, running it 25, 30, 30+ times a game and missed ONE SINGLE GAME back in the 1970s because he had a very high temperature and the Coach (Pardee I think) would not let him play, though Payton wanted to. No contract disputes, no drugs, no crap in hotel rooms with hookers...even failed to exploit the racist cops in Mississippi who basically killed his father (talk about turning the other cheek). Dude was all man and as a Bear fan I'll never forget him. I was proud to have watched him run the football and I make sure my son who likes football will know who this man was. Edited October 23, 2006 by kwolf68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I thought for sure it would be this. You must be so proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 I thought for sure it would be this. You must be so proud. Absolutely - still the only team to call it mid-season and back it up. Even threw in 2 postseason shutouts and 10 points against in a Super Bowl for punctuation. Plus, we invented white rappers before Vanilla Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I was hoping to see the Charles Martin clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeman Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 At the risk of hijacking Pope, I like your sig quote from the always humble Sweetness. I've never read the Jim Brown biographies. Has there ever been any explanation as to why JB was so dominant vs. the other pros of his time? Did they measure 40 times, body fat, etc. back then? That is, is he that special of a physical specimen? Or did he just work out like crazy in the off season, back when many of them used to get lazy or work blue collar jobs in the off season? Or did he study tapes of defensive tendencies with his coaches, back when no one else did, or what?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 That is, is he that special of a physical specimen? Or did he just work out like crazy in the off season, back when many of them used to get lazy or work blue collar jobs in the off season? Or did he study tapes of defensive tendencies with his coaches, back when no one else did, or what?? I believe the answer is "yes." Payton was by no means some guy who ONLY made it through hard work and diligence, etc - but he wasn't exactly a Bo Jackson type physical specimen - he didn't have the amazing size or blazing speed, but he was big enough, fast enough, and strong enough - and had enough of all three attributes that the package was a bit greater than the sum of its parts. Combine that with his will, desire, and work ethic.... ...well, I've always said Walter Payton would have been a Pro Bowler at ANY position you'd put him at. Just a prototype for a football player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I was hoping to see the Charles Martin clip. Thug. Payton was a good guy. I met him and he was a warm person. Work ethic=#1! It's not always your talent as most know but heart and soul make up for alot. RIP and don't call me Wally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Just like Mike Vick, Jim McMahon had a decent game once every blue moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Just like Mike Vick, Jim McMahon had a decent game once every blue moon. McMahon is a hell of a lot better barefoot golfer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Rick James Bitch Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Didn't Payton bench press more than 500 lbs.? He was a freak athlete with a Jerry Rice type work ethic. Too bad Da Bears sucked for 75% of his career. Come to think of it, Da Bears have sucked 75% of the time sinse the first Superbowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 I believe the answer is "yes." Payton was by no means some guy who ONLY made it through hard work and diligence, etc - but he wasn't exactly a Bo Jackson type physical specimen - he didn't have the amazing size or blazing speed, but he was big enough, fast enough, and strong enough - and had enough of all three attributes that the package was a bit greater than the sum of its parts. Combine that with his will, desire, and work ethic.... ...well, I've always said Walter Payton would have been a Pro Bowler at ANY position you'd put him at. Just a prototype for a football player. I think one way of looking at it is that Payton basically invented the "modern workout" and combined with his heart, focus and simple raw ability made him the type of Team Player that he was. There are many stories of one of the Bears wanting to workout with him, and they were usually puking after one or two times up the hill, while he went up and down it another 20 times laughing at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Pretty cool a nice history lesson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss6 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I was there Talk about the dome deflating Payton was the man, lost the game but got to see a legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I thought for sure it would be this. You must be so proud. I swear I was gonna write the exact same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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