Wolv Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Link Being a Cowboys fan, it was a pleasure watching him run. A great player, and a standup guy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 'bout time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 The St. Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press speculated that Smith could join an investment group that is trying to buy the Vikings. :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Link Being a Cowboys fan, it was a pleasure watching him run. A great player, and a standup guy.... 680648[/snapback] Agreed, but I wish we all didn't have to remember him wasting away in the desert... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 (edited) Wonder if he'll do that "re-sign with the Cowboys for one day" so he can retire as a Cowboy. *EDIT* I guess I should of read the article first. Edited February 1, 2005 by 'canes2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 He didn't say he was retiring NEXT season ... but that when he does retire it will be as a Cowboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 He didn't say he was retiring NEXT season ... but that when he does retire it will be as a Cowboy. 680677[/snapback] Its a bit contradictory. The first paragraph says sources report he will retire THIS offseason. However, it almost sounds to me like Emmit will go another season if a team picks him up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Emmitt should have called it quits a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 (edited) Now if we can just talk Barry into coming back for a run at the record.. Edit for: You know we can't let an Emmitt post go by without bringing up Barry. Edited February 1, 2005 by Puddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Emmitt should have called it quits a couple of years ago. 680711[/snapback] Emmit did a lot better than a lot of backs this year (considering the team he was on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posty Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 4th best RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaw23 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 (edited) Emmitt should have retired a couple of years ago. Hanging on just put the record out of reach. It is tough to watch one of the top 5 backs to ever play this game just waste away in Arizona. Although he did play surprisingly well this year. Edited February 1, 2005 by blaw23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Here's my crazy speculation of the day. Emmitt signs a one year contract with Dallas to back up Julius Jones and then retires after the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herdmaster Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 You can say all you want...."he should have retired years ago...he's not as good as Barry....he played behind a great o-line" The bottom line on Emmitt is this...."best ever" How do we judge greatness? stats...all time leading rusher. Championships...3 Super Bowl rings. Toughness...5'9 205 pounds...never ran out of bounds...his toughness is legendary...as Giants fans will tell you. Heart....need I say more? Barry was the better "runner" but as far as the "total package" Emmitt is the guy. There are certain players who I believe have earned the right to play as long as they want (Jerry Rice, Curtis Martin, Jerome Bettis..to name a few) and Emmitt should go out on his terms, whether it be this week or at the end of next year...either way, the NFL will be losing one of the all-time greats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 You can say all you want...."he should have retired years ago...he's not as good as Barry....he played behind a great o-line" The bottom line on Emmitt is this...."best ever" How do we judge greatness? stats...all time leading rusher. Championships...3 Super Bowl rings. Toughness...5'9 205 pounds...never ran out of bounds...his toughness is legendary...as Giants fans will tell you. Heart....need I say more? Barry was the better "runner" but as far as the "total package" Emmitt is the guy. There are certain players who I believe have earned the right to play as long as they want (Jerry Rice, Curtis Martin, Jerome Bettis..to name a few) and Emmitt should go out on his terms, whether it be this week or at the end of next year...either way, the NFL will be losing one of the all-time greats. 681273[/snapback] Well said!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde assault Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Here's my crazy speculation of the day. Emmitt signs a one year contract with Dallas to back up Julius Jones and then retires after the season. 680762[/snapback] I'd love to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herdmaster Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I'd love to see that. 681288[/snapback] me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 You can say all you want...."he should have retired years ago...he's not as good as Barry....he played behind a great o-line" The bottom line on Emmitt is this...."best ever" How do we judge greatness? stats...all time leading rusher. Championships...3 Super Bowl rings. Toughness...5'9 205 pounds...never ran out of bounds...his toughness is legendary...as Giants fans will tell you. Heart....need I say more? Barry was the better "runner" but as far as the "total package" Emmitt is the guy. There are certain players who I believe have earned the right to play as long as they want (Jerry Rice, Curtis Martin, Jerome Bettis..to name a few) and Emmitt should go out on his terms, whether it be this week or at the end of next year...either way, the NFL will be losing one of the all-time greats. 681273[/snapback] Traitor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herdmaster Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Traitor 681441[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Headline at boston.com says that Emmitt is denying this rumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herdmaster Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Headline at boston.com says that Emmitt is denying this rumor. 681477[/snapback] He did deny it, but he has made it clear that he wants to play in Dallas and if they don't want him, I think he'll retire. I also heard that Jerry Jones was in Jacksonville, maybe to discuss this very thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshi17 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I heard that he's retiring so he can coach the Lakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herdmaster Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Emmitt, Brett, and Jerry all going into the HOF in 5 years? 681583[/snapback] Nice class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 937 yards (and missed time - coulda had 1000) and 9 TDs is a better season than many starting RBs in the league. Not bad for a 35 year old. Thats a good season to end on. I'd love to see him retire in Dallas though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Headline at boston.com says that Emmitt is denying this rumor. 681477[/snapback] Yeah, same thing here: Cardinals | Smith Denies Retirement Talk - from www.KFFL.com Tue, 1 Feb 2005 14:43:30 -0800 Updating an ongoing story, ESPN reports Arizona Cardinals RB Emmitt Smith is denying the speculation that he will announce his retirement soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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