Piranha Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Will retire today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Sores Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 He was more consistent than he was spectacular Thats for sure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 time to watch that 1990 score supplemental soar in value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I can't wait to hear someone call his name in a draft next year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I can't wait to hear someone call his name in a draft next year!!! 683722[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 And thus passes the greatest running back, without question, that ever played in the NFL. SALUTE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 And thus passes the greatest running back, without question, that ever played in the NFL. SALUTE! 683783[/snapback] Payton has been gone a while. But so has Sanders, Brown, Simpson, and Dickerson. So that means it shoulda read.......And thus passes the sixth greatest running back, without question, that ever played in the NFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I thought he was going to go out a Cowboy...via special negotiations with Jerry Jones?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Payton has been gone a while. But so has Sanders, Brown, Simpson, and Dickerson. So that means it shoulda read.......And thus passes the sixth greatest running back, without question, that ever played in the NFL 683789[/snapback] I agree with this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 I thought he was going to go out a Cowboy...via special negotiations with Jerry Jones?... 683791[/snapback] He is.. He's signing a one day contract with the Cowboys, as per the article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 And thus passes the greatest running back, without question, that ever played in the NFL. SALUTE! 683783[/snapback] I have no problem with the Salute..... and yes, even though I never liked him, he is great.... however, I do have a problem with 'the greatest ever in the NFL'. I can name two greater than him without even trying. Wonder if you would be saying that, DMD, if he had been a Redskin, Jet, Bill, or Titan? Every Cowboy fan says the same thing. Every non-Cowboy fan is a lot more subjective. At least from my POV on people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 And thus passes the greatest running back, without question, that ever played in the NFL. SALUTE! 683783[/snapback] Yeah, and Hank Aaron is the greatest homerun hitter of all-time too. Homer. :oldrazz: Seriously though, hopefully Emmitt will stay retired and enjoy life after football. Definitely one the best 5 RBs in NFL History. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I have no problem with the Salute..... and yes, even though I never liked him, he is great.... however, I do have a problem with 'the greatest ever in the NFL'. I can name two greater than him without even trying. Wonder if you would be saying that, DMD, if he had been a Redskin, Jet, Bill, or Titan? Every Cowboy fan says the same thing. Every non-Cowboy fan is a lot more subjective. At least from my POV on people here. 683797[/snapback] If a player on the Redskins, Jets, Bills or Titans had ran for more yards and scored more rushing touchdowns than any other running back in the history of the game, then yes, I would objectively say they were the greatest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 If a player on the Redskins, Jets, Bills or Titans had ran for more yards and scored more rushing touchdowns than any other running back in the history of the game, then yes, I would objectively say they were the greatest. 683877[/snapback] I wouldn't. Everyone knows the greatest was Jim Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I wouldn't. Everyone knows the greatest was Jim Brown. 683885[/snapback] Certainly Brown was the best in his era, but the greatest ever has to be objectively determined and that can only be production. Had Brown continued to play, he certainly could have had a shot at being the greatest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispirons Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Certainly Brown was the best in his era, but the greatest ever has to be objectively determined and that can only be production. Had Brown continued to play, he certainly could have had a shot at being the greatest. 683892[/snapback] the same could be said for gale sayers. he would/could have been the greatest. it is subjective and we will always argue this debate. i'm biased towards payton, but emitt is in the top 3-5. that i'll give you. after payton and brown, 1 and 1a, you could shuffle the next 5 spots and i could easily agree with all the different rankings of people here at the huddle on any given day. anyway, emitt deserves all the accolades he receives. hopefully we see him in the broadcast booth. i think he could add alot to telecasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiveringnorm Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Certainly Brown was the best in his era, but the greatest ever has to be objectively determined and that can only be production. Had Brown continued to play, he certainly could have had a shot at being the greatest. 683892[/snapback] I agree with DMD. Can't judge players on what if's. If we played that game Bo Jackson was the most talented player to come through the NFL. What if he dedicated himself to football full time and didn't get injured. We'll never know. With Emmitt we know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop express Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 adios, sayanara, auf wiedersehn, au revoir, good bye. he is a Cowpie and all effing Cowpies must die. Seriously, he was good and I would rather see him go out after a productive season than after an injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunysteelfly76 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I can't wait to hear someone call his name in a draft next year!!! 683722[/snapback] Nobody called it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Emmitt's bawling his eyes out on ESPN right now. :bawling: but enough about him....... how 'bout his wife @ his side. :eek: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Sad to see him go. It's the passing of an era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Certainly Brown was the best in his era, but the greatest ever has to be objectively determined and that can only be production. Had Brown continued to play, he certainly could have had a shot at being the greatest. 683892[/snapback] What was Brown's YPC? What's Emmitts? I'm not talking about what ifs. Some people know when to walk away and others can't let go. What does that have to do with being the greatest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaw23 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I thought he should have retired 2 years ago, but I still respect him for leaving when he wanted too and not when everyone else thought he should. I don't agree that he is the best ever, but I would certainly put him in the top 5 or 6. It is sad to see a player of that caliber go. He was and is a class act. Congrats Emmitt on a great career!! See you again at your HOF induction!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I can't wait to hear someone call his name in a draft next year!!! 683722[/snapback] You know it will happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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