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And Emmitt says you’re welcome.Mark Tuinel
Nate Newton
Ray Donaldson
Mark Stepnoski
Larry Allen
All of them Pro Bowlers. History is very much against you here.
And Emmitt says you’re welcome.Mark Tuinel
Nate Newton
Ray Donaldson
Mark Stepnoski
Larry Allen
All of them Pro Bowlers. History is very much against you here.
Then there is no way you can say that Emmitt was.
And.. only 5 more seasons than a completely healthy BarryBarry:
Key Stats: 15,269 rushing yards (third), 99 rushing touchdowns (fifth), 5.0 yards per carry, 2,921 receiving yards
Emmitt (aka the GOAT):
Key Stats: 18,355 rushing yards (first), 164 rushing touchdowns (first), 4.2 yards per carry, 3,224 receiving yards
And... only .8 yards per carry less than Barry.
Winners write the history.Mark Tuinel
Nate Newton
Ray Donaldson
Mark Stepnoski
Larry Allen
All of them Pro Bowlers. History is very much against you here.
Great job quoting stats. Poor job with painting the picture. Barry Sanders’ numbers were compiled over 10 years. Emmitt’s were compiled over 15. Not to mention the talent difference between the two teams - which was readily apparent every Thanksgiving. Barry would’ve needed only two more seasons to surpass Emmitt. He wisely retired to save his body or this wouldn’t even be a debate.Barry:
Key Stats: 15,269 rushing yards (third), 99 rushing touchdowns (fifth), 5.0 yards per carry, 2,921 receiving yards
Emmitt (aka the GOAT):
Key Stats: 18,355 rushing yards (first), 164 rushing touchdowns (first), 4.2 yards per carry, 3,224 receiving yards
And... only .8 yards per carry less than Barry.
With all the back and forth - I’d have to rethink things.
This debate has gone on for decades now. Sanders was not known for wearing down defenses and killing the clock, which is what Emmitt excelled out. In fact, Barry led the NFL in carries for losses every season. He was always looking for the big run and often ran backwards.
If I'm wanting to build a Super Bowl team, I go with Emmitt, not Sanders.
Said wide receiver Jarrod Green: "I caught him in the huddle one day in practice, and he had his eyes closed. I'm like, 'Were you taking a nap in the huddle?' And he was."
This. All day and everyday!This debate has gone on for decades now. Sanders was not known for wearing down defenses and killing the clock, which is what Emmitt excelled out. In fact, Barry led the NFL in carries for losses every season. He was always looking for the big run and often ran backwards.
If I'm wanting to build a Super Bowl team, I go with Emmitt, not Sanders.