The best Half Back of all time Thread

[gr81]

I actually couldn't believe that we haven't seen a thread like this until now for gods sake! actually I was watchin a biography on OJ Simpson the other day and thats what inspired me to make this thread. For the record Emmit is not the best despite whatever records he held. Barry Sanders retired at liek 29 or some shit like that, no question he was a better back than Emmit. The one thing you have to credit Emmit with is his desire to play the game. Not many guys can stay in the game for so many years. Thats what makes him great, but those old cowboys O-lines could open wholes for anyone fellas. I think we let the murder trial overshadow OJ's importance and greatness as a back. Jim Brown was unbelievable, Payton was unbelievable, Sanders was as well.. really its a tossup between those guys IMO

 

[goal_500_bench]

3) Jim Brown- NEVER ran out of bounds. an absolute punisher on the field.
2) Barry Sanders- incredible moves/speed/agility/quickness
1) Walter Payton- a combo of 2) and 3)

Someone that i just cant leave off this list is Bo Jackson. He had the potential to be one of the greatest RB's ever, but that damn broken hip....

I would have to agree with this post ...All of them were beast on the field.

 

[Erik]

Herschel Walker, add the USFL yards and the NFL yards and he was #1 I know its more then arguable, He should at least be mentioned in this crowd

 

[Erik]

Walker ran for over in
13,814 career yards,
4,859 recieving,
5084 kick retrun He avg 23 yards per carry on kick retrun
11 years

 

[Erik]

Walker ran for over in
13,814 career yards,
4,859 recieving,
5084 kick retrun He avg 23 yards per carry on kick retrun
11 years

25,258 total pro yard!

 

[Johnnny]

Erik

I love Herschel Walker, I can't believe I forgot about him especially being a Cowboy twice in his career & an Eagle.

 

[Erik]

herschel is always forgotten....its a totaly mystery

 

[Johnnny]

Erik

herschel is always forgotten....its a totaly mystery

I know what you mean.

I can't believe I forgot about him.

I was thinking about Herschel Walker when I was making my list & then the phone rang & I forgot to include his name.

I loved him as a Cowboy back in the day, & even back in 1998 or 1999 as a Cowboy yet again. & then he finished off his career in 1999 or 2000 as a Philidelphia Eagle.

 

[Pepper]

herschel is always forgotten....its a totaly mystery

Herschel's career is very, very UNDERRATED. He had a very good career and you hardly ever hear about him. He had a long career too.

However, he does not deserve consideration at best HB of all time.