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Thick dog Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1500) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:17 AM
 
Who is the best football player you have seen? Although he is almost washed up, I have to say Jerry Rice is the best I have seen. No other player has been that much better than every other player at their position. You can't even begin to make an arguement for any other recievers. It will be interesting to see how Randy Moss does in the future. IP: Logged |
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havoc Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 675) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:18 AM
Walter Payton, no doubt, thats it there is no other choice. IP: Logged |
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Romeo Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 785) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:22 AM
havoc im going to have to disagree.. the 3 best running backs were.. jim brown IP: Logged |
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TxCollegeguy Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 421) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:28 AM
I think it's a joke how even though Walter payton has rushed for more Yards then anyone in NFL that people assume he was the best.... All I have to look at to make any sort of choices are Jim Brown, and Earl Campbell Reason 1 Neither one of them had full backs blocking for them, well Jim brown did at times, but Earl Campbell never did, probably the reason he only played 8 seasons. And both men did far more without blockers then Payton ever could have done Reason 2 This same question was asked months ago, and I am still convinced Earl Campbell is the best I ever saw play.....The man never Had a fullback blocking for him, it was always him hitting the line and going with it....The Oilers had a Half ass offensive line when he was around, and 2 even worse quarterbacks so they knew he would rush at least 30 times a game...How many NFL players can say they did that, and He finished after 8 seasons in the top 8 all time leading rushers....I wonder what he would have done with someone blocking for him and a few less rushes a game??? I wish I could have seen Jack Lambert play he might have been the Best player ever, him or Butkus were probably the toughest... IP: Logged |
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havoc Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 675) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:28 AM
Romeo I respect your humble opinion but I dont think Gayle , Berry and Jim had the total package that Payton had, he was an animal, when those bastards would attempt to tackle or stop him , he was the one delivering the blows, that was a tough SOB. He was a ninja in shoulder pads. IP: Logged |
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Thick dog Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1500) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:29 AM
Payton was great player, in fact, when you think of a football player, Walter Payton is the first one to come to mind. You can, however, make a case for Barry Sanders and Jim Brown being as good as Walter Payton. At quarterback, I have to say Montana is the best, but you can make a case for Unitas or even Marino. At reciever, the conversation starts and ends with Rice. IP: Logged |
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The Whole F/N Show Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 440) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:30 AM
In person? Deon Sanders On TV? Barry Sanders. I'm not old enough to have seen Jim Brown play. I've only seen clips. IP: Logged |
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davidg Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 181) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:36 AM
ohkay,
Pound for pound, the most versatile talented player would have to be Rod Woodson before his injury. He could play nearly any position. And very profeciently I may ad. IP: Logged |
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Thick dog Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1500) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:39 AM
Bo Jackson had to have been the biggest freak of nature this planet has ever seen. We'll put an asterisk by his name. IP: Logged |
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Dlady27 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1281) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:40 AM
JR. Seau however you spell his damn last name! Played for the Chargers!!! IP: Logged |
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Latimer Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 583) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:44 AM
Walter Payton Mike Singletary Dick Butkus Best coach ever = Mike Ditka IP: Logged |
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Thick dog Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1500) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:45 AM
WOW,DLADY knows a little something about football. Junior is a bad ass. The best player ever may be a bit of a stretch, but good nonetheless. Remember his father, Senior Seau? IP: Logged |
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davidg Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 181) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:46 AM
lol latimers' is killin me. da BEARS,BEARS,BEARS, Ditka, sausage. IP: Logged |
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Dlady27 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1281) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:48 AM
No I do not remember his father! Here is why I like JR. Cause he IS a bad ass he wouldn't take shit from no body! sometimes he wont even listen to the coaches! ha, ha! He's the man. Another one I like is Lynn Swan , STEELERS from way back when. (boy did I just show my age) LOl IP: Logged |
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Romeo Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 785) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:51 AM
as far as receivers go definitly rice ...no doubt at lb----your gonna have butkus..and nitchke(sp).... peace romeo IP: Logged |
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Dlady27 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1281) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:53 AM
hey what happened with the game last night? I had to much BS going on to pay any attention to it! So please update me. I know SF was playing but with who? IP: Logged |
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The Whole F/N Show Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 440) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:57 AM
Bo Jackson, ah what could have been. Deon was an OK baseballer but Bo was all-star. He was a Pro Bowler too. But that wear and were from being a stud in 2 sports caught up with him rather quickly. IP: Logged |
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davidg Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 181) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:58 AM
All I can say about the game is the Patriots look average to good. The 49s are going to have a long season. And Dennis Miller blew. IP: Logged |
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Thick dog Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1500) |
posted August 01, 2000 11:59 AM
The Patriots blanked the Niners 20-0. It's preseason, so it does'nt mean anything. Nevertheless, SF looked liked shit. IP: Logged |
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Thick dog Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1500) |
posted August 01, 2000 12:05 PM
Latimer, I stopped liking Ditka once he started sleeping with Ricky Williams. IP: Logged |
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davidg Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 181) |
posted August 01, 2000 12:06 PM
Bo Jackson was the fucking man. I lived in Kansas City when he played for the royals. yeh,yeh back when they were good. Its hard to believe that I saw Bo play along side George Brett. Hey, thick dog at least Ditka gets to room with Charles Barkly. ------------------ [This message has been edited by davidg (edited August 01, 2000).] IP: Logged |
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slabcat Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 491) |
posted August 01, 2000 12:26 PM
Gotta go with Rice followed by Jim Brown and Joe Montana, Lawrence Taylor. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Latimer Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 583) |
posted August 01, 2000 12:30 PM
Iron Mike Ditka never coached the Saints. It was an imposture I tell ya! I think if Ricky Williams shaved his head he'd add 1/10 of a second to his 40 time. IP: Logged |
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scott825 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 652) |
posted August 01, 2000 12:37 PM
one of the ones I got to go with is John Elway,he also was drafted as a major lague pitcher. ------------------ Bros before Hos IP: Logged |
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Dogballs Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 93) |
posted August 01, 2000 12:39 PM
I guess non of you guys have ever heard of a player named Lawrence Tayler, tremendous athlete, too bad he is a crack head now  Best center ever - Mark Stepnoski IP: Logged |
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Thick dog Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1500) |
posted August 01, 2000 12:41 PM
LT is by far the most devastating defensive player I have seen. Ronnie Lott, Reggie White, Bruce Smith, and Singletary are all small specks in his rear view mirror. [This message has been edited by Thick dog (edited August 01, 2000).] IP: Logged |
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Latimer Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 583) |
posted August 01, 2000 12:49 PM
Bobby Boucher was the best college player ever. He was vicious when he played for the mud dogs.
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madbomber31 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 477) |
posted August 01, 2000 01:03 PM
before i get to the top ten list, let me say this... jim brown played during a time when the runner was not ruled down until he had no more momentum... he could fall and roll forward a few yards... FACT top ten list 10 jerome brown... he was great 9 dan marino 8 joe montana- may not put up dans numbers but he won the games 7 ronnie lott, he killed mother fuckers 6 dallas cowboys OLINE in their glory days of the early to mid 90's... i hate them, but they owned the field. 5 mike singletery 4 jerry rice-ya, hes a bitch now 3 LT- crack did this guy good. 2 reggie white-sold out my eagles, but he dominated 1 barry sanders- he did all this with the lions!!! who had no line, no qb, NOTHING!!!! IP: Logged |
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Latimer Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 583) |
posted August 01, 2000 01:06 PM
Jim Brown also played in a time with 12 and 14 game seasons. IP: Logged |
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Gilbyag Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 450) |
posted August 01, 2000 01:14 PM
me... lmao IP: Logged |
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perfecttrainer Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 142) |
posted August 01, 2000 01:20 PM
let's start with linebacker LT reivented that position the only defensive player that could completely dominate a game. Defensive back arguably Ronnie Lott, but yoy could also make an argument for Rod Woodson.Defensive end Deacon Jones. Defensive line Reggie White. Offensive line Max Montoya. Tight end Kevin Winslow or Ben Coates. Wide receiver Jerry Rice. Quarterback Joe montana. Running Back Jim Brown. If i had to pick one out of all of these as the greatest it probably would have to be Jim Brown with LT a close second IP: Logged |
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DYLAN Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 391) |
posted August 01, 2000 01:57 PM
I will definitely go with LT. D. IP: Logged |
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TxCollegeguy Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 421) |
posted August 01, 2000 02:26 PM
I can't believe some of what I'm reading all this barry sanders symp....Oh cause it was the lions....Jim brown didn't have near the line Sanders did, and Earl Campbell well He played for the FREAKING Oilers...They didn't call them the Houston Earlers for nothing...Thats all I have to say about that. Yeah I can't believe I forgot about LT, too bad the drugs got to him.....Earl still has probably the top 2 hits of all time #1 being that knockout hit he had on the Rams guy where the guy looked like he crumpled into dust...LOL...wow even though the titans are in tennesse I'm glad Eddie George is Kicking ass like The Old Campbell would have...I think if Campbell would have beatin those Steelers and gone to a Superbowl His name would be Synomious with Football... #2 where he took most of the Steelers line with him for 10yds then knocked the shit out of one of the linebackers before he was dragged down...I don't think even Payton could stretch a carry like he could. Marino and Campbell are probably the best 2 players that never won a superbowl...anyone else think of someone that fits in there with them??? IP: Logged |
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juice_boy Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 53) |
posted August 01, 2000 02:33 PM
Earl Campbell was the most dominant player of all time. Anyone that watched him play would understand. An entire defense would look for him and he usually carried the ball for 2 or 3 downs out of four. I saw them rip his shirt off, shoulder pads all fucked up, just drag people. IP: Logged |
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ryry Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 757) |
posted August 01, 2000 02:36 PM
OJ Simpson baby... not only did he kill the opposition on the field, he also killed them off the field...  IP: Logged |
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Puc Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 658) |
posted August 01, 2000 03:40 PM
My Barry Sanders impersonation: 1,-1,-3,2,1,-2,75T,-2,-3,-2,1... Puc ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Bjaarki Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 180) |
posted August 01, 2000 03:44 PM
It's funny how everyone (with only a few exceptions) focuses on ball handlers. The best player I've ever seen play is Larry Allen, Offensive Lineman, Dallas Cowboys. This guy is huge (!), yet runs like the wind. Bjaarki ------------------ BECOME SOMEONE'S HERO! IP: Logged |
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thermo Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 149) |
posted August 01, 2000 05:24 PM
barry sanders lomas brown jerry ball all in there primes IP: Logged |
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Romeo Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 785) |
posted August 01, 2000 06:53 PM
before he broke his leg....probably the best up and coming d lineman ive ever seen.. ' bryant young of the sf 9ers... charles woodson is going to reinvent the d back position...love the guy ..amazing athlete...
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Latimer Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 583) |
posted August 01, 2000 07:13 PM
I know I'm pro Bears, but Marcus Robinson is shaping up to be a legend. This guy had 13 yards less than Moss, 4 more receptions than Moss, 1 yard less YAC, and 2 td's less than Moss last year. He is definately one of the top 5 recievers in the league no matter how you slice it. He's 6-3 215lbs. He has 3 years NFL experience just like Moss except he only played preseason in 1997 and only 3 games in 1998 but he went to Europe that spring and won the World Bowl and was MVP of the league. This guy is good and I see big things for him in the future. NAME YDS REC. YDS/REC. LONG TD IP: Logged |
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cAbo Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 29) |
posted August 01, 2000 07:40 PM
michael Jordan. IP: Logged |
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The Dude Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 227) |
posted August 01, 2000 07:48 PM
Of all time? No contest: Jim Brown Of my time? Talent: Deion Sanders or John Elway. Gotta mention to baddest mother@$#%er as far as attitude is concerned: Greg "I wasn't hired for my disposition" Lloyd. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Natymike Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 392) |
posted August 01, 2000 08:14 PM
Jeff Garcia man, he was awesome last night, definately up there with the best of all time. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Dogballs Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 93) |
posted August 01, 2000 10:13 PM
For all you guys talking about great o-linemen, you all have named decent ones but the greatest o-lineman handsdown has got to be Anthony Munuoz of the Bengals. That guy was a beast, he bitched everybody. I dont know why but I have to express my views for my least favorite ball player...I hate that fatass Gilbert Brown (packers), no skills, just a tub of lard with anchors on his feet. He got his ass handed to him by that smaller center from the broncos in the superbowl of 1998. IP: Logged |
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rippazoid Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 219) |
posted August 01, 2000 10:48 PM
I watched Bo Jackson at Auburn and never missed a game since i lived only 30 minutes from campus. the man was a freak he once ran a 4.28 forty in full pads at 226lbs. man he could have been the best ever. IP: Logged |
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The Dude Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 227) |
posted August 01, 2000 10:49 PM
Right on target Dogballs! As far as the O-line goes, I'll throw in two great Steeler centers, maybe the best two to ever play the game: Mike Webster and Dermontti Dawson. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Dogballs Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 93) |
posted August 02, 2000 08:46 AM
Heck yeah Dude, Webster was a great center, too bad about him now, did you hear that when they went to find him to induct him into the hall of fame the poor bastard was living in a car. Sad story. IP: Logged |
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Rexie317 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 559) |
posted August 02, 2000 12:31 PM
Dlady: If you like Jr. Seau then you'll love Dexter Coakley, #52 on the Cowboys. The guy is an absolute tank. 5'10" 230 @ 5%. I hate the Cowboys, but love watchin them for Coakley and now Galloway. Even though hes still young I think Coakley will be called the best line backer of all time soon. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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madbomber31 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 477) |
posted August 02, 2000 02:14 PM
fuck coakley...he is on his way down just like that fuckin crack addicted gun slinging shit hole team. gilbert brown had a cool commercial a few years back... but i think the award for "too bad he didnt play longer" by the way, he is now a highschool football coach.... IP: Logged |
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cm3504jm Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 158) |
posted August 02, 2000 04:05 PM
I saw Jerry Rice dukeing down some Carolina Honeys at Tony Romas On Monday. That guy can put away the food! Guy walks like a fucking greyhound. Looks like one too. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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cm3504jm Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 158) |
posted August 02, 2000 04:06 PM
I saw Jerry Rice dukeing down some Carolina Honeys at Tony Romas On Monday. That guy can put away the food! Guy walks like a fucking greyhound. Looks like one too. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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cm3504jm Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 158) |
posted August 02, 2000 04:08 PM
I saw Jerry Rice dukeing down some Carolina Honeys at Tony Romas last Monday 7/24. That guy can put away the food! Guy walks like a fucking greyhound. Looks like one too. The guy has perfect hair, clothes, shoes, It's like he had a makeup artist work on him before he went to dinner. Gotta say he is the best receiver of all time-Hands Down! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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rancid Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 49) |
posted August 07, 2000 05:44 AM
I would have to pick these and leave it at that,due in part to their impact on the league when they played and how they dominated games when they were in them.Ear Jim Brown, Earl Campbell, Lawrence Taylor, IP: Logged |
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Snapper55 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 101) |
posted August 07, 2000 09:08 PM
Barry Sanders? The question is best football player, not the flashiest running back, even tho he is a great player, you need to go with an all-around guy like Keyshawn Johnson (not saying he is, but along those lines) Key could be the best all-around player in the leauge right now, but not the best reciever Rod Woodson fit the category too ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Hunter Thompson Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 3) |
posted August 08, 2000 04:47 PM
Nice topic and I'm gointg to throw you guys a curveball and say Chuck Bednarik. He hit Frak gifford so hard he ended his career. It's vicious. And he played every down as a line backer and as a guard. Some of you die hard football fans might know who he is. One tough son of a bitch IP: Logged |
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