NFL Mount Rushmores (players only).

[PhilSimms11]

Bills--Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed
Dolphins--Bob Griese, Larry Little, Larry Csonka, Dan Marino
Patriots--John Hannah, Mike Haynes, Andre Tippett, Tom Brady
Jets--Joe Namath, Don Maynard, Joe Klecko, Curtis Martin

Broncos--Tom Jackson, Floyd Little, John Elway, Shannon Sharpe
Chiefs--Bobby Bell, Willie Lanier, Derrick Thomas, Tony Gonzalez
Chargers--Lance Alworth, Dan Fouts, LaDainian Tomlinson, Junior Seau
Raiders--Fred Biletnikoff, Ken Stabler, Marcus Allen, Tim Brown

Ravens--Ray Lewis, Jonathan Ogden, Ed Reed, Terrell Suggs
Bengals--Ken Riley, Ken Anderson, Boomer Esiason, Anthony Munoz
Browns--Otto Graham, Lou Groza, Jim Brown, Ozzie Newsome
Steelers--Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, Terry Bradshaw, Mike Webster

Texans--Andre Johnson, Arian Foster, Brian Cushing, J.J. Watt
Colts (BAL)--Art Donovan, Johnny Unitas, Raymond Berry, John Mackey
Colts (IND)--Marvin Harrison, Peyton Manning, Edgerrin James, Dwight Freeney
Jaguars--Tony Boselli, Mark Brunell, Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor
*Titans--Steve McNair, Eddie George, Derrick Mason, Chris Johnson
*Oilers--Earl Campbell, Warren Moon, Bruce Matthews, Mike Munchak

Cowboys--Bob Lilly, Roger Staubach, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith
Giants--Emlen Tunnell, Frank Gifford, Lawrence Taylor, Michael Strahan
Eagles--Chuck Bednarik, Steve Van Buren, Donovan McNabb, Reggie White
Redskins--Sammy Baugh, Darrell Green, John Riggins, Art Monk

Cardinals--Ollie Matson, Larry Wilson, Jackie Smith, Larry Fitzgerald
Rams--Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk
49ers--Joe Montana, Roger Craig, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott
Seahawks--Steve Largent, Kenny Easley, Cortez Kennedy, Walter Jones

Bears--Gale Sayers, Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus, Walter Payton
Lions--Bobby Layne, Lem Barney, Dick LeBeau, Barry Sanders
Packers--Don Hutson, Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke, Brett Favre
Vikings--Fran Tarkenton, Alan Page, Cris Carter, Adrian Peterson

Falcons--Tommy Nobis, Jessie Tuggle, Roddy White, Matt Ryan
Panthers--Julius Peppers, Steve Smith, DeAngelo Williams, Cam Newton
Saints--Rickey Jackson, Sam Mills, Willie Roaf, Drew Brees
Buccaneers--Lee Roy Selmon, John Lynch, Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

I feel Neon Deion should be on there for Atlanta. No argument from me on Seattle. Solid list. And thank you for not putting overrated Aikman on Dallas.

 

[Ricky Roma]

I'd probably replace Craig with someone like Steve Young, Jimmy Johnson, or Dave Wilcox....but overall good selections.

 

[Center Ice]

Good to see you left off crying Eli from the Giants list.

 

[calsnowskier]

I'd probably replace Craig with someone like Steve Young, Jimmy Johnson, or Dave Wilcox....but overall good selections.

Rice, Lot and Joe are no-brainers, and Craig is certainly on the short list. Maybe Willis? Maybe J.Smith?

If you could put non-players, Eddie and Walsh both need to be there, but who gets dropped? Lott?

 

[Chewbaccer]

Julio Jones>>>Roddy White

And for the Seahawks, kind of hard to see not having any players from the franchise's only SB win.

 

[Great Dayne]

Packers: Hudson, Hornung, Rodgers, and Favre

Close to making it: Nitschke, White, Taylor and Starr

Team 3: Ahman Green, Woodson, Adderly, and Jerry Kremer

 

[Great Dayne]

Seattle will soon add Russel Wilson to the Big 4.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Julio Jones>>>Roddy White

And for the Seahawks, kind of hard to see not having any players from the franchise's only SB win.

Sorry I can't think of one Seahawk from their SB winning team I would put above Largent, Easly, Tez or Jones.
Did you watch any of them play?
I'm interested who would you pick over any one of them?
No disrespect to the current players, maybe when they're careers are finished I might change my mind?

 

[wazzu31]

Without question Ryan Leaf should be on the Chargers Mt. Rushmore, in 30 years people will still be talking about him as a Charger since they'll still be looking for their first title.

 

[PhilSimms11]

The one guy who sticks out like a sore thumb to me is Ken Riley of the Bengals (1969-83). This guy gets no love from anybody. The Bengals don't have a Hall-of-Fame or Ring of Honor for some reason so he's not recognized there. He's not in Canton either. He's tied for 5th on the all-time INTS list. He was never selected to a Pro Bowl which I don't care about that. Some people think that matters, but I don't. It is an indication of how overlooked he was during his 15-year career. He had 8 INT in his final season at age 36. His teams made the playoffs 5 times (2-5) with a Super Bowl appearance (L). Also, the Bengals have only one number retired---#54 Bob Johnson (center). I understand the Bengals don't have a trophy case filled with Lombardis, but damn, they've had more talent than that---Riley, Ken Anderson, Boomer Esiason, Anthony Munoz, James Brooks, Chad Johnson, Akili Smith (kidding), etc. But, I digress.

(1)*Paul Krause (81)
(2)*Emlen Tunnell (79)
(3)*Rod Woodson (71)
(4)*Dick Lane (68)
(5)Ken Riley (65)
(5)Charles Woodson (65)
(7)Ed Reed (64)
(8)*Ronnie Lott (63)
(8)Darren Sharper (63)
(10)Dave Brown (62)
(10)*Dick LeBeau (62)
(*)Pro Football Hall-of-Fame

 

[Ricky Roma]

Rice, Lot and Joe are no-brainers, and Craig is certainly on the short list. Maybe Willis? Maybe J.Smith?

If you could put non-players, Eddie and Walsh both need to be there, but who gets dropped? Lott?

Lott would stay. The list would be Montana, Rice, Lott and Walsh. As much as the players stand loyal to DeBartolo, Walsh is without question an all time HC as he moved the NFL's history like few others.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Sorry I can't think of one Seahawk from their SB winning team I would put above Largent, Easly, Tez or Jones.
Did you watch any of them play?
I'm interested who would you pick over any one of them?
No disrespect to the current players, maybe when they're careers are finished I might change my mind?

Earl Thomas can eventually overtake Easley, if he hasnt already

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

LOL at the Panthers having D-Will & Newton on there.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

LOL at the Panthers having D-Will & Newton on there.

Surprised D-Will cant find a job

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Surprised D-Will cant find a job

Same here. Injuries plagued him last year. At 34 years old its likely to get worse for him. Captain obvious statement coming in, but teams need a backup that can be healthy & relied on to be there when the star gets injured. He failed to do that last season.

However I thought for sure the Steelers were going to bring him back for 1 last season. Still could... He's a great locker-room presence.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Same here. Injuries plagued him last year. At 34 years old its likely to get worse for him. Captain obvious statement coming in, but teams need a backup that can be healthy & relied on to be there when the star gets injured. He failed to do that last season.

However I thought for sure the Steelers were going to bring him back for 1 last season. Still could... He's a great locker-room presence.

I cant think of a better backup the past 2 seasons in some large samplings with Bells' injuries/suspensions...Cant imagine a team cant use that guy..Just read he is interested in getting into Wrestling, baffles me

 

[Old Lion]

Cant argue with your Lions picks too much. Lebeau might be a bit high as just a player. Night train Lane probably would have been better. I think I would have taken Joe Schmidt over both of them though. Not too many defensive players are the MVP of the League. I think only 4 in 60 years.

Other close ones:
Yale Lary
Doak Walker
Jason Hanson
Jack Christiansen

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

I cant think of a better backup the past 2 seasons in some large samplings with Bells' injuries/suspensions...Cant imagine a team cant use that guy..Just read he is interested in getting into Wrestling, baffles me

He has been a beast while Bell served his suspensions the last 2 years. In 5 games he was the feature back while Bell was suspended, Williams ran for a total of 462 yds & 5 TDs. Averaged 92.4yds & 1TD per game. You can't ask for better production from a backup.

The wrestling thing... He's been a huge fan of wrestling all his life. He's only doin it for 1 gig. Getting the opportunity to play out a childhood dream.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

He has been a beast while Bell served his suspensions the last 2 years. In 5 games he was the feature back while Bell was suspended, Williams ran for a total of 462 yds & 5 TDs. Averaged 92.4yds & 1TD per game. You can't ask for better production from a backup.

The wrestling thing... He's been a huge fan of wrestling all his life. He's only doin it for 1 gig. Getting the opportunity to play out a childhood dream.

Has he been actively working out/trying to sign with teams, to your knowledge? I just dont understand how this guy hasnt inked a deal especially for a team with playoff aspirations.....Shit id love for the Giants to add him to a questionable backfield