POLL Who is the Greatest Overall Running Back since 1988?

[SteelersPride]

There are 3 standout guys: Emmitt Smith, Marshall Faulk and Ladanian Tomlinson.

I still think I'd give the slight nod to Smith, though, even if he was by far the weakest receiver of the 3. LDT doesn't have the playoff chops or longevity. Faulk is lacking a bit in TDs and longevity.

Its a 1a, 1b, 1c kind of question for me, though. I think they are all on the same tier.

If we are using the literal sense of the word 'overall' then its LDT because he was pretty decent at throwing, too. I just think Smith wins on accomplishment and stats.

agreeed

 

[GNG]

I think it is a travesty that you don't have HOF RB Terrell Davis on this list but having said that Barry is the easy choice. Top-3 RB all time

Terrell Davis is overrated in my opinion. Barry Sanders is the best by far.

 

[SteelersPride]

You guys that believe Smith was a better back than Sanders need to answer something very simple. If they switched teams, OLines, who would've had a better career? It's Sanders by about 2 planets...

stupid comment, thats like asking if brian hoyer would be better than brady on the patriots.....you cant change teams, schemes, coaches etc would all change

 

[SteelersPride]

Terrell Davis is overrated in my opinion. Barry Sanders is the best by far.

yup, shortest career

 

[HaroldSeattle]

According to the poll it's Barry Sanders in a landslide and I agree.

 

[TheStarOne]

Barry Sanders ...................... EMMITT SMITH

151 Games Started..................219 Games Started
15,269 Yards Rushing...............18,355 Yards Rushing
5.0 Yards Per Carry...............4.2
99 TDs Rushing.......................164 Rushing TDs
352 Receptions.......................515 Receptions
2921 Yards Receiving ............ .3224 Yards Receiving
18,090 Yards from scrimmage.... 21,579 Yards From Scrimmage

And EMMITT SMITH was an all purpose RB who was a great blocker for Aikman.
.......Super Bowl MVP

EMMITT SMITH........all day long

 

[SteelersPride]

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Barry Sanders ...................... EMMITT SMITH

151 Games Started..................219 Games Started
15,269 Yards Rushing...............18,355 Yards Rushing
5.0 Yards Per Carry...............4.2
99 TDs Rushing.......................164 Rushing TDs
352 Receptions.......................515 Receptions
2921 Yards Receiving ............ .3224 Yards Receiving
18,090 Yards from scrimmage.... 21,579 Yards From Scrimmage

And EMMITT SMITH was an all purpose RB who was a great blocker for Aikman.
.......Super Bowl MVP

EMMITT SMITH........all day long

well some of those stats are skewed based on playing 68 more games

 

[Trudem]

Im sad Fred Taylor isn't on the list. He wouldn't win it but he should be included IMO.