AD chasing Emmitt

[tw1st3d]

Here are some stats for stat boy Since that is what he wants

Most seasons led league: 8, Jim Brown, 1957–1961 1963–1965
Most consecutive seasons led league: 5, Jim Brown, 1957–1961
Most seasons leading league, attempts: 6, Jim Brown, 1958–59 1961 1963–65
Most consecutive seasons leading league, attempts: 4, Steve Van Buren, 1947–1950; Walter Payton, 1976–1979
Most attempts, career: 4,409, Emmitt Smith, 1990–2004[2]
Most attempts, season: 416, Larry Johnson, 2006[3]
Most attempts with zero fumbles, season: 397, Gerald Riggs, 1985
Most consecutive attempts with zero fumbles, to start a career: 559, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, 2008-2012
Most consecutive attempts with zero fumbles: 1,001, LaDainian Tomlinson, Oct 22, 2006-Nov 29, 2009
Most attempts with zero touchdowns, season: 240, Joe Washington, 1978
Most consecutive attempts with zero touchdoowns: 448, Marcel Shipp, Dec. 15, 2002-Dec. 3, 2006
Most attempts, rookie, season: 390, Eric Dickerson, 1983
Most attempts, game: 45, Jamie Morris; Dec 17, 1988 (OT)
Most seasons, 200 attempts: 14, Emmitt Smith 1990–2004
Most seasons, 250 attempts: 13, Emmitt Smith 1991–2004
Most seasons, 300 attempts: 10, Walter Payton 1976–1986
Most consecutive seasons, 200 attempts: 13, Emmitt Smith 1990–2002
Most consecutive seasons, 250 attempts: 12, Emmitt Smith 1991–2002
Most consecutive seasons, 300 attempts: 8, Eddie George 1996–2003
Most games, 20 attempts, career: 121, Emmitt Smith 1990–2004
Most games, 25 attempts, career: 56, Emmitt Smith 1991–2004
Most games, 30 attempts, career: 21, Eric Dickerson 1983–1991
Most games, 35 attempts, career: 7, Walter Payton 1976–1984
Most games, 40 attempts, career: 2, James Wilder 1983–1984, Ricky Williams 1999–2003
Most games, 20 attempts, season: 14, 8 times, last Shaun Alexander 2005
Most games, 25 attempts, season: 10, Larry Johnson 2006, Jamal Anderson 1998, Emmitt Smith 1994
Most games, 30 attempts, season: 7, Earl Campbell 1979
Most games, 35 attempts, season: 3, Earl Campbell 1980, Eddie George 2000
Most yards gained, career: 18,355, Emmitt Smith 1990-2004
Most seasons, 500+ yards rushing: 14, Emmitt Smith 1990-2004
Most seasons, 1000+ yards rushing: 11, Emmitt Smith 1991-2001
Most seasons, 1500+ yards rushing: 5, Barry Sanders 1991-1997
Most consecutive seasons, 500+ yards rushing: 13, Emmitt Smith 1990-2002
Most consecutive seasons, 1,000+ yards rushing: 11, Emmitt Smith 1991-2001
Most consecutive seasons, 1,500+ yards rushing: 4, Barry Sanders 1994–1997
Most yards gained, season: 2,105, Eric Dickerson 1984
Most yards gained with zero fumbles, season: 1,883, Barry Sanders 1994
Most yards gained, rookie, season: 1,808 Eric Dickerson 1983
Most yards gained, season, at Home: 1,125 Walter Payton 1977
Most yards gained, season, Away: 1,087 Eric Dickerson 1984
Most yards gained, back-to-back games: 476, O.J. Simpson Nov 25, 1976-Dec 5, 1976
Most yards gained, game: 296, Adrian Peterson Nov 4, 2007
Most yards gained, half: 253, Adrian Peterson Nov 4, 2007
Most yards gained, quarter: 162, Jamaal Charles Sep 23, 2012
Longest Rushing Play: 99 yard touchdown, Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings Jan 3, 1983
Highest yards gained per game average, career: 104.3, Jim Brown 1957–1965
Highest yards gained per game average, season: 143.1, O.J. Simpson 1973
Most games, 50+ yards rushing, career: 173, Emmitt Smith 1990–2004
Most games, 100+ yards rushing, career: 78, Emmitt Smith 1990–2004
Most games, 150+ yards rushing, career: 25, Barry Sanders 1989–1998
Most games, 200+ yards rushing, career: 6, O.J. Simpson 1969–1979
Most games, 250+ yards rushing, career: 2, O.J. Simpson 1973-1976
Most games, 68+ yards rushing, season: 16, Jamal Lewis 2003
Most games, 100+ yards rushing, season: 14, Barry Sanders 1997
Most games, 150+ yards rushing, season: 7, Earl Campbell 1980, Adrian Peterson 2012
Most games, 200+ yards rushing, season: 4, Earl Campbell 1980
Most consecutive games, 50+ yards rushing: 38, Priest Holmes 2001-2003
Most consecutive games, 100+ yards rushing: 14, Barry Sanders 1997
Most consecutive games, 150+ yards rushing: 4, Earl Campbell 1980
Most consecutive games, 200+ yards rushing: 2, O.J. Simpson 1973, 1976; Earl Campbell 1980; Ricky Williams
Most seasons leading league, touchdowns: 5, Jim Brown, 1957–1959 1963 1965
Most consecutive seasons leading league, touchdowns: 3, Steve Van Buren, 1947–1949; Jim Brown, 1957–1959; Abner Haynes (American Football League), 1960–1962; Cookie Gilchrist (American Football League), 1962–1964; Jim Brown, 1966–1968
Most touchdowns, career: 164, Emmitt Smith, 1990-2004
Most rushing touchdowns, season: 28, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most rushing touchdowns, rookie, season: 22 gale Sayers, 1983
Most rushing touchdowns, game: 6, Ernie Nevers; Nov 28, 1929
Most rushing touchdowns, half: 4, Jim Brown, Nov 18, 1962; Roland Hooks, Sep 9, 1979; Chuck Muncie, Nov 29, 1981; Eric Dickerson, Oct 31, 1988; Shaun Alexander, Sep 29, 2002; Priest Holmes, Oct 24, 2004; Doug Martin, Nov 4, 2012
Most seasons, 1+ rushing touchdowns: 16, Marcus Allen 1982–1997
Most seasons, 2+ rushing touchdowns: 16, Marcus Allen 1982–1997
Most seasons, 3+ rushing touchdowns: 14, Emmitt Smith 1990–2004
Most seasons, 4+ rushing touchdowns: 13, Marcus Allen 1982–1997
Most seasons, 5+ rushing touchdowns: 13, Marcus Allen 1982–1997
Most seasons, 6+ rushing touchdowns: 11, Walter Payton 1975–1986, Emmitt Smith 1990-2004
Most seasons, 7+ rushing touchdowns: 11, Emmitt Smith 1990–2004
Most seasons, 8+ rushing touchdowns: 11, Emmitt Smith 1990–2004
Most seasons, 9+ rushing touchdowns: 11, Emmitt Smith 1990–2004
Most seasons, 10+ rushing touchdowns: 9, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001–2009
Most seasons, 11+ rushing touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson 2002–2009, Emmitt Smith 1990–1999
Most seasons, 12+ rushing touchdowns: 7, LaDainian Tomlinson 2002–2009
Most seasons, 13+ rushing touchdowns: 6, LaDainian Tomlinson 2002–2007
Most seasons, 15+ rushing touchdowns: 4, LaDainian Tomlinson 2004–2007
Most seasons, 16+ rushing touchdowns: 3, LaDainian Tomlinson 2004-2006, Shaun Alexander 2002-2005, Emmitt Smith 1992-1995
Most seasons, 17+ rushing touchdowns: 3, LaDainian Tomlinson 2004-2006, Emmitt Smith 1992-1995
Most seasons, 18+ rushing touchdowns: 3, Emmitt Smith 1992–1995
Most seasons, 19+ rushing touchdowns: 2, Priest Holmes 2002-2003, Emmitt Smith 1994-1995
Most seasons, 20+ rushing touchdowns: 2, Priest Holmes 2002-2003, Emmitt Smith 1994-1995
Most consecutive seasons, 1+ rushing touchdowns: 16, Marcus Allen 1982–1997
Most consecutive seasons, 2+ rushing touchdowns: 16, Marcus Allen 1982–1997
Most consecutive seasons, 3+ rushing touchdowns: 13, Jerome Bettis 1993-2005, Emmitt Smith 1990-2002
Most consecutive seasons, 4+ rushing touchdowns: 11, Emmitt Smith 1990-2000
Most consecutive seasons, 5+ rushing touchdowns: 10, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001-2010, Marshall Faulk 1994-2003
Most consecutive seasons, 6+ rushing touchdowns: 10, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001-2010
Most consecutive seasons, 7+ rushing touchdowns: 9, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001-2009, Jim Brown 1957-1965
Most consecutive seasons, 8+ rushing touchdowns: 9, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001-2009
Most consecutive seasons, 9+ rushing touchdowns: 9, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001-2009
Most consecutive games, 1+ rushing touchdown: 18, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2004–2005
Most consecutive games, 2+ rushing touchdowns: 8, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most consecutive games, 3+ rushing touchdowns: 3, LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006
Most consecutive games, 4+ rushing touchdowns: 2, Jim Taylor, 1962
Most games, 1+ touchdowns, career: 117, Emmitt Smith 1990–2004
Most games, 2+ touchdowns, career: 38, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001–2010
Most games, 3+ touchdowns, career: 12, LaDainian Tomlinson 2001–2008
Most games, 4+ touchdowns, career: 5, Jim Brown 1957–1962
Most games, 5+ touchdowns, career: 1, Jimmy Conzelman 10-15-1922, Ernie Nevers 11-28-1929, Jim Brown 11-1-1959, Cookie Gilchrist 12-8-1963, Ricky Watters 1-15-1994, James Stewart 10-12-1997, Clinton Portis 12-7-2003
Most games, 6+ touchdowns, career: 1, Ernie Nevers 11-28-1929
Most games, 1+ touchdowns, season: 15, Emmitt Smith 1995
Most games, 2+ touchdowns, season: 10, LaDainian Tomlinson 2006, Priest Holmes 2003
Most games, 3+ touchdowns, season: 5, LaDainian Tomlinson 2006
Most games, 4+ touchdowns, season: 2, Jim Taylor 1962, Shaun Alexander 2005, LaDainian Tomlinson 2006, DeAngelo Williams 2008
Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, career: 43, Steve Young 1985-1998
Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, season: 14, Cam Newton 2011
Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, game: 4, many players
Most rushing touchdowns, 50+ yards, career: 15, Barry Sanders 1991-1998
Most rushing touchdowns, 60+ yards, career: 10, Adrian Peterson 2007-2012
Most rushing touchdowns, 70+ yards, career: 7, Chris Johnson 2009-2012
Most rushing touchdowns, 80+ yards, career: 6, Chris Johnson 2009-2012
Most rushing touchdowns, 85+ yards, career: 4, Chris Johnson 2009-2012
Most rushing touchdowns, 90+ yards, career: 2, Bo Jackson 1987-1989, Ahman Green 2003-2004, Chris Johnson 2009-2012
Most rushing touchdowns, 85+ yards, season: 3, Chris Johnson 2009
Most rushing touchdowns, 80+ yards, game: 2, Barry Sanders Oct 12, 1997
Most rushing touchdowns, 45+ yards, game: 3, Doug Martin Nov 4, 2012
Most rushing touchdowns, 30+ yards, game: 3, Adrian Peterson Oct 14, 2007; Doug Martin Nov 4, 2012


Now look on that list at how many times Emmitt's name is there and how many times Sanders in on there.

and this one

Most consecutive seasons, 1,500+ yards rushing: 4, Barry Sanders 1994–1997

Emmitt missed trying him for most ever by 14 yards.. 1993 Emmit had his hold out.... Didn't play in 3 games.

 

[Nosferatu]

It's is a running play but it's not getting that one tough yard when you have to have it.

One thing that is 100% indisputable is Barry was NOT going to get you the tough yards. Yes he was fast and could break long TD's at an amazing rate, but he was not all the great inside of the 10. As of today Sanders does hold at least one NFL All Time Record. Most Yards lost.

I agreed from the beginning Barry was not the back i'd want 1st and goal and he wasn't great in bad weather games, but you were still wrong about what you said, stop trying to cover it up with something else. But let's move on... If I had to choose between Barry and Emmitt to be my back for a game I had to win, i'd choose Emmitt 100 times out 100...

 

[Manster7588]

I agreed from the beginning Barry was not the back i'd want 1st and goal and he wasn't great in bad weather games, but you were still wrong about what you said, stop trying to cover it up with something else. But let's move on... If I had to choose between Barry and Emmitt to be my back for a game I had to win, i'd choose Emmitt 100 times out 100...

What did I say that was wrong. The initial theory that Barry could run inside the 10. I stayed on that stat rather than let the Barry supporters realized they were fucked and and tried to change the parameters of their argument. I wen't back and saw where the number's change from 52 to 26 but my whole argument against Barry was near the goal line. IMO near the goal line = inside the 10. Do you really think I'd say 4 of his TD's were by receptions if I wasn't including both of the categories that Wazman (SP) first used to try to justify Barry's short yardage worth. The only thing I'm wrong about is missing the 52 to 26 change.

 

[Manster7588]

Nosferato, This whole argument could be a mute point soon if AD keeps going. Last season out of all of his was is one of most impressive seasons I have seen from a individual player. Especially after the injury. I don't think it will be easy to unseat Emmitt at the top and I don't think he will last physically, but I won't be shocked if he does.

 

[Nosferatu]

I don't think AD will break Emmitt's record of most yards, because as you said I just can't see him playing long enough. In my opinion and yes it may be biased the season he had in 2012 is the best season a back has ever had. I think if he can avoid injury and play for 4 more seasons he should get into the 13,000 - 14,000 yard range and if he does it will be difficult for me to say he's the best of all time because to me that's Mr Payton and it's not close but he would surely be top 3.

 

[tw1st3d]

I don't think AD will break Emmitt's record of most yards, because as you said I just can't see him playing long enough. In my opinion and yes it may be biased the season he had in 2012 is the best season a back has ever had. I think if he can avoid injury and play for 4 more seasons he should get into the 13,000 - 14,000 yard range and if he does it will be difficult for me to say he's the best of all time because to me that's Mr Payton and it's not close but he would surely be top 3.

Lots of people judge players in the moment. That's exactly why longevity is a factor. To me an obvious factor.

I'm not going to jump in to AP having the year he had last year though. History says have a year like that .... a major drop off the next. I'm not wishing it on him .... But if I had to bet money ..... Nah I wouldn't bet on this year being better than last.
Plus his deep threat receiver is gone.... teams will be around that line alot more this year.

Do I think he can break the record.... Actually I do (Dickerson's) JMO I think he needs so passing threats out there to take the pressure off of him . To pull a safety out the box

 

[Manster7588]

I don't think AD will break Emmitt's record of most yards, because as you said I just can't see him playing long enough. In my opinion and yes it may be biased the season he had in 2012 is the best season a back has ever had. I think if he can avoid injury and play for 4 more seasons he should get into the 13,000 - 14,000 yard range and if he does it will be difficult for me to say he's the best of all time because to me that's Mr Payton and it's not close but he would surely be top 3.

Walter is my #1 also. That man didn't know what the sideline was. Hell if he played it a little safer who kows what he'd have ended up with.

That said, there are a handful of backs who had too short of careers, who very well could have placed themselves at or near the top.

 

[Nosferatu]

Walter is my #1 also. That man didn't know what the sideline was. Hell if he played it a little safer who kows what he'd have ended up with.

Go look at the quarterbacks Walter played with his entire career, it's a freakin' joke.

 

[tw1st3d]

Walter is my #1 also. That man didn't know what the sideline was. Hell if he played it a little safer who kows what he'd have ended up with.

That said, there are a handful of backs who had too short of careers, who very well could have placed themselves at or near the top.

I actually sit back today watching highlights of the guys I consider the best (even threw in the Barry highlights)

If Bo Jackson had stayed healthy Oh my god...... and Campbell ..... Either of those two have healthy careers and I don't even think this is a debate.

 

[Nosferatu]

History says have a year like that .... a major drop off the next. I'm not wishing it on him ....

Agreed, I would think a year of 1,300 - 1,400 yards should be expected

Plus his deep threat receiver is gone....

This I have to disagree with, Harvin was not a deep threat, if anything we have more of a deep threat now in Jennings and Patterson and Simpson seems to be healthy. The box was major stacked against AD last year, if Ponder can do anything this year that will help AD.

 

[Manster7588]

Go look at the quarterbacks Walter played with his entire career, it's a freakin' joke.

Isn't every QB the Bears have had considered a joke. It very sad the Cutler may very well be the best QB in that teams very long history. As a Cowboy fan I fell very blessed with the QB's we have had in our history.

 

[tw1st3d]

Bo highlights

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBZJHBi33JQ]Bo Jackson NFL Highlights - YouTube[/ame]

 

[tw1st3d]

wrong link

Bo highlights

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0GCixb2QjI]Bo Jackson Tribute (Highlights) - YouTube[/ame]

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

Emmitt was an all time great but come on Twisted. Curtis Martin over Barry Sanders? First thing that comes to my mind is how so many Cowboy fans are bringing up stats. When we talked about Michael Irvin almost all of you were saying his is one of the top 2 WRs ever. Irvin has almost 100 less TDs then Moss. Imagine if Emmitt had 100 more TDs then Walter Payton yet thinking Payton was better.

Barry Sanders is the best RB I ever saw. THat Cowboys Offense was a machine. Great QB, Great OLine, Great WRs, good TE. Sanders just didnt have that luxury. I look at Emmit like how I look at the greatest scorer in the NBA (Karl Malone). Emmitt could be top 3. Emmit IS top 5 but Emmitt was not better then Sanders. Just look at the stats posted.

 

[Nosferatu]

Isn't every QB the Bears have had considered a joke. It very sad the Cutler may very well be the best QB in that teams very long history. As a Cowboy fan I fell very blessed with the QB's we have had in our history.

You are correct, even Jim McMahon who some seem to think was a good QB wasn't, he never threw for more than 15 TD passes in a season. And you should feel blessed, the Boys have had some great ones Roger, Troy and I think Romo is a good QB as well, he's just had a couple bad games at the wrong time that make people think he isn't any good.

 

[Nosferatu]

Sanders just didnt have that luxury.

The offense around Barry was better than people seem to remember, first duo of receivers to have 100 receptions in the same season. Herman Moore & Brett Perriman and the offensive line had pro bowlers on it...

 

[tw1st3d]

You are correct, even Jim McMahon who some seem to think was a good QB wasn't, he never threw for more than 15 TD passes in a season. And you should feel blessed, the Boys have had some great ones Roger, Troy and I think Romo is a good QB as well, he's just had a couple bad games at the wrong time that make people think he sin't any good.

He was a joke ...
What did he do in Philly without Payton?

 

[tw1st3d]

80s version of Trent Dilfer

Rode the running back and defense to a superbowl

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

Look at all these articles Twist3d. Not one writer listed Emmit above Sanders. (Please dont use Bleacher Report articles, they are not professional writers). You saying that, "No one with an IQ of more then 2 would take Sanders before Emmitt" is wrong. I think the vast majority of professional writers would take Sanders over Emmitt

Top Ten Running Backs of All Time
NFL.com Sanders 2, Emmitt 10 Top Ten Running Backs of All Time
Sanders 2, Emmitt 4: Top 10 Running Backs of All-Time - Men's Fitness - Page 3

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

The offense around Barry was better than people seem to remember, first duo of receivers to have 100 receptions in the same season. Herman Moore & Brett Perriman and the offensive line had pro bowlers on it...

The Redskins had 3 WRs with 1000 yards before that. Herman Moore was a star but Perriman wasnt. You really trying to compare the Lions O to the Cowboys O... c'mon. Sanders line was OK but it wasnt the best in the history of the NFL that in my opinion the Cowboys had.