Who are the greatest running backs in history for each Franchise? - Page 3

ninerfolife · 01-22-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fert360

Gore is for the 49ers

Agreed 100% Best Running back in 49ers history.

Sqeeshy · 01-22-2013, 04:31 PM

I like your pick for Van Buren as the Eagles best running back in franchise history. However, you could make the argument Wilbert Montgomery based off of his yardage amount and games played for the Eagles. I would still give the edge to Van Buren based on his dominance in the '40s.

nibrugnerotto · 01-22-2013, 04:53 PM

I think Ray Rice is better than Jamal Lewis, but Bernard Pierce will be on this list in a decade

wickedliquids · 01-22-2013, 05:18 PM

You put Earl Campbell with the TITANS??!!! WTH....NEVER!!!!

OILERS all the way......freaking Titans.....what the heck man??!!

oldgoldy97 · 01-22-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 37Jetson

Ricky Williams is a terrible choice for the Dolphins. He had a monster 1,853 yard season followed by a 3.5 yards per carry season and he only topped 1,000 yards once more for the Dolphins. Not Dolphins GOAT RB in my opinion.

I immedately thought of Csonka for the Dolphins. But since someone on the team labeled him a full back instead of a half back, then he can't be considered the best Dolphins running back of all time. Never mind he ran the ball.

But, wait

Running back - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary

And here's one for mac-daddy:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/IMAC

dannybakhtiar · 01-22-2013, 05:20 PM

gotta go with ridley for the pats...

ediii33 · 01-22-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Imac7065

Um.. neither.. A) Csonka was a fullback not a running back B) Ricky Williams is the dolphins all time leading rusher for both season and career and C) Ricky was just an overall better rusher lol.

I think you might be a bit biased by the man himself rather than the stats and career.

Most of them were fullbacks back in the day.

Riggins
Brown
Franco
Csonka

ediii33 · 01-22-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by groundsupport

+1

Sayers is the Youngest HOFer ever.

Blew his knee out, but was just tearing up the league.

If he had played 12-13-14 seasons, this probably wouldn't even be a discussion.

If its and buts were candy and nuts......

calculusdork · 01-22-2013, 06:12 PM

Imac, try again ... a fullback is a running back position, always has been.

dfr52 · 01-22-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarka3

i think Dillon's departure from Cincinnati was rough and might not be viewed as the best RB by Bengals fans. I know I can't stand the guy only due to his comments at departure.

If I had to choose a best RB for Cincinnati, it would be James Brooks and his 8 pro bowls.

Brooks was a great all around back (only 4 Pro Bowls though) but Pete Johnson should be in the discussion as well. 82 career TD's in only 8 seasons and helped get the Bengals to their 1st Super Bowl appearance.

viking118480 · 01-22-2013, 06:32 PM

How does The Juice keep getting the nod over Thurman Thomas for the Bills? Simpson had a great five year stretch, but I think we glorify what he did over the course of his career. Thomas had over 16,000 yards from scrimmage.

dfr52 · 01-22-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by freethrowtommy

Hornung was a good player, but Taylor was a better RB by a long shot.

100% agree. Hourning wouldn't be in the HOF based on his offensive play.

Irish · 01-22-2013, 06:35 PM

id say in two more years lynch will surpass alexander for seahawks

eaglescubs555 · 01-22-2013, 06:46 PM

I would rank Westbrook ahead of Van Buren

raiders4lyf · 01-22-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamoch00

But 2700 yards in 4 seasons is not so great.

He didnt play full seasons due to baseball.

VintageCards4Me · 01-22-2013, 07:37 PM

I am aware of the records but I think Tony was a better pure RB than Emmitt. I think emmitt had a better situation with line and QB/WR. If we are just talking talent at the position.

ceczerwonka · 01-22-2013, 07:38 PM

Sayers was great for what he did, but you can't play the if game. If we did then I could throw Red Grange on the list for the Bears or even Bronko Nagurski.

VintageCards4Me · 01-22-2013, 07:39 PM

I would also roll John Brockington for the Pack.....

bigbensbff · 01-22-2013, 07:40 PM

It's close but I would go Bettis over Franco for the Steelers

zonacats8 · 01-22-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dbrown

I agree on deangelo williams for panthers. here's my top list of Panthers backs
1.Williams
2.stewart
3.foster
4.biakabutuka
5.davis

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Originally Posted by dbrown

glad to also see Tiki up there on list, hometown native

I love seeing someone else put Biakabutuka on the list too, my favorite player in franchise history and the reason I'm a Panthers fan to begin with.

But to be honest, I'd have to put Davis above him solely based on the SB season as that one season was heads and shoulders above anything Biakabutuka did for us

And assuming Deangelo is gone next year, Stewart will take over that #1 spot rather soon

ceczerwonka · 01-22-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbensbff

It's close but I would go Bettis over Franco for the Steelers

Bettis definitely held onto the football better than Franco.

Cubsbball25 · 01-22-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by viking118480

How does The Juice keep getting the nod over Thurman Thomas for the Bills? Simpson had a great five year stretch, but I think we glorify what he did over the course of his career. Thomas had over 16,000 yards from scrimmage.

The talent surrounding Thurman was head and shoulders better than anyone OJ had on his Bills team.

EDIT: Not taking anything away from Thurman at all, still one of the greats but I think OJ still has the edge. 2003 rushing yards in 14 games is absolutely ridiculous.

razorsharp · 01-22-2013, 11:28 PM

Good list, some changes I would make:

49ers- Frank Gore
Colts- Edgerrin James
Dolphins- Ricky Williams
Eagles- Brian Westbrook
Falcons- Michael Turner
Packers- Ahman Green

lionsfan20 · 01-22-2013, 11:30 PM

Holy crap! This thread is getting ridiculous! I don't even know where to start. Sayers over Payton!!? Gore over Craig!!? Williams or Csonka!?! Faulk over Dickerson?!!? etc etc. The average age on this forum must be about 13. I am just going to save myself the trouble and leave this thread never to return.

razorsharp · 01-22-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lionsfan20

Holy crap! This thread is getting ridiculous! I don't even know where to start. Sayers over Payton!!? Gore over Craig!!? Williams or Csonka!?! Faulk over Dickerson?!!? etc etc. The average age on this forum must be about 13. I am just going to save myself the trouble and leave this thread never to return.

Gore is absolutely better than Craig. Craig better receiver, Gore much better runner.

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VintageCards4Me Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Moline Posts: 606	I am aware of the records but I think Tony was a better pure RB than Emmitt. I think emmitt had a better situation with line and QB/WR. If we are just talking talent at the position.

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ceczerwonka Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,202	Sayers was great for what he did, but you can't play the if game. If we did then I could throw Red Grange on the list for the Bears or even Bronko Nagurski.

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VintageCards4Me Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Moline Posts: 606	I would also roll John Brockington for the Pack.....

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razorsharp Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 404	Good list, some changes I would make: 49ers- Frank Gore Colts- Edgerrin James Dolphins- Ricky Williams Eagles- Brian Westbrook Falcons- Michael Turner Packers- Ahman Green

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