Tuesday, May 27, 2008

He could be one of the greatest


Originally considered a third-down, "change of pace" back, Barber became a standout starting running back and the all-time leader in rushing yards in new york giants history. In 2005, he was the NFL's top yardage gainer from the line of scrimmage. He was voted by his peers to three pro bowls. From 2003-2006, Tiki Barber gained the most yards from scrimmage by any NFL running back in that 7 year period.Originally considered a third-down, "change of pace" back, Barber became a standout starting running back and the all-time leader in rushing yards in new york giants history. In 2005, he was the NFL's top yardage gainer from the line of scrimmage. He was voted by his peers to three pro bowls. From 2003-2006, Tiki Barber gained the most yards from scrimmage by any NFL running back in that 7 year period.

Friday, May 23, 2008

The Great LT


He is the National Football League’s preeminent superstar and he represents all that is good about football players and professional athletes, both on and off the field.In 2006, Tomlinson won the NFL’s Most Valuable Player and Man of the Year Awards. He became only the second player to win both awards in the same season, joining Walter Payton, for whom the Man of the Year Award is named. Payton won both awards in 1977.

Can Emmitt be one of the greatest


Born May 15th, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida, Emmitt began his careerat Escambia High School, before attending the University of Florida and being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 1990 draft.
Emmitt rushed for 1,525 yards and 19 touchdowns in his first year. His sophomore year he rushed for 2,424 yards and scored 26 touchdowns .The sum of his rushing yards, receiving yards (3,224) and fumble return yards (-15), gave him a total of 21,564 yards from the line of scrimmage, making him one of only four players in NFL history to eclipse the 21,000-combined yards mark.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Walter Payton Comes in Second


On january 28 1958, the Chicago Bears pick the first round, as the fourth overall pick. The Bears had endured several losing seasons after the retirement of the iconic ale Syersayton's first game was not particularly successful; he was held to zero net rushing yards on eight attempts. His best performance of the season was the final game against the Saints rushed for 134 yards on 20 carries. Payton finished the season with only 679 yards and seven touchdowns.In 1985, Payton rushed for over 1,500 yards, while helping the Bears establish the league’s second best offense (in its entire history).

Friday, May 16, 2008

Barrys The Greatest




The DetriotLions selected Sanders with their 1st-round 3rd overall pick in the 1989 draft. Though there were concerns about his size, it turned out these concerns were mostly unfounded. Sanders was far too quick for defenders to hit solidly on a consistent basis, and too strong to bring down with arm tackles.Though short at 5'8", Sanders was very stocky; his playing weight of 203 lb was the same as walter payton and only slightly under the NFL average for a back.