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).

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