23 Aug 2006
1. Walter Payton-Chicago Bears (1975-1987)
When Walter retired, he held many records. He had the most rushing yards in NFL history (16,726) which was beat recently by Emmit Smith. Walter also had 10 1,000-yard seasons. He has the most rushing yards in one game (275), 77 100-yard games, and 110 touchdowns.
2. Barry Sanders-Detroit Lions (1989-1999)
Barry Sanders retired so early in his career that he it is hard to compare him to some of the other greats but he was still an amazing back. He had 109 touchdowns in his career, but I think his greatest acomplishment was rushing 2,053 yards in one season. There is all this, but words can't describe Barry, to see what he is truly like you have to click here to see his amazing talent for yourself.
3. Emmit Smith-Dallas Cowboys (1990-2005)
Emmit Currently hold the record for most all time rushing yards (18, 355) and attempts (4,409). He is one of only four players in NFL history to have over 21,000 total yards in his career. He was the first to rush for 1,000 yards in 11 straight seasons and is second on the all-time touchdown list with 175 touchdowns, the only player with more is Jerry Rice
When Walter retired, he held many records. He had the most rushing yards in NFL history (16,726) which was beat recently by Emmit Smith. Walter also had 10 1,000-yard seasons. He has the most rushing yards in one game (275), 77 100-yard games, and 110 touchdowns.
2. Barry Sanders-Detroit Lions (1989-1999)
Barry Sanders retired so early in his career that he it is hard to compare him to some of the other greats but he was still an amazing back. He had 109 touchdowns in his career, but I think his greatest acomplishment was rushing 2,053 yards in one season. There is all this, but words can't describe Barry, to see what he is truly like you have to click here to see his amazing talent for yourself.
3. Emmit Smith-Dallas Cowboys (1990-2005)
Emmit Currently hold the record for most all time rushing yards (18, 355) and attempts (4,409). He is one of only four players in NFL history to have over 21,000 total yards in his career. He was the first to rush for 1,000 yards in 11 straight seasons and is second on the all-time touchdown list with 175 touchdowns, the only player with more is Jerry Rice
