Good list however I don’t think you can argue the top 3 but you can argue the order. Jim Brown is the greatest running back ever. During his era when running the ball was the most important factor in the offense and no rules in place to protect players he never missed a game. The defense knew he was gonna get the ball and still couldn’t stop him. Not sure if it’s true or not but I’ve heard he never had any negative yards in the backfield meaning he was never tackled for a loss. What is true people forget in Brown’s first 7 years in the league it was only a 12 game season. The last 2 years a 14 game season. Now look at his stats. Absolutely phenomenal numbers. If he played today Jim would break the internet with the records he put up. The fact that Jim is the only running back with over 100 yards per game and 5 yards per carry for a career shows until the day he retired nobody was able to stop him. It’s like he never had a bad game. Also leading the league in rushing 8x is insane. The next closest runner is a tie between Emmitt, Simpson, Dickerson, Van Buren, and Sanders with 4. And finally Jim Brown has 3 MVPs. Every other running back in nfl history only has won MVP one time. AND he’s the only rookie ever to be named league MVP. So whether you’re talking about stats, dominance, athleticism, achievements/awards, or even impact on the game Jim Brown is the best to ever do it hands down. His career is about as close as you can get to being perfect in nfl history.
Yep, Earl was the Heisman winner from UT and was better than honorable mention. He dominated the NFL 4yrs straight. Otherwise, this is a good list and was fun to watch.
Great list. Everyone has their opinions, and you can't make an argument against this top10 because they tend to be subjective. I think Jim Brown, and Gale Sayers should always be mentioned on any list, but I'd probably leave them off simply because I believe that the modern NFL started in 1970. I've been watching football for about 40 years now so I think it makes it easier to evaluate guys from the 80's and 90's. Off the top of my head right now my top ten would be; 1. Walter Payton 2. Bo Jackson 3. Ladanian Tomlinson 4. Barry Sanders 5. Eric Dickerson 6. Emmitt Smith 7. Marshall Faulk 8. Adrian Peterson 9. Earl Campbell 10. OJ Simpson
I played next to Anthony Munoz and he was the best ever. Before each game he would eat a big plate of refried beans and then shit on himself. His steaming logs would keep the defenders away and made him slippery.
I agree very much with this list…. Would you make a video ranking the best RB by category…. I mean this… best short yardage runner would be one category.. best long runs RB.. I just think that would be cool cause Marcus Allen was so great at short yardage runs. Erick Dickerson was a great runner on pitches (I know the game has changed a lot) and such.
Good list, except #1. Gayle Sanders was the best RB ever. He was a gazelle with panoramic vision. Terrell Davis NEVER got tired and was top 5. Both had short careers.
Thurman Thomas (really how is he forgotten) Ricky Waters (better numbers than most HOF) Frank Gore ( reliability longevity) Jamal Lewis( disrespectfully forgotten) Curtis Martin (always got it done) Charlie Garner ( multi purpose) Warrick Dunn (pound for pound champ) Fred Taylor ( tough underrated) Brian Westbrook (do it all) Edgerrin James not sure I keep him out top 10 He was productive Stephen Jackson (wanted him instead of Julius Jones…) Jerome Bettis (Bus) Eddie George or Chris Johnson?!?
How can Emmett Smith be number four? He should be number one Barry Sanders was all that but one can assume that he would’ve played all those years and made all those yards and not get hurt. We just can’t give it to him. SMITH actually earned it.
Good list however I don’t think you can argue the top 3 but you can argue the order. Jim Brown is the greatest running back ever. During his era when running the ball was the most important factor in the offense and no rules in place to protect players he never missed a game. The defense knew he was gonna get the ball and still couldn’t stop him. Not sure if it’s true or not but I’ve heard he never had any negative yards in the backfield meaning he was never tackled for a loss. What is true people forget in Brown’s first 7 years in the league it was only a 12 game season. The last 2 years a 14 game season. Now look at his stats. Absolutely phenomenal numbers. If he played today Jim would break the internet with the records he put up. The fact that Jim is the only running back with over 100 yards per game and 5 yards per carry for a career shows until the day he retired nobody was able to stop him. It’s like he never had a bad game. Also leading the league in rushing 8x is insane. The next closest runner is a tie between Emmitt, Simpson, Dickerson, Van Buren, and Sanders with 4. And finally Jim Brown has 3 MVPs. Every other running back in nfl history only has won MVP one time. AND he’s the only rookie ever to be named league MVP. So whether you’re talking about stats, dominance, athleticism, achievements/awards, or even impact on the game Jim Brown is the best to ever do it hands down. His career is about as close as you can get to being perfect in nfl history.
Any top 10 list without Marcus Allen is a joke
Great List! The only thing I think I would change is throwing Lenny Moore or Earl Campbell in over Tony Dorsett.
Yep, Earl was the Heisman winner from UT and was better than honorable mention. He dominated the NFL 4yrs straight. Otherwise, this is a good list and was fun to watch.
Great list. Everyone has their opinions, and you can't make an argument against this top10 because they tend to be subjective. I think Jim Brown, and Gale Sayers should always be mentioned on any list, but I'd probably leave them off simply because I believe that the modern NFL started in 1970. I've been watching football for about 40 years now so I think it makes it easier to evaluate guys from the 80's and 90's. Off the top of my head right now my top ten would be;
1. Walter Payton
2. Bo Jackson
3. Ladanian Tomlinson
4. Barry Sanders
5. Eric Dickerson
6. Emmitt Smith
7. Marshall Faulk
8. Adrian Peterson
9. Earl Campbell
10. OJ Simpson
R I.P juice...!!!
Great list! AD over ED and LT, though...
I might be biased but I would’ve liked to see Thurman Thomas somewhere on the list
Perfect timing with the video 😂😂😂
I played next to Anthony Munoz and he was the best ever. Before each game he would eat a big plate of refried beans and then shit on himself. His steaming logs would keep the defenders away and made him slippery.
i came here just to hear about the juice but nice vid
I agree very much with this list…. Would you make a video ranking the best RB by category…. I mean this… best short yardage runner would be one category.. best long runs RB.. I just think that would be cool cause Marcus Allen was so great at short yardage runs. Erick Dickerson was a great runner on pitches (I know the game has changed a lot) and such.
Definitely I'll work on that tomorrow. Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Great video and production. I really enjoyed watching.
Good list, except #1.
Gayle Sanders was the best RB ever. He was a gazelle with panoramic vision.
Terrell Davis NEVER got tired and was top 5. Both had short careers.
Tony is also a national champ from college
No Gail Sayers, stop it...
OJ was 2nd to Jim Brown for the Longest time and some say he was Better
Thurman Thomas (really how is he forgotten)
Ricky Waters (better numbers than most HOF)
Frank Gore ( reliability longevity)
Jamal Lewis( disrespectfully forgotten)
Curtis Martin (always got it done)
Charlie Garner ( multi purpose)
Warrick Dunn (pound for pound champ)
Fred Taylor ( tough underrated)
Brian Westbrook (do it all)
Edgerrin James not sure I keep him out top 10
He was productive
Stephen Jackson (wanted him instead of Julius Jones…)
Jerome Bettis (Bus)
Eddie George or Chris Johnson?!?
R.I.P Juice 🕊️🕊️🕊️
nah i think OJ was the best
How can Emmett Smith be number four? He should be number one Barry Sanders was all that but one can assume that he would’ve played all those years and made all those yards and not get hurt. We just can’t give it to him. SMITH actually earned it.