Emmit Smith vs Barry Sanders: The Ultimate NFL Rivalry
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- Emmit Smith vs Barry Sanders: The Ultimate NFL Rivalry
Emmitt Smith and Barry Sanders, two of the greatest running backs of all time, were locked in an epic rivalry that defined the 1990s NFL.
But who was the best?
In today's video we look at Emmit Smith vs Barry Sanders: The Ultimate NFL Rivalry
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Being from Detroit I loved watching Barry play. To me he is the best RB ever, but I still gotta give respect to Emmit. Emmit was like a warrior out on the field. Never got tired. Just strong from beginning to end of games. Plain and simple Barry is the greatest, but mad respect for Emmit.
Emmitt's balanced, squared up running style was amazing to watch. Barry was just a footwork genius with the masterful vision to see spots on the field that weren't supposed to be there.
The argument that Barry didn't have talent around him is preposterous. Everyone go check out the 1995 season. Barry Sanders' Lions had the #1 offense in the league, a record-setting offense that boasted the first two receivers in history on the same team to tally 100+ catches each in a season (Herman Moore & Brett Perriman). Emmitt still out-rushed Sanders, winning the Rushing Title, and set the NFL record for rushing TDs in a season while doing so. Again, while Barry had the #1 passing offense in the league --starting a Hall of Fame left-tackle and a pro bowl center (Lomas Brown & Kevin Glover). The argument that Barry "would have" out-rushed Emmitt "if he had talent around him" is destroyed by the 1995 season --yet another in which the Cowboys rode Emmitt's talent to a Super Bowl championship. The truth is that Detroit's defenses held them back from enjoying more postseason success, but Barry played on some superlative offenses with plenty of talent around him. Conversely, Emmitt's unstoppability was THE engine behind his team's championship achievements. If you had one play, one run, and needed to score no matter what --you'd want to hand it to Barry. But if you want to dominate a defense for 4-quarters, over an entire season, there's no question you'd want EMMITT SMITH.
In 1995 the Dallas offense had more Pro Bowlers on offense than Barry had for his entire career. You need more than two good OL to make a good OL. And btw, Lomas Brown is not in Canton. He was drafted in 1985 and was never selected to the Pro Bowl until after Barry arrived. When Barry ran for 2,000 yards in 1997 Brown had already left as a free agent to the Cardinals. The Cowboys had a HOF QB, a HOF HC, a HOF WR and a Top 5 defense and the best blocking FB in Moose Johnston, not to mention one of the greatest OL ever. Emmitt landed at the perfect place at the perfect time and to his credit he made the absolute most of it. But he wasn't Barry. Barry was simply better.
Just watch the tape and you can tell who was better. It’s Barry and it’s not close.
Barry, Walter and Jim Brown are all better than Emmitt.
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Your a clown dude, how about you watch some games. Barry is a legend, no doubt but just becsuse you have a flashy running style doesn't mean your better. Clearly Sanders didn't have the heart Smith had to make him the best.
Facts
Emmitt knew how to run. He was the natural.
Emmitt Smith is criminally underrated. Forget about the hypotheticals and what if situations....if you look at individual and team accolades than Emmitt is without a doubt the GOAT when it comes to tailbacks. The Dallas Cowboys were 1-15 the season before they drafted him.
Emmitt Smith:
-All time leading NFL Rusher
-Most rushing td's of all time
-#2 all time in total touchdowns in NFL history (Jerry Rice)
-#2 all time in NFL history in post season touchdowns (Jerry Rice)
-#1 in NFL history in post season rushing yards (1,586)
-4X NFL rushing champion
-1993 NFL MVP
-1993 Super Bowl MVP
-3X Super Bowl Champion
I think both are equally great. Just glad I lived in an era to have watched both of them play.
Barry Sanders is the greatest most elusive pure running back ever, but Emmitt Smith is the greatest, toughest, most durable running back in history.
Talking out of BOTH sides of your mouth. BARRY is GOAT. (WITHOUT a great offensive Line.)
I'd say both were the best Barry and Emmitt. The two most lethal running backs in the NFL. Probably never see two RB's like these guys ever again. 👍
Good video, but your production is quite biased in favor of Barry Sanders.
For example: why did the video mention Michael Irvin while not mentioning that Barry Sanders played with Herman Moore?
Herman Moore led the NFL in receiving yards in 1995 (1,686) and was All-Pro from 1994-97.
The video mentions Emmitt Smith offensive line, but not the numerous Pro Bowlers that blocked for Barry Sanders like Lomas Brown and Kevin Glover?????
One of the things used to tear down Emmitt Smith and his accomplishments are his teammates.
People that ride for Sanders tend to act like the Detroit Lions were devoid of talent.
Barry Sanders also played with some tremendously talented players.
and lets not forget the bias of hate towards anything cowboys
Emmitt smith to champ
That line only had 1 hall of famer and he wasn’t drafted until 94
Emmitt smith all day. Yards, championships, longevity, and the better overall back. Emmit smith showed up in the playoffs also. People only pick Barry cuz he was more elusive and a flashier running back.
Emmitt had better line qb defensive offi
Smith better line better qb better tight end wide receiver better coach and better defensive
@@cornellthorpe4028 ok that same TE, wide receiver, Quarterback and defense your speaking about went 1-15 in 1989 before emmitt smith got there. Emmit smith was a huge reason why the cowboys improved the next year and so on.
@@eli-rt4wm let me educate you for a min know it's when Dallas trade Herschel walker for 3first round 3 second round a a fourth fifth and a bunch of players that's was the biggest trade in NFL history go look it up
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1989 was the first year under Jimmie Johnson who was starting a rookie Quarterback, rookie #1 receiver, rookie starting fullback, and two rookie lineman at center and guard.
The jump in progression from rookie to second year for those starting players as well as the jump from rookie to second year head coach played a huge role in the Cowboys jump from 1-15 to 9-7.
Not to mention the defense improved 10 spots from 24tg points against to 14th between 89 and 90.
Yes drafting Smith obviously helped, he's a great player.
However her was only part of a cast of hall of Fame and perennial pro bowl players that surrounded him and an offensive line that consistently opened up holes you could drive a truck through.
Just look at the tape.
Most of Emmit Smiths highlights he's not even touched until 4 yards past the line of scrimmage and doesn't even have to make much of a move sideways to gain big chunks of yards.
Only delusional Cowboy fans think Emmit Smith is the greatest running back of all time.
It's entertaining to watch y'all embarrass yourselves with pride.
Emmit Smith is not even top 5.
Barry Sanders is unquestionably the goat.
Who has the Rushing title with the most yards in NFL history. Emmitt Smith. I rest my case and for all the people that say WELL IF? If hell freezes over, donkeys will fly
Barry Sanders, it ain't even close????
Agreed, and easily proven. Swap players and tell me if the Lions win Superbowl's with Smith... cowboys mighta won 8 with Barry
Easily proven ? Nah...Logical Cowboy has a CZcams channel and recently went over this subject in detail. It is a myth that Barry played behind a bad offensive line and team. They made the playoffs 5 times during his career and even knocked the Cowboys out in 1991. Emmitt was so good he elevated those around him to a higher level. He just wasn't quite as pretty as Barry while running. But I'll take the championships and records over poetry in motion any day. Checkout the Logical Cowboy video on it@@skyzach9586
@@skyzach9586Total Bullchit. Emmit smith was way better in the playoffs than Sanders because he didn’t dance.
Emmitt Smith's post season stats are way better than Sanders.
Barry Sanders repeatedly choked in the playoffs because the dancing didn't work against great defensive teams.
Emmitt Smith was the biggest reason the Cowboys won 3 super Bowls because he did everything....including being an effective pass blocker.
Emmitt already admitted that Barry was better. Also, Emmitt didn't have to dance because he had the best offensive line in history.
@henrywallacesghost5883 fun fact about that offensive line: Emmitt Smith won his 1st rushing title in 1991.
During that same season, that "greatest offensive line in history" gave up 11 sacks to the Philadelphia Eagles in a 24-0 loss.
That vaunted offensive line of the cowboys were all journeymen and nobodies until Emmitt started winning rushing titles.
The offensive line argument is an excuse to try and move the goalposts in this debate.
Barry Sanders was a way more exciting runner than Emmitt.....But Smith had an undoubtedly better career.
I like it that both players refuse to indulge us who debate this subject often 🤣. They are both class acts. If you consider the TOTALITY of each runner the answer is Emmitt Smith. There were more beautiful runners to watch. But if you consider the totality...the stats and the Lombardi Trophies are what matters. As far as pretty runners to watch I might even consider Emmitt not even the top Cowboy. Tony Dorsett and Duane Thomas were more fluid. Both won Super Bowls. But when considering the totality Emmitt is top in Big D. His courageous performance against the New York Giants with a painful shoulder injury is legendary. Dallas HAD to have that game. People forget that during the early to mid 90's the NFC had some great teams not just Dallas. Emmitt got it done against great teams in games that mattered.
From 1987 to 1996 NFC East won 6 of the 10 Super Bowls.
Lifetime Cowboys fan, love Emmitt, but there was nothing like Barry
U want just a human highlight reel and absolutely nothing else for his team then u pick Barry sanders. U want everything else that truly matters and the absolute leader among all the stars carrying the cowboys on his back against the best defense and competition in playoffs then u want emmitt smith
Emmitt Smith #1
Emmitt all Day!!!! The one person who does get overlooked a lot is Eric Dickerson.
Stop f'ing DRINKING.
Barry was the most electric pure runner ever, but Emmitt was the better overall running back and the guy you want to win a championship.
Simple just look at both of their highlights. Count the number of defensive players in the backfield before the line of scrimmage.
When it comes to elusiveness, electricity, excitement, speed, and home run capability, it's really not that close. The only running backs close to that were Gale Sayers and OJ Simpson. If you want workmanlike and consistency, then Emmitt is your guy. If you want jaw-dropping, gob-smacking, and breathtaking, then Barry is your guy. He was unbelievable!
As a Detroit fan, I can only admit to a Barry bias. For me, Emmit was one of the few all time greats. Barry was the GOAT though. When the Lions played I would call it "The Barry Sanders Show", Dallas had a very good overall team, especially the o-line. It's a subjective topic. Some will insist, like Barry's dad, it's Jim Brown. It depends on what you're measuring. Barry was a magician, the most exciting, made men look like boys, etc., it was an honor to watch him play.
Not even close Barry sanders by a mile and then some best ever
3 super bowls, not even close.
Not even a comparison. Never been close. BARRY SANDERS was a far better running back than Emmitt Smith. Had Emmitt played for the lions, his name wouldn't be mentioned today
Name me the playoff game that Emmitt Smith ran 13 times for -1 yard?????
If Barry shows up in that playoff game against a 9-7 Packers team do you think they would have won?
Barry Sanders the human highlight reel
I’m always surprised when Walter Payton is not part of this conversation
I guess it's because Emmitt beat his rushing record, but there's nothing better than watching sweetness in the 80s!
I don't think that there is a "hands down" choice here. You can make a strong argument for both sides if you take the biases out of the argument. As a Cowboys fan from Detroit, I loved watching both. Personally, I think Barry was better but Emmitt was also great.
Imagine if Barry had E.Smith line, & he retired in his prime, not even close
#HE-DID
Barry was a one man show. Emmitt was a band member
Yeah…except Emmitt was the engine that made the Cowboys offense go. 1993 proved they couldn’t win without him.
Man…..this isn’t even a comparison except by total yards. Barry was 10 times more talented and dangerous than Smith. And I like Emmitt. He was a very good RB. Jim Brown and Barry were a mile ahead of everyone else. And I say that as a huge fan of Walter Payton. Jim or Barry…..that’s the only GOAT RB question that’s legit.
I actually agree with that my friend!
Would a Walter Payton video be something you guys would like?
@@NFLHardCountOfficial…..sure. But I gotta be honest….I think I have seen all his highlight reel type of plays. Lol
Too bad Bo Jackson's career was cut short. Imagine a 10 year career playing fulltime...Oh, my God! Excellent analogy by the way.
@@ivanalban5037 Good point! Bo Jackson was a legitimate freak of nature!
Barry Sanders, hands down.
Both were great, but I would say Sanders was more elusive and considering that he played with inferior OLs and QBs he takes the crown as the best ever.
Barry all day every day
Ummm....Walter Payton and ThurmanThomas say WHAT!!!
As a lifelong Cowboys fan you know I’m gonna say Emmitt is the greatest. However, if Barry had had the O-Line that Emmitt ran behind, plus all the other weapons the Cowboys had during the 90’s, he would’ve had 20,000 yards.
Mr Rose, I have always said I wonder what it would be like if they switched O lines?
I say Barry is better myself. But I remember watching them on Thanksgiving. Madden and pat summeral ( God bless there souls.) And John mentioned that. Pat said what if Sanders had the Dallas o line. John said," Barry may not be as good with the cowboys line. Because they may just get in his way." Haha 🤣🤣
Im so sick of this arguement go look at who Emmitt ran behind. Look where they came from , it wasnt like Emmitt ran behind 5 HOFERS
So why the Lions had better winning record without Barry than the Cowboys had without Emmitt. Alot u guys can't separate excited for content
I’m a cowboy fan but I can give Barry the nod but to say it ain’t even close makes me question your sanity. U don’t get 18355 in the nfl and not be one of the best alive. There is more to a great backs than just moves. Those who know the game understand that.
The Dallas Cowboys made a name for Emmitt Smith
Its the other way around. The Dallas Cowboys were 1-15 the year before they drafted Emmitt Smith.
Emmitt won his 1st rushing title in his 2nd season which was 1991.
Emmit
Emmit has the SB Rings , A 2000 yd rushing & A Hall of Framer!! Barry had only 2 of 3 ,a rushing title & Hall of Fame inductee. The NFL should give a rushing title in his name.
Barry Sanders did not play on a great team like Emmitt Smith. Smith played with one of the greatest offensive lines and had a great quarterback, whereas Sanders did not. Smith played on Super Bowl teams. Sanders really had to work extremely hard to get his yards. I would say Sanders is the better running back compared to Smith
Name this great offensive line. He ran behind them for 15 years? Didn't have an All Pro Lineman till 1993(Erik Williams). None of them were Pro Bowlers before Emmitt got there.
Bo Jackson would be my choice vs Earl Campbell. You can have the Smith v Sanders, I'll take the best 2 in the history of the game.
Bo Jackson is a great choice! I would have loved to see how he would have finished his career if he didn't get injured. One of the best 2-sport athletes ever!
Barry, next easy question…
True if Barry played longer …no one would come close. Just like MJ vs LJ .. James beating records cause he’s been playing longer.
I agree. If Barry Sanders played longer, there's no doubt that he would have the rushing record!
Do the math. 10 seasons vs 13 seasons. Barry Sanders is the goat.
I consider Barry to be the best running back, but I’m still taking Emmitt over Barry. I’ll take Emmitt for his heart, toughness, and spirit for the team. Smith had the heart of a lion
There is absolutely “NO” I repeat “NO” rivalry or comparisons to Barry Sanders’s from Emmitt Smith! Emmitt could not touch Barry with a stick! I’ll leave it at that!
Bro, Emmitt was a better player.
Barry can clean Emmitt's rings
ONLY SOMEONE WHO WAS NOT AROUND BACK THEN THINKS THIER WAS A RIVALRY!!! EMMITT KNOW BARRY WAS BETTER!!
Lol, @akvalues I agree with you. Barry was doing all of that magic with a pretty rough O-Line. Emmitt had a great O-Line who made his career a little easier than Barry's time in Detroit!
I’d take Payton over either one
Put any rb on the cowboys in the 90's, get the same results. What happens when you put any rb on the lions? But , a cowboys fan will say it was close
The 1990's Dallas Cowboys almost always lost when Emmitt Smith didn't play. This argument has never worked.
The 1993 Dallas Cowboys were 0-2 without Emmitt Smith.
With Smith in the lineup the Dallas Cowboys had a 15-2 record in 1993 and won their 2nd straight Super Bowl.
Emmitt Smith was the 1993 MVP and the MVP of Super Bowl 28.
Wrong
Barry Sanders the GOAT
Barry Sanders once rushed 13 times for -1 yard in a playoff loss to the green bay packers in 1994
Barry created lanes to run in, Emmitt's line helped him with that, Barry made big runs all by himself, Emmitt had help. if Emmitt was on the Lions he would have done worse, and if Barry was on the Cowboys he would have done better than Emmitt.
Such a weak argument. Do some research before you type next time.
@@user-dm4yk5le4vthey repeat the same narrative
Not really true. Emmitt often created his own lanes and ran over people where Barry often ran around players. Two completely different styles. And as far as O-lines, Barry had a very good line as well. Glover and Lomas Brown were perennial all stars.
arry 🙄…funny. Barry couldn’t block. Barry couldn’t score on the goal line. He wasn’t a leader in the locker room. Did he have better talent yes. Is he the better runner yes. For those clowns that say he never had an o line he had 3 pro bowl linemen. Arguably one of the most high powered offenses in 94’ and ‘95. Herman and Brett Perriman had multiple 1000 yard seasons. The only duos to have 100 catches each and 1300+ yards in a season. On top of that Johnnie Morton was the best 3rd wide receiver in the league who eventually became the number one wideout with multiple 1000 yard seasons. So don’t talk like Barry had nothing around him. The locker lacked accountability and leadership. Barry wasn’t a leader. That’s his team he chose to be quiet. Is the better talent and runner no question. But Emmitt is the better runningback.
The argument about the offensive line can go against every player in the league. Ya’ll don’t realize Jim Brown had the best line ever. 3 hall of fame linemen and 9 pro bowl linemen in his career. Don’t use the offensive line as an excuse. If you wanna be an Emmitt hater that’s cool. Nothing wrong with that.
Emmitt the only player ever to have 30k rushing yards and 300 tds from high school through NFL. He was a leader, he blocked, he played hurt.
Is this a fake question? Like comparing a graffiti artist (Smith) to Picasso (Sanders).
Ridiculous comparison. I'll take the 164 rushing touchdowns and winning season. Emmitt was a better player.
Barry
Both Barry and Eric Dickerson were better
Smith, the complete RB, the most durable, and a heart of gold!
Yessir he was. He got it done in the big games. He wasn't as pretty as Barry when running but he got the job done. He elevated those around him to a higher level.
And the 🐐
BARRY. Switch teams and Barry gets all-time yardage and Emmitt retires in 10 years.
If Barry had Emmitt's line....
coulda shoulda woulda
Then still have the most negative yards with all that dancing in the backfield.
Barry was taken out in short yardage and goalline situations, wasnt the receiver nor pass blocker Emmitt was. Barry finished a play off game with a NEGATIVE 9 YARDS. No one takes into count that how much Barry could cost his team by trying to much. I think Barry was the better pure runner, more athletic , faster change of direction , more explosive and flashy but the debate is GREATEST RUNNING BACK ( which includes all aspects of the position ) Emmit was the better overall running back. and if we give TOM BRADY the crown of greatest QB ever due to his SBs when other QBs have better pure stats and more talented of a passer then you have to give the same edge to Emmitt for his titles.
And you don't think the offensive lines had anything to do with that?
@@curtiskellam5358 ok you wanna talk olines?
LT (1986 to 1997 ) for the cowboys Mark Tuneii was a former d lineman turned LT at the nfl level who came into the nfl as a UDFA and only had 2 pro bowls over his career
LT/G (98-02 during Emmitt's career ) Flozell Adams (2nd rnd pick cowboys) 0 probowls with Emmitt
LG /T Nate Newton (86-98) was a UDFA of the Redskins who got cut made 5 probowls
C Mark Stepnoski (90-94 , 99-01) 3rd pick in 89 was considered undersized made 3 probowls as a cowboy
C Ray Donaldson (95,96) FA made 2 probowls ( 2rd round pick by Colts in 1980) so was in his 15 and 16th years as a pro
C Clay Shiver (97-98) 0 probowls (3rd pick )
RG John Gesek FA ( drafted 10th round by raiders 1987 ) (90-93 cowboys ) 0 probowls
RG Kevin Gogan 8rd pick by cowboys in 87 (87-93) on and off starter 1 pro bowl with Cowboys
G/T Larry Allen 2nd round pick maybe best offensive lineman ever (94-2005 ) HOF
RT Erik Williams (92-2000) 3rd pick of cowboys 4 pro bowls
RT Soloman Page (99-02) 2nd pick of cowboys 0 pro bowls
so cowboys only drafted 3 of the linemen Emmitt ran behind during his prime, nothing higher then 2rd pick, most of the O line was UDFAs, FAs from other teams who were late round draft picks ( 8th /10 rounds)
others werent worth mentioning. But when it comes to O line no one gives credit to the RB or blame to the RB for their performances. But all credit is given to the o line of the cowboys and non to Emmitt. IF a running back cant find the hole, have the right patience and acceleration threw the hole or set up the hole by the way they approach the LOS on the play to influence the way the defensive reacts then the RB and O line both look bad. Emmitt had great vision, patience, acceleration threw the hole, balance and broke so many tackles between the tackles.
Barry played with some Probowlers on the O line and a board line HOF at LT . I am not taking away barry's talent or skill . but 99 rushing tds to 164. No once questions Jerry Rice as the greatest WR with all of his stats even though he played on stacked teams with 2 HOF QBs let alone the rest of the HOFers he played with. The only one who gets questioned is Emmitt.
Tom Brady is the greatest QB ever right? despite lack of arm talent that clearly most legendary QBs are better then he is. but take what he did with all his regular season stats , post season and sb and no one argues. If Tom Brady is greatest cuz of 7 superbowls then why isnt Emmitt for his 3 and everything else he did?
Barry Sanders is the running back
Barry Sanders! Hands down
Stop it. Barry Sanders easily.
Barry Sanders is the best. Switch the two teams & E. Smith would have struggled with Detroit & Barry would have shined with Dallas.
Barry would have suffered a career ending injury in his first season when the Cowboys were 1-15 and Emmitt would have led the Lions to multiple Super Bowls. Look, I can make up hypotheticals too.
I am acowboy fan enough the true be told Barry is the man
I’m a cowboy fan but I can give Barry the nod but to say it ain’t even close makes me question your sanity. U don’t get 18355 in the nfl and not be one of the best alive. There is more to a great backs than just moves. Those who know the game understand that.