But Emmitt has 3 Rings, several Rushing Titles and the NFL ALL TIME LEADING RUSHER. Now, Emmitt Smith will tell you straight up that it's JIM BROWN 1ST, WALTER PAYTON 2ND, AND HIMSELF 3RD. Those are the record books.
I am sure his numbers and championship numbers would have been much different if he played in Detroit. Detroit only had a running game and that is was it. No QB and no Hall of Fame receiver. Emmitt was great but Sanders was a much better player not even close.
I don't even watch football but I'm addicted to this series. There's something inextricably human about the path and the struggle these guys take in order to become great at what they do, and it's beautiful to watch.
i am glad you use the word " genius " because the few times i saw him run i kept the impression that there was something more just talent. in fact i have learned that the great running backs have been peculiarly intelligent people. chek out Barry Sanders, Marshall Falk, Walter Payton.
@@funnelnutz3227 should he thank that line for setting a record of rushing yards in High School and for his success in college? That line in Dallas was only good for 4 years. That same line is the reason Troy had to retire early due to concussions.
The most memorable game of Emmit Smith’s NFL career has to be the game when he played through an injured shoulder vs the NYgiants and the defense kept attacking that injury and attacking it and Emmit Smith still played through the pain. Incredible.
@@JermTOOL Jim brown was better than Barry. Played 35 games less 700 carries less and less than 3,000 yards from catching him. Averaged more yards per carry and more yards per game. Scored more career rushing touchdowns and receiving touchdowns…. But Emmitt still the goat!!!!
Emmit Smith isn’t full of himself he’s just absurdly successful and very sentimental clearly. He likes to keep the memories. Not a goddamn thing wrong with that.
I remember seeing a game with John Madden calling the plays, and the Cowboys rode Emmit so much that game that his name on the back of his jersey started peeling off. I knew he would go down as a legend after seeing that.
You can have him I'm from pensacola his hometown and he's rude and charges for autographs and does nothing for Pensacola no one likes him here he stay in Texas he won't be missed
What a legend👏🏽 Despite the sliminess of the Cowboys’ owner, he prevailed victorious💪🏽 I remember watching him on Dancing with the Stars as a kid. Didn’t know who he was then, so it’s great to see his life’s journey in this way. God is Good🙌🏽
Man I have to admit watching emmitt Smith and Moose hug 💯❤️ listen the amount of love and respect I have and I'm not even a cowboy fan but that team was something special i mean they beat a great Buffalo bills team twice a great San Francisco 49ers team as well as a and people don't remember this but also a great Green Bay Packers team that's why I feel like that cowboys team that dynasty was definitely one of the best and most dominant teams in NFL History and no matter what you don't have to like them or. Maybe you love them but everyone has to respect them as champions 💯
20 years later and the rushing record still stand and it'll stand 20 years from now. Emmitt is one of the most underrated sports greats ever. Go Gators.
What a player this man was. He was an integral part of a dynasty, that had Jimmy Johnson not left, I'm convinced would have atleast threepeated, maybe more.
The truth is ...Emmitt was average rb...his offense line made him famous...holes so big , semi trucks could go through them...Barry sanders had his offense line....no matter where they are , it would be a td ...every first down... thats a fact!!!
As an Eagles fan, this definitely changed my view of Emmitt. He's talented for sure, but I admire that work ethic and determination to be great. And he wasn't cocky about it at all. He wrote his goals, and he kept it private. I also admired that he named everyone that got him to where he is during his retirement speech. What a legend. And it's absolutely crazy how durable he was. To take a pounding like that for 15 seasons is insane. For reference, there have been many great RBs, but only 31 have rushed for 10,000+ yards, and Emmitt nearly doubled that.
Average length of a NFL career is 3.3 years - For Running backs the average is 2.6 years (Lowest of all positions) - In his 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Emmit Smith only missed 5 games - 201 out of a possible 206 which should have been 203 out of 208 because Jerry Jones dragged his feet signing Smith to a new contact after his Rookie contract had expired after winning the Super Bowl the previous year. Remarkable consistency and focus throughout his entire 15 year career.
Barry Sanders is My All Time Favorite Football Player Barry 🐐 But Emmitt is The Sheeit and I’ve always been a fan. Even though I haven’t ever liked the team I still love some Emmitt. Dudes Dope AF
I remember watching Emmitt Smith at the Univ of Florida. Every time Emmitt scored a touchdown he would toss the football to the official. I never saw him celebrate with some gangster pose or a goofy dance. Like many of the greats, he had class. Critics would say he was too slow. How many defenders wearing pads could run him down? The guy was a genius seeing angles and setting up blocks. He had great vision on the field. That vision carried over off the field and after football. Thank YOU Emmitt for all the great years of football and for being a role model to everyone.
He might not have celebrated after a TD in college, but he sure did as a Cowboy. The NFL put a rule in specifically for Smith because he couldn't keep his helmet on after a TD. He also would never give the football back to an official in the NFL after scoring a TD.
We can all talk about Barry, Payton, Dickerson, Brown, & OJ but Emmit Smith did what he did in the NFL. One thing that we real football fans should know is that not anybody could have accomplished what Emmit Smith accomplished in Dallas. He had his set of special gifts and intangibles that made him the all time leading rusher. Period! Just because he had a great O Line and a great team doesn’t mean any running back could accomplish his same statistics! I’m a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan and I’m not saying that Emmit was the flashiest RB but pound for pound, in the clutch, I got my money on #22!
Oh please. It took him 15 seasons on J. Johnson juggernaut team with the best o line and the best d line some years. So miss me with that greatest conversation. Thats like saying John Madden was a legendary coach just because he took a job under Al Davis on a roster that someone else built that none of the good coaches wanted. Aaaaaannd he was the only guy willing to do the video game for free for the first few years.
@@rhyno8644 hey.. it’s ridiculous to think that just any running back would have had the exact same results as Emmitt just because the Cowboys offense line was superior. I’m not saying he’s the greatest running back of all time or even my favorite running back honestly. However.. What I am saying is that he had great vision, balance, durability, and intelligence and that made him one of the best of all time. What people are really saying is that they don’t believe that Emmitt could have been a great running back outside of the Dallas Cowboys. I don’t believe that and we will never know the answer to that question.
@@AmirKhan-yv8jm I remember a game with him and had to pull hamstrings and was still trying to run the ball these crybabies nowadays are lazy excuse makers
I’m an Arizona resident and Cards fan. I love that Emmitt came here, but I was so bummed that the Cowboys didn’t just let him ride out his career in Dallas. It was just wrong. Like seeing Walter Payton in anything other than a Bears jersey. Just not good. Emmitt Smith is a class act and was a great player. He’s one of my favorite players ever.
@@paysonfox88 It was the O-Line that put Troy [protection that gave him plenty of time to throw] and Emmitt [Gigantic hole's to run through] in the hall of fame.. put Troy and Emmitt together on a team with a sorry O-Line and they would NOT be Hall of Famers..
@@heatherdowns7063 any one that knows football, knows Barry Sanders humility was much greater... Also Barry Sanders did not have multiple hall of famers on his team ... Big difference.... Facts Karen
@@heatherdowns7063 I love Barry and grow it up with Barry right here in Wichita Kansas, my mother still go to church with his family ,but only thing Barry did was run around and elude people like a mouse running from a cat , mainly because he stayed on the terrible team all his life ,but emmitt accomplished a lot more maybe cause the circumstances were different but Emmett was an incredible back as well
There are titles in the NFL that surpass Super Bowl Champion. Being the leaders of the Rushing, Receiving, Passing, Tackles put those players in the realm of greatest of all time.
Yes he did it was unreal watching him he was almost like a magician the way broke tackles and didn't even seem to be wide open ever it all seemed effortless but he's the GOAT in my mind at running back
Never cared much for the Cowboys, but I love Emmitt Smith. As much as I appreciate Barry Sanders' humility, I appreciate the pride Emmitt takes in his accomplishments... I mean why not, it was all very real. It's how he's wired, and it's what propelled him to greatness.
No a stupid trade by the Minnesota Viqueens give the cowgirls 4 first round picks and Emmitt a hugh o-line to run behind. Barry would have hit 20k if he wasn't playing for Detoilet. Barry is the only back to lose 1000 yards rushing trying to make stuff happen. Put Barry behind that Online and he would have broke 2k twice.
@@justaman9724 Emmitt whored around a few years past his prime to grab a record. I admire Barry walk8ng away while he could still walk and chew gum. Walter Payton is dead from the damage he sustained. Cte is no joke.
Not even close to the GOAT! He always had a giant line in front of him. Players like Barry Sanders would have had 30K rushing yards behind the lines Emmit had. He isn't even a top 5 all-time RB.
@@rpena62, sure bud. Learn the game and watch film. He was his own type of player that played his way and it led to something none of those other guys were able to do.
You never want to see greatness come to an end. But we all know, father of time, catches up with us all. We never want the show to stop. Emitt was the real showtime on Sunday.
Definitely as a cowboy fan I couldn’t wait to see him at Troy and Michael and Moo‘s and Jumbo Elliott and Leo lett and all those guys get on the field mainly Emmett was something to watch
I am a Dallas Cowboys of 44yrs living in Phila Pa I go back to the Landry era I've so many Cowboys game and special moments in club history..so when I watched Emmitt Smith surpass the Late Great Walter Payton (R.I.P.) I shed tears of joy Emmitt Smith is an all time great football player and this episode of A Football Life is one of my favorites
I've been watching the NFL football life films lately and I must recommend that young men and women watch them there's so much to learn from these great athletes ! a great learning tool for younger people!
I live in Dallas, and the Cowboys was the team in the 90's. I remember when we drafted Emmit, I said, who is the small guy, he sure shut my mouth. I miss those days.
Emmitt is probably the luckiest (I mean hard working) man on earth... blessed with a successful career, beautiful family...... and omg his wife is absolutely beautiful!! Thank you for everything Mr.Smith 🙏🏼 🙏🏼..
Watching all these documentaries shows how many can come together and work for the same goal no matter how much they make or where they live. Inspiring all of them!
@@JermTOOL, Lol no. Barry quit, plain and simple. Smith played as long as he wanted until he physically, mentally, and emotionally couldn't do it anymore. Barry didn't have the drive in him to reach this goal. Which is why he never did it. If anything, had Barry stayed, it would've pushed Emmitt even further. So thank Barry that Smith's yardage is what it is and not over 20k.
The incredible thing about Emmitt Smith is that he was even better than all of the credit is given to him because there are things he did great that flew under the radar from his power running skills. His nose for the first down marker kept drive after drive after drive alive, which culminated in points and wins. His blocking was superb, and was the biggest weapon Dallas had when they beat Buffalo in that first Super Bowl, as he continual picked up those great blitzing linebackers of Buffalo, which gave Aikman that added extra time to hit Novacek with short passes to keep drives alive. The Cowboys won because of Emmitt. Without him the team’s offense was non existent.
Came back to see it again!!! For some reason when Emmitt teared up, I did too. It will NEVER be about skin color. It will always be about ACHIEVEMENT!! As a hard-core Cowboys fan for 55 years, I can safely say Mr. Smith IS the greatest running back in the history of pro-football.
Thanks Emmitt. You did an awesome job and in return we got to see some of the best football. Every time they said, It's a hand off to Emmitt every body slid up in there seats.
Doesn't get the respect he deserves in my opinion. People say he played behind the Cowboys line. But he ran for over 8,000 in HS and over 3,000 in college. He has been great for a long time.
That's one crazy cool cat kicking goals to this very day.Everyday is an opportunity to achieve something good in life.What a message,what an inspiration, what a performer.A real living legend!
Let's not get caught up in this nonsense. Let's just take time to appreciate the fact that trying to pick 4 faces for the Cowboys Mt. Rushmore is a daunting task. And I wouldn't have it any other way.
The things I loved seeing when watching Emmitt Smith run the ball was his Toughness, Patience, Vision, Balance, & he was also Versatile. That's what I think of when you mention Emmitt Smith, cause he wasn't the fastest or strongest or the most elusive RB, he was just a natural pure RB that was good at what he did, but Emmitt Smith just can't take all that credit & glory alone, cause he did run behind the best OL in the NFL, plus Big Moose, the full back, clearing Smith out many paths too!
What a player this man was. He was an integral part of a dynasty, that had Jimmy Johnson not left, I'm convinced would have atleast threepeated, maybe more.
I was hoping to see Emmitt's perspective on the Emmitt vs Barry games. I didn't like Emmitt simply because he played for the Cowboys. Now looking back, I respect him as a person and athlete. I liked his comments on Barry Sanders which shows to me that he is a humble guy.
I went to a Monday Night Football game in Dallas. Emmitt had over 180 plus yards and Barry had 200 plus. It was a great game... unfortunately the Lions won in overtime... :( It was still fun to watch though.
I respect what you did for the game of football and the NFL! I will miss your work ethic, but not beating my Bills. I am still a Bills fan even after all the heartache I have endured. I am still a believer that they will win one one day! I wish you the best in your professional life and with your family! Nuture your family and do not forget this. Peace!
Your Royalty Majesty ⭐ Emmitt Smith ⭐ The World is waiting on your Phenomenal Museum so your leadership and Greatness can be seen by fans from all over the World.Dr.Dixon⭐⭐⭐
football taught me that life.. is a team game.. joe namath .. these game help mold young people, men and woman into truly better human beings.. just look at Emmitt and Daryll hugging each other .. tears.. unashamed to declare a very real love for for each other.. a black man and a white man .. in the United States of America.. we are learning.
I got to see Emmitt play in the 91-92 season at the LA Coliseum against the Raiders. It was Todd Marinovich against Troy Aikman. Emmitt scored three touchdowns and ran all over the Raiders.
Emmitt was high school player of year in the state of Florida. Over 8,800 yards in high school. At Florida Gators broke all college records as a running back in three years. Really?
For me I say it's Jim Brown because he ran for I think 12+thousand yards in seasons with only 12-14 games and I believe he only played 8 years. Yes, that's correct I said it. Still no one can take away what emmitt accomplished. He's definitely in my top 3.
@@raymondgallegos4537 Barry Sanders. Some real old dudes may say Jim Brown, but I don't think you can put Jim Brown into the 1990s or 2000s or 2010s and say he'd dominate like he did. When he played he was often the biggest player on the field, including linemen. I think Sanders would be Sanders in any decade.
im forever grateful that i was born in 85 and to this day remember watching the Cowboys in there prime, he will always be my favorite running back of all time and the team has a huge place in my heart. Thank you mr smith for everything you did on that field sir.
I don't care who you like more Emmit or Barry both men are gentlemen with class. All-time role models as well as running backs
True, but Barry was so much better.
But Emmitt has 3 Rings, several Rushing Titles and the NFL ALL TIME LEADING RUSHER. Now, Emmitt Smith will tell you straight up that it's JIM BROWN 1ST, WALTER PAYTON 2ND, AND HIMSELF 3RD. Those are the record books.
What makes them both the greatest is their humbleness as they are bathed in football greatness.
I am sure his numbers and championship numbers would have been much different if he played in Detroit. Detroit only had a running game and that is was it. No QB and no Hall of Fame receiver. Emmitt was great but Sanders was a much better player not even close.
I don't even watch football but I'm addicted to this series. There's something inextricably human about the path and the struggle these guys take in order to become great at what they do, and it's beautiful to watch.
Same!!!!
Hell ya
Stfu with ur nerd ass talking bout inextricably lol hush this is football
Mf over here making words up an shit
@@stevendarby9196 that’s a real word dumbass
Emmitt watching Young Emmitt is pure gold.
As a new immigrant to Canada in 1994, I fell in love with NFL football, of all things, due to Emmitt Smith's genius
i am glad you use the word " genius " because the few times i saw him run i kept the impression that there was something more just talent. in fact i have learned that the great running backs have been peculiarly intelligent people. chek out Barry Sanders, Marshall Falk, Walter Payton.
I'm an Eagles fan and I cried at the moment Emmitt and Daryl hugged. That is what football is about, wow just wow. I respect that team so much.
As a cowboy I will always pay tribute to the geniuses that donned an eagle shirt you guys had beasts as well
Respect brother
Absolutely just because I hate the eagles when we play doesn’t mean I can’t respect the talent of the players that wear your uniform. Respect
You hear Emmitt say we got it.
WOWZA, WOWZA, WOWZA...WOW!! WEE!! WOWZERS!! I'VE NEVER HEARD ANYONE GET SO EXITED OVER A BRO HUG!!
You can tell how great of a person and father he is by listening to his children speak. Much respect Emmitt!! Great man and great career.
The relationship between Emmitt and Daryl should be treasured in football for all time. The importance of a good FB in front of a good RB
Man I miss seeing fullbacks.
Funny. When i play football video games, i always run with a FB infront of my tailback
No he needs to thank that oline
Yeah like Zeek and Pollard
@@funnelnutz3227 should he thank that line for setting a record of rushing yards in High School and for his success in college? That line in Dallas was only good for 4 years. That same line is the reason Troy had to retire early due to concussions.
His quote about football is the best quote I've ever heard about playing the greatest game ever created.
The most memorable game of Emmit Smith’s NFL career has to be the game when he played through an injured shoulder vs the NYgiants and the defense kept attacking that injury and attacking it and Emmit Smith still played through the pain.
Incredible.
Emmitt was the biggest Giant killer that ever lived.
@@painterzep absolutely
Agreed
@@painterzep AMEN... he is little and fast and that friggin foot work..... damn
Y’all member that time when he played with two pulled hamstrings
E. Smith is the best that ever played RB! Catch 22 if you can!
Barry Sanders, not even questionable.
@@JermTOOL Jim brown was better than Barry. Played 35 games less 700 carries less and less than 3,000 yards from catching him. Averaged more yards per carry and more yards per game. Scored more career rushing touchdowns and receiving touchdowns…. But Emmitt still the goat!!!!
Emmit Smith isn’t full of himself he’s just absurdly successful and very sentimental clearly. He likes to keep the memories. Not a goddamn thing wrong with that.
not when Emmet does it. when he keeps those memories it looks like the greatest and most natural thing in the world.
im from port arthur texas...been a cowboy fan since late 80s... and the day emmitt broke the record was on my birthday!!! DC4L!!!!
I remember seeing a game with John Madden calling the plays, and the Cowboys rode Emmit so much that game that his name on the back of his jersey started peeling off. I knew he would go down as a legend after seeing that.
I live exactly 30 minutes from Dallas we love you Emmitt. Thank you for giving us Cowboy fans something no one can take away.
Emmitt don’t see these comments bud!
@@fortheloveofmoney1752 g f y s.. Bud🤡🤣✌️
You can have him I'm from pensacola his hometown and he's rude and charges for autographs and does nothing for Pensacola no one likes him here he stay in Texas he won't be missed
Bout Dax u guys give him max contract n he didn’t win a single playoff game for u guys
@@fortheloveofmoney1752 How does it feel knowing all you will be in life is just another faded forgotten name on lonely a tombstone?
You can tell Moose really loves Emmitt. No hesitation, that’s his guy. The bond they had is special.
What a legend👏🏽 Despite the sliminess of the Cowboys’ owner, he prevailed victorious💪🏽 I remember watching him on Dancing with the Stars as a kid. Didn’t know who he was then, so it’s great to see his life’s journey in this way. God is Good🙌🏽
Man I have to admit watching emmitt Smith and Moose hug 💯❤️ listen the amount of love and respect I have and I'm not even a cowboy fan but that team was something special i mean they beat a great Buffalo bills team twice a great San Francisco 49ers team as well as a and people don't remember this but also a great Green Bay Packers team that's why I feel like that cowboys team that dynasty was definitely one of the best and most dominant teams in NFL History and no matter what you don't have to like them or. Maybe you love them but everyone has to respect them as champions 💯
20 years later and the rushing record still stand and it'll stand 20 years from now. Emmitt is one of the most underrated sports greats ever. Go Gators.
Like Jerry’s receiving records!
The gators stink and yes go gators out of Gainesville
Underrated NOT.
What a player this man was. He was an integral part of a dynasty, that had Jimmy Johnson not left, I'm convinced would have atleast threepeated, maybe more.
The truth is ...Emmitt was average rb...his offense line made him famous...holes so big , semi trucks could go through them...Barry sanders had his offense line....no matter where they are , it would be a td ...every first down... thats a fact!!!
As an Eagles fan, this definitely changed my view of Emmitt. He's talented for sure, but I admire that work ethic and determination to be great. And he wasn't cocky about it at all. He wrote his goals, and he kept it private. I also admired that he named everyone that got him to where he is during his retirement speech. What a legend.
And it's absolutely crazy how durable he was. To take a pounding like that for 15 seasons is insane. For reference, there have been many great RBs, but only 31 have rushed for 10,000+ yards, and Emmitt nearly doubled that.
Average length of a NFL career is 3.3 years - For Running backs the average is 2.6 years (Lowest of all positions) - In his 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Emmit Smith only missed 5 games - 201 out of a possible 206 which should have been 203 out of 208 because Jerry Jones dragged his feet signing Smith to a new contact after his Rookie contract had expired after winning the Super Bowl the previous year. Remarkable consistency and focus throughout his entire 15 year career.
Barry Sanders is My All Time Favorite Football Player Barry 🐐
But Emmitt is The Sheeit and I’ve always been a fan.
Even though I haven’t ever liked the team I still love some Emmitt.
Dudes Dope AF
I remember watching Emmitt Smith at the Univ of Florida. Every time Emmitt scored a touchdown he would toss the football to the official. I never saw him celebrate with some gangster pose or a goofy dance. Like many of the greats, he had class. Critics would say he was too slow. How many defenders wearing pads could run him down? The guy was a genius seeing angles and setting up blocks. He had great vision on the field. That vision carried over off the field and after football. Thank YOU Emmitt for all the great years of football and for being a role model to everyone.
He might not have celebrated after a TD in college, but he sure did as a Cowboy. The NFL put a rule in specifically for Smith because he couldn't keep his helmet on after a TD. He also would never give the football back to an official in the NFL after scoring a TD.
We can all talk about Barry, Payton, Dickerson, Brown, & OJ but Emmit Smith did what he did in the NFL. One thing that we real football fans should know is that not anybody could have accomplished what Emmit Smith accomplished in Dallas. He had his set of special gifts and intangibles that made him the all time leading rusher. Period! Just because he had a great O Line and a great team doesn’t mean any running back could accomplish his same statistics! I’m a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan and I’m not saying that Emmit was the flashiest RB but pound for pound, in the clutch, I got my money on #22!
He ain't gonna sleep with you!!
Oh please. It took him 15 seasons on J. Johnson juggernaut team with the best o line and the best d line some years. So miss me with that greatest conversation. Thats like saying John Madden was a legendary coach just because he took a job under Al Davis on a roster that someone else built that none of the good coaches wanted. Aaaaaannd he was the only guy willing to do the video game for free for the first few years.
@@rhyno8644 hey.. it’s ridiculous to think that just any running back would have had the exact same results as Emmitt just because the Cowboys offense line was superior. I’m not saying he’s the greatest running back of all time or even my favorite running back honestly. However.. What I am saying is that he had great vision, balance, durability, and intelligence and that made him one of the best of all time. What people are really saying is that they don’t believe that Emmitt could have been a great running back outside of the Dallas Cowboys. I don’t believe that and we will never know the answer to that question.
Cowboy's line was great because of Emmitt, not the other way around.
Vision, patience, and his ability to break tackles. Those are the attributes that I think of with Emmitt Smith.
If you watched him closely he was very underrated as a pass catching running back. That was overlooked because the success of the Cowboys.
And durability!
Balance and high football IQ
@@AmirKhan-yv8jm I remember a game with him and had to pull hamstrings and was still trying to run the ball these crybabies nowadays are lazy excuse makers
And the best balance of any RB ever.
Loved sports documentary’s growing up reminds me of the 90s as a kid
I'm a Cowboys fan to this day because of this man! GO COWBOYS and GO EMMITT SMITH!!!
3 Superbowl victories, that is pure gold.
🇨🇱☝️🤠tell I die
He was the reason y'all won 3 out of 4 Superbowls.
I’m an Arizona resident and Cards fan. I love that Emmitt came here, but I was so bummed that the Cowboys didn’t just let him ride out his career in Dallas. It was just wrong. Like seeing Walter Payton in anything other than a Bears jersey. Just not good. Emmitt Smith is a class act and was a great player. He’s one of my favorite players ever.
I agree 👍... and for the 🐻 Bears to deny Walter Payton the chance to score a touchdown in his only super bowl 🏈... was worse than we can imagine!💯
Cowboys are a trash organization. Why they have 2 playoff wins since Emmitt Smith.
curious.. How did he do in AZ?🤔
I still think that emmitt Smith is the reason that Troy aikman is in the Hall of Fame, more than any other. He took tremendous pressure off Troy.
@@paysonfox88 It was the O-Line that put Troy [protection that gave him plenty of time to throw] and Emmitt [Gigantic hole's to run through] in the hall of fame.. put Troy and Emmitt together on a team with a sorry O-Line and they would NOT be Hall of Famers..
Most humble yet confident player ever IMO. My favorite runningback and player of all time.
In my opinion Barry Sanders triumphs emmit, not just in humbleness but in performance as well
Absolutely
@@homerojimenez9533 your crazy
@@heatherdowns7063 any one that knows football, knows Barry Sanders humility was much greater... Also Barry Sanders did not have multiple hall of famers on his team ... Big difference.... Facts Karen
@@heatherdowns7063 I love Barry and grow it up with Barry right here in Wichita Kansas, my mother still go to church with his family ,but only thing Barry did was run around and elude people like a mouse running from a cat , mainly because he stayed on the terrible team all his life ,but emmitt accomplished a lot more maybe cause the circumstances were different but Emmett was an incredible back as well
Getting to see Greatness behind the scenes is why I like this show so much.
Some of the worst images I have in my memory are seeing Emmitt in red. Greatest player ever, greatest Cowboy of my lifetime.
Cowboys get disgusted seeing Emmitt with a cardinals jersey.
My favorite football player of all time. Emmitt!!!!
There are titles in the NFL that surpass Super Bowl Champion. Being the leaders of the Rushing, Receiving, Passing, Tackles put those players in the realm of greatest of all time.
Man this brotha was an absolute BEAST on the field.
He dismantled defenses.
And his class was beautiful to see in a game that often has the opposite.
Yes he did it was unreal watching him he was almost like a magician the way broke tackles and didn't even seem to be wide open ever it all seemed effortless but he's the GOAT in my mind at running back
@@rodneydockins3485 they said he was too small to play runningback in the NFL and he made it look easy.
Y’all need to quit all this praise of the great emmitt y’all making me tear up because I love him so much😢
Never cared much for the Cowboys, but I love Emmitt Smith. As much as I appreciate Barry Sanders' humility, I appreciate the pride Emmitt takes in his accomplishments... I mean why not, it was all very real. It's how he's wired, and it's what propelled him to greatness.
No a stupid trade by the Minnesota Viqueens give the cowgirls 4 first round picks and Emmitt a hugh o-line to run behind. Barry would have hit 20k if he wasn't playing for Detoilet. Barry is the only back to lose 1000 yards rushing trying to make stuff happen. Put Barry behind that Online and he would have broke 2k twice.
@@Embur12 Barry was a quitter stop being so butthurt that Emmitt is the ALL TIME leading rusher.
@@justaman9724 Emmitt whored around a few years past his prime to grab a record. I admire Barry walk8ng away while he could still walk and chew gum. Walter Payton is dead from the damage he sustained. Cte is no joke.
@@Embur12 lol
@@Embur12 you mad??
Run after contact.
Catch out of backfield
Pick up the blitz
Great hands
Most career TD’s
Most yards
The GOAT 🐐
Not even close to the GOAT! He always had a giant line in front of him. Players like Barry Sanders would have had 30K rushing yards behind the lines Emmit had. He isn't even a top 5 all-time RB.
@@894359 Sanders OL wasn't bad either. The difference was the QB play, and Emmitt could block.
@@894359, another schmuck that doesn't know how to watch film. Playing Madden 2kXX and watching highlights is not watching film. 🙄
Best OL ever
People say Emmitt had the best offensive line in history those same guys didn't block for him in high school and college he was just great
Does he hold any NCAA records still ? Barry does Emmitt was very good but not in the same League as Barry
@@rpena62 23 100 games college and an all American Emmitt didn't play his senior season he went to the Cowboys and became the goat
@@rpena62 Tony Dorsett does he's in the top 5 in history in all records and he's a cowboy
Emmit was the best guy to break Walters record. Great player and a great teammate.
He was smart with running the ball.
He has Barry Sanders to thank for retiring early
You’ll never fade Emmitt…never…one of the greatest…
Yes he was good, somewhere after Sanders, Brown, and Simpson .
@@rpena62, sure bud. Learn the game and watch film. He was his own type of player that played his way and it led to something none of those other guys were able to do.
@@MaddDogg316 to me he was better than those other guys there was something special about Emmett
you can’t say he did this and did that because of his team. but they couldn’t do shit without him. so that alone makes him an all time great
The first thing I wanna say is I love me some Emmett Smith! and I love that dream team cowboy magic!
The greatest of all time so good for so long he was taken for granted it happens when someone is consistent for so long
You never want to see greatness come to an end. But we all know, father of time, catches up with us all. We never want the show to stop. Emitt was the real showtime on Sunday.
Definitely as a cowboy fan I couldn’t wait to see him at Troy and Michael and Moo‘s and Jumbo Elliott and Leo lett and all those guys get on the field mainly Emmett was something to watch
Football life gives me the chills. So good.
My favorite player E Smith broke all-time NFL leading rushing record on my bday 10-27, 🐐
Emmitt Smith career was a beautiful dream unreal
I am a Dallas Cowboys of 44yrs living in Phila Pa I go back to the Landry era I've so many Cowboys game and special moments in club history..so when I watched Emmitt Smith surpass the Late Great Walter Payton (R.I.P.) I shed tears of joy Emmitt Smith is an all time great football player and this episode of A Football Life is one of my favorites
I'm from West Philly. DCF4L
I've been watching the NFL football life films lately and I must recommend that young men and women watch them there's so much to learn from these great athletes ! a great learning tool for younger people!
The one on Jimmy Johnson was a great one he knew how to get the best out of his players
Emmitt is one of the top 10 leaders indeed!!!
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Best running back ever. I use to be a huge cowboy fan solely because of Emmitt Smith.
He is the first RB in the Super Bowl era to have led the league in rushing and played on a Super Bowl winning team.
And second is Terrell Davis (1998). Emmitt is the one to also win SB MVP in that same season (1993)!
Emmitt Smith: Simply the best running back to date! 🤠
He gave it his best on the field.
Probably the best to ever do it and a even better man! Emmit Smith is GREAT!
I live in Dallas, and the Cowboys was the team in the 90's. I remember when we drafted Emmit, I said, who is the small guy, he sure shut my mouth. I miss those days.
Emmitt Smith
A True Team Player
A True Champion 🏆🏆🏆
Trust me some of these episodes make me want to cry. I feel it in my heart after watching each story.
Emmitt is probably the luckiest (I mean hard working) man on earth... blessed with a successful career, beautiful family...... and omg his wife is absolutely beautiful!! Thank you for everything Mr.Smith 🙏🏼 🙏🏼..
somehow i see how in storage wars season 52 they will get to emmith storage room lol
Watching all these documentaries shows how many can come together and work for the same goal no matter how much they make or where they live. Inspiring all of them!
This was 1 damn good documentary
We're in 2022 and he still holds the record
He should be forever thankful to Barry Sanders and his early retirement decision.
@@JermTOOL, Lol no. Barry quit, plain and simple. Smith played as long as he wanted until he physically, mentally, and emotionally couldn't do it anymore. Barry didn't have the drive in him to reach this goal. Which is why he never did it. If anything, had Barry stayed, it would've pushed Emmitt even further. So thank Barry that Smith's yardage is what it is and not over 20k.
Pure Class! Thanks Emmitt!
Cool to see the respect that all the running backs have for each other
Funny as hell seeing Emmitt with hair because, I never remember seeing Emmit with hair 🏈 Cowboys 4 Life
another 30 yrs will pass & still no
Super Bowl just like the
Cheating Chief's
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The incredible thing about Emmitt Smith is that he was even better than all of the credit is given to him because there are things he did great that flew under the radar from his power running skills. His nose for the first down marker kept drive after drive after drive alive, which culminated in points and wins. His blocking was superb, and was the biggest weapon Dallas had when they beat Buffalo in that first Super Bowl, as he continual picked up those great blitzing linebackers of Buffalo, which gave Aikman that added extra time to hit Novacek with short passes to keep drives alive. The Cowboys won because of Emmitt. Without him the team’s offense was non existent.
Came back to see it again!!! For some reason when Emmitt teared up, I did too. It will NEVER be about skin color. It will always be about ACHIEVEMENT!! As a hard-core Cowboys fan for 55 years, I can safely say Mr. Smith IS the greatest running back in the history of pro-football.
I played Rugby all my life; but still named my first son after This power house
Dude is of awesome character that we should all aspire to replicate in our own way
Loved watching Emma his absolute best true legend as a running back and a solid individual off the field
Eagles fan here and I love me some Emmit! He's great...always has been.
My number one running back of all times was Emmitt Smith and then Water Patton, Jim Brown, Gail Sears, and Tony Dorsett.
Thanks for the memories and the inspiration! One of a kind
I feel sorry for Emmitt the IV. Because he's gonna be expected to be as good as his father if he plays NFL football.
I love the life behind the story. The bond between Mr.Smith and Moose.
The appreciation they have for one another is good medicine for us.
Thanks Emmitt. You did an awesome job and in return we got to see some of the best football. Every time they said, It's a hand off to Emmitt every body slid up in there seats.
Doesn't get the respect he deserves in my opinion. People say he played behind the Cowboys line. But he ran for over 8,000 in HS and over 3,000 in college. He has been great for a long time.
You know were great when you have a warehouse just for trophies and memorabilia. Not a case, a warehouse.
It's storage unit bro...
On 2Wheels haha yep not a warehouse
So classy just keeping them in a lock up; ego maniacs would have them all over their house
Imagine what Brady has. He might need an Amazon warehouse.
That's one crazy cool cat kicking goals to this very day.Everyday is an opportunity to achieve something good in life.What a message,what an inspiration, what a performer.A real living legend!
Emmitt Smith far and away the Greatest Cowboys player. Cowboys won without Aikman, without Irvin. They NEVER won without Emmitt Smith.
Think Roger Staubach may have something to say about that 🏈 Cowboys 4 Life💯
Either Emmitt or Bob Lilly.
Larry Allen pound for pound.
Let's not get caught up in this nonsense. Let's just take time to appreciate the fact that trying to pick 4 faces for the Cowboys Mt. Rushmore is a daunting task. And I wouldn't have it any other way.
The things I loved seeing when watching Emmitt Smith run the ball was his Toughness, Patience, Vision, Balance, & he was also Versatile. That's what I think of when you mention Emmitt Smith, cause he wasn't the fastest or strongest or the most elusive RB, he was just a natural pure RB that was good at what he did, but Emmitt Smith just can't take all that credit & glory alone, cause he did run behind the best OL in the NFL, plus Big Moose, the full back, clearing Smith out many paths too!
What a player this man was. He was an integral part of a dynasty, that had Jimmy Johnson not left, I'm convinced would have atleast threepeated, maybe more.
The high school coach really had a positive impact on smith. Good for him
Great man, great competitor, great player! It all starts with your upbringing, your mother, father and family and his wife's support.
I was hoping to see Emmitt's perspective on the Emmitt vs Barry games. I didn't like Emmitt simply because he played for the Cowboys. Now looking back, I respect him as a person and athlete. I liked his comments on Barry Sanders which shows to me that he is a humble guy.
I went to a Monday Night Football game in Dallas. Emmitt had over 180 plus yards and Barry had 200 plus. It was a great game... unfortunately the Lions won in overtime... :( It was still fun to watch though.
I respect what you did for the game of football and the NFL! I will miss your work ethic, but not beating my Bills. I am still a Bills fan even after all the heartache I have endured. I am still a believer that they will win one one day! I wish you the best in your professional life and with your family! Nuture your family and do not forget this. Peace!
With Josh Allen at QB Buffalo will have a ring sooner rather than later. That dude is a straight up monster.
Your Royalty Majesty ⭐ Emmitt Smith ⭐ The World is waiting on your Phenomenal Museum so your leadership and Greatness can be seen by fans from all over the World.Dr.Dixon⭐⭐⭐
I was living in Philly when he got like 230 yards plus rushing against us. One game Wow. He's retired so we Eagle fans can appreciate him now lol❤
I never realized his impact on the Cardinals. He legit laid the foundation for a SB run a couple years later
football taught me that life.. is a team game.. joe namath .. these game help mold young people, men and woman into truly better human beings.. just look at Emmitt and Daryll hugging each other .. tears.. unashamed to declare a very real love for for each other.. a black man and a white man .. in the United States of America.. we are learning.
I got to see Emmitt play in the 91-92 season at the LA Coliseum against the Raiders. It was Todd Marinovich against Troy Aikman. Emmitt scored three touchdowns and ran all over the Raiders.
Love Emmitt Smith. Greatest draft pick ever on my Dallas Cowboys team and such a great person too . We don't win 3 superbowls without Emmitt also.
As a Philadelphia Eagles fan, much respect two Emmitt smith, your a great player, and a great human being, much respect.
The greatest quarterback of alltime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!####
My favorite running back of all time.
Excellent player. Not a Cowboys fan but a huge fan of 22.
Emmitt was high school player of year in the state of Florida. Over 8,800 yards in high school. At Florida Gators broke all college records as a running back in three years. Really?
The great one.... My favourite sports athlete.
Daryl and Emmit, that’s what brotherhood is
Emmitt Smith 2nd to none.
For me I say it's Jim Brown because he ran for I think 12+thousand yards in seasons with only 12-14 games and I believe he only played 8 years. Yes, that's correct I said it. Still no one can take away what emmitt accomplished. He's definitely in my top 3.
Jim Brown also played with 8 different Hall of Fame lineman throughout his career. Emmitt had 1. Larry Allen.
2nd best RB I've ever seen. He could do it all!
Who is ur #1
@@raymondgallegos4537 Barry Sanders. Some real old dudes may say Jim Brown, but I don't think you can put Jim Brown into the 1990s or 2000s or 2010s and say he'd dominate like he did. When he played he was often the biggest player on the field, including linemen. I think Sanders would be Sanders in any decade.
So many ifs in football. If barry sanders had anything, anything at all to work with.
im forever grateful that i was born in 85 and to this day remember watching the Cowboys in there prime, he will always be my favorite running back of all time and the team has a huge place in my heart. Thank you mr smith for everything you did on that field sir.
Man that moment with the Moose got my eyes to water..lol