ESPN picks the GOAT at every offensive position: Larry Allen selected at Guard

[MarcusRock]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...erback-running-back-receiver-offensive-tackle

"No offensive lineman better encapsulates the 1990s than Allen, and no offensive guard better highlights what elite play at the position means than the 11-time Pro Bowler and seven-time All-Pro. Allen was the perfect combination of brute strength, agility, poise and violence at the point of attack. He's the prototype by which I evaluate offensive guard play. -- Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst"

FYI - Emmitt finished 4th behind Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, and Walter Payton

 

[Runwildboys]

I don't think anyone would argue this.

As for the RBs, if you're judging on sheer talent, I wouldn't argue with their assessment. If you throw in durability, longevity, and blocking ability, I might.

 

[McKDaddy]

It's only logical

 

[sunalsorises]

I don't think anyone would argue this.

As for the RBs, if you're judging on sheer talent, I wouldn't argue with their assessment. If you throw in durability, longevity, and blocking ability, I might.

I tend to agree. Barry Sanders, for example was electrifying to watch but he was really only asked to run away from people. To be fair, he could run away from people better than anyone I've ever seen. Emmitt was asked to do it all. Both backs would have been great on the others' team but neither would have been as effective, I think.

 

[Ranching]

Emmitt was great, but he also had one of the best OLs of all time and a HOF QB and WR.....I have no problem with him being 4th

 

[DallasEast]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...erback-running-back-receiver-offensive-tackle

"No offensive lineman better encapsulates the 1990s than Allen, and no offensive guard better highlights what elite play at the position means than the 11-time Pro Bowler and seven-time All-Pro. Allen was the perfect combination of brute strength, agility, poise and violence at the point of attack. He's the prototype by which I evaluate offensive guard play. -- Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst"

FYI - Emmitt finished 4th behind Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, and Walter Payton

John Hannah was one of the best offensive guard to have ever played. It is very fitting he was recognized on the list. He came in second but I would not have minded him being listed 1B to Allen's 1A.

 

[zrinkill]

Well ....... Yeaaaaaa

 

[erod]

He is probably the best player in Cowboys history.

 

[Runwildboys]

John Hannah was one of the best offensive guard to have ever played. It is very fitting he was recognized on the list. He came in second but I would not have minded him being listed 1B to Allen's 1A.

Hater

 

[zerofill]

Larry Allen... yeah who wouldn't pick him as #1? lol
Larry was grown in a laboratory.

 

[Tangle_Foot]

I'm calling BS at the defensive tackle spot.
Bob Lilly was Aaron Donald before Aaron Donald.

#74

 

[VaqueroTD]

I'm calling BS at the defensive tackle spot.
Bob Lilly was Aaron Donald before Aaron Donald.

#74

Seems to be slanted much more towards modern era players based on the defensive picks. Did give some love to bygone eras on offense though.

 

[JD_KaPow]

Seems to be slanted much more towards modern era players based on the defensive picks. Did give some love to bygone eras on offense though.

The defensive side does, a bit more than the offensive side. But Aaron Donald deserves that spot.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Let’s don’t get it twisted, not like Barry ran behind chop liver, he had 2 All Pros OL on it.

 

[ItzKelz]

I can show you better than I can tell you......

 

[Haimerej]

Nice to see some actual pancakes again.

 

[ItzKelz]

Nice to see some actual pancakes again.

Pancakes? Coming up!!!!

 

[Haimerej]

Pancakes? Coming up!!!!

Watch Larry's clips again. Notice his hands and then go watch Tyler. I get wanting to be optimistic but he's got to get better on his hand placement.

 

[john van brocklin]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...erback-running-back-receiver-offensive-tackle

"No offensive lineman better encapsulates the 1990s than Allen, and no offensive guard better highlights what elite play at the position means than the 11-time Pro Bowler and seven-time All-Pro. Allen was the perfect combination of brute strength, agility, poise and violence at the point of attack. He's the prototype by which I evaluate offensive guard play. -- Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst"

FYI - Emmitt finished 4th behind Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, and Walter Payton

Larry Allen deserved it.
Is he in the ROH by the way?

 

[john van brocklin]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...erback-running-back-receiver-offensive-tackle

"No offensive lineman better encapsulates the 1990s than Allen, and no offensive guard better highlights what elite play at the position means than the 11-time Pro Bowler and seven-time All-Pro. Allen was the perfect combination of brute strength, agility, poise and violence at the point of attack. He's the prototype by which I evaluate offensive guard play. -- Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst"

FYI - Emmitt finished 4th behind Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, and Walter Payton

Where did Roger place?