How many fans here watched OJ run for 2,000 yards in Buffalo on that awful field and snow games behind a non playoff team?
That was greatness!!! And in 14 games. Only a handful of players in NFL history I’d even place in comparison with those moves and ability.
Sayers, Dorsett and Sanders for starters.
We usually don't agree on much but I am 100% with you on this . Its very hard to pass judgement on all these players as the circumstances in which they played are very different and contributed to there success and longevity in different ways . BUT Some Players were just so athletically gifted they made you gasp and OJ was that kind of player . Remember Howard Cosell saying in every game I heard him announce , Its just a matter of time before he breaks one and he would.
OJ if you watched him was probably the most gifted RB to ever play. He did it HIMSELF playing on a horrible team in worse weather . Eric Dickerson reminded me of him just a bit
That said Earl Campbell and Larry Csonka were very dominant players but in a different way . Earl Campbell seemed like he was playing against HS kids at times just unstoppable even with the whole defense knowing it was going to him .
Barry Sanders was of course a very unique talent that just made you shake your head in disbelief of how he could do what he did .
Always loved Emmitt and never felt it necessary to try and say he was the greatest RB ever as it just didn't matter . He is one of the greatest pure football players ever because of his consistency and availability to play at the HIGHEST LEVEL at all times in the ultimate team game where winning a championship was the goal . The STATS were just a byproduct of this consistent great play and uncanny longevity.
His athletic ability wasn't as breath taking as Tony or Hershel but his ability to be there for his team like the Giants game made him best of the best as a football player and that all that really matters