NFLN: Top 10 Power Backs

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Top 10 Power Back
Made their living moving piles. Power became their identity.

10. RB/FB Mike Alstott - Tampa Bay

I would replace Alstott with former Viking Bill Brown. Other than that it is a good list.

 

[tyke1doe]

It's funny that most of us had the same thought when it comes to Riggins vs. Campbell.

I too thought Campbell should have been placed above Riggins. But I think in the piece they said that many power backs didn't lead their teams to a championship, but Riggo did, including that spectacular 4 and 1 run that put the Skins in the lead in their second Super Bowl over Miami.

I think that's the reason why Riggo got the nod over Campbell. But in any other measurement, Campbell wins over Riggins. Too bad Houston ran him into the ground.

 

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It was Atwater that laid the wood on him...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?d...867&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

Without a doubt, one of the top-3 hits of all-time! I remember watching that game and hearing the sound live was amazing. I think everyone in the room jumped up with amazed looks on their faces.

Earl Campbell's hit on Rams LB Isaiah Robertson is another that ranks in the top-3. Talk about blown up!

 

[joseephuss]

I would replace Alstott with former Viking Bill Brown. Other than that it is a good list.

I would consider Otis Anderson and George Rogers over Alstott.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Walter Payton should be somewhere on this list.

Just because he wasnt one demensionaly like a few of the guys on this list he would absolutely lay you out.

He was mentioned, as far as running w/power. But then they added another reason he wasn't on the list was because his nickname was "Sweetness"

Maybe I forget, but I never thought of Walter Payton as a power back either.

 

[CATCH17]

Nobody agrees with me that Walter Payton should be on here?

 

[stealth]

he got mentioned in the show
I forget the comment they made as to why he didn't make the list

 

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Nobody agrees with me that Walter Payton should be on here?

I would rank Emmitt ahead of Payton in terms of power running and I wouldn't put Emmitt on this list.

I see the list as guys who were primarily power runners and neither of those two fit that description. Not that either guy didn't run with power but they only used it when they had to, otherwise they used their vision and cutting ability to avoid direct contact.

The guys on the list usually went head on into the defense and overpowered them whenever they got the ball.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Byner is not on this list either. He and Mack were both power runners for the old Cleveland teams. George Rogers and Ottis Anderson should both be on this list, no question. Both were great power runners. Jerome Bettis should be on this list without a doubt and probably higher. Ernie Nevers was a power runner as well. Over all, I think this is a very bad list. Campbell was the best I ever saw but opinnions vary.

 

[Concord]

he got mentioned in the show
I forget the comment they made as to why he didn't make the list

They were big on nicknames and said something like with a name like Sweetness he couldn't be considered.

 

[Doomsday101]

Byner is not on this list either. He and Mack were both power runners for the old Cleveland teams. George Rogers and Ottis Anderson should both be on this list, no question. Both were great power runners. Jerome Bettis should be on this list without a doubt and probably higher. Ernie Nevers was a power runner as well. Over all, I think this is a very bad list. Campbell was the best I ever saw but opinnions vary.

I agree. Charlie Waters and Cliff Harris both said without hesitation who was the toughest guy to tackle both said Campbell. They said it hurt to tackle him as Earl would dish out his punishment on would be tacklers

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Yeah I would definitely put Campbell ahead of Riggins, give me a break!

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

I know one thing, I used to love watching Big Bus Bettis run over folks...:laugh2:

 

[Xy_Oldone]

What gets me is they have two list come out. The most elusive and power backs. And Emmitt and Walter were on niether. I believe. So what list are they on?

They are not elusive and they are not power?

I really dislike these list. I think they just randomize most of this. They actually had Marino on the most mobile qb list.

 

[Doomsday101]

What gets me is they have two list come out. The most elusive and power backs. And Emmitt and Walter were on niether. I believe. So what list are they on?

They are not elusive and they are not power?

I really dislike these list. I think they just randomize most of this. They actually had Marino on the most mobile qb list.

The overall best list.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

What gets me is they have two list come out. The most elusive and power backs. And Emmitt and Walter were on niether. I believe. So what list are they on?

They are not elusive and they are not power?

I really dislike these list. I think they just randomize most of this. They actually had Marino on the most mobile qb list.

The only one that counts Oldone.

NFL All Time Rushing Leaders:

1. Emmitt Smith 18,355

2. Walter Payton 16,726

3. Barry Sanders 15,269

4. Curtis Martin 14,101

5. Jerome Bettis 13,662

6. Eric Dickerson 13,259

7. Tony Dorsett 12,739

8. Jim Brown 12,312

9. Marshall Faulk 12,279

10. Marcus Allen 12,243

11. Franco Harris 12,120

12. Thurman Thomas 12,074

13. John Riggins 11,352

14. O.J. Simpson 11,236

15. Ricky Watters 10,741

16. Eddie George 10,441

17. Corey Dillon 10,429

18. Ottis Anderson 10,273

19. Earl Campbell 9,407

20. Edgerrin James 9,226

 

[RomoIsBack]

nice list i agree

 

[Doomsday101]

The only one that counts Oldone.

NFL All Time Rushing Leaders:

1. Emmitt Smith 18,355

2. Walter Payton 16,726

3. Barry Sanders 15,269

4. Curtis Martin 14,101

5. Jerome Bettis 13,662

6. Eric Dickerson 13,259

7. Tony Dorsett 12,739

8. Jim Brown 12,312

9. Marshall Faulk 12,279

10. Marcus Allen 12,243

11. Franco Harris 12,120

12. Thurman Thomas 12,074

13. John Riggins 11,352

14. O.J. Simpson 11,236

15. Ricky Watters 10,741

16. Eddie George 10,441

17. Corey Dillon 10,429

18. Ottis Anderson 10,273

19. Earl Campbell 9,407

20. Edgerrin James 9,226

That is the list I like.

 

[Concord]

The only one that counts Oldone.

NFL All Time Rushing Leaders:

1. Emmitt Smith 18,355

2. Walter Payton 16,726

3. Barry Sanders 15,269

4. Curtis Martin 14,101

5. Jerome Bettis 13,662

6. Eric Dickerson 13,259

7. Tony Dorsett 12,739

8. Jim Brown 12,312

9. Marshall Faulk 12,279

10. Marcus Allen 12,243

11. Franco Harris 12,120

12. Thurman Thomas 12,074

13. John Riggins 11,352

14. O.J. Simpson 11,236

15. Ricky Watters 10,741

16. Eddie George 10,441

17. Corey Dillon 10,429

18. Ottis Anderson 10,273

19. Earl Campbell 9,407

20. Edgerrin James 9,226

I never really payed attention to where he was at on this list before...that's impressive.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Big Earl was then best imo