| In my mind this debate isn't even in question... I choose Jim Brown. His statistics speak for themselves, and when you consider he played 12-14 game seasons, it's even more impressive. There was absolutely no stopping that man.
My favourite back to watch, like most others, is Barry. However, I could never label him the greatest ever, simply because he lacked in areas where some of these other guys really shined -- ie. pass-catching, pass-blocking and on the goal-line. Emmitt Smith was never flashy, and I admit was definitely a partial byproduct of his offensive line and offense, but he was an absolute nasty pass-blocker.
Give it another seven or eight years, I wouldn't be surprised to see LaDainian Tomlinson making these lists. |