I liked "Sweetness" because he said football was a lot of fun. He knocked 3 defenders out of the way on that last touchdown and he looked ready for another game.
Gale Sayers was a good running back but he wasn't in the league that long. Gaye played only seven years most time he out because of knee injuries.Tony Dorsett Definitely should on the list
Old guy here...the first four years of Sayers was ballet, levitation and magic. There are those who Earnest Hemingway referred to as "perfect in his game". For a half-back, he was the first to draw comparisons with Jim Brown, not for style but as a force of nature.
If I were a coach and had to pick just one back coming out of college, then it would be Walter Payton, no question. He ran, he caught the ball, he blocked, and he was a great teammate - a great team player. In fact, Walter *LOVED TO BLOCK* . And *TOUGH* , missing just 1 game due to injury in 13 seasons. Are you kidding me? What more can you do? In the words of teammate Steve McMichael, "Walter wasn't a running back, *HE WAS A FOOTBALL PLAYER* ." Jim Brown? No! Why? He wasn't a great teammate, and he was an inconsistent blocker. He blocked when he felt like it. Great player, yes, but he frustrated coach Paul Brown so much, that Brown at one point considered trading him. Paul Brown wrote that in his book. Walter did everything. A coach's dream!
I would take Marshall faulk. Marshall was the most complete running back that I ever saw. He did have one of the few 1000/1000 seasons. The greatest show on turf was Marshall faulk.
All around Payton was the best. Purely running the football in was Barry sanders. The things he did haven’t been done ever. Payton was a stronger runner and greet teammate. It’s really hard to say. I felt like Erick Dickerson was a top 5 guy.
I'm an older fella, and a Browns fan, and while part of me feels like it is blasphemous to even think anyone other than Jim Brown is the greatest running back, I have to go with Barry Sanders. Watching him was always surreal - he looked like a video game come to life, doing things that seemed impossible. Oh, and Curtis Martin was a fine back, but he is ridiculously high on this list.
@@vecumex9466 I've seen both of these two back splay. And I watched Jim Brown play when I was growing up. Unless you are older than 50, no way. Jim Brown is the greatest. He had speed, size and power. Plus, he played fewer games, and retired in his prime like Sanders.
@@vecumex9466 they took Barry out of the game on short yardage and goal line plays because he couldn’t run with power or between the tackles. He couldn’t block to save his life. Walter Payton is the goat. Did everything. Most complete player ever. Barry literally did nothing better than Walter
@@vecumex9466 A good big back is better to have than a good little back. Barry was a great little back. Jim Brown had more speed and power than Barry and was a very big back and a very fast one too.
@@georgesingleton3425 I'm up there in age too, and I guess you weren't paying attention, Barry could've put the rushing record way out of reach if he hadn't retired, and all of that without a great O-line. He wasn't as big as Brown, but his legs were just as powerful, that's why he escaped so much from tackles. Sanders is the GOAT as most people say, even professionals.
I'm a Payton dude, but that NFL films score at the 0:27 mark is incredible. When Campbell turns the corner on the Cowboys, it sounds like someone moving with authority, just Campbell's run. AWESOME!
If Payton had Barry’s offense, he would have dominated in a way to put this discussion out of reach. If he had Emmitt’s… it would be criminal the way Payton would have assaulted defenses
I feel like Barry would not have fit as well in Dallas. That run and shoot in Detroit was perfect for his style. I think he would have got more yards than Emmit, but the cowboys were a better team with Emmit too. He was better at moving the chains than Barry, he was a MUCH better pass blocker, and he was more of a gamer. Emmit played better when things got tough, while Barry tended to choke a bit.
@big catfish You're kidding, right? Although he had incredible tackle-breaking abilities, Sanders was one of the most elusive runners the league had ever seen, which also equates to why he had more rushes for negative yards than any of the other greats. It can't be measured, and one can only imagine what his career would have been like if he had more talent around him. During Barry's whole career, Detroit was never considered a team with a great offensive line or a dangerous passing attack.
@jhvuv n ik65s2 good points overall, but I'd never say Barry choked. Emmitt was a better blocker and the Dallas offense definitely utilized him more effectively as a dual threat out of the backfield than what Detroit did with Barry, but Sanders never played with an entire host of HOF caliber players @ QB, TE, WR, FB, and the OL simultaneously like Emmitt did. I suspect that Barry would have led nearly every statistical running back category career-wise, in addition to multiple championships and a longer career span. I guess we'll never know though. No disrespect intended towards Emmitt, however.....he was one of the best players to ever lace them up.
As the biggest barry sanders fan alive today. I'll agree with this. But in my heart, I think Payton should be 1 and Barry 2. No list can be complete with so many good backs throughout the years, but there's only room for ten.
I like Barry, but when I think of RB, I don't think of a shaking and baking type of runner! I prefer guys like Walter and Brown types! I got Barry behind those two @ 3rd all-time and that's no dis, I enjoyed Barrys' game! Respect!
I also put Sanders and Payton 1 & 2. I say Sanders is the greatest pure runner to ever live... Payton is the best player to every play the position of running back because he did it all. Either way grateful to have seen them play the game. And unlike so many today they both did it right in every way. 100% class at all times.
I got Walter 1. Yea he did it all and that's why he's the best RB. Barry was great but he wasn't running thru people like Walter. He was Gale and Jim put together.
Barry Sanders was an amazing player to watch. I'm a Steeler fan, but I'd catch Lions games when Sanders was active. Just a great , no nonsense running back that played football like no other! 🏈🍻🏈
@PlayerIdentity yeah you obviously must have not watched must of Barry's film then. Hell right off the top did the 7 Bears that got to take him down? How about the Cowboys playoff run did they bring him down. I watched all of Barry's games and he was not an easy out. Was he a bull dozed he no but then there was that IF you catch him...
Larry Csonka toughest rb ever this guy use to chase defenders if there weren't there to him he made sure he hit you He's also the player on offense to get roughing penalty from stiffarming a defensive player in the head
1. W. Payton 2. B. Sanders 3. J. Brown These 3 in a class all by themselves. But this list should include: Dickerson, Dorsett, & J. Bettis ( i.e., all of 'em better RBs than Curtis Martin).
I’m not a LIONS fan but Barry Sanders was the BEST with the team he played on! Had he been on many other teams he would have much better overall stats! He was also a very humble person! Truly a classy guy in a sport of arrogant assholes!
I've always put Sanders and Payton as my top two.. I'm not sure one was any better than the other but they got their yardage with mostly bad teams with exception of 85 Bears.
Hey brother, I like your list. I know it was very hard to make. Gayle Sayers should have been on there & maybe John Riggins. I agree though Barry was the best. I think Marshall & LT should have been a little lower & Earl and Eric should have been a little higher, but you did a great job. JOSEPH C. LEWIS
Played for a bad organization. Had very little help, teams were geared up specifically to stop him when they played Detroit, but still couldn't stop him
Enrique Garcia You are so right , he was the best "home run hitter " of his era & he wasn't even in his prime when he went for 99 . Watch the highlights !
Good to see Curtis Martin get some respect put on his name. He seems to be forgotten about for some reason but he had consistent rugged career and left everything in his tank on the gridiron. I really wish he could have gotten a SB ring before he retired.
(In relation to my previous comment), I want to see a top ten list of, top 10 RB's in their prime. I think one of the most crucial aspects of the list of, "Top 10 RB's in NFL history" is longevity and producing amazing things year after year for a career. Even Barry, who retired way too soon, played 10 seasons.
Barry was incredible, every sunday was special. IMO, I would have Jim Brown # 2 and Payton # 3 and I agree Barry is the best running back we have ever seen. 10 straight years of masterpieces, even coming off an injury, he would do it over and over again and hardly ever fumbled. He was defensive players nightmare. I think the craziest statistic is he has the most negative yards in history just trying to find room to run behind that bad offensive line and this guy still ended up with 5 yards a carry for his career, now that is Insane!! Definitely #1
Walter Payton is the GOAT. He was a better all-purpose running back than anyone in history. He could run, pass, and block. He’s still the Chicago Bears’ all-time leader in receptions. On top of that, he actually played quarterback in one game.
Sweetness was the best RB to ever play!! With 8 in the box at all times !! NEVER would run out of bounds !! His power , his will and his HEART was better then anyone’s !! Give me #34 over anyone all day
@@rcracer8872 Nope, Barry but both are great no doubt just a matter of opinion. Just ask who do you hear everyone compare the next great back to? It's always Barry not Walter, there is a reason behind that my man.
@@kinginanorth nope im correct they are both great but Payton was better he could do more than barry. walter was not just a great runner he could also pass catch block he was clearly the better overall player he had more heart than anyone and wouldn't step out of bounds the only correct thing you said was they are both great but Payton was better.
Top 50 HBs #1 Walter Payton #2 Barry Sanders #3 Jim Brown #4 O.J Simpson #5 Emmit Smith #6 Eric Dickerson #7 Marshall Faulk #8 Earl Campbell #9 LaDainian Tomlinson #10 Adrian Peterson #11 Curtis Martin #12 Tony Dorsett #13 Franco Harris #14 Thurman Thomas #15 Jerome Bettis #16 Marcus Allen #17 Gale Sayers #18 Edgerrin James #19 Marshawn Lynch #20 Terrell Davis #21 Shaun Alexander #22 Ricky Watters #23 Ollie Matson #24 Marion Motley #25 Lenny Moore #26 Ernie Nevers #27 Lasean McCoy #28 Priest Holmes #29 Larry Csonka #30 Ricky Williams #31 John Riggins #32 Eddie George #33 Jim Taylor #34 Steve Van Buren #35 Bo Jackson #36 Tiki Barber #37 Frank Gore #38 Steven Jackson #39 Ahman Green #40 Jamaal Charles #41 Herschel Walker #42 Paul Hornung #43 Corey Dillon #44 Clinton Portis #45 Jamal Lewis #46 Ottis Anderson #47 Fred Taylor #48 Warrick Dunn #49 Roger Craig #50 James Brooks HM Brian Westbrook Notes: I have Bo,Herschel W, and Ricky Williams on the list for what they COULD have done, not what they did. Injuries, the USFL, and suspensions derailed their careers. Also, I know a few of these guys played fullback (Jim Brown and Larry Csonka), but I am counting them as running backs.
Nancy Doerfler 1. Walter Payton 2. Marcus Allen 3. Marshall Faulk 4. Thurman Thomas 5. Roger Craig 6. Jim Brown 7. Adrian Peterson 8. OJ Simpson 9. Eric Dickinson 10. LaDainian Tomlinson Honorable mention: Tony Dorsett, Barry Sanders, Franco Harris, Marshaun Lynch, Eddie George.
Nancy Doerfler 1. Walter Payton 2. Marcus Allen 3. Marshall Faulk 4. Thurman Thomas 5. Roger Craig 6. Jim Brown 7. Adrian Peterson 8. OJ Simpson 9. Eric Dickinson 10. LaDainian Tomlinson Honorable mention: Tony Dorsett, Barry Sanders, Franco Harris, Marshaun Lynch, Eddie George.
I know he was a Dallas Cowboy and people don't like Dallas Cowboys but Tony Dorsett really should be in the top 5 on this list. Again just my opinion. Other than that, great video!
@@jameslambert2318 omg here we go with cowboy dickriders the mouther had the best o line of all time and one of the best Qbs aaannnnd one of the best wide outs so he didnt have to work as hard as jim brown jim brown one 8 rushing titles of the 9 seasons he played and the last season he played he got fucking MVP and also he won MVp 4 times name another running back that did that
@@shotking_0316 get a clue you toolbag. That line was far from the greatest of all time. When Emmitt didn't play they lost period! Irvin didn't play they won. Aikman didn't play they won. Emmitt didn't play they lost. Other RB's did nothing behind that line, do a little research. Great lines like Denver, it didn't matter who ran the ball. Look at the Rams this year, Anderson (who no one wanted) looked like a superstar behind that line. Emmitt made the others all Great, the proof is easy to see if your brain was not so binary. Keep being a hater, I give a shit. Look at the all time leader in rushing lol. And he didn't outweigh those tackling him like JB who would be avg "at best" in today's NFL.
I get that Bo Jackson isn't on these lists because he was injured early in his career. But seriously, if I had one RB in the history of the NFL to choose from, I would take Jackson. In the 80's, he weighed 230 lbs, could outrun cornerbacks and run over linebackers. He was so good, Marcus Allen played FB for him. He was a legit threat to score on ANY play. He was from another world. BTW, Curtis Martin? LOL
The "Jim Brown rule" which was instituted because he was unstoppable, made it illegal to keep the lacrosse stick against your body all the time-according to the rule the lacrosse stick must be in constant motion
Jeffduflo8204, try this "Kansas Comet," named Gale Sayers. NOOOOOOOOBODY WILL EEEEEEEEEEVER COME CLOSE TO BEING AS ELECTRIFYING WHILE RUNNINGING WITH THE FOOTBALL, THAN GALE SAYERS.
In the 70s as a little kid I loved to watch football! O j Simpson seemed to so fast that everyone else was in slow motion ! He ad so much speed it was amazing! Randy moss had that same quickness and seemed so much quicker than everyone else around him !Earl was just a beast!
Where's the 'Nigerian nightmare' Christian Okoye,,guy moved back once after a safety hit him hard cause he was always moving forward in a streamlined position,,just awesome to watch
C Rizzy AP was the best back to ever play for the Vikings. I think he is in the top ten of the greatest running backs in history. His rookie year when he rushed for a cool 296 yards( I think) against San Diego is when all Viking and football fans took notice. He can still do it !
And yet Emmitt Smith has the career record for most rushing TD's, rushing yards, rushing attempts(reliability), and Superbowl rings out of all of them on that list. No it wasn't just their great offensive line either. Because when Emmitt held out for more money in the 1993 season. The Cowboys went 0-3 on their 1st 3 games. So you tell me, what did that great offensive line do for them back up running backs? Or was it that Emmitt Smith was just that great? So yeah, he is arguably should be #1 on the list.
To be honest it seems like Brown, Sanders, and Payton are kind of interchangeable as top 3. Personally I'd go 3. Brown 2. Payton 1. Sanders But every list is a little different and every comment moves them around. It's basically opinion at this point.
Have been watching the NFL since the mid 70's and my own opinion is that Bo, Campbell, Sanders and Payton were the most exciting to watch. Human highlight reels all of them. Can't speak for older era backs.
Jim Brown-By far the best,in just 9-seasons.And remember he was playing in 12-game seasons,not 16-So that’s 4-games per season,so he basically missed two full season at four extra games per season,so add at least minimum(1,000-1,200)yards if not more.
John Best Well not being, an idiot, I wouldn’t know. Don’t want replies to comments? Don’t write comments. Otherwise, accept that your opinion isn’t above disagreement.
John Best Well, I have a television machine....so I am aware of his playing history visually. Ever see Bo Jackson play in person? If I was 70, but had never physically been in a stadium with him, would that be more or less valid than a 40 year old who had seen a lot of tape? Did you go to a lot of games Jim Brown played in? Nevermind, I don’t care.
Problem is… yards per carry really don’t tell us anything. Did a back get 5yds per carry as in 5 yards every carry… or 50 yards on 1 play and nine 0 yards runs? One way is great for highlight videos (and a bunch of punts)… the other way gets you a first down every 2 downs, marches you down the field and ends in a score.
#1 Emmitt Smith #2 Jim Brown #3 Walter Peyton #4 Barry Sanders #5 Eric Dickerson #6 LaDainian Tomlinson #7 O.J. Simpson #8 Adrian Peterson #9 Earl Campbell 10. Tony Dorsett
He was great, but not top 10. He was better than emmitt smith though. Smith had the luxury of playing behind the greatest offensive line in NFL history. He also had a solid offense that could win the game even when the running game wasnt lights out. They were an offense that you couldn't just play the run because troy aikman would make you pay every time. Tony had a great team too, but it was just a different time.
Best running back in every team's history: Bills: O.J. Simpson. Dolphins: Larry Csonka. Patriots: Curtis Martin. Jets: Curtis Martin. Ravens: Jamal Lewis. Bengals: Corey Dillon. Browns: Jim Brown. Steelers: Franco Harris. (Honorable mention to Jerome Bettis.) Texans: Arian Foster. Colts: Edgerrin James. Jaguars. Maurice Jones Drew. Titans: Chris Johnson for Titans only but Earl Campbell if Oilers years are included. Broncos: Terrell Davis. Chiefs: Priest Holmes. Raiders: Marcus Allen. Chargers: Ladainian Tomlinson. Cowboys: Emmitt Smith. (Honorable mention to Tony Dorsett.) Giants: Frank Gifford. Eagles: Steve Van Buren. Redskins: John Riggins. Bears: Walter Payton. (Honorable mention to Gale Sayers.) Lions: Barry Sanders. Packers: Jim Taylor. Vikings: Adarin Peterson. Falcons: William Andrews. Panthers: Christian McCaffrey. Saints: Mark Ingram. Buccaneers: James Wilder. Cardinals: Charley Trippi. Rams: Eric Dickerson. 49ers: Hugh Mcelhenny. Seahawks: Marshawn Lynch.
@@mrjdgibbs Hell no. O.J. had 3 1500 yard seasons while Thurman never had a 1500 yard season. O.J. won FOUR rushing titles while Thurman NEVER won a rushing title. O.J. had higher career highs in yards (2003 vs 1487) and touchdowns (16 vs 11) O.J. averaged about 90 yards per game, Thurman averaged about 69 yards per game. Remember that O.J. played 14 game seasons vs Thurman's 16 game seasons so the 3 1500 yard seasons for O.J. become even bigger since had less games to do it in.
There is always somebody out there better. Barry was Walters greatest nightmare. And, Barry did this without a solid team to help him. The man is -amazing!!
How is Curtis Martin better than Eric Dickerson???? Who did this list
Someone who didn't see Dickerson play.
Martin was definitely amazing. Dickerson was a force of nature. To be that big and that fast and agile is just scary.
Right tu
Barry is not better then sweetness
How is Earl Campbell #10? Earl dominated the field like no other except perhaps Jim Brown n Gayle Sayers.
I liked "Sweetness" because he said football was a lot of fun. He knocked 3 defenders out of the way on that last touchdown and he looked ready for another game.
Gale Sayers and Tony Dorsett should be on this list.
Wayne Rembert I agree
Gale Sayers was a good running back but he wasn't in the league that long. Gaye played only seven years most time he out because of knee injuries.Tony Dorsett Definitely should on the list
Dorsett was just amazing to watch.
For sure!
Old guy here...the first four years of Sayers was ballet, levitation and magic. There are those who Earnest Hemingway referred to as "perfect in his game". For a half-back, he was the first to draw comparisons with Jim Brown, not for style but as a force of nature.
If I were a coach and had to pick just one back coming out of college, then it would be Walter Payton, no question. He ran, he caught the ball, he blocked, and he was a great teammate - a great team player. In fact, Walter *LOVED TO BLOCK* . And *TOUGH* , missing just 1 game due to injury in 13 seasons. Are you kidding me? What more can you do? In the words of teammate Steve McMichael, "Walter wasn't a running back, *HE WAS A FOOTBALL PLAYER* ."
Jim Brown? No! Why? He wasn't a great teammate, and he was an inconsistent blocker. He blocked when he felt like it. Great player, yes, but he frustrated coach Paul Brown so much, that Brown at one point considered trading him. Paul Brown wrote that in his book.
Walter did everything. A coach's dream!
Amen
I would take Marshall faulk.
Marshall was the most complete running back that I ever saw. He did have one of the few 1000/1000 seasons. The greatest show on turf was Marshall faulk.
All around Payton was the best. Purely running the football in was Barry sanders. The things he did haven’t been done ever. Payton was a stronger runner and greet teammate. It’s really hard to say. I felt like Erick Dickerson was a top 5 guy.
Payton had so much heart.
sweetness.
@@mjt11860 Walter's biggest flaw was he didn't have that break away speed..If he did, he would easily be no. 1#
And he shared it every woman he could cheat with. Terrible husband and father.
@@stevebrown7608 don't they all cheat?
No way martin is ahead of Dickerson faulk Peterson or Campbell
I'm an older fella, and a Browns fan, and while part of me feels like it is blasphemous to even think anyone other than Jim Brown is the greatest running back, I have to go with Barry Sanders. Watching him was always surreal - he looked like a video game come to life, doing things that seemed impossible. Oh, and Curtis Martin was a fine back, but he is ridiculously high on this list.
Is not a even closed Barry Sanders is the GOAT. This is one argument in football no one should have.
@@vecumex9466 I've seen both of these two back splay. And I watched Jim Brown play when I was growing up. Unless you are older than 50, no way. Jim Brown is the greatest. He had speed, size and power. Plus, he played fewer games, and retired in his prime like Sanders.
@@vecumex9466 they took Barry out of the game on short yardage and goal line plays because he couldn’t run with power or between the tackles. He couldn’t block to save his life. Walter Payton is the goat. Did everything. Most complete player ever. Barry literally did nothing better than Walter
@@vecumex9466 A good big back is better to have than a good little back. Barry was a great little back. Jim Brown had more speed and power than Barry and was a very big back and a very fast one too.
@@georgesingleton3425 I'm up there in age too, and I guess you weren't paying attention, Barry could've put the rushing record way out of reach if he hadn't retired, and all of that without a great O-line. He wasn't as big as Brown, but his legs were just as powerful, that's why he escaped so much from tackles. Sanders is the GOAT as most people say, even professionals.
Curtis Martin ahead of Campbell, Simpson, Peterson, and Dickerson? What Jets fan made this video?
Bill G 5th on all time rushing list bro
@@alexcannillo4377 frank gore is #4 and may finish #3. what's your point?
Curtis Martin made this video, friends talked him down from #1 spot
For REAL I don’t even know who that running back is?
Ap..
Where is Bo Jackson, Gale Sayers and Tony Dorsett
Bo Jackson did not play many nfl games because he played baseball
Bo jackson played for 4 seasons, gale didnt have good stats, and tony just wasnt as good
You high as fuck
I know right
Gator G.O.A.T Because his career was cut short due to a injury. If he hadn’t got injured, top 5 RB all time easy
I'm a Payton dude, but that NFL films score at the 0:27 mark is incredible. When Campbell turns the corner on the Cowboys, it sounds like someone moving with authority, just Campbell's run. AWESOME!
Imagine if Barry had a line like emmitt,he would of broke records,that man literally earned and fought for every single yard
BARRY WAS A GET OUT OF MY WAY TYPE RUNNER A BETTER LINE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO IMPROVMENT
If Payton had Barry’s offense, he would have dominated in a way to put this discussion out of reach. If he had Emmitt’s… it would be criminal the way Payton would have assaulted defenses
I feel like Barry would not have fit as well in Dallas. That run and shoot in Detroit was perfect for his style. I think he would have got more yards than Emmit, but the cowboys were a better team with Emmit too. He was better at moving the chains than Barry, he was a MUCH better pass blocker, and he was more of a gamer. Emmit played better when things got tough, while Barry tended to choke a bit.
@big catfish You're kidding, right? Although he had incredible tackle-breaking abilities, Sanders was one of the most elusive runners the league had ever seen, which also equates to why he had more rushes for negative yards than any of the other greats.
It can't be measured, and one can only imagine what his career would have been like if he had more talent around him. During Barry's whole career, Detroit was never considered a team with a great offensive line or a dangerous passing attack.
@jhvuv n ik65s2 good points overall, but I'd never say Barry choked.
Emmitt was a better blocker and the Dallas offense definitely utilized him more effectively as a dual threat out of the backfield than what Detroit did with Barry, but Sanders never played with an entire host of HOF caliber players @ QB, TE, WR, FB, and the OL simultaneously like Emmitt did.
I suspect that Barry would have led nearly every statistical running back category career-wise, in addition to multiple championships and a longer career span. I guess we'll never know though.
No disrespect intended towards Emmitt, however.....he was one of the best players to ever lace them up.
As the biggest barry sanders fan alive today. I'll agree with this. But in my heart, I think Payton should be 1 and Barry 2.
No list can be complete with so many good backs throughout the years, but there's only room for ten.
I had the pleasure of meeting both Earl Campbell and Walter Payton during their playing days. Very polite and humble gentlemen (off the field).
Walter Payton tough tough guy! I would be tempted to take him ahead of all the other running backs. I know I’m getting 100% every Sunday!
Sanders - then daylight . Best.footwork.ever.
Barry was the best I ever saw... I often wonder how many more yards he would have run for if he was behind that Dallas offensive line
@@chipcarter5971 Dallas O-line opened MAC TRUCK HOLES
I like Barry, but when I think of RB, I don't think of a shaking and baking type of runner! I prefer guys like Walter and Brown types! I got Barry behind those two @ 3rd all-time and that's no dis, I enjoyed Barrys' game! Respect!
if he was on that team, AND he didn't retire early he would have over 25000 yards
With Dallas O line, Barry would score on every play.
@@EJJones-yr1jr well, probably not EVERY play just 98 percent of them
I also put Sanders and Payton 1 & 2. I say Sanders is the greatest pure runner to ever live... Payton is the best player to every play the position of running back because he did it all. Either way grateful to have seen them play the game. And unlike so many today they both did it right in every way. 100% class at all times.
LaDainian Tomlinson is definitely top 5 no debate
I got Walter 1. Yea he did it all and that's why he's the best RB. Barry was great but he wasn't running thru people like Walter. He was Gale and Jim put together.
Barry Sanders was an amazing player to watch. I'm a Steeler fan, but I'd catch Lions games when Sanders was active. Just a great , no nonsense running back that played football like no other! 🏈🍻🏈
yeah, Detroit Lions,says it all.
How do you leave out Gale Sayers and Tony Dorsett??
Lthal Gale Sayers was also from the movie Brian’s Song
@@gcvhappy4026 so what are you trying to say?
They go by yard's
DORSETT ITS THE KING
Gale had bad stats, tony wasnt as good
Barry and Walter an exceptional mix of speed of cheeta, agility of a mangosse and the fullpower of rhino.
Walter yes. Barry didn't have no power of a rhino tho lol tf. Adrian Peterson sure. Barry was just graceful, quick, and elusive
Condor Gaming earl and AP were both like rhinos 😭😭 but BARRY the most quickest running back of all time nobody could stop him one and one
Where's is the Nigerian nightmare
Walter was more physical
Jim Brown and Walter Payton both either One or Two. Both great Running backs
No they are properly placed, you could shift them between 2 or 3 but Barry has a solid hold of number 1.
"SWEETNESS"
Barry #1
@PlayerIdentity yeah you obviously must have not watched must of Barry's film then. Hell right off the top did the 7 Bears that got to take him down? How about the Cowboys playoff run did they bring him down. I watched all of Barry's games and he was not an easy out. Was he a bull dozed he no but then there was that IF you catch him...
Larry Csonka toughest rb ever this guy use to chase defenders if there weren't there to him he made sure he hit you He's also the player on offense to get roughing penalty from stiffarming a defensive player in the head
Just like it said Walter Payton was the most complete player in the history of the game!! RIP sweetness
Another extremely complete player was deion Sanders. That guy pretty much did everything.
I'd say Payton and Marcus Allen were the 2 best all around backs.
@@paysonfox88 Deon wasn't a running back. Great player but didn't have the frame to Carrie the ball 25 times a game
1. W. Payton
2. B. Sanders
3. J. Brown
These 3 in a class all by themselves.
But this list should include:
Dickerson,
Dorsett, &
J. Bettis ( i.e., all of 'em better RBs than Curtis Martin).
Simpson is the best.
Sanders 1
W payton 2
E.cambell 3
Where tf is bo jackson
1. Jim Brown, 2. Walter Payton, 3. Barry Sanders, 4. Emmitt Smith, 5. Eric Dickerson, 6. O.J. Simpson, 7. LaDanlian Tomlinson, 8. Marcus Allen, 9. Marshall Faulk, 10. Earl Campbell
That is a good pick but here is mine.
Jim Brown because he set the standard
B.Sanders
Walter Payton
OJ Simpson
Dickerson
Tony Dorsett
This list is more accurate than the NFL one, they put Barry Sanders at number #8
No way that's ridiculous he's literally the best back ever
That’s is stupid for me Barry Sanders would be 2 i also think Earl Campbell should be higher on this list
@@drakethesnake3984 whos first?
@@sourpatch4209 Walter Payton
@@drakethesnake3984 i would like what your on
I’m not a LIONS fan but Barry Sanders was the BEST with the team he played on! Had he been on many other teams he would have much better overall stats! He was also a very humble person! Truly a classy guy in a sport of arrogant assholes!
I've always put Sanders and Payton as my top two.. I'm not sure one was any better than the other but they got their yardage with mostly bad teams with exception of 85 Bears.
Hey brother, I like your list. I know it was very hard to make. Gayle Sayers should have been on there & maybe John Riggins. I agree though Barry was the best. I think Marshall & LT should have been a little lower & Earl and Eric should have been a little higher, but you did a great job.
JOSEPH C. LEWIS
LT is the second best of all time. Stats don’t lie.
Barry Sanders was Unstoppable full to say the least who's a great great player the darn shame that he didn't never win a championship ring
Played for a bad organization. Had very little help, teams were geared up specifically to stop him when they played Detroit, but still couldn't stop him
Sweetness is literally the goat
Tom Brady
Player 69 he inflates the balls
Peyton Manning
Emmitt is better
Mikey P nah Barry
Jim Brown not number 1 is absolutely criminal, the numbers he put up were crazy, he was like a Madden franchise career
Tony Dorset !!!!!
Enrique Garcia You are so right , he was the best "home run hitter " of his era & he wasn't even in his prime when he went for 99 . Watch the highlights !
Lol
On this list TD.....maybe 11....bc Marcus Allen is not on here along with a couple others. This is a great list of RBs
TD ran north and south. And will take to the house on any play
Heshould be no. 9
Barry's the best..And I'm a big Walter Payton fan..
My friend likes Walter and won't admit barry is better
Barry was a great flag football running back. He went down if a defender was even close. Couldn't carry Emmitt's jock.
Ur not a Walter fan ur just saying that so people will agree with u barry is barley just barley better then walter probs not even
@@michaelklatte92 so you admit it to you said it best they are both legends but Barry's better
@@sourpatch4209 but if u look at there rushing stats Walter is better and he has more tds
Good to see Curtis Martin get some respect put on his name. He seems to be forgotten about for some reason but he had consistent rugged career and left everything in his tank on the gridiron. I really wish he could have gotten a SB ring before he retired.
(In relation to my previous comment), I want to see a top ten list of, top 10 RB's in their prime. I think one of the most crucial aspects of the list of, "Top 10 RB's in NFL history" is longevity and producing amazing things year after year for a career. Even Barry, who retired way too soon, played 10 seasons.
Barry was incredible, every sunday was special. IMO, I would have Jim Brown # 2 and Payton # 3 and I agree Barry is the best running back we have ever seen. 10 straight years of masterpieces, even coming off an injury, he would do it over and over again and hardly ever fumbled. He was defensive players nightmare. I think the craziest statistic is he has the most negative yards in history just trying to find room to run behind that bad offensive line and this guy still ended up with 5 yards a carry for his career, now that is Insane!! Definitely #1
I like his list.🤣👌
Walter Payton is the GOAT. He was a better all-purpose running back than anyone in history. He could run, pass, and block. He’s still the Chicago Bears’ all-time leader in receptions. On top of that, he actually played quarterback in one game.
Whoever made this video should go to the Joe Vincent editing school.
Finally a top 10 with Barry at 1. He was the greatest running back of all time. Had he kept playing he wouldve shattered 20000 yards.
So many great backs to grace the NFL, but in regards to just running... I have Barry Sanders at the top, Jim Brown at 2nd, and Walter Payton at 3!
Sweetness was the best RB to ever play!! With 8 in the box at all times !! NEVER would run out of bounds !! His power , his will and his HEART was better then anyone’s !! Give me #34 over anyone all day
Love Sweetness but Barry Sanders was the best runningback to ever play this great game.
@@kinginanorth nah man walter was the greatest all-time
@@rcracer8872 Nope, Barry but both are great no doubt just a matter of opinion. Just ask who do you hear everyone compare the next great back to? It's always Barry not Walter, there is a reason behind that my man.
@@kinginanorth nope im correct they are both great but Payton was better he could do more than barry. walter was not just a great runner he could also pass catch block he was clearly the better overall player he had more heart than anyone and wouldn't step out of bounds the only correct thing you said was they are both great but Payton was better.
@@rcracer8872 nope you can take that and I'll take the most dominate runner the game has ever seen.
Top 50 HBs
#1 Walter Payton
#2 Barry Sanders
#3 Jim Brown
#4 O.J Simpson
#5 Emmit Smith
#6 Eric Dickerson
#7 Marshall Faulk
#8 Earl Campbell
#9 LaDainian Tomlinson
#10 Adrian Peterson
#11 Curtis Martin
#12 Tony Dorsett
#13 Franco Harris
#14 Thurman Thomas
#15 Jerome Bettis
#16 Marcus Allen
#17 Gale Sayers
#18 Edgerrin James
#19 Marshawn Lynch
#20 Terrell Davis
#21 Shaun Alexander
#22 Ricky Watters
#23 Ollie Matson
#24 Marion Motley
#25 Lenny Moore
#26 Ernie Nevers
#27 Lasean McCoy
#28 Priest Holmes
#29 Larry Csonka
#30 Ricky Williams
#31 John Riggins
#32 Eddie George
#33 Jim Taylor
#34 Steve Van Buren
#35 Bo Jackson
#36 Tiki Barber
#37 Frank Gore
#38 Steven Jackson
#39 Ahman Green
#40 Jamaal Charles
#41 Herschel Walker
#42 Paul Hornung
#43 Corey Dillon
#44 Clinton Portis
#45 Jamal Lewis
#46 Ottis Anderson
#47 Fred Taylor
#48 Warrick Dunn
#49 Roger Craig
#50 James Brooks
HM Brian Westbrook
Notes: I have Bo,Herschel W, and Ricky Williams on the list for what they COULD have done, not what they did. Injuries, the USFL, and suspensions derailed their careers. Also, I know a few of these guys played fullback (Jim Brown and Larry Csonka), but I am counting them as running backs.
Wow! I have to give you props for going that deep into it.
Nancy Doerfler
1. Walter Payton
2. Marcus Allen
3. Marshall Faulk
4. Thurman Thomas
5. Roger Craig
6. Jim Brown
7. Adrian Peterson
8. OJ Simpson
9. Eric Dickinson
10. LaDainian Tomlinson
Honorable mention: Tony Dorsett, Barry Sanders, Franco Harris, Marshaun Lynch, Eddie George.
Nancy Doerfler
1. Walter Payton
2. Marcus Allen
3. Marshall Faulk
4. Thurman Thomas
5. Roger Craig
6. Jim Brown
7. Adrian Peterson
8. OJ Simpson
9. Eric Dickinson
10. LaDainian Tomlinson
Honorable mention: Tony Dorsett, Barry Sanders, Franco Harris, Marshaun Lynch, Eddie George.
This was good, but I was surprised to see Curtis Martin. I also would have expected to see Tony Dorsett in here somewhere.
#20 Sanders 🐐🐐🐐
If he played longer bo Jackson
No
Peyton. Great runner, blocker, and I believe he was the backup, quaterback punter and field goal kicker.
I know he was a Dallas Cowboy and people don't like Dallas Cowboys but Tony Dorsett really should be in the top 5 on this list. Again just my opinion. Other than that, great video!
Awesome !!!!!!!!! Go cowboys
And Emmitt top 3 for sure. He has more yards than anyone ever! That's all that matters, sick of all the bogus excuses to dismiss him.
@@jameslambert2318 omg here we go with cowboy dickriders the mouther had the best o line of all time and one of the best Qbs aaannnnd one of the best wide outs so he didnt have to work as hard as jim brown jim brown one 8 rushing titles of the 9 seasons he played and the last season he played he got fucking MVP and also he won MVp 4 times name another running back that did that
@@shotking_0316 get a clue you toolbag. That line was far from the greatest of all time. When Emmitt didn't play they lost period! Irvin didn't play they won. Aikman didn't play they won. Emmitt didn't play they lost. Other RB's did nothing behind that line, do a little research. Great lines like Denver, it didn't matter who ran the ball. Look at the Rams this year, Anderson (who no one wanted) looked like a superstar behind that line. Emmitt made the others all Great, the proof is easy to see if your brain was not so binary. Keep being a hater, I give a shit. Look at the all time leader in rushing lol. And he didn't outweigh those tackling him like JB who would be avg "at best" in today's NFL.
Emmitt Smith is #1. Fuck this list.
When Barry retired, I stopped watching football.
Your loss
Nobody cares lol
Same. Detroit was never the same without him
Eric Dunn if u don’t care than u would of Scrolled right past this comment stupid ass
Lastima que le tocó jugar en un ekipo perdedor
We all have our list...I'm just happy to have seen Bo, Payton, Campbell and Sanders play...
Barry is my all time favorite running back with no help at qb oline or even coaches. He was the best pure runner.
How bout the juice? You know that he's still loose rite?
Emmitt Smith and Barry Sanders are my favorites.
I get that Bo Jackson isn't on these lists because he was injured early in his career. But seriously, if I had one RB in the history of the NFL to choose from, I would take Jackson. In the 80's, he weighed 230 lbs, could outrun cornerbacks and run over linebackers. He was so good, Marcus Allen played FB for him. He was a legit threat to score on ANY play. He was from another world.
BTW, Curtis Martin? LOL
Walter number 1. Juking, trucking, flat out speed, THE GOAT running back!
No best Running Back in NFL History listing can be complete without the great Tony Dorsett of the Dallas Cowboys!!!!!!!!!!!!
Legend has it that #75 on the Cowboys is still looking for Barry Sanders
Casillas, lol!
I don't know if anyone remembers Tony Dorsett. Best running back I have ever seen play football.
Barry Sanders no doubt the best to me. He was so fast he use to loose the cameraman and Emmit Smith was the last of the oldschool runners.
They created a rule in Lacrosse because of Jim Brown. They used to tape a short stick to his arm at Syracuse, now you have to have a 40" stick!
The "Jim Brown rule" which was instituted because he was unstoppable, made it illegal to keep the lacrosse stick against your body all the time-according to the rule the lacrosse stick must be in constant motion
You got it right Barry Sanders was the most electrifying football player ever period.
Never seen so many defenders miss tackles so badly
Adrian Petersen, made me forget Barry sander
Jeffduflo8204, try this "Kansas Comet," named Gale Sayers. NOOOOOOOOBODY WILL EEEEEEEEEEVER COME CLOSE TO BEING AS ELECTRIFYING WHILE RUNNINGING WITH THE FOOTBALL, THAN GALE SAYERS.
@johnbarron2269
Gale Sayers is legendary. Different times. Different talent. However he was great.
A lot of people forget about how good OJ was, for a while there it was just him and Jim Brown talk when you say best running back of all time
They ain't forget they ain't respect the killer instinct he had on the field
@@thetruth4808 lol KILLER instinct.
Agree...I have just about written OJ out of the NFL history books due to him murdering people
@@sabrecatsmiladon7380 Then you should take a bunch of people out of the history books for what they've done off the field.
Walter Payton, anyone? And if you're going top 3 LT should at least be in the argument
This was a awesome collection of running backs that one Barry Sanders spin move he reminds me of the Tasmanian devil LOL
In the 70s as a little kid I loved to watch football! O j Simpson seemed to so fast that everyone else was in slow motion ! He ad so much speed it was amazing! Randy moss had that same quickness and seemed so much quicker than everyone else around him !Earl was just a beast!
Oj was a real killer
Bro OJ was a stone cold killer on and off the field bruh way too low
Lol
❤ o.j Simpson, too
Killer in a literal way or figurative way??
Where's the 'Nigerian nightmare' Christian Okoye,,guy moved back once after a safety hit him hard cause he was always moving forward in a streamlined position,,just awesome to watch
Too many others ahead of him.
Ah no Gale Sayers or Bo Jackson. Smdh or Tony Dorsett
Where is the Kansas Comet, Gale Sayers. The best !!
This a cold Video right here!! Thank you!! Mic'22
Cowboys should have three on this list and another earning his spot soon. Hayes, Dorsett, Smith and Elliot is looking good.
Zeke will be one day
BOB HAYES WAS A WR NOT A RB!!!
@@joshuahendricks7701 fact!
This is why people hate Cowboys fans
Sanders was the best I have seen. Barry made running a beautiful art. It was a joy to watch.
C Rizzy AP was the best back to ever play for the Vikings. I think he is in the top ten of the greatest running backs in history. His rookie year when he rushed for a cool 296 yards( I think) against San Diego is when all Viking and football fans took notice. He can still do it !
And yet Emmitt Smith has the career record for most rushing TD's, rushing yards, rushing attempts(reliability), and Superbowl rings out of all of them on that list. No it wasn't just their great offensive line either. Because when Emmitt held out for more money in the 1993 season. The Cowboys went 0-3 on their 1st 3 games. So you tell me, what did that great offensive line do for them back up running backs? Or was it that Emmitt Smith was just that great? So yeah, he is arguably should be #1 on the list.
Jim Brown #1 BarrySanders#2 Bo Jackson#3 Tony Dorsett#4 LaDamien Thomlason#5
What about emmit smith
Jim Brown 3rd? Come on, man.
There's your 735 thumbs down.
No Gale Sayers? Make that 830 thumbs down.
ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE A LIST THAT MAKES ANY SENCE!!
I agree with him being 3rd.
To be honest it seems like Brown, Sanders, and Payton are kind of interchangeable as top 3. Personally I'd go
3. Brown
2. Payton
1. Sanders
But every list is a little different and every comment moves them around. It's basically opinion at this point.
Have been watching the NFL since the mid 70's and my own opinion is that Bo, Campbell, Sanders and Payton were the most exciting to watch. Human highlight reels all of them. Can't speak for older era backs.
No Gale Sayers. or Tony Dorsett?
O.j Simpson cut up defenses when he was in his prime
Then his ex-wife after his prime.....
I used to love to watch John Riggins run. Everybody knew what the Redskins were going to do, but for quite a while, nobody could stop them.
I liked Rig back in the day too! He was like a freight train!
Jim Brown was the ''GOAT" par excellence!
Jim Brown never missed a game, never got hurt. Jim Brown is the best ever!!
Jim brown also only had a 14 week season not 16 that's what makes his career so much more above the rest
Neither did Walter.
Jim Brown-By far the best,in just 9-seasons.And remember he was playing in 12-game seasons,not 16-So that’s 4-games per season,so he basically missed two full season at four extra games per season,so add at least minimum(1,000-1,200)yards if not more.
Makes sense to me! His first 4 seasons were 12 game seasons. His final 5 seasons were 14 games.
I saw Jim berry Earl walter and Dickerson play ln that order. The five greatest runners.
You got Curtis Martin and Adrian Peterson on this list but not Gale Sayers ? Who are you
Only played 6 seasons, need longevity
Going through this whole video thinking "If Barry Sanders isn't in the top 5....."
I was thinking the same actually as number one because I have never seen so many defenders tackling air when he played
Actually, this is the best top 10 list for running backs I ever saw. Completely agree.
In 1973 when on ran over 2000 in a 14 game season if he had a 17 game season hes rushing record would still stand
He isn't nearly my favorite but that's a hell of a good point!
Jim Brown number one. He had no equals.
John Best at lacrosse? Yes. He was good, but many other backs were better
@@ausewanee Why do idiots feel the need to address me?
John Best Well not being, an idiot, I wouldn’t know. Don’t want replies to comments? Don’t write comments. Otherwise, accept that your opinion isn’t above disagreement.
@@ausewanee You're probably a young kid who never saw him play.
John Best Well, I have a television machine....so I am aware of his playing history visually. Ever see Bo Jackson play in person? If I was 70, but had never physically been in a stadium with him, would that be more or less valid than a 40 year old who had seen a lot of tape? Did you go to a lot of games Jim Brown played in? Nevermind, I don’t care.
Adrian's and Brown's and Sander's yards per average seem to set them apart from the rest.
Problem is… yards per carry really don’t tell us anything. Did a back get 5yds per carry as in 5 yards every carry… or 50 yards on 1 play and nine 0 yards runs? One way is great for highlight videos (and a bunch of punts)… the other way gets you a first down every 2 downs, marches you down the field and ends in a score.
OJ deserves to be top 5 not for his legacy but for his skill and telant on the gridiron.
O.J. was a great slashing runner. Well, he was a great slasher period.
:p
OJ always played on teams with bad QBs. So defenses focused on stopping him. But they couldn't.
2003 yards in a 14 game season!
if this was about talent just running the ball ap would be number one
And let's not forget getting away with double homicicide. That should at least get you higher on the list.
Very sad that Terrell Davis' carrer was cut short due injury. He was also one of the best RBs of all time.
MainzNullFuenf Think he should still be here, he did alot in 4 seasons
MainzNullFuenf Didn't play long enough could've turned to trash just like Bo
He did what Barry didn't. Carry his team to a SB
TD averaged 143 Y/G in the playoffs. Barry had like 60 Y/G
Samuel Robert TD had Elway and other great players on that team and a great defense. Barry didnt have shit.. wtf r u even talkin about?
Should have added tony dorset. That guy was incredible
#1 Emmitt Smith
#2 Jim Brown
#3 Walter Peyton
#4 Barry Sanders
#5 Eric Dickerson
#6 LaDainian Tomlinson
#7 O.J. Simpson
#8 Adrian Peterson
#9 Earl Campbell
10. Tony Dorsett
Barry is #1 no debating that. If Sanders played as long as Emmitt did, Emmitt wouldn't have any NFL Records
Sergio Gomez if my aunt had balls she’d be my uncle
What happened to Tony Dorsett?
He wasn't any good like Emmitt Smith apparently because he wore a star on his helmet. The Hate is strong.
He was great, but not top 10. He was better than emmitt smith though. Smith had the luxury of playing behind the greatest offensive line in NFL history. He also had a solid offense that could win the game even when the running game wasnt lights out. They were an offense that you couldn't just play the run because troy aikman would make you pay every time. Tony had a great team too, but it was just a different time.
so glad to have grown up watching Barry Sanders.
Best running back in every team's history:
Bills: O.J. Simpson.
Dolphins: Larry Csonka.
Patriots: Curtis Martin.
Jets: Curtis Martin.
Ravens: Jamal Lewis.
Bengals: Corey Dillon.
Browns: Jim Brown.
Steelers: Franco Harris. (Honorable mention to Jerome Bettis.)
Texans: Arian Foster.
Colts: Edgerrin James.
Jaguars. Maurice Jones Drew.
Titans: Chris Johnson for Titans only but Earl Campbell if Oilers years are included.
Broncos: Terrell Davis.
Chiefs: Priest Holmes.
Raiders: Marcus Allen.
Chargers: Ladainian Tomlinson.
Cowboys: Emmitt Smith. (Honorable mention to Tony Dorsett.)
Giants: Frank Gifford.
Eagles: Steve Van Buren.
Redskins: John Riggins.
Bears: Walter Payton. (Honorable mention to Gale Sayers.)
Lions: Barry Sanders.
Packers: Jim Taylor.
Vikings: Adarin Peterson.
Falcons: William Andrews.
Panthers: Christian McCaffrey.
Saints: Mark Ingram.
Buccaneers: James Wilder.
Cardinals: Charley Trippi.
Rams: Eric Dickerson.
49ers: Hugh Mcelhenny.
Seahawks: Marshawn Lynch.
not bo jackson??
I’m not a hawks fan but u should give an honorable mention to Shaun Alexander
Thurman Thomas was better than OJ. Fight me.
@@mrjdgibbs Hell no. O.J. had 3 1500 yard seasons while Thurman never had a 1500 yard season. O.J. won FOUR rushing titles while Thurman NEVER won a rushing title. O.J. had higher career highs in yards (2003 vs 1487) and touchdowns (16 vs 11) O.J. averaged about 90 yards per game, Thurman averaged about 69 yards per game. Remember that O.J. played 14 game seasons vs Thurman's 16 game seasons so the 3 1500 yard seasons for O.J. become even bigger since had less games to do it in.
Marshall Faulk is the Colts best RB. In my opinion.
Brown deserves no. 1
Jim Brown
I'm surprised I didn't see Marcus allen
Falisha Cherry I'm suprised ladanian wasn't top 3
Falisha Cherry I'm surprised Beastmode isn't on here
Dylan Darlington i WOULD be surprised if u were over 15 yrs old
Dylan Darlington he's not even top 20 best running back
Falisha Cherry I’m surprised bo Jackson wasn’t there!
Barry Sanders was the best of all time and he plays today he will still be the best
There is always somebody out there better. Barry was Walters greatest nightmare. And, Barry did this without a solid team to help him. The man is -amazing!!
1. Payton 2. Brown 3. Sanders 4. Smith 5. Faulk 6. Dickerson 7. Tomlinson 8. Sayers 9. Simpson 10. Campbell
Mr. PAYTON the best ever!
Emmett, Walter, Barry, Faulk, Tomlinson, Marcus Allen, Dickerson, Dorsett, Campbell, Martin