After having been drafted, Who's career & life (1 Viewer)

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Barry Sanders

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| Rushing | Receiving |

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| Year TM | G | Att Yards Y/A TD | Rec Yards Y/R TD |

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| 1989 det | 15 | 280 1470 5.2 14 | 24 282 11.8 0 |

| 1990 det | 16 | 255 1304 5.1 13 | 36 480 13.3 3 |

| 1991 det | 15 | 342 1548 4.5 16 | 41 307 7.5 1 |

| 1992 det | 16 | 312 1352 4.3 9 | 29 225 7.8 1 |

| 1993 det | 11 | 243 1115 4.6 3 | 36 205 5.7 0 |

| 1994 det | 16 | 331 1883 5.7 7 | 44 283 6.4 1 |

| 1995 det | 16 | 314 1500 4.8 11 | 48 398 8.3 1 |

| 1996 det | 16 | 307 1553 5.1 11 | 24 147 6.1 0 |

| 1997 det | 16 | 335 2053 6.1 11 | 33 305 9.2 3 |

| 1998 det | 16 | 343 1491 4.3 4 | 37 289 7.8 0 |

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| TOTAL | 153 | 3062 15269 5.0 99 | 352 2921 8.3 10 |

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POST SEASON

Year Opp Result | RSH YD TD | REC YD TD

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1991 dal W,38-6 | 12 69 1 | 5 30 0

1991 was L,10-41 | 11 44 0 | 4 15 0

1993 gnb L,24-28 | 27 169 0 | 2 0 0

1994 gnb L,12-16 | 13 -1 0 | 3 4 0

1995 phi L,37-58 | 10 40 0 | 2 19 0

1997 tam L,10-20 | 18 65 0 | 5 43 0

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TOTAL | 91 386 1 | 21 111 0

So, 10 years, considered one of, if not the best pure runner in the NFL.

Would have demolished Walter Payton's record had he played out his career.

Left at the top of his game.

Some Barry Sanders Career Highlights

-Sanders holds the NFL record for the most carries for negative yardage. This is due to his common practice of running backwards to avoid a tackle in hopes of breaking out an explosive run; this, however, often led to being brought down behind the line of scrimmage.

-Sanders led the NFL in rushing four times. 1990, 1994, 1996 and 1997.

-He rushed for over 1,500 yards in a season for an NFL record five times.

-In 1997, he set an NFL record by rushing for at least 100 yards in 14 consecutive games and became only the third player to reach 2,000 yards in a single season. He shared the NFL MVP award with Brett Favre.

-Each of his 10 years from 1989 through 1998 he was first- or second-team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl.

-Over his professional career, he rushed for at least 100 yards in 76 games, just short of Walter Payton's 77 games and Emmitt Smith's 78 games.

-His 18,190 career yards from scrimmage place him fourth on the all-time list.

Terrell Davis

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| Rushing | Receiving |

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| Year TM | G | Att Yards Y/A TD | Rec Yards Y/R TD |

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| 1995 den | 14 | 237 1117 4.7 7 | 49 367 7.5 1 |

| 1996 den | 16 | 345 1538 4.5 13 | 36 310 8.6 2 |

| 1997 den | 15 | 369 1750 4.7 15 | 42 287 6.8 0 |

| 1998 den | 16 | 392 2008 5.1 21 | 25 217 8.7 2 |

| 1999 den | 4 | 67 211 3.1 2 | 3 26 8.7 0 |

| 2000 den | 5 | 78 282 3.6 2 | 2 4 2.0 0 |

| 2001 den | 11 | 167 701 4.2 0 | 12 69 5.8 0 |

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| TOTAL | 81 | 1655 7607 4.6 60 | 169 1280 7.6 5 |

POSTSEASON

Year Opp Result | RSH YD TD | REC YD TD

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1996 jax L,27-30 | 14 91 1 | 7 24 0

1997 jax W,42-17 | 31 184 2 | 4 11 0

1997 kan W,14-10 | 25 101 2 | 1 17 0

1997 pit W,24-21 | 26 139 1 | 1 2 0

*1997 gnb W,31-24 | 30 157 3 | 2 8 0

1998 mia W,38-3 | 21 199 2 | 1 7 0

1998 nyj W,23-10 | 32 167 1 | 1 12 0

*1998 atl W,34-19 | 25 102 0 | 2 50 0

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TOTAL | 204 1140 12 | 19 131 0

So, 7 years, 4 of which might be one of the best 4 year span for a RB in NFL history.

The other 3 were injury riddled seasons as he tried to get back into old form.

Probably one of the biggest players in "what could have been" disussions.

Some Terrell Davis career highlights

-In 1998, Davis rushed for 2,008 yards, then the third highest rushing total in history. This performance earned him his third straight AFC rushing title, his first NFL rushing title, and his second time being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press. In 1999, the Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII, with Davis recording 102 rushing yards and 50 receiving yards.

-Davis set franchise records with the most carries (31), rushing yards (184) and rushing touchdowns (2). Then, against the Kansas City Chiefs, the 1997 AFC West champions, Davis rushed for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 carries, vaulting Denver to a 14-10 victory and into the AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Against Pittburgh, Davis posted his third straight 100-yard game, rushing for 139 yards and scoring his 5th postseason touchdown. His efforts assisted the Broncos to victory and launched him into second place for most rushing yards in a single postseason.

In the Super Bowl, Davis rushed for 157 yards, caught 2 passes for 8 yards, and became the first player in Super Bowl history ever to score 3 rushing touchdowns. This performance earned him MVP honors. He also was named the league MVP for the 1998 season. Davis also suffers from migraine headaches, one of which plagued him during that Super Bowl XXXII.

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So, who's shoes would you have wanted to have lived thru?

Consider money made in the NFL as well as post NFL career earnings.

Post career quality of life.

Legendary status.

Basically, if you could choose who's life to live thru after they were drafted into the NFL, who would you choose?

 

[SuperJohn96]

I can't choose any options where I would willingly play my entire career with those Lions...

 

[Sinrman]

As much as I love Barry, I would have to say TD. Simply because of the Super Bowl appearances and wins. Plain and simple, that's why they play!

 

[H.K.]

Sanders has a lot of negative baggage: Child out of wedlock after preaching his views on abstinence, walking away from his team, leading the league in yards lost, etc, etc.

Davis was a hero who finally helped Elway and the Broncos get it done.

TD. hands down.

 

[PsychoMan]

I pick Terrell Davis.

Playing for the Denver, with Elway, winning 2 superbowls is much, much, much greater than having great statistics on the Lions for 10 years.

And I'm a huge Barry fan.

 

[thesurfshop19]

Gotta go with TD here.

Surrounded by better teammates and coaches, and he set records in his own right.

If you include the postseason, his 1998 and 1997 seasons are #1 and #2 in terms of total rushing yards. His 1996-1998 regular season rushing yards are the best in league history over a 3-year span. And, of course, he has the best postseason rushing stats in league history.

He was never as talented as Barry, no one would legitimately argue that. But I'd rather be him.

 

[Godsbrother]

Ask any pro athlete and I would bet the vast majority would rather win a championship than have the stats and play for a loser.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

TD and it's not even close.

The only thing that made me think about it for more than a second was all the knee and migraine problems TD had through his carreer. I'm assuming if we are taking their carreers that the injuries would also be part of that and Sanders didn't have any injuries I remember.....

 

[PsychoMan]

Every person that posted says TD, but the poll says Barry (12-11) ... are there any arguments out there for Barry?

 

[DoubleG]

TD and it's not close.

For all the "coulda"s in Barry's heart (i.e. could have broken Payton's record, could have been a multi-SB winner on a good team, etc.), TD has SuperBowl and SB MVP trophies.

I'll take hardware over heartache any day.

 

[comfortably numb]

TD and it's not even close. The only thing that made me think about it for more than a second was all the knee and migraine problems TD had through his carreer. I'm assuming if we are taking their carreers that the injuries would also be part of that and Sanders didn't have any injuries I remember.....

Yes, post career injuries would be considered.As would Barry benefiting from a monetary standpoint from being in the HOF.

 

[comfortably numb]

Every person that posted says TD, but the poll says Barry (12-11) ... are there any arguments out there for Barry?

I went with TD.Although, Barry I think has the better legacy, as I think he will be remembered as a legend of the game, where I think TD will be mentioned in may of the what could have been discussions, and as a side discussion to the Elway being the best discussion.

 

[switz]

I picked Barry... I'd love to walk without pain after my football career.

 

[Snotbubbles]

What Switz says. I don't want to walk with a limp.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I picked Barry... I'd love to walk without pain after my football career.

How do you know that Sanders is pain-free? He pretty much avoids the press and public now, so for all we know, little nagging injuries affect him on a daily basis, too. I voted for TD.

 

[Despyzer]

are there any arguments out there for Barry?

I picked Sanders. He went out on his own terms. HOF career and goes down in history as one of the all-time greats in the entire sport, regardless of position.

 

[DoubleG]

What Switz says. I don't want to walk with a limp.

I do anyway - took TD.

 

[comfortably numb]

Barry Sanders [ 19 ] [48.72%]

Terrell Davis [ 20 ] [51.28%]

Pretty close

 

[x260bm]

I picked TD. Barry always seemed kind of odd to me.

 

[-OZ-]

I consider myself a team player and want to win. I want to be around the best in our profession.

TD - but as a fan, I'm happy I got to watch Sanders for his entire career. (except when the Lions were blacked out )

 

[Gr00vus]

I picked Barry... I'd love to walk without pain after my football career.

Added to that Barry will always be in the NFL parlance when it comes to great running backs, Davis not so much. Unless they're showing Super Bowl reruns you don't see many flashbacks to TD. Barry you see referenced all the time. I think Barry left an immeasurably bigger mark.

 

[Southside Stosh]

I picked Barry... I'd love to walk without pain after my football career.

Exactly. And it seems was able to have a life outside of football. Besides, with moves like Barry, I'd be the #### on the dance floor with the ladies after my NFL days!

 

[pinequick]

What Switz says. I don't want to walk with a limp.

This was the first thing that I thought of. . .

 

[Bevo]

Good Grief! To be able to run, at the NFL level, like Barry Sanders would be GREAT! Screw the Super Bowl rings and other stuff. When it came to pure running ability he was GOD. Not a god, the GOD! To be able to run like that must have been mind boggling. Plus, he apparently left the NFL in relatively good health, especially in regards to running backs.

 

[TwinTurbo]

I agree with Switz. I've seen Barry play pick-up Basketball in Auburn Hills a few times and played in a couple games against him at Oakland U. He can sometimes be spotted at Joe Dumars Fieldhouse too. He is actually very good and still looks like an athlete. Whereas TD probably needs help tying his shoes. Barry may still even be able to dunk, although I'm not sure if age has caught up to him there. His vertical jump looked pretty good for a guy that is probably only 5'8".

I'm sorry but you can keep the Superbowl trophy and all of the accolades. I would want to be able to play sports with my kids and weekend warrior friends. Plus everybody knows Barry was better than TD anyway. TD wouldn't have won any trophies on the Lions either and Wayne Fontes would have probably pulled him on the goaline too.

 

[yetiknight]

Sure, I picked TD because he has the two rings.

More importantly, I liked watching Barry run way to much to be him. Although seeing it from inside the helmet would be pretty cool.