A career retrospective of one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, Barry Sanders. Follow Nonstop Instagram: / nonstop TikTok: / nonstop Twitter: / nonstop Imagery supplied by Getty Images
For me, he is the greatest running back of all time.
@SWIZZ_E
Жыл бұрын
No doubt.
@focuseddrew8737
Жыл бұрын
Yep
@brianchapman8531
Жыл бұрын
Definitely the best I've ever seen. He was the highlight for us all every Thanksgiving.
@nascarfan8891
Жыл бұрын
sweetness was better
@TazawaTanks
Жыл бұрын
Agreed 💯
@Twentykixx
Жыл бұрын
One would say Barry was one of the greatest football players ever, the greatest running back ever. However, his kindness and humanity as a person is more than the other accolades hands down. I met him with my kids once and he literally held my son so I could get the picture. He signed our jerseys, cards, and was as personable and kind as any person I have ever met. 20-kicks!!
@pancakenofake7094
Жыл бұрын
walter payton better imo but im a bears fan so i kinda have a biased opinion lol.
@Twentykixx
Жыл бұрын
@@pancakenofake7094 Nah, Barry had no line, shitty QB’s, poor Coaching, and lastly poor ownership. Barry basically carried this team on his shoulders. Think about this… Most teams would load 9 in the box to stop Barry. The receivers were man on man most of the years Barry played. If we had had a good QB, we would’ve been champions with Barry in there multiple times. How can you keep a defense guessing if your QB cannot perform? They could defend him specifically and did so. Poor leadership and ownership was the reason Barry left. He says it was time, but he had no shot at a championship. Why continue. Even today Detroit doesn’t understand football… It’s a laugh!! And the joke is on the fans.
@prestongarvey9062
Жыл бұрын
That's really nice. Gotta think he gets asked hundreds of times a day for a pic or autograph.
@Bibanian-Bubkers
Жыл бұрын
😏 Definitely So! 👍 Just walks over & hands the pigskin to the ref,no crazy end zone dance or trash talk,or taunting!🤷🏼♂️ Pure class!!! 🙂
@gregoryfilar1783
Жыл бұрын
100% correct. Worst ownership, worst franchise in all pro sports. They are so delusional that they celebrate the worst pro sports owner in history by rubbing our noses in it and putting that cringe WCF on their jerseys. More appropriate if the jerseys said WTF? Detroit should be evicted from the league.
@tstumpf75
Жыл бұрын
Met him during an NBA all star weekend. He declined an autograph request because he didnt want to draw attention to himself.. he offered to just stick around and hang out with me and my friends.. he stuck around and talked with us for about 20 minutes.. such a down to earth guy.
@zeric3000
Жыл бұрын
That shows he is a very humble guy.
@winoodlesnoodles1984
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It is great to hear that someone so amazing can remain that humble. It speaks to how great a person he truly is.
@andygossard4293
Жыл бұрын
In contrast, Troy Aikman still sells autographs for $100
@jerrywayne3467
Жыл бұрын
@@andygossard4293 how do you know it is authentic
@jaspervasquez3753
Жыл бұрын
@@andygossard4293 I would too if I was him
@rigger41
Жыл бұрын
Only thing this video missed was how humble Barry was. I grew up in Detroit watching him play. There were no celebrations, no showboating; he just handed the ball to the ref and moved on. Pure class.
@roaddawg3217
10 ай бұрын
Ya, like: Here, I'm done with this for now😂😂
@mrconfusion87
9 ай бұрын
@@roaddawg3217 Barry Sanders be like: "Just another day at the office!" Hopefully the Lions bring him in as special guest IF/when they make the Bowl!
@whyhasgooglemessedwithmych1423
9 ай бұрын
facts
@MitchJohnson0110
8 ай бұрын
He handed the ball to the ref and said "i'll be back" lmao
@Torgo1969
8 ай бұрын
I always liked when Joe Morris did that for the NY Giants. Been there before, will be in the end zone again soon.
@KvnDWr
Жыл бұрын
3,248 all purpose yards 2,628 rushing yards 37 touchdowns 1 season There's absurd, then there's this. This is on another level. Greatest college and NFL RB ever.
@Dear.Genius
Жыл бұрын
and he wasn't a QB!
@dannichols5010
Жыл бұрын
Took till Joe Burrow in 2019 to have an individual season as dominant as Barry had. His heisman year was ridiculous.
@donniedietz77
Жыл бұрын
and only 11 games
@stanleysanders9099
Жыл бұрын
@@dannichols5010 impressive but barry played less games
@scottrackley4457
Жыл бұрын
@@donniedietz77 yes, insane
@brokl26
Жыл бұрын
He never played for a dominant team so what he did in career is so impressive. Greatest I’ve ever watched.
@patrickmontie9583
Жыл бұрын
He did have Lomas Brown punching holes through the line. After that it was all Barry.
@steelpenguin1
11 ай бұрын
@@patrickmontie9583but every team knew he was getting the ball. He was the greatest and that’s coming from a Steelers fan.
@KurtKaato
7 ай бұрын
As a Cowboys fan growing up, if Barry would have had Emmitt's line, we would see 2500yd seasons without a doubt! Greatest player to ever touch a football.
@paulklaes816
3 ай бұрын
I'm a cowboys fan; but even I say he was better than Emmit. Emmit had the advantage of the first defender who usually had a shot at him was five or more yards down field. Can you imagine the numbers Sanders could have put up running behind an offensive line like the cowboys had, and with that type of talent at the other skill positions to keep teams from just loading up to stop him?
@Steve_643
Жыл бұрын
Never rushing for less than 1,100 yards and only missing 5 games are some of the most impressive things about Barry’s career
@dillondank5662
Жыл бұрын
Made ALL PRO every season of his career. Name ONE other player who did that (without using a search engine)
@djLagwayEnjoyer
Жыл бұрын
@@dillondank5662 I bet Lawrence Taylor did
@SolamenteVees
Жыл бұрын
Handing the football to the ref after scoring a touchdown too.
@blairpenny1526
Жыл бұрын
And did it on the Lions, so basically alone
@blacklabelholsters1635
Жыл бұрын
@@SolamenteVees I've always loved the class of that. Now someone gets a pick and they run 80 yards to the other end of the field to show off. That does nothing for me. Barry always said that he just hands off the ball and acts like he's been in the endzone before. His Heisman winning season is possibly the greatest college performance of all time.
@drwhite3
Жыл бұрын
Most talented RB I’ve ever witnessed, I always respected how after he scored he never celebrated, he would just casually hand the ball back to the referee, true legend
@DonTheMoron716
Жыл бұрын
That’s a man!
@jaydebeer7251
8 ай бұрын
Just a different breed of athlete....
@scottrackley4457
6 ай бұрын
He knew he'd be back around in a minute
@tizi0728
Жыл бұрын
Coming from a Cowboy fan and watched them win all the Super Bowls in the 90's with Emmitt Smith, I can honestly say Barry was the best RB I've ever watched.
@TheR3gi
Жыл бұрын
What an era of just BEAST
@BeauTylerMakesMusic
Жыл бұрын
@@carlb3450 it’s no insult to Emmitt. Smith was a legend among legends. It’s just they Barry was a god.
@admusic247
Жыл бұрын
Agreed and I think smith is easy 2. Best ever if we're talking longevity. AND I'm an eagles fan
@psicodelico8460
Жыл бұрын
Best comment ever from a cowboy fan. Youre alright to recognize this guys greatness. I agree 100% best rb ever. Raider fan here.
@PapaLu08
Жыл бұрын
Man I remember being a little boy watching Aikman, Emmit and Prime Time. That was the best time to be a Cowboys fan.
@colinmackenzie6277
Жыл бұрын
In that 5'8" frame stood a complete running back and and an extraordinarily humble human being... He never showboated, no spiking, always returned the ball to the Umpire immediately. A 4 dimensional runner, using negative yardage runs to pull Defenses apart, combined with ankle snapping steps and deep field vision. SIMPLY THE BEST. EVER.
@charlesg7926
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Extremely thick bones, super strong joints/tendons/ ligaments, dense muscles and explosiveness. He wasn’t tall but he was built like a brick
@shadowsanddust2
Жыл бұрын
I always point to his Yards Per Carry as the Go To Stat.
@nathanlawson313
Жыл бұрын
Barry is actually closer to 5'5 - 5'6. I'm 5'9 and stood right next to him. The top of his head came up to my CHIN. But each of his thighs were thicker than my waist!!
@JustMe-ws2pe
Жыл бұрын
I concur
@barasrizalnewapartmentfirs6663
Жыл бұрын
Umpire is for baseball ⚾
@matsuiflex
Жыл бұрын
His sense of humility is one of the many qualities that made this man, in my opinion, the greatest. No team choreographed celebrations, no "in your face" attitude, no over-inflated prima donna sense of self importance; (he) just simply hands the ball to the ref. A real class act.
@Kurdistani7
Жыл бұрын
aka walter payton. the truest greatest Back of all time
@daleolson3506
Жыл бұрын
They should not show all those garbage celebrations. They look like idiots.
@sathingtonbigwookie9387
Жыл бұрын
His dad whooped that into him. I believe BS said thT even after all the accolades, his dad said Walter Payton was better.
@slimrock
Жыл бұрын
Barry Sanders and Megatron both were humble on the field. They made me a fan of Detroit even though they weren't my team. Lions still have that grit and their coaching crew now is pretty solid imo. NFC north is always fun to watch.
@jiaconis
Жыл бұрын
DEFINITELY!! He’s my ALL-TIME Favorite player at ANY position!!
@byronanderson6667
Жыл бұрын
After 65 years of watching football, Barry Sanders was the greatest running back I have ever seen. Pure pleasure to watch him dominate the game!
@paulmeeker1165
10 ай бұрын
Barry was like a Gayle Sayers on steroids.
@mem5860
5 ай бұрын
People say that messi soccer player play like barry after watching bsrry highligh i agree
@larryholtcamp3291
Жыл бұрын
Simply the best. He could have played 5 more years and rush for over 20,000 yards. Watching him through his career on Thanksgiving every year was always a treat.
@plecoguy
Жыл бұрын
Just imagine if he was able to play now.
@mwbrada
Жыл бұрын
I was fortunate enough to see Barry live at the Silverdome on Thanksgiving twice. I was also at the Jets game when Barry broke 2000yds but we also lost Reggie Brown. 😪
@mwbrada
Жыл бұрын
The fact that he also mentioned his respect for Walter Payton's record, when it was easily observable that Barry could have smashed it and taken it to possibly unachievable heights makes me respect him as a human being of great character even more.
@cygnusx-3217
Жыл бұрын
It wouldn't have happened. When a player loses the desire to play, he's finished. If you play without desire you're also likely to get injured. He had 10 incredible seasons. That's his resume.
@arnoldjack7956
Жыл бұрын
Are you a lions fan
@IanSinclair77
Жыл бұрын
I helped Barry back in 1999 at the Pontiac Best Buy. Talked for 10 minutes about a computer. Was just as nice as you'd think. He didn't want attention and everyone left him alone. The security manager told me if he wanted to take anything, nobody was going to try to stop him. 😀
@BeckhamDillinger-pu9yc
Жыл бұрын
🤔
@IanSinclair77
Жыл бұрын
@Charlie's Hairpiece uhhh ok. You win. It didn't happen. I made it up. 25 years later in IT founded on this lie.
@jefft2546
Жыл бұрын
@Johnny.Wadd.Holmes Whatever drugs you're on, please share
@tawon1984
Жыл бұрын
If he did take something no one could catch him anyways 😅
@sandrost4243
Жыл бұрын
@charlieshairpieceBill Simmons? 😂 Yeah he is a shining beacon of knowledge. Barry's numbers speak for themselves. I'm going to assume you are a troll bc everything you just said was utter trash.
@PokeProfPoke
Жыл бұрын
Easily the best ever running back. Quick, nimble, intelligent and indomitable. Respectful and humble a very good role model for those who look up to him.
@crosbonit
Жыл бұрын
There is no question about that. That doesn't take anything away from the other great running backs, but this guy was elite of the elite.
@nascarfan8891
Жыл бұрын
walter payton was better
@lionheart4529
Жыл бұрын
@@nascarfan8891 stop the 🧢!!! Walter is dead so now what? 😂
@Lordlt82
Жыл бұрын
@@nascarfan8891 I am a life long bears fan and can tell you walter is not better. Had more heart but not more talent.
@crosbonit
Жыл бұрын
@@Lordlt82 Thanks for speaking the truth. WP was awesome, but Sanders was just on another level all by himself.
@acethegoat79
Жыл бұрын
One of the players who made me love football 🏈
@griffitz100
Жыл бұрын
well said.
@geraldjacobs2376
Жыл бұрын
In Detroit back in the day, we had gotten sickenly use to losing with the lions, but once a lion fan you can't desert just cuz the team plays poorly, year after years . Barry brought the sunshine to Detroit. We weren't wining Superbowls but we had the star player of the league and while we still wanted that Superbowl , just watching Barry play took the place of it. He was like a Superbowl each week in a town where the sun hadn't shined for years. All of this because of running back who while being great, he was a gentleman, humble, always doing something for the community, sacrificing himself on and off the field. He was the best. His parents raised him so well that they deserve a award for unleashing a perfect citizen , generous with his time for others, unabsorbed with himself , who would do his family proud in all situations. Detroit won the Superbowl each year Barry was there. Thank you, Barry Sanders.
@robertramsey653
Жыл бұрын
Bro, that was from the heart.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@mikeway2223
Жыл бұрын
I grew up in that era and in Michigan. I completely agree.
@cellaa70
11 ай бұрын
Only if the GM went after a good QB it would have taken a lot of pressure off of Barry I was a Ravens fan that always turned when Barry was on TV fun to watch him do his thing
@rooroo5363
Жыл бұрын
My dad had Barry Sanders at his first ever card show as a rookie in 1989. He went on to win NFC offensive rookie of he year! Fun fact: Young Barry had one 'endorsement deal' - he only wore Levi's jeans. That's because Levi's custom made jeans for him, since he had a 32" waist and... 34" THIGHS!!
@jimgaul67
Жыл бұрын
What I liked about Barry is what he did after scoring a touchdown. He epitomized the saying” when you score a touchdown act like you’ve been there before “. Another example of his humility. If he did not retire early he would have exceeded E. Smith’s rushing record. Imagine if he would have had Dallas’ offensive line 😳
@musicantd
Жыл бұрын
One of the smartest things he ever did retiring before getting seriously messed up.
@BillyTwoSquirrels
Жыл бұрын
If Barry Sanders had Dallas' O-line it wouldn't have helped him. Fact is, he benefitted from the Lions Run and Shoot system. Why? Because it spread the field and allowed him to use his elusiveness in the open field. Yes, he could be stopped in the backfield too, but it also meant a ton of open space once he got through the line. And by the way, Detroit had a number of good offensive lineman over the course of Sanders career. Lomas Brown was an All Pro and multiple time Pro Bowler. Kevin Glover was one of the best Centers of his eras, Plus they had consistency for several seasons. The Lions weren't the Cowboys, but they were pretty solid.
@ianburns1175
Жыл бұрын
Barry Sanders was a perfect fit for Detroit's system....Herman Moore was Detroit's deep threat which gave Barry his space. If Detroit had an above average QB they could of challenged Dallas in the early to mid 90s. Detroit also had to battle Joe Montana then Steve Young in San Francisco and then Farve and the Packers
@samm9074
Жыл бұрын
@@BillyTwoSquirrels I was looking for this comment and always thought the same haha. Everyone says the lions o-line was trash , but I agree with you, by the time Barry got the ball there were ton of defenders close to him or who overran the play since it was so easy to get across the o-line. Even though it might have been hard to beat those defenders in his face, once he did, there was a lot of space for Barry to do his thing and the defensive levels were vulnerable . I can’t believe nobody has ever seen this.
@danealey4084
Жыл бұрын
He would just drop the ball after entering the endzone and move off the field. He had nothing to prove to anyone and needed no insanity they get away with nowadays. Be More Like Barry.
@sledzeppelin
Жыл бұрын
Every time he carried the ball, he created a highlight. Most dynamic RB ever, by a lot.
@puppy14
Жыл бұрын
I’m in my late 30’s, and this dude was the best running back I’ve ever seen. His retirement was a shock.
@mcole442
Жыл бұрын
The Detroit Lions will do that to you.......ask Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford.......🙄
@jdmikeg4
Жыл бұрын
Barry is the greatest of all time but in my opinion...BO JACKSON was the best running back we will ever see. Unfortunate he only played part-time and then got injured.
@GHOST91141
Жыл бұрын
Put Barry Sanders behind that early '90s Dallas Cowboys offensive line & he is shattering the rushing record books
@Vinny.X
Жыл бұрын
His retirement was sad. Barry deserved the record. He deserved better from the Lions.
@Longhorn.Rock_Roll61
Жыл бұрын
@@GHOST91141 that is it right there he got tired of the lions he took his last contract and made the best of it although Emmit Smith wasn't a bad running back it takes a whole team to win something the lions to this day haven't realized. The Hershel Walker trade did it for the cowboys a deal we will never see again
@Rivet_Head242
Жыл бұрын
The greatest running back i've ever seen. And to top it all off he is a humble human being. I got the chance to meet him.
@doogboh
Жыл бұрын
Same here -- and ditto!
@f18cowboy50
Жыл бұрын
I remember watching him as a kid. He'd run into a crowd, then reappear somehow, and keep going. This dude should have Super Bowl rings.
@jimmyonthecorner
Жыл бұрын
Not with the lions
@cellaa70
Жыл бұрын
The lions never went and got a good QB to go with them WRs they had but they made a lot of money off of Barry
@jpeezie3192
Жыл бұрын
The lions were absolute trash. Barry was something special though maaaaan
@AaronPICAR
Жыл бұрын
The lions are cursed for never building a winner around Sanders
@pixurguy4915
Жыл бұрын
If the Packers had drafted him instead of Tony Mandarich he would have rings. Absolutely scary running back. He was a potential 65 yard run every time he touched the ball.
@brianmartindale2221
Жыл бұрын
There's just nobody ever like Barry Sanders. Unique, in it's true meaning, is the word. He really was one of a kind, and that includes his humbleness
@mhh2409
Жыл бұрын
He truly is the GOAT of all running backs. We never seen anyone like him before or after.
@dbradandthem2727
Жыл бұрын
Emmitt Smith
@theofficial8858
Жыл бұрын
Derrick Henry in 3 years
@montymqueen4428
Жыл бұрын
@@dbradandthem2727 overrated
@BST-lm4po
Жыл бұрын
Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, & Eric Dickerson were special talents.
@vsupreme9386
Жыл бұрын
No one surpasses sweetness at RB
@motownXJdad9565
Жыл бұрын
hearing the crowd absolutely roar in the Dome when Barry broke a big run or got a TD is something ill never ever forget. it still gives me goosebumps. i really wish he had a better offensive line, and there would be ZERO doubt by others that he is the greatest of all time. Detroit loves our heros, Gordie Howe, Stevie Yzerman, Barry Sanders, Isaiah Thomas, Kirk Gibson all get mad love and loyalty from Detroit to this day👍
@sexgod57able
Жыл бұрын
Well....They're all phenomenal!!!
@aweewa5659
Жыл бұрын
Always enjoyed watching Sanders and Darren Sproles.
@targetegrat
Жыл бұрын
The eye test shows that Barry is the GOAT. He might not have the rushing record but it took Emmitt a long time to get it. Look at it this way defenses knew that Barry was the focus of the offense and could not stop him. The defense knows you will get the ball and still can't stop you. Thats GOAT status to me.
@travno6441
Жыл бұрын
You not gonna mention Megatron?!!?
@griffitz100
Жыл бұрын
good comment.
@user-cq6dg6ql9j
Жыл бұрын
I grew in a household of Giants fans and my dad would switch the game over to Detroit anytime they were on offense just to watch Barry. He was can’t miss TV.
@Dblue2369
8 ай бұрын
What a football legend Barry is. I'm still in awe. Respect 🫶🏿👌🏾💯
@tfromcali89
Жыл бұрын
Greatest running back of all time , no debate
@Peakfreud
Жыл бұрын
Always see that "No Debate" line when someone is desperately fishing for a debate ...
@kevinuchiha6830
Жыл бұрын
@@Peakfreud fr
@robk6831
Жыл бұрын
So what about pass blocking? Thats not part of a rbs game?
@Peakfreud
Жыл бұрын
@@robk6831 Thats a fair critique, one I feel is negated by having to stack 8 in the Box and draw the safeties in. Herman Moore was an Average receiver Number 2 on any other team but for a couple of seasons he looked like Jerry Rice. He had a 1600 yrd season. And not just the receiversScott Mitchell and Rodney Pete was below average ,
@Peakfreud
Жыл бұрын
@@robk6831 Who's your #1 or Top 3 I'm not out to discredit your picks, too many players on a football team to have a high quality Run Back substituted and tank the team For instance I think If you substitute say LaDainian Thomlinson for Emmitt the Results would be the same for both teams.
@slidingbolt2236
Жыл бұрын
Barry Sanders is the greatest of all time bar none. Period. And I love how he did it. Extremely humble and hardworking and didn’t do it for the money or the stats. When he wanted to stop, he stopped, with no regrets. He left at the top on his own terms. What a legend.
@question_it_701
Жыл бұрын
Actually he set his team up for 2nd and long and 3rd and long because he was in search of that "highlight reel" run. Which, he got quite often. Buuuut "highlight reel runs" don't equate to winning in the NFL. In the NFL, your goal should be to win games, not say "hey everyone, look at me" . Sanders holds the ALL-TIME record for most rushes with 0 or less yards, and the ALL-TIME record for total negative yards. Again, the NFL is about winning. Just taking the 2-4 yards available on 1st down helps you win. Backing up, juking, hoping you can break one, hurts your teams chances of winning. Which is a huge factor on why their record was a measly 74 wins and 79 losses when Barry played. He was a highlight reel master. When it came to helping his team win, he failed. Miserably.
@TheVlad1616
Жыл бұрын
@@question_it_701 he didn’t have much around him his whole career.
@bigred9991
Жыл бұрын
@@TheVlad1616 that's false.... he had a hell of a team for the prime of his career they just couldn't get over the hump because of what Tim said, he couldn't keep his offense on schedule like Emmitt. That means staying out of 2nd and long and 3rd and longer.
@TheVlad1616
Жыл бұрын
@@bigred9991 it’s Ben along time, but I don’t recall them having a “hell of a team” ever. It was Barry, a WR or 2, and that’s about it. Rodney Peete was the best QB he had. How much if those zero yard runs were because of his OL where guys were in the backfield before he could get to the hole.
@mikepgh6529
Жыл бұрын
@@bigred9991 Emmit was surrounded by hall of famers, on both sides of the ball. That comparison is a joke. Name me Barry’s HOF Qb? HOF receiver? HOF linemen? HOF Lion defenders? Put Emmit on the Lions and he doesn’t have near the career as Barry. Put Barry on the Cowboys and they still lift the Lombardi’s.
@chloehennessey6813
Жыл бұрын
If you ever met Barry you’d never be able to tell he was/is the greatest running back ever. He’s such a nice guy. He helped me to my seat even coming into our suite at the stadium. My crutches were killing me.
@Kendro311
Жыл бұрын
I was a teenager when Barry became a Lion. Dude was a miracle and a source of hope for the team. I practically worshipped the guy. And as a Lions fan, and knowing they aren't great, and Barry stayed loyal and could have easily gotten even better numbers with a better team, but he stayed. Detroit loves this man. And I actually dropped a few tears when I heard he had retired. You're the best Barry.
@ApocalypseNowWithEli
Жыл бұрын
I watched his entire career and to this day nobody really comes close. His retirement still shocks me to this day. Looking back it was probably the right move for his health.
@malcolmrevels7836
Жыл бұрын
Naw he wanted to win n the loins was not gonna trade him
@phil4986
Жыл бұрын
When Barry Sanders was in his prime, it was like the fastest gazelle on earth running from the fastest lions on earth. The moves Barry Sanders made to get away from defenders are otherworldly. No one can ever dispute his greatness.
@anthonydavella8350
Жыл бұрын
not true. Barry was quick and fast but didnt have that final gear like some guys. Still the GOAT
@Skunkgoosefly123
Жыл бұрын
His whole career was his prime.
@gaffle-411
Жыл бұрын
Barry was not fast… his descriptors would be illusive and quick.
@LionsOnTheHunt313
Жыл бұрын
@@nbagoats4819 WTF are you talkin' bout man??? He ran a sub 4.4 40! His PR was 4.37 FYI lol.
@LionsOnTheHunt313
Жыл бұрын
@@gaffle-411A PR of 4.37 says otherwise bruh lol. People just be sayin anything while knowing nothing.
@kennycai8695
Жыл бұрын
All I have to say is this: if you can still perform at a top level despite your entire team being consistent garbage, you are that good. This is why I will never talk smack about Barry Sanders or Joe Thomas (former offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns).
@Kambejammin
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
@sbdftw1702
Жыл бұрын
You really can’t talk smack about Barry even if you wanted to. Amazing player and person. I don’t think anybody will ever do what he did statistics wise.
@mrq2044
Жыл бұрын
You do know during Barry's 10 years in Detroit they made the playoffs several times, right? They just couldn't win except in 92
@robertb9461
Жыл бұрын
@@mrq2044 yep. From 91-99 they made the playoffs 6 times. They had several players that made the probowl, we're all pros(including on the online). The team wasn't devoid of talent by any means.
@deandrenicholas2545
Жыл бұрын
@@robertb9461 they most certainly weren't.
@crollwtide9452
Жыл бұрын
I had the privilege to get to see Barry run on live TV, and it was definitely a punch in the gut when he suddenly retired. He will always be my favorite athlete.
@cfairfax85
Жыл бұрын
Greatest RB of all time imo. Watching his whole pro career was a pleasure.
@bobbyb.4468
Жыл бұрын
Indeed. I know Emmitt Smith is the all time rushing leader but, two things. First, he played behind the best O-line, likely of all-time, and second, he played something like 6 seasons longer. Barry played for a sheet franchise, and during that time, ran circles around opponents and Emmitt.
@Fister_of_Muppets
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Watched him play almost every game, it was inspiring. Guy had vision and moves that were unreal. Can't imagine how many nightmares and broken ankles he gave to defense.
@jasonhutter7534
Жыл бұрын
Best I've seen in my lifetime. He carried the Lions to the playoffs on his legs alone. If the Lions would have - or could have - built a team around him, who knows what they could have done.
@jasonhutter7534
Жыл бұрын
Im 52, btw.
@jim007
Жыл бұрын
Jim Brown is the GOAT.
@NemoArtics
Жыл бұрын
He is a greater man than he was a running back and you can't find men like him in the NFL anymore. GOAT!
@stevenbrown5210
Жыл бұрын
You mean quitters?
@NemoArtics
Жыл бұрын
@@stevenbrown5210 hey, when the fire goes out, no point in playing. its harder to quit when one is so accomplished. huge props to the GOAT.
@mikemurphy8714
Жыл бұрын
Hands down GOAT. If they were to elect an actual real life Captain America tomorrow. He'd be a prime candidate. Class act and the greatest human athlete of all time
@richhava
Жыл бұрын
Damn skippy..... Barry was his own man - a caring, giving And genuine man who never saw himself as anything but another fellow human being. I met him once when I worked for the Detroit Free Press Sports Department and I was able to here stories about Barry from Mitch Albom, Bill Roose and others and nothing but kindness..... It took me a few years to forgive him for leaving the game the way he did - but I forgave because my anger was rooted in selfishness. Barry went out the way he did because he wanted nothing to do with all the hoopla that would have surrounded him Announcing beforehand was not an option. He does not like to be openly praised about his talent because he desired to be just another guy on the bus riding home from a long day of work. Do not get me wrong - I am awed everytime I watch his highlights but I will best remember him for....... Either handing the ref the ball or setting it down nicely in the end zone is the only reaction you got when he scored a TD. In a game today where you celebrate like a maniac after a sack to make it second and 15, and then get out on your ass the next play when the opposing receiver catches a first down play and then he acts like he score a TD. I hate that shit and my love for football Has dropped to if it were not for fantasy football - I could care less
@donaldindividual-1
Жыл бұрын
He’s 2x as Emmit Smith and Jim Brown. Earl Campbell is my personal favorite.
@kfordham281
Жыл бұрын
The most exciting player I ever watched. I remember when he retired, such a sad day for the NFL.
@ccdice4434
Жыл бұрын
imagine how many more yards he would have rushed for with a team like Washington.He was amazing humble confident and the best .
@JoeMCool
Жыл бұрын
I, for one, consider myself extremely lucky to have witnessed all of his NFL greatness in my lifetime. It was a remarkably sad and stoic day when he announced his retirement -- a truly puzzling and confusing moment that *still* haunts fans like me.
@SSNESS
Жыл бұрын
I hate seeing huge chocolate families
@wellnesspathforme6236
Жыл бұрын
There was nothing puzzling about it. His team refused to build around him, so he had no chance to win it all, he had a huge chance of getting injured as he aged, and he already felt he had plenty of cash for his lifestyle. That's 100% rational. Blame the Lions disorganization.
@robertmccarthy4528
Жыл бұрын
Blame Detroit for that
@someperson8151
Жыл бұрын
He struggled in his final season. If 4.3 ypc is a struggle. It was subpar for him. He's a career 5.0+ ypc. He lost a step.
@Anatime714
Жыл бұрын
@@someperson8151That's because he was over it at that point. He could have averaged 5.0+ but lost the passion for the game.
@Slikk750Blokk
Жыл бұрын
He was my absolute IDOL growing up! To watch him run the football was like nothing else before or after in sports history! The Lions were ALWAYS terrible, but you'd tune into their games just to watch Barry run the ball! Even his off games where he'd get stuffed for -5 yard runs, they were just poetic! He'd get contained, like 6 carries for 6 yards... then bust out a siiiiickkkk 70 yard touchdown! Insane
@thegorn68
Жыл бұрын
How were they "always terrible"? They went to the post season 5 different seasons during Samders' time with the team.
@KingxJiji30
Жыл бұрын
Greatest RB ever. Give him a line and he would’ve won every award for a RB
@jbcool9178
Жыл бұрын
When it comes to just running the ball, Barry is the best hands down. Overall, Sweetness is the greatest running back ever
@Jeremy_810
Жыл бұрын
This. I remember him having to shake would be tacklers in the backfield more times than not.
@Da_Infamous
Жыл бұрын
If the lions would have traded him after his 3rd year detroit could have asked for the 3 best players from ANY TEAM and that team would have been better for making that trade..... if that would have happened Sanders would have needed to grow a third hand for ALL the superbowl rings he could have won
@Brian-dh9lp
Жыл бұрын
@@jbcool9178 you'd have to add Jim Brown to that argument.
@markhunter9313
Жыл бұрын
Give him a different team dynamic like say the Dolphins, he and Marino might’ve won it all…🤔
@borood1188
10 ай бұрын
“Of all the players I’ve faced there is only one who I feared, because he could beat you at any moment, and that was Barry.” - Reggie White
@mrconfusion87
9 ай бұрын
If the Fords set up a better team around him, imagine how damn good the 1990s Lions could have been...
@bbenner3400
8 ай бұрын
@@mrconfusion87 Imagine if he had the 90s Cowboys o-line.
@cecilioquintero2898
Жыл бұрын
Hands down the greatest RB of all time. On a personal note he gave me a my dad some of the greatest memories watching him play, and that’s something that could never be repaid. Thank you Mr. Sanders!
@jeffbond2944
Жыл бұрын
Yes the best ever ! Humble , no drama or spotlight , the best running back of them all !
@Terror832
Жыл бұрын
His negative runs are better than almost every running backs positive runs. Tackling him is like trying to tackle a hyper dog after a doorbell ring.
@redsteak6694
Жыл бұрын
Emmit smith>>>>
@dtice69
Жыл бұрын
@@redsteak6694 Emmit Smith's team >>>>
@o.i.c.uvanish9169
Жыл бұрын
@@redsteak6694 Emmitt tard.
@Malik7-
Жыл бұрын
Emmit o line>>>>
@eduardopina5233
Жыл бұрын
@@redsteak6694 As a Cowboys fan, you couldn’t be wronger. Barry was head and shoulders above Emmitt in pure talent and running ability. Emmitt had arguably the best o-line in football history. Barry had better 1-1 numbers even though he had to run behind a terrible line. Credit where it is due. Emmitt was great and consistent. Barry was in a category of his own (still is)
@VincentK.McMahon
Жыл бұрын
Greatest RB of all time. He finished his career way before time and his stats were still at the top of the mountain, that’s how good he was. Defenses had no answer for this guy. Emmitt Smith wishes he was half the running back Barry was.
@GhostOfexistence-c7j
7 ай бұрын
Barry didn't have Troy Aikman he didn't have a Darell moose Johnson he didn't have an elite o line or a true play maker like a Michael Irvin to get the dbs backed off.. many of his runs he ran 10 yards backwards just to gain 1 yard that's how crap his lines were.. people forget Barry is only 10 pounds lighter than Emmitt was Barry had Emmitts line and offense sure the man could of been a 1 cut rb you are dead right Emmitt couldn't hold Barry's jock strap and he knows it.
@garretindall2820
Жыл бұрын
Barry was the ENTIRE DETROIT LIONS OFFENSE, no blocking, no good defense, no good coaches. And teams STILL COULD BARELY GET A HOLD OF HIM 😳🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ninjamitch9374
Жыл бұрын
That’s crazy……
@michaelwicklund
Жыл бұрын
As a lions fan he’s had a good o-line most years and we definitely did have some good defenses we just didn’t have a qb or coach which is why he didn’t win. Love the guy tho
@dontaetrowell5011
Жыл бұрын
Barry, Herman Moore & Brian Blades are the only Lions I really remember from that time.
@leomartin1903
Жыл бұрын
I remember hearing something about Barry having a non-compete clause in his contract. He COULDNT LEAVE THE LIONS if he wanted to. He got tired of being on a team where HE HIMSELF "was" the TEAM. It's a trip that in Downtown Detroit during Barry's run, It was a 25 story building painted in an image of Barry running the football. As soon as he retired, the painting came down WITH THE QUICKNESS.
@carefulilickwindows6881
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelwicklund O line was middle of the pack - bottom of the league most of his career. If PFF was a thing back then I think PFF would trash that O line 😂
@TopTrending
Жыл бұрын
Legend.
@offical_3a_rage645
Жыл бұрын
U ever going to make a another video?
@itnoxc
Жыл бұрын
bruh I just looked at your channel. why did you stop posting?
@jtbucketsshorts2213
Жыл бұрын
Y’all still alive ?
@stuarthill1356
Жыл бұрын
I saw Barry come into an OSU game after Therman Thomas already ran for 200 yards in the first half and Barry did the same in the second half of a game. Impressive to have both men on the same field.
@briansoares6796
Жыл бұрын
Shit!
@sidneyrash9718
Жыл бұрын
Barry AND GALE SAYERS
@mdon718
Жыл бұрын
So humble with great character. GOAT.
@MichaelAngeloOjeda31
Жыл бұрын
This man almost broke the all time rushing record without an offensive line. Crazy
@jonhannah7542
Жыл бұрын
Or a fullback. Unreal.
@michaelbismarckii9139
Жыл бұрын
If he'd had that Cowboys line nobody would EVER sniff the record
@billysr9663
Жыл бұрын
He didn’t care bout football man he was the best back ever to me
@jbcool9178
Жыл бұрын
His O-line is underrated. You can't rush for over 2000 yards in the NFL without an O-line.
@splash3y3land77
Жыл бұрын
@@jbcool9178 I'm saying, that man had 1500 yds almost every season, someone gotta be doing something to help em
@jamescaricola6439
Жыл бұрын
I met Barry a handful of times threw a mutual friend about 8 yrs after he walked away from football. I’m going to say what everyone says about Barry and that as a person he’s so humble. By no means the typical sports superstar. Really just a regular guy kinda quiet. IMO the best Rb ever
@jesseee80
Жыл бұрын
It's hard to remember that all of the guys he's avoiding are the best in the world at tackling people. Grew up a few miles from the Silverdome and watched him in person many a Sunday. What a thrill.
@Gwatchum
10 ай бұрын
Barry and I graduated from Oklahoma State the same year, and I had the privilege of watching Barry and Thurman Thomas line up in the same backfield. I witnessed many of Barry's collegiate records in person. He and Walter are the greatest running backs to play professional football.
@bobmanns3623
Жыл бұрын
Clearly the best ever at the position. I loved his humility.
@mattgeiger9988
Жыл бұрын
Barry was always a class act, not just a great running back but also a good dude.
@Reaper-cs9xm
Жыл бұрын
As a bears fan there's never been a running back to strike so much fear in the game than Barry now that he's long gone he is the most missed player I will ever lay My eyes upon
@skarath
Жыл бұрын
As a Pistons fan there has never been a basketball player that struck so much fear in the game as Michael Jordan. Now that he is long gone he is the most missed player I will ever lay my eyes upon.
@tjstevens001
Жыл бұрын
Walter was that kind of player also.
@scottmenin9501
Жыл бұрын
As an Eagles fan, I'm glad we didn't have to face him twice a season. It's even more remarkable when considering how many times he was tackled for losses!
@JayTide
7 ай бұрын
I grew up in Michigan Lions fan obviously. Some of his greatest runs were 2 yard losses. I'm not kidding. It took so many different defenders to coral him.
@jeremyness2395
Жыл бұрын
My god his college numbers as a junior were absolutely insane!!!
@jamespenny9482
Жыл бұрын
Capital G bruh, capital G.
@jeremyness2395
Жыл бұрын
@@jamespenny9482 danG my bad. i freskinG always forGet that god Gets a capital G bruh
@fukkitful
Жыл бұрын
Yes, averaging 7.6 yards per carry is insane.
@dillondank5662
Жыл бұрын
You spelled *untouchable* wrong
@tri3pleagent
Жыл бұрын
Greatest college season ever. Period.
@debunkthelies
Жыл бұрын
He was very special. A once in a generation gifted talent!
@slshusker
Жыл бұрын
When he ran, I saw a similar gait to OJ and Johnny Rodgers.
@dx5soundlabs939
13 күн бұрын
Not even once in a generation. Maybe once in a sport.
@thatruth0218
Жыл бұрын
Made me tear up. I faced the same hardships being 5'7'' and playing football. Barely got play time but showed out any time I got to touch the ball. Sadly, unlike Barry, I couldn't stick with it. Gave up football for wrestling where i could excel in 1v1 competition. Tore my rotator cuff my senior year and that was all she wrote. I'm happy to see another small person get shine.
@TruthSeeker434
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure you were good at your craft and contributed to your team. Keep an eye out for Deuce Vaughn of the Dallas Cowboys. The little man will stretch defenses this year.
@jmgonzales7701
Жыл бұрын
i think Small people fit the rb position ngl, it just seems so hard to tackle them @@TruthSeeker434
@updem
Жыл бұрын
The definition of G.O.A.T It was a pleasure growing up watching him play for my hometown team.
@DSPHistoricalSociety
Жыл бұрын
"Afraid to get hit" is not the same as "so incredible he could make anyone miss"
@waitingforthemoon9886
Жыл бұрын
The man,the myth ,the legend💪🏼No other running back will be like him
@AMO17
Жыл бұрын
I really dig his humbleness. No crazy ego-filled celebrations. The man went to work, did his job, and sat down when the work was done. So many divas in the NFL now it may as well be a reality TV show.
@sonsofliberty75
Жыл бұрын
Barry is one of a kind and literally the greatest running back the NFL has ever had!
@neutral6941
Жыл бұрын
Barry is the best running back ever, he retired 2 early. He should've left the lions.
@KoltonReitz
Жыл бұрын
Nope
@neutral6941
Жыл бұрын
@@KoltonReitz, who is in your opinion?
@KoltonReitz
Жыл бұрын
@@neutral6941 it’s Walter Payton not even close
@lukadoncic7678
Жыл бұрын
@@KoltonReitz I think it’s barry sanders and smith
@neutral6941
Жыл бұрын
@@KoltonReitz, r u kidding? Peyton is great but he had a good offensive line and a good team. Barry had an average oline and team and put all those numbers and was hard 2 tackle.
@j.pesquera
Жыл бұрын
They should've mentioned how humble and professional he was as a pro football player as well. Something that has been completely lost on today's diva players. I have the upmost respect for Barry, and he absolutely destroyed everyone on the field and never showboated or bragged about it.
@markcook3570
Жыл бұрын
Walter Payton great but humble also....
@ryangordon133
Жыл бұрын
@Josh Traffanstedt yeah he was taught that way but his father was also a piece of garbage that treated him like trash.
@answerman9933
Жыл бұрын
@@ryangordon133 So you are saying that Barry Sanders was able to overcome his father's bad side? Great for Barry.
@ryangordon133
Жыл бұрын
@@answerman9933 exactly. The man overcame incredible hurdles. He will always be the GOAT. No one is overcoming him.
@bp5558
Жыл бұрын
LeBron could learn a lot from Barry, but that would take sincere humility
@Go_Cart
Жыл бұрын
I was born in 1982 watching Sanders and Jerry Rice were the greatest Football talents I have ever seen
@nellydatruth4205
Жыл бұрын
Me too 82 great year cheer's to u 👍😎
@bradjohnson482
Жыл бұрын
Every year at my high school, the 4-H class (of which I was a member) was allowed to go see an OSU home game. The year I went was 1988 and watched them play Kansas. Barry was nothing short of spectacular with 312 yards and 5 TDs.
@markuhler2664
Жыл бұрын
Man, to see the numbers he put up is unbelievable. He was easy for me to miss. Came into stardom when I was overseas. Wish I had watched him more. I would have liked for him to have stuck around to break some records that would have stood for decades, but I'm glad he did what he wanted, left on top of his game, and didn't ruin his body just to run for a few more times. He is forever going to be a legend.
@john-paul9551
Жыл бұрын
Barry was VERY VERY easy to miss even if you were on the field!!!
@quirinogarza7381
Жыл бұрын
Easy to run against last place defenses
@durRealBills
Жыл бұрын
Him and Bo Jackson were amazing
@canadiand6371
Жыл бұрын
Club Bo, yes
@vagabond197979
24 күн бұрын
Man I feel so thankful to have been around while he was playing. He was worth the price of admission alone.
@clemusjohnson7858
Жыл бұрын
thanks Detroit Lions. You had two of the greatest football players ever, both once in a generational talent that could carry you to greatness.. and you blew it... both times
@johannesswillery7855
Жыл бұрын
Three.....
@ethanvansteenkiste413
Жыл бұрын
@@johannesswillery7855 Barry, Megatron, Stafford
@johannesswillery7855
Жыл бұрын
@@ethanvansteenkiste413 Yes.
@somethinglikethat2176
Жыл бұрын
Johnson asked for a trade. They could have got bulk picks for him too, but the Lions thought they could play hard ball with him.
@johannesswillery7855
Жыл бұрын
@@somethinglikethat2176 Lions are a bottom tier sports franchise.
@TODinWY
Жыл бұрын
Barry showed how smart he was, and how he was not controlled by ego, when he retired after 9 years. I love watching him in "The Heisman House" skits. I hope he lives a long and healthy life. Truly one of the very best.
@Ascending11
Жыл бұрын
I wish Dallas would have had Barry instead of Emmit. Imagine how scary that team would have been.
@mikeabendroth8337
Жыл бұрын
As a Lions fan for my entire life, there's a saying we had about him at the den: Barry might not always get you 10, but he'll often get you 50. He is the GOAT on the gridiron. Any future RBs should study every tape they can about him; his moves, his workout regimen, his diet, his stretching routine, everything.
@manofdarkesteem
Жыл бұрын
There will never be another one like him ever again. Strictly Legendary!
@roel49
Жыл бұрын
One of the most amazing things Barry did that 1997 season, is rush for more that 100 yards in 14 consecutive games out of a 16 game season
@Jeffbambam
Жыл бұрын
His running still amazes me to watch today .
@bruce-z9p
Жыл бұрын
He was the best pure running back ive ever seen ❤ i will never forget you my bro❤
@OGAROB
Жыл бұрын
He HEMMED Rod Woodson so hard(LITERALLY) caused him to tear his Achilles.
@fatfredthe28th
Жыл бұрын
One can only imagine what he would have accomplished on a talented team. Guy was on his own planet.
@SSNESS
Жыл бұрын
He should’ve just kept on playing
@fatfredthe28th
Жыл бұрын
@@SSNESS , he clearly didn't want to anymore. He didn't owe anyone anything. And the more that is learned about the lasting impact of playing the game, he made a good decision.
@joeschmoe2030
Жыл бұрын
his team was fine, they made the playoffs a few times when he was there, he just wasn't really up to it.
@fingolfin9086
Жыл бұрын
@@joeschmoe2030 Sorry, my eyes must be going, did you say the 90's lions were "fine??"
@joeschmoe2030
Жыл бұрын
@@fingolfin9086 yep. 6 playoff apps in 10 years is fine.
@AlanWatts33
Жыл бұрын
I’ll never forget going to see Tiger Woods at the Buick Open and my dad pointing up into this booth saying, hey look it’s Barry Sanders. He heard my dad and looked at me, waiting to see how I would respond. I said there’s no way that’s him! Barry gave me a half smile and a wink and looked away. I instantly knew it was him, that image burned into my brain. Barry exudes humility and class wherever he goes I imagine.
@andrewsolis2988
11 ай бұрын
The GOAT! His humbleness coupled with greatness is something we will never see again!
@chadallen7280
Жыл бұрын
I use to watch the lions just to see him. Any minute he could break a huge run, juking all over the field leaving defenders with broken ankles. Just amazing back to watch.
@vinsane310
Жыл бұрын
Nice vid! Love Barry, he’s so humble. Can you please do “how good was James worthy actually”
@zachknell8125
Жыл бұрын
Man, I miss watching this guy play. Can you imagine him running behind Emmitt Smith's offensive line back then?
@wowbobwow37
Жыл бұрын
If he had a hallway decent O-Line he could have hit even more unbelievable numbers.
@kellykloss4653
Жыл бұрын
To say I was a huge Gale Sayers fan, as a kid, is an understatement Barry was like a dream come true. Sayers, reincarnated in the guise of Barry Sanders. I was broken-hearted when Gale’s career was ruined because of knee injuries. Barry gave me a new lease on life. Best ever.
@sdgakatbk
Жыл бұрын
Sayers was the first name I thought of when the video said the most elusive back ever. There was also Galimore though I guess I'm dating myself. A lot of great elusive backs.
@winoodlesnoodles1984
Жыл бұрын
A good way to describe how good Barry was, was his well known run against the Cowboy in which 6 of the 11 defenders missed tackles on him. One defender (which Barry ran right behind) was left standing not knowing where Barry was and an eight tripped over his own feet trying to keep up with Barry's moves. To drive home how ridiculous it was, Emmitt Smith laughed his ass off even stating how bad Barry made his teammates look. To me that drives home the point.
@targetegrat
Жыл бұрын
I always assumed the guy Barry ran behind was confused. He was probably thinking with all the defenders around Barry there was no where to run and was shocked seeing him come out of that pile.
@BoogieNotLucky
Жыл бұрын
Imagine Barry with a line like let’s say ah Emmitt Smith 🧐
@TheJpep2424
Жыл бұрын
he would have set records that would have never been broke. Emmitt isnt in the same class as Barry.
@smalltalk2k
Жыл бұрын
Barry on the Cowboys would have broken the time space continuum.
@raymondthomas1574
Жыл бұрын
Lol emmitt did more for cowboys
@charlesg7926
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Emmitt Smith is overrated. IMO top 5 running backs all time: 1) Barry Sanders. 2) Bo Jackson. 3) Walter Payton 4 and 5) LT or AP. And honestly, Christian McCaffrey is up there for receiving skills. Derrick Henry is also up there, he’s like a slower but bigger Bo
@raymondthomas1574
Жыл бұрын
@@charlesg7926 you can't believe what you want to believe Emmitt Smith is never overrated
@MH-il1lk
Жыл бұрын
I was blessed to watch him in the 90s. His humility with skill makes him even greater. I remember the excitement watching him even when the Lions lost big.
@rtchidc
Жыл бұрын
@6:24 The 1991 Lions did have the Lions' first playoff win since 1962. However, that was actually the franchise's first playoff win since 1957. The 1962 Lions (11-3) didn't make the playoffs (2nd in the Western Conference, behind the Packers at 13-1). Between the 1957 and 1991 seasons, the Lions lost divisional playoff games for the 1970 and 1983 seasons, and a 1st round playoff game for the 1982 season (16-team playoff bracket, due to post-mid-season-strike adjustment).
@jamieshanebell8234
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Insane numbers by an insane player despite playing for a sub 500 club. Emmit got the rushing record with the benefit of having an All-Pro Offensive Line throughout their dynasty years. Barry practically did it on his own. Had he kept playing another 4-5 years, I have no doubt he would have easily surpassed Emmit's numbers. I'm not knocking Emmit either for he too was a special player, but Barry was in a league all by himself and was so fun to watch. He was worth the price of admission alone. The 🐐
@jamesboswell1804
Жыл бұрын
Facts
@feck2594
Жыл бұрын
No question he is the greatest running back in history. In every game Barry played in the defense's he played against knew that he was the entire offense so he was gonna get the ball and still couldn't stop him . Unlike other greats he never had good o-lines , quarterback's or wide receivers . Yet still accomplished all he did .
@question_it_701
Жыл бұрын
Actually he set his team up for 2nd and long and 3rd and long because he was in search of that "highlight reel" run. Which, he got quite often. Buuuut "highlight reel runs" don't equate to winning in the NFL. In the NFL, your goal should be to win games, not say "hey everyone, look at me" . Sanders holds the ALL-TIME record for most rushes with 0 or less yards, and the ALL-TIME record for total negative yards. Again, the NFL is about winning. Just taking the 2-4 yards available on 1st down helps you win. Backing up, juking, hoping you can break one, hurts your teams chances of winning. Which is a huge factor on why their record was a measly 74 wins and 79 losses when Barry played. He was a highlight reel master. When it came to helping his team win, he failed. Miserably.
@floydmills8963
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Watching Barry Sanders was a privilege to all of us that had the opportunity. The fact that he went out there and did his job, without saying he's the best, or doing stupid dances in the end zone shows that he might have been the best to ever play the game.
@virginiamcquary8771
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I’ve never heard of anyone who ever questioned his ability. He really was a fantastic player.
@joesands8860
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As a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan since their induction into the NFL, we played the Lions twice a year when Tampa was still in the NFC Central Division. As much as I ALWAYS wanted Tampa to win, which was extremely rare back then, I loved watching Barry run the ball. He had some of his best games and longest rushes against us, but I loved watching the way he could cut and his speed. One of the BIGGEST things I always respected Barry for was NOT being a showboat, he always played the game with class.
@peterz22thomas5
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I saw him break some long runs in the old sombrero. Including the John Lynch melting into a puddle run.
@sexgod57able
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@@peterz22thomas5 Yep. Loved it. Still feel bad for John Lynch everytime I see it!
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