Any current NFL Running Backs that you see challenging Emmitt Smith's rushing record?

Question

With the new form of having a twin attack of RB's (one speed and one power) I don't think anyone will really challenge his record.

Answer 1

Clinton Portis... people forget Portis came in the league as a 20year old rookie for the Broncos, and has been having over 1, 500 yards rushing. That the Emmit Smith record rushing. Yea Portis doesnt have as many TDS as LT, LJ or Shaun. But he has alot of years left, a new improved offense. And could just be the next Running Back to challenge Emmits record.

Answer 2

Well i think there are several runnign backs that have a good shot at breaking the record. The best one is probally going to be LT. The next best is Shaun Alexander. I am not going to talk up Larry johnson too much yet because he has not yet played a whoel season with the cheifs. Larry should do pretty well this year by looking at the Chiefs schedule. The other guy that always comes to mind is Clinton Portis. He is a very good running back but i am not sure he can really go balls to the wall in washington due to Joe gibb's Run and gun west coast offense. So yeah my guess at this point in the game is LT.

Answer 3

Barry Sanders 10 Time professional Bowler (89-ninety 8) - each and every 365 days he changed into taking section in 6 Time First team All professional 1997 MVP 1989 Offensive Rookie of the 365 days 1991 & 1997 Bert Bell Award Averaged 5.0 yards in accordance to carry to Emmitt's 4.2 Had a 2,000 backyard season, Emmitt not in any respect were given even close Averaged one hundred Yards in accordance to recreation, Smith averaged 80 one Averaged 10 TD in accordance to season, Emmitt averaged 11.5 80 one hundred+ backyard dashing video games 15,269 Yards in 5 fewer seasons except for TDs, Barry eclipsed or matched each and every thing Emmitt did on a each and every year foundation with a a lot less effective offensive line and universal weaker team.

Answer 4

There's no way to know that right now. Superstar RB's can run for 8 years and then suffer an injury that ends it. Part of what makes Emmmitt's record so incredible is the durability it required. It will stand for quite a while. I think Curtis Martin is the next closest and he's almost done. More than great moves or spectacular seasons, it's about durability and the ability to play at a high enough level that your team or another team sees you as an every-down starting RB....THAT'S the challenge.

Answer 5

Either Shaun Alexander, L.T., or Cincy"s Rudy Johnson have
good chances of breaking Emmitt's record.
My 1st pick would be Shaun Alexander.
If the Bengals go to a running attack because of Q.B. Palmer's
injury status than the Darkhorse Rudy might tear up the gridiron
with both speed and power--Bengals Offensive Line can open
up the holes for Johnson (they can also pass protect)!!

Answer 6

There are a few but its hard to judge this early because of injury and stuff of that nature. LT would be a possibility along with Alexander. Larry Johnson might not because he was on the bench for a few years. Also, maybe Ronnie Brown or Carnell Williams because they both started as rookies on running teams and if they stay healthy could rack up big numbers.

Answer 7

Larry Johnson

Answer 8

yes, shaun alexander, if he can stay away from the madden curse..mayb even larry johnson..for only startin 9 games last season he racked up 1700 yards 20 tds...reggie bush..if he starts every game from the beginning of the season and he stays in the nfl for about 16 or more years he will beat it..he is jus nasty..

Answer 9

Ladainian Tomlinson will challenge him at the record. He is the premier, proven back in the league right now. Shaun Alexander might do it as well.

Answer 10

Rod Tidwell