This isn't about longevity or career stats ... this is about who was the greatest over a short period. At their best, who was the best??
For my two-cents, I say Earl Campbell from 1978-1980, when he rushed 3-straight rushing titles (1,450, 1,697 and 1,934 yards) and won a Offensive POY each time. He also got 2-MVPs and carried a horrible Oiler squad to 2-AFC championships (both times losing to eventual SB champion Steelers.
So, I say Campbell. Other contenders could be Eric Dickerson from 1983-1985, Barry Sanders from 1996-1998, Terrell Davis from 1996-1998; O.J. Simpson from 1973-1975, and Ladanian Tomlinson from 2004-2006.
Gale Sayers, Walter Payton and Jim Brown also had some pretty amazing 3-year spurts.
2007-03-16 05:59:57 · 12 answers · asked by The Brain 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
You have to go with Earl Campbell (the years you said). Besides that, LT has been unreal, but I think you have to go with Campbell.
2007-03-16 06:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say the great Jim Brown.
As you can see here he played in 12 game seasons and still had great numbers equivalent to those that played 16 game seasons.
1957 Cleveland 12 - 202 942 9 ( Rookie )
1958 Cleveland 12 - 257 1,527 17
1959 Cleveland 12 - 290 1,329 14
2007-03-16 06:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to go with Tomlinson
Rushing: 4,612 yds., 4.5 avg., 63 TD's
Receiving : 160 rec., 1319 yds., 6 TD's
Passing: 6 for 9 for 105 yds. and 5 TD's
When it's all said and done I believe (borrowing injury or early retirement) Tomlinson will be the best RB of all time. 6 years in the league and 6 straight years of 1200+ yds & 10+ TD's. Incredable average.
2007-03-16 09:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd also have to go with Earl Campbell for the same reasons you just mentioned. But just something to think. Gale Sayers was the most amazing and in my mind most talented runner ever, just career cut short by injuries. But yeah those numbers make the case for him.
2007-03-16 06:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by imd1king 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to go witih LT because none of the other backs as great as they were never scored 31 TDs in a season. Some TEAMS don't score 31 TDs in a season, Oakland only had 12 offensive scores last year. I think before its all said and done LT will be known as the greatest back of all time.
2007-03-16 06:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by Quiet Storm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you have to give a lot of credit to Davis, sorry but I don't think those rings were Elway alone, he already lost the Superbowl too often. I think you have a good choice with Campbell but with so many saying it is about the Titles and Superbowls I guess Davis is a little better.
2007-03-16 06:07:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 02:30:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barry Sanders or Emmitt Smith
2007-03-16 06:15:35 · answer #8 · answered by ki_kompton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gayle Sayers- Pick any three years he played before his knee injury. He was the most talented, dynamic runner ever, period.
2007-03-16 12:06:55 · answer #9 · answered by jack a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say Ladanian Tomlinson.
2007-03-16 06:40:52 · answer #10 · answered by deej 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋