Quote
Originally posted by: pjstroh
I always felt Emmit was overrated and simply benefited from being surrounded by an all-star cast . It wasn't until he got traded to the Cardinals that I reevaluated that conclusion. Even in his last couple years he could make people miss and find holes that seemed like they weren't there. Some of his best runs came in his last year.
Emmit was the real deal. Best running back ever? No, but he was the real deal.
Originally posted by: pjstroh
Quote
Originally posted by: drmilled
IMHO- Emmitt Smith was the perfect choice for the Cowboy team and system while Jimmy Johnson was coach. If Barry Sanders would of been Dallas's running back during that time period the rushing record for yardage would have been much higher. Had both Barry and Emmitt played behind the same offensive line Barry would of out gained Emmitt Smith by a huge amount. Emmitt Smith could not carry Barry's jock strap. No contest.
I always felt Emmit was overrated and simply benefited from being surrounded by an all-star cast . It wasn't until he got traded to the Cardinals that I reevaluated that conclusion. Even in his last couple years he could make people miss and find holes that seemed like they weren't there. Some of his best runs came in his last year.
Emmit was the real deal. Best running back ever? No, but he was the real deal.
I agree that Emmitt was the real deal. However, his numbers were greatly inflated in relation to his ability. I also agree with a previous post that Barry would have had more yards than anyone had he played for Dallas. It's funny that you mention the Cardinals. I recently saw a program on the NFL Network discussing his signing with Arizona as one of the Top 10 worst free agency signings of all time. I think the amount of money that he received was a major factor in this rating.