#1 Jim Brown
Despite playing only nine seasons, Jim Brown broke most major running back records, and his records stood for many years. He averaged 5.2 yards a carry, a figure unsurpassed by running backs. His leading the league in rushing in all but one of his seasons speaks to his consistency and dominance. This amazing football player led the Cleveland Browns to the 1964 NFL title.
Brown was a unique combination of power and speed. If his acceleration and fakes failed to get him by a tackler, he would use his powerful arms to deliver punishing blows to the approaching foe. Both his torso and his thighs were unusually wide and muscular, making him tough to bring down. Even teams that keyed on Brown were rarely able to limit him to less than 100 yards a game. Some experts rank Brown as not just the greatest running back of all time, but the greatest football player overall.
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The Four Best Running Backs in NFL History
Thursday, May 28th, 2009Dan Marino Biography
Monday, May 18th, 2009
- Many football experts believe that Dan Marino was the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL
- Marino was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he also played college football
- What made Marino such an amazing football player was his quick release and accuracy in throwing the ball, along with his ability to read defenses
- Any Dan Marino biography must also mention his work in broadcasting
The Best NFL Players Who Never Won a Super Bowl
Sunday, May 10th, 2009
- The top offensive players are Dan Marino, John Hannah, Anthony Munoz, and Barry Sanders
- The top defensive players are Bruce Smith and Ken Houston
- Players whose careers began before the first Super Bowl are not included
The Greatest Quarterback in NFL History
Saturday, April 25th, 2009
- Johnny Unitas is the greatest quarterback in the history of the National Football League
- What sets Unitas apart is his legacy of toughness, intelligence, and accuracy
- Other candidates include Joe Montana, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, John Elway, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning
The Highest Paid NFL Players
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
- Signing bonuses are the biggest factor in determining the highest paid NFL players
- Is Ben Roethlisberger the greatest quarterback? He had the top NFL players salary in 2008 because of a $25 million signing bonus
- Early in 2009, Nnamdi Asomugha signed a huge contract. Even though he is an amazing football player, previously his name was known by only the most die hard fans, except in Oakland
