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Gale Sayers is the most underrated Running back in NFL history
Gale Sayers was one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. But he had a brief 5 season career due to injuries. I wouldn't say he was underrated since he was the youngest player (age 34) inducted into the pro football HOF.
 
Jim Brown and Gale Sayers said hi.
While both great backs, neither had 40 rushing and 40 receiving TDs which is what North Texas Golfer posted.

Jim Brown - 106 rushing, 20 receiving (probably the greatest ever)
Gale Sayers - 39 rushing, 9 receiving (knee injury shorten his career)

Emmitt Smith (not a cowboys fan at all) was probably the toughest back ever. His playoff game against the Giants with a separated shoulder is one of the greatest single day performances.

My favorite and of course I'm biased, Earl Campbell. And yes, Renfro caught that ball in the endzone which should have put the Oilers in the Super Bowl!
 
Players who have declared for tthe draft thus far. Still waiting on Ewers.
  • RB Jaydon Blue
  • WR Matthew Golden
  • OT Kelvin Banks
  • OG Hayden Conner
  • DL Vernon Broughton
  • CB Gavin Holmes
  • DB Andrew Mukuba
 
I understand the point. Thank you. 👍🏼 My point was they were two examples of whom caught passes as well as run the ball. In those days hardly the WRs caught passes. It seems that metric is used to meet either way one is debating. Could current players meet standards of the past? Yes. Could Jim Brown, Lenny Moore play in today's game. Yes.

Once again, I understand your and NTG's point. Thank you.
 
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This is not an attempt to continuing debating. I am sharing some history.

Tom Matte was RB who played for Baltimore Colts. Late in the 1965 season, Matte also memorably filled in as an emergency quarterback when Colts QBs Johnny Unitas (phrase commonly used then was "Fly the friendly skies of Unitas" as a take off on United Airlines slogan) and Gary Cuozzo went down with season-ending injuries in consecutive home losses to the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, respectively l.
For the Colts' regular-season finale (a 20–17 win) against the lis Angeles Ramsa and the following weekend's one-game playoff at Green Bay (a 13–10 overtime loss). Green Bay Packers went on to win NFL championship against Cleveland Browns.

I'm not saying Tom Matte was a Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen, but I think Tom Matte could play in any era.
 
I understand the point. Thank you. 👍🏼 My point was they were two examples of whom caught passes as well as run the ball. In those days hardly the WRs caught passes. It seems that metric is used to meet either way one is debating. Could current players meet standards of the past? Yes. Could Jim Brown, Lenny Moore play in today's game. Yes.

Once again, I understand your and NTG's point. Thank you.

Hey, it's all good. Hell, I don't even know if I even had point and I certainly wasn't intending to debate anything. I was just sharing information and having little conversation.
 
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This is not an attempt to continuing debating. I am sharing some history.

Tom Matte was RB who played for Baltimore Colts. Late in the 1965 season, Matte also memorably filled in as an emergency quarterback when Colts QBs Johnny Unitas (phrase commonly used then was "Fly the friendly skies of Unitas" as a take off on United Airlines slogan) and Gary Cuozzo went down with season-ending injuries in consecutive home losses to the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, respectively l.
For the Colts' regular-season finale (a 20–17 win) against the lis Angeles Ramsa and the following weekend's one-game playoff at Green Bay (a 13–10 overtime loss). Green Bay Packers went on to win NFL championship against Cleveland Browns.

I'm not saying Tom Matte was a Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen, but I think Tom Matte could play in any era.
I like talking old school football, especially since I don't follow the NFL anymore. Back when men were men as they say.
 
Any idea where he might end up, and are we even involved?

We weren't seriously considered by his side before he committed to Bama. But who knows? I'm sure the staff has reached out, at least.
 
Gerry said Cam Williams might come back if his knee injury prevents him from trying out for the NFL in March at full strength
 
Also, I know I'm late but I wanted to chime in on Jaydon Blue.

I'm pumped for that dude. Was a 5 star caliber guy before off field issues and injuries made him sit out his senior year. He stuck with Texas. Stayed behind Bijan, Roschon, JBrooks and Baxter. Kept working hard and didn't fall in the trap of Me Me Me like a lot of players (See johntay Cook and Isiah Bond). He stayed with Texas instead of portalling out.

Then got his chance this year and balled out. Over 1,000 total yards and 14 TDs. Battled through an ankle injury. When he had the fumbles didn't get down when he got benched for Wisner. Fought his way back into trust to score 5 TDs in the 3 playoff games. And no one can tackle him 1 on 1 in the open field. Graded out as the 5th highest player on the team according to PFF.

With his blazing sub 4.4 speed, catching ability, and lack of wear and tear, I think he will be in the 3-4 round range. A team will use him similar to Devon Achane, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Austin Ekeler type of role. He will be a top 10 rb in the draft in my opinion.
 
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