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Is the G.O.A.T. back?

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Big Barry is Back!
By John Clayton
ESPN.com

ESPN has learned that Barry Sanders will attempt a comeback with the Lions this coming season. According to a team source with knowledge of the situation, Barry's agent, David Ware, contacted the Lions about a month ago to begin a feeling out process, stating "Barry is merely exploring some notions". Sanders' retirement rocked the football world, primarily because he was a player many believed was still in his prime, and because he walked away from millions left on his contract. (It also crushed many of his die-hard fans)

During his retirement, Barry became engaged to Sandy Ryne, who shortly there after became his wife. Then last season, Sanders attended the Lions final home game of the year at Ford Field. The Lions while not in contention, apparently impressed Sanders enough for him to think they are just a player or two away from being a serious contender, he started to realize how much he missed the game. Sanders, who last played in 1998, had said repeatedly in the past that his retirement was for good and that he was fully satisfied with his career in spite of never experiencing true post season success.

Sanders has always been an enigma of sorts, a throwback to a time when athletes were humble and had a genuine respect for sportsmanship but he wouldn't hesitate to step on your face on the way to the goal line. With his reserved, almost meek demeanor and his hitherto disclaim of rings and money, some have even gone on to say he is a living cliche. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, Sanders will become one of an elite group of athletes to play their respected sports as hall of famers.

The Lions have not officially commented other than to offer a cryptic "at this time this is a non issue" statement, but a press conference is expected to be announced by the middle of the week.
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http://go.html-espn.com/bsanders.htm

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Sanders, who last played in 1998
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Dang, was it *that* long ago?

I gotta say, this sounds pretty doubtful. Barry Sanders was probably the greatest football player I had the pleasure to see play in person (well, Eddie is up there too :wink: ). Growing up in Toledo, I always tended to follow the Lions more than the Browns or Bengals. I always felt bad for Barry in that the Lions never really contended, except maybe one playoff appearance. If this is true, I hope he does well and wish him all the best!
 
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When I read that title...I thought Ali is making a comeback? LOL.

Then I read Barry SAnders and laughed. GOAT? Hardly. Dude isn't even the greatest at his position. Dude isn't even the greatest during his era!

But alas, it's been 6 or 7 years since he played.... gee... I'm all excited for an old guy to return...

I just don't get it. Why can't they just stay retired? It would have been better if he realized he left early after 1 or 2 years.

Too long has passed.
 
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BuckStocksHere said:
When I read that title...I thought Ali is making a comeback? LOL.

Then I read Barry SAnders and laughed. GOAT? Hardly. Dude isn't even the greatest at his position. Dude isn't even the greatest during his era!

But alas, it's been 6 or 7 years since he played.... gee... I'm all excited for an old guy to return...

I just don't get it. Why can't they just stay retired? It would have been better if he realized he left early after 1 or 2 years.

Too long has passed.
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Who would you say, in his era, is/was better?
I can think of none, and only 1 all time, that being Jim Brown.
 
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:sneaky: :susp: :sneaky:

Please note hint above.
I was very skeptical to begin with, and after a loud "Duh!" at myself I realized that this was a set up, fake, foul play. I thought it was very well done, though. Hope I didn't get anyone's hopes up too high.
 
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Mr. Incredible said:
:sneaky: :susp: :sneaky:

Please note hint above.
I was very skeptical to begin with, and after a loud "Duh!" at myself I realized that this was a set up, fake, foul play. I thought it was very well done, though. Hope I didn't get anyone's hopes up too high.
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Two words - Kevin Jones. That was enough to flash warning signs.
 
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strohs said:
Who would you say, in his era, is/was better?
I can think of none, and only 1 all time, that being Jim Brown.
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Jerry Rice is the GOAT. (even though I don't like him)

Emmitt was better in his own era even. Walter Payton. Jim Brown.

I think you can make a case for a lot of QB's. Montana, Elway, Marino. Favre.


I never saw guys from wayyy back so I can't pretend to argue their case. My dad still says Jim Brown was the greatest he ever saw play.

That doesn't even take into account any defensive guys.... hard to gauge defense vs offense.
 
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BuckStocksHere said:
Jerry Rice is the GOAT. (even though I don't like him)

Emmitt was better in his own era even. Walter Payton. Jim Brown.

I think you can make a case for a lot of QB's. Montana, Elway, Marino. Favre.


I never saw guys from wayyy back so I can't pretend to argue their case. My dad still says Jim Brown was the greatest he ever saw play.

That doesn't even take into account any defensive guys.... hard to gauge defense vs offense.
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Jerry Rice is unbelievable, not sure how you cant like the man though.
Watch some film on Brown, just sick, he was incredable.
Emmitt was no where near Barry, couldn't hold a candle to him.
Look at the teams Emmitt was on, think he could have done what he did on the Lions? No way.
 
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strohs said:
Emmitt was no where near Barry, couldn't hold a candle to him.
Look at the teams Emmitt was on, think he could have done what he did on the Lions? No way.
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OH MY! You are delusional.

Among the league's all-time top 50

<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Rushes:</TD><TD>1</TD></TR><TR><TD>Rushing yards:</TD><TD>1</TD></TR><TR><TD>Rushing TDs:</TD><TD>1</TD></TR><TR><TD>Yards from scrimmage:</TD><TD>2</TD></TR><TR><TD>Rush/Receive TDs:</TD><TD>2</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

You can try to write off what he accomplished, but those are the facts.

You think the Cowboys would have been better with Barry? uh...no. Emmitt was the engine on that team.

Plus you want to talk about longevity...oh yeah... Barry quit. Brown played little more than half as much as Emmitt did.

Emmitt has playoff stats that would match an entire season of play. Barry..well....

IF Barry was the greatest ever - don't you think he would have put the team on his shoulders..at least once...just once.....maybe....
 
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IF Barry was the greatest ever - don't you think he would have put the team on his shoulders..at least once...just once.....maybe....<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->
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Barry didn't have a QB named Aikman running the show. He got the likes of Andre Ware, Scott Mitchell, etc. He also wasn't running behind Larry Allen and Nate Newton.

I won't say Barry was the best ever. Hell, I don't know if he was better than Emmitt, but these aforementioned factors certainly contributed to Emmitt Smith's career numbers.
 
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Barry was amazing to watch.... he was a human highlight reel almost everytime he stepped on the field. It's hard to compare the two becuase of their styles. IMO I think Barry was the better running back.
 
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