Best NFL player by number

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a neat cape: Feb 22, 2007; Aw hunny, these came out GREAT!

AAA DOLFAN posted:

If not warren sapp 99 would be jason Taylor.

For 54 - I nominate zach Thomas.

"Crazy you homer" but wait!
He has 7 pro bowls, 5 first team all pros 2 second team all pros for a total of SEVEN all pros, 2 time linebacker of the year according to nfl linebackers alumni association and named to the all 2000s nfl team

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_White_%28American_football%29

# ? Jun 10, 2014 00:49

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# ? May 11, 2024 12:47

Amy Pole Her: Jun 17, 2002

My word

# ? Jun 10, 2014 01:10

a neat cape: Feb 22, 2007; Aw hunny, these came out GREAT!

AAA DOLFAN posted:

My word

gently caress Dallas basically

# ? Jun 10, 2014 01:11

bewbies: Sep 23, 2003; Fun Shoe

Fenrir posted:

I'd say Willis had a peak that came close but just didn't last as long, but otherwise you're right. Lately Bowman is better than Willis, and Ray is a first ballot hall of famer, most likely.

Maybe I'm remembering too much recent Ray Lewis though, and not enough of his early 2000s play. He was a monster back then.

Yeah Ray cir 96-01 was the best MLB of all time. I say this as someone who despises him as a person.

# ? Jun 10, 2014 02:36

The Puppy Bowl: Jan 31, 2013; A dog, in the house.

*woof*

Ray was good, probably the best ever, but Sam Adams and Tony Siragusa helped make him look unstoppable. Frankly I think Lewis is the third best Raven of all time but 20 and 75 are borderline insurmountable numbers for Reed and Ogden.

# ? Jun 10, 2014 06:02

Criminal Minded: Jan 4, 2005; Spring break forever

I don't think anybody's nominated any 76s so I'll throw out Orlando Pace

# ? Jun 18, 2014 12:39

Fritz Coldcockin: Nov 7, 2005

How about 84s? Is Randy Moss in that conversation even though he wore 81 with the Pats and 18 with the Raiders?

# ? Jun 18, 2014 21:21

shiksa: Nov 9, 2009; i went to one of these wrestling shows and it was... honestly? frickin boring. i wanna see ricky! i want to see his gold chains and respect for the ftw lifestyle

Criminal Minded posted:

I don't think anybody's nominated any 76s so I'll throw out Orlando Pace

Yeah but did Orlando Pace kick field goals? I didn't think so, Lou Groza baby.

# ? Jun 18, 2014 21:27

Cash Monet: Apr 5, 2009

Alter Ego posted:

How about 84s? Is Randy Moss in that conversation even though he wore 81 with the Pats and 18 with the Raiders?

He spent the most time in Minnesota so hes 84. And, yes,

hes the king of the 84s.

# ? Jun 20, 2014 18:05

Fenrir: Apr 26, 2005; I found my kendo stick, bitch!; Lipstick Apathy

It's MOTHERFUCKING STERLING SHARPE.

Although I gotta admit I did laugh my balls off when Randy mooned the Packers fans.

# ? Jun 21, 2014 02:55

Wolfy: Jul 13, 2009

Tim Brown for 81.

# ? Jun 21, 2014 08:55

Paint Crop Pro: Mar 22, 2007; Find someone who values you like Rick Spielman values 7th round picks.

The Puppy Bowl posted:

Ray was good, probably the best ever, but Sam Adams and Tony Siragusa helped make him look unstoppable. Frankly I think Lewis is the third best Raven of all time but 20 and 75 are borderline insurmountable numbers for Reed and Ogden.

He must have slipped your memory. :colbert:

# ? Jun 21, 2014 14:53

Chichevache: Feb 17, 2010; One of the funniest posters in GIP.

Just not intentionally.

OxySnake posted:

He must have slipped your memory.

You must not have read his post. He was saying it was insurmountable for Reed and Ogden. Meaning that while they were absolutely amazing players, they wouldn't be the best at their number.

# ? Jun 21, 2014 15:51

toxicsunset: Sep 19, 2005; BUY MORE CRABS

Has anyone made a post arguing for a player who played before they were even born yet so it looked like they knew a lot of poo poo about football

# ? Jun 21, 2014 16:08

Chichevache: Feb 17, 2010; One of the funniest posters in GIP.

Just not intentionally.

toxicsunset posted:

Has anyone made a post arguing for a player who played before they were even born yet so it looked like they knew a lot of poo poo about football

Let me get that.

Matt Hasselbeck for #8 because I heard he led the Hawks to the Super Bowl one time.

# ? Jun 21, 2014 16:13

Fenrir: Apr 26, 2005; I found my kendo stick, bitch!; Lipstick Apathy

toxicsunset posted:

Has anyone made a post arguing for a player who played before they were even born yet so it looked like they knew a lot of poo poo about football

Yeah, but I still don't actually know a lot of poo poo about football :v:

# ? Jun 21, 2014 17:37

LEGO Genetics: Oct 8, 2013; She growls as she storms the stadium
A villain mean and rough
And the cops all shake and quiver and quake
as she stabs them with her cuffs

#83 has gotta be Ted Hendricks.

Still waiting for the TFF Draft Thread for someone to pick him.

# ? Jun 21, 2014 19:04

Vincent Van Goatse: Nov 8, 2006; Enjoy every sandwich.; Smellrose

For #77 I'm thinking Red Grange but I'm open to others.

# ? Jun 22, 2014 05:45

Grittybeard: Mar 29, 2010; Bad, very bad!

I think it's down to Grange and Willie Roaf unless someone has a guy we haven't thought of.

# ? Jun 22, 2014 05:50

Chichevache: Feb 17, 2010; One of the funniest posters in GIP.

Just not intentionally.

Grittybeard posted:

I think it's down to Grange and Willie Roaf unless someone has a guy we haven't thought of.

PFR has Jim Parker, a Colts lineman from the 50s, ranked second behind Roaf.

# ? Jun 22, 2014 05:56

achillesforever6: Apr 23, 2012; psst you wanna do a communism?

So is there anyone else of note with 86 or 36 better than Hines Ward and Jerome Bettis? :unsmigghh:

Also I would say 59 would be Jack Ham

# ? Jun 22, 2014 06:26

Grittybeard: Mar 29, 2010; Bad, very bad!

Buck Buchanan for a homer vote for 86, which...well I think we're even there with Ward. My guy's in the hall though :smug:

# ? Jun 22, 2014 06:36

Gorman Thomas: Jul 24, 2007

Ed Mccaffrey for 87 because

Also because I can't think of anyone else wearing 87.

# ? Jun 22, 2014 07:09

GonadTheBallbarian: Jul 23, 2007

Gorman Thomas posted:

Ed Mccaffrey for 87 because

Also because I can't think of anyone else wearing 87.

Gronk laughs.

# ? Jun 26, 2014 02:21

Fritz Coldcockin: Nov 7, 2005

WugLyfe posted:

Gronk laughs.

As does Big Ben Coates.

(does anyone remember Ben Coates, that guy was awesome)

# ? Jun 26, 2014 02:28

Cash Monet: Apr 5, 2009

Dave Casper was pretty good plus the awesome name.

# ? Jun 26, 2014 06:28

shiksa: Nov 9, 2009; i went to one of these wrestling shows and it was... honestly? frickin boring. i wanna see ricky! i want to see his gold chains and respect for the ftw lifestyle

Muhsin Muhammad, fuckos

# ? Jun 26, 2014 06:48

Vincent Van Goatse: Nov 8, 2006; Enjoy every sandwich.; Smellrose

WugLyfe posted:

Gronk laughs.

And his forearm breaks from the laughter.

# ? Jun 26, 2014 12:37

Stevie Lee: Oct 8, 2007

Alter Ego posted:

As does Big Ben Coates.

(does anyone remember Ben Coates, that guy was awesome)

I had a Ben Coates jersey when I was in elementary school

I had no idea who he was.

# ? Jun 26, 2014 15:52

Kalli: Jun 2, 2001

I remember a play from '94 against the Dolphins where, in my brain, which is a notorious liar, Ben Coates shrugged off like 4 defenders then ran like 60 yards for a touchdown.

I probably called Shannon Sharpe a humongous bitch like a million times over the next few years.

# ? Jun 26, 2014 15:59

swickles: Aug 21, 2006; I guess that I don't need that though
Now you're just some QB that I used to know

I thought Coates was the guy who wrote the reparations piece for the Atlantic.

# ? Jun 27, 2014 04:46

BUG JUG: Feb 17, 2005

Fenrir posted:

It's MOTHERFUCKING STERLING SHARPE.

Although I gotta admit I did laugh my balls off when Randy mooned the Packers fans.

Nah man, it's Moss. More quotable than Sharpe (Straight cash Homey vs...???), faster, better hands, better jumper, more creative than Sharpe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaXlpB9UvCY), just a better football player -- and now analyst -- than Sharpe could ever dream to be.

# ? Jun 27, 2014 20:17

Idiot Kicker: Jun 13, 2007

Alter Ego posted:

As does Big Ben Coates.

(does anyone remember Ben Coates, that guy was awesome)

I had (still have it someplace) QB Club '98 and Coates was really good on that game for some reason.
But for 87: Reggie Wayne is my personal favorite.

# ? Jun 28, 2014 13:20

DeimosRising: Oct 17, 2005; �Hola SEA!

Fenrir posted:

99 receiving TDs in the 30s/40s. A record that wasn't broken until Largent 40 years later. 1211 yards and 17 TDs, numbers that are comparable to any top 10 WR of TODAY, in loving 1942. That was in an eleven game season. In other words, he averaged 110 yards and 1.5 TDs a game, in 1942, an era where defenders could practically tackle the WR at the line and grab them at any point in the route. You are delusional.

110 yards and 1.5 TDs in the modern 16 game schedule would now amount to 1760 yards and 24 TDs. Who has done THAT, even with the new rules that protect WRs even more than they did in only 2001? Answer: No one. A few have come close, but seriously. Even Jerry Rice and Randy Moss have never hit 24 TDs and 1760 yards would be in the top 5 of single season yards by any WR. e: It would be 3rd behind 2012 Megatron, 1995 Jerry and 1995 Isaac Bruce.

To be fair, if you're adjusting for season length then Jerry did it in 87, when he had 22 in 12 games.

# ? Jun 28, 2014 13:31