NFL Network: Walter Payton- A Football Life

Source:NFL Network- Chicago Bears RB Walter Payton. This might be the play where he broke Jim Brown's rushing record against the New Orleans Saints in 1984. But don't quote me on that.

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From Zach Crutcher 

There are a lot of running backs today who are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame who were bigger, stronger, faster, better receivers, who were more explosive than Walter Payton. But if I had to pick one running back who was better than everyone else as far as being the best all around RB ever, if would be Walter Payton.

If I had to pick the best runner who ever played running back, it would be Jim Brown, who I believe is not just the best runner, not just speed, size and power, but he's the best runner as a running back, wide receiver, kick returner, it didn't matter. Jim Brown is the best runner ever in the history of the NFL. And then Eric Dickerson would be second and I might pick Marcus Allen after Dickerson. There are better receivers as far has hands, footwork, and speed, than Walter Payton. Like Marcus Allen, Roger Craig, would be another one. 

If there are any better blockers who played the tailback position than Walter Payton, I would like to meet that guy. Jim McMahon should probably send Walter Payton a Christmas gift every year just for saving his season, and perhaps the Bears season in 1985, because of the block that Payton through against a blitzing Minnesota Vikings linebacker. 

But as far as running backs who were better running the ball, who had better vision, who hit the holes better and faster, who broke tackles better, who was a better receiver, a better blocker, who had better speed on a football field, I mean if there is a running back who did all of those things better than Walter Payton, I sure as hell would like to meet that guy and shake his hand. But I'm willing to bet anything that running back hasn't even been born yet.  

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