Hunter2_1 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 You've ever seen? So, they're ALL physical specimens, but who are the players you've seen that even at this level make it look like men against boys? Aaron Donald is the obvious answer. Every week he does something that makes him seem like he's a step up even from elite physicality of the NFL. Last week it was rag-dolling an OL and a one-handed strip sack. He's often breaking through double teams etc. Some others, throughout all-time that you've seen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuvious Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Julius Peppers is always the first one to come to mind, for me. Played in the 280 to 290 pound range, and was every bit as strong as anyone that size, and yet I'll never forget a play against Denver way back when he noticed that the TE released after pretending to run block, him backing out to cover it, and outrunning everyone but Rod Smith for a 100ish yard interception return. And Rod Smith really only caught him because he tripped at like the 5. The man just had a size/strength/speed combo that shouldn't exist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Quentin Nelson is too fast for 6' 5" 327. He moves like a TE, it's unreal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iknowcool Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Adrian Peterson's definitely up there for me for the RB position. Dude had a ridiculous combination of everything that could make a runner great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RYT4gR9OpY That's not even his best run, but it kind of shows what I'm saying. Quick enough to make the juke at the LOS, strong enough to stiff arm someone else shortly after, then has the burst to finish off the run. And this was in 2015. Dude was special as a rookie. He ran super violent, but you couldn't even call him a power back. I never saw Jim Brown play, but the way people describe his skill-set, I always just think Adrian Peterson. I wonder if his single-game rushing record will ever be broken. The closest we have seen is Jerome Harrison at 286 in 2009 and Jamal Charles with 259 in 2010. The last one to hit 250 was Doug Martin in 2012. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammymvpknight Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 During my lifetime. 1. Willie Roaf 2. Jon Ogden 3. Jerry Rice 4. Lawrence Taylor 5. JJ Watt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LieutenantGains Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) Gronk is number one for me without a doubt. Just watch some of the highlights before his body broke down. It looks like a 12 year old playing against 6 year olds. Edited October 4, 2020 by LieutenantGains 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 During my tenure watching the NFL: Calvin Johnson Patrick Willis Adrian Peterson Aaron Donald Rob Gronkowski Next Generation: DK Metcalf Derwin James Derrick Henry Lamar Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondbull424 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 41 minutes ago, iknowcool said: Adrian Peterson's definitely up there for me for the RB position. Dude had a ridiculous combination of everything that could make a runner great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RYT4gR9OpY That's not even his best run, but it kind of shows what I'm saying. Quick enough to make the juke at the LOS, strong enough to stiff arm someone else shortly after, then has the burst to finish off the run. And this was in 2015. Dude was special as a rookie. He ran super violent, but you couldn't even call him a power back. I never saw Jim Brown play, but the way people describe his skill-set, I always just think Adrian Peterson. I wonder if his single-game rushing record will ever be broken. The closest we have seen is Jerome Harrison at 286 in 2009 and Jamal Charles with 259 in 2010. The last one to hit 250 was Doug Martin in 2012. Are we just considering rush performances after that game, I’m guessing? As Jamal Lewis hit 295 yards. But I doubt it gets surpassed but only because of the RB by committee approach. The only way I could see it getting passed would be if a team like the Ravens or Browns with their rush% having say Hunt go down or Ingram/Dobbins go down. I could see Nick Chubb and Gus Edwards going off against some creampuff team that simply can’t stop them. Derrick Henry also should be mentioned here obviously, especially if Earl Thomas is on the opposing team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoSuperJoe Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Justin Smith as a 49er. I'll always remember him plowing through Jermon Bushrod and nearly sacking Drew Brees in the playoffs. Larry Allen as an offensive lineman. Reggie White as a defensive lineman. Marshawn Lynch and Adrian Peterson are probably the two best guys I've seen in terms of gaining yards after contact. Terrell Owens the most physical wideout. Just looked like a man among boys compared to everyone else on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondbull424 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 In no order: - Jonathan Ogden - Willie Roaf - Quenton Nelson - Kelechi Osemele (when healthy) - Ray Lewis - Brian Urlacher - Patrick Willis- JJ Watt - Aaron Donald - Rob Gronkowski - Calvin Johnson - Julio Jones - DK Metcalf - Terrell Owens - Andre Johnson - Randy Moss - Derrick Henry - Adrian Peterson- CJ2k - Ben Roethlisburger - Lamar Jackson - Mike Vick - Patrick Mahomes - Cam Newton The ones in bold particularly standout to me. At his peak, there’s no other RB I would’ve rather had on the Ravens than CJ2K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Duluther Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 T.O. Moss AD Suh James Harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa_Titan Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 2007 and 2008 Albert Haynesworth was a HOF player. He was all for the money, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibrown Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said: You've ever seen? So, they're ALL physical specimens, but who are the players you've seen that even at this level make it look like men against boys? Aaron Donald is the obvious answer. Every week he does something that makes him seem like he's a step up even from elite physicality of the NFL. Last week it was rag-dolling an OL and a one-handed strip sack. He's often breaking through double teams etc. Some others, throughout all-time that you've seen? Khalil Mack years 1-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuvious Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 13 hours ago, sammymvpknight said: During my lifetime. 1. Willie Roaf 2. Jon Ogden 3. Jerry Rice 4. Lawrence Taylor 5. JJ Watt Prime Willie Roaf pulling as a lead blocker on a toss play had to be freaking horrifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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