Ray Lewis
His pregame dance just says it all about Ray Lewis. He is a beast but has some slight craziness to him that makes him one of the top players ever in the NFL. Ray won the Super Bowl in 2000 as well as the game’s MVP honors. Ray Lewis is known for making big plays for when big plays are needed. He is a leader, a leader that not only leads by example but leads by the way he carries himself and talks to his team. Ever since he was drafted in the mid 1990’s he has been the emotional and physical leader for the highly thought of Ravens defense. His style of play is being smart but some how he is always making the biggest hit of the game every week. Sports Science did a study on how hard he hit and the amount of force he produces when he hits you is more than a battering ram police forces you to break down doors. Everyone watching football now, knows that he will be a future Hall of Famer sometime in his future.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZhiem5Qv7w
Pregame dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Si42_aY-EU
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Number One- Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice
The GOAT. The Greatest OF All Time. Flash 80. His license plate number, as well as the stitching on his towel hanging from his game pants. Jerry Rice owns essentially every receiving record created. The most identifiable ones include receptions in career, 1549, receiving yards, 22,895, and touchdowns with an astounding 208 over his 20 year career. As well as dominating the record books he dominated the art of preparation. Many times coaches would send people to work out with Jerry and come back, saying how crazy that man is. Jerry Rice as a receiver was unstoppable no matter what coverage you played he would and could beat you. His route running was so good that present coaches watch Jerry Rice highlights to teach their players on how to improve their game and run the perfect route. Jerry Rice was inducted to one of the greatest Hall of Fame classes with Emmitt Smith and John Randle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZZw7yKpenU
The GOAT. The Greatest OF All Time. Flash 80. His license plate number, as well as the stitching on his towel hanging from his game pants. Jerry Rice owns essentially every receiving record created. The most identifiable ones include receptions in career, 1549, receiving yards, 22,895, and touchdowns with an astounding 208 over his 20 year career. As well as dominating the record books he dominated the art of preparation. Many times coaches would send people to work out with Jerry and come back, saying how crazy that man is. Jerry Rice as a receiver was unstoppable no matter what coverage you played he would and could beat you. His route running was so good that present coaches watch Jerry Rice highlights to teach their players on how to improve their game and run the perfect route. Jerry Rice was inducted to one of the greatest Hall of Fame classes with Emmitt Smith and John Randle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZZw7yKpenU
Number 2-Jim Brown
Jim Brown
In all cases if you speak about Jim Brown you are talking about a legend. He was a nightmare for defenses as he would outrun everyone on the field but you have to add on his 225 pound frame and he was a handful to tackle. He came into the league from Syracuse and his All American years there as a three sport athlete to become the rookie of the year in 1957 as well as MVP that year, with other MVP awards in 1958, 1963, and 1965. When he retired the record book was filled with the letters spelling his name. He held the All Time rushing yards in a career at retirement as well as touchdowns for a career and highest yards per game average. Jim Brown was inducted into the Hall in 1971.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il5ohJTmk-Q
In all cases if you speak about Jim Brown you are talking about a legend. He was a nightmare for defenses as he would outrun everyone on the field but you have to add on his 225 pound frame and he was a handful to tackle. He came into the league from Syracuse and his All American years there as a three sport athlete to become the rookie of the year in 1957 as well as MVP that year, with other MVP awards in 1958, 1963, and 1965. When he retired the record book was filled with the letters spelling his name. He held the All Time rushing yards in a career at retirement as well as touchdowns for a career and highest yards per game average. Jim Brown was inducted into the Hall in 1971.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il5ohJTmk-Q
Number 3-Lawrence Taylor
Lawrence Taylor
L.T. Lawrence Taylor had an ability to dominate a game with his attack style and it changed the outside linebacker position from a read-and-react posture to an aggressive mode. A dominant force on defense, Taylor was named first-team All-Pro in his first nine seasons as a professional. He was a very intense player who had the strength to bull rush lineman and if not he would just run right past them. His greatest accomplishment was in 1986 when he had his best statistical year when he was named the NFL’s MVP. Becoming the first defensive player to do so in almost 20 years. Lawrence Taylor is second all-time in most career sacks with 132.5 and was probably known best for his ways with taking off opponent’s quarterbacks heads. In 1999 he was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was presented by his son Lawrence Taylor junior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxppgTXECK4&feature=related
L.T. Lawrence Taylor had an ability to dominate a game with his attack style and it changed the outside linebacker position from a read-and-react posture to an aggressive mode. A dominant force on defense, Taylor was named first-team All-Pro in his first nine seasons as a professional. He was a very intense player who had the strength to bull rush lineman and if not he would just run right past them. His greatest accomplishment was in 1986 when he had his best statistical year when he was named the NFL’s MVP. Becoming the first defensive player to do so in almost 20 years. Lawrence Taylor is second all-time in most career sacks with 132.5 and was probably known best for his ways with taking off opponent’s quarterbacks heads. In 1999 he was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was presented by his son Lawrence Taylor junior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxppgTXECK4&feature=related
Number 4- Joe Montana
Joe Montana
As of right now when we think about fourth quarter comebacks, anything comes up in our mind starts with Tim and ends with Tebow. But before the beloved “Tebowing” Joe Montana was the master of all fourth quarter comebacks except when he was leading the team it was called “Montana Magic”. During his illustrious career he led his San Francisco 49’ers to 31 comebacks. One of which is known as the drive, a 92 yard drive in Super Bowl XXIII with seconds remaining on the clock. Much of his success is shown by the number of rings he wears on his hand, 4. With three of the four times he was selected as the game’s MVP. In 2000 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
As of right now when we think about fourth quarter comebacks, anything comes up in our mind starts with Tim and ends with Tebow. But before the beloved “Tebowing” Joe Montana was the master of all fourth quarter comebacks except when he was leading the team it was called “Montana Magic”. During his illustrious career he led his San Francisco 49’ers to 31 comebacks. One of which is known as the drive, a 92 yard drive in Super Bowl XXIII with seconds remaining on the clock. Much of his success is shown by the number of rings he wears on his hand, 4. With three of the four times he was selected as the game’s MVP. In 2000 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Number 5- Walter Payton
Walter Payton
Walter Payton or “Sweetness” as some called him was the definition of the all-around player. The records he held at the time of his retirement included 16,726 total yards, 10 seasons with 1,000 or more yards rushing, 275 yards rushing in one game against Minnesota (1977), 77 games with more than 100 yards rushing, and 110 rushing touchdowns. Payton had 4,368 combined net attempts and accounted for 21,803 combined net yards. He also scored an impressive 750 points on 125 touchdowns. All Pro seven times and played in 9 pro bowls. He was one of the most durable players ever, only missing one game in his rookie season before he played in 186 consecutive games for the Chicago Bears. Not only do the stats speak for Walter, but the way he carried himself. On the field he was a beast, no one could stop him. But off the field his voice was soft and he no longer represented the mean tough guy that was running over everyone on the field. Sweetness was inducted to the hall of fame in 1993.
Walter Payton Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_rFTD7OfVg
Number 11-Ronnie Lott
Ronnie Lott
Lott was a defensive weapon for the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders and the New York Jets in his playing days from 1981 to 1994. Throughout the league Ronnie Lott was known for his hard hitting style. The versatility he had was unheard of when he made 10 pro bowls in three different positions (Cornerback, Free Safety, and Strong Safety). One of Lott’s most significant seasons was in 1986 when in only 14 games he had 10 interceptions leading the league, while racking up a total of 77 tackles. It’s been said that he had an uncanny ability to sense what was going on in the play and be at the spot he needed to be at. Lott not only was hard hitting but he was hardnosed. In one game he went in for a tackle and broke his pinky finger. Most players would go out for the game and maybe part or most of the season, but not Ronnie Lott. He instead decided that it would be smarter to amputate his pinky finger at the game!!! Many of his teammates and coaches discouraged his decision and said that none of them would ever do anything that crazy just to play. But to him it was more important be able to play and contribute to his team’s success. In 2000 he joined the Hall of Fame and was presented by his father, Ray Lott.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Number 6- Johny Unitas really=(Barry Sanders)
Alright we are going to skip Johny Unitas because no one knows anything about him or has ever heard of him. So i am going to stick someone who I think should be in the number 6 spot on our list. Barry Sanders.
Barry Sanders is the definition of elusive. He was fast and agile. Barry Sanders could make you look like a fool lying on the field, why he is celebrating in the end zone. Barry Sanders played in the NFL for 10 seasons all for the Detroit Lions. In every season he played he ran for over 1100 yards on the ground. Six times Barry was a First team all pro selection, and his career rushing yards per game of 100 is second all-time only to Jim Brown. But what surprised much of the world is that he retired at the age of only 30. Only 1500 yards away from the all-time rushing record he left the game. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004.
Barry Sanders Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvOZsAoXy7o
Barry Sanders is the definition of elusive. He was fast and agile. Barry Sanders could make you look like a fool lying on the field, why he is celebrating in the end zone. Barry Sanders played in the NFL for 10 seasons all for the Detroit Lions. In every season he played he ran for over 1100 yards on the ground. Six times Barry was a First team all pro selection, and his career rushing yards per game of 100 is second all-time only to Jim Brown. But what surprised much of the world is that he retired at the age of only 30. Only 1500 yards away from the all-time rushing record he left the game. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004.
Barry Sanders Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvOZsAoXy7o
Number 7-Reggie White
Reggie White was known as “The Minister of Defense”. Besides being an ordained Baptist minister at 17 he was a terror on the defensive line for first the Philadelphia Eagles, and then the Green Bay packers under Mike Holmgren. He was named the Defensive Rookie of the year, and after that no one could figure out a way to stop him, because he then recorded 13 straight trips to the pro bowl. In 1987 in only 12 games due to a strike shortened season he amassed 21 sacks from the defensive line to earn two straight seasons with the sack title. In 121 total games played he totaled 124 sacks with the Eagles and by the time he retired with the Packers in 2000 he was the all time leader in sacks for their career.
Reggie White Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeUKvFYM-iI&feature=related
Reggie White Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeUKvFYM-iI&feature=related
Number 8- Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning is the only four time MVP in the history of the NFL. In 10 of his first 12 seasons he led the Indianapolis Colts to 10 or more wins. Although he was great on the field, what sets Peyton Manning away from the rest is how he approaches the game mentally. He has turned the art of quarterbacking into a science. He held the record for most touchdowns thrown in a season with 49 before it was broken 4 years later by Tom Brady with 50. In 2006 he led his team to the super bowl against the Chicago Bears where he won the game’s most valuable player.
Peyton Manning Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU6tvnkkBNI
Peyton Manning Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU6tvnkkBNI
Number 9- Don Hutson
Before the Professional Football Don Hutson was an All American at Alabama in 1934. Hutson was his era’s Randy Moss. He was the creator of the possession receiver; Don invented the modern pass philosophy, including many receiving routes like the Z-outs, button hooks, hook-and-gos, as well as many fakes and moves to get him open. He played his first year in the league for the Green Bay Packers in 1935. By the end of his career in 1945 he held 18 significant receiving records. He led the NFL in 8 of his 10 seasons in receiving and 5 of those in scoring. In 1941 and 1942 he was named the league’s Most Valuable Player. In the Hall of Fame’s first year of inductees in 1963 he was chosen to be a part of that organization.
Number 10= Dick Butkus
The tenth greatest player ever is Dick Butkus. Butkus played Linebacker for the Chicago Bears for his entire career. His first year in the NFL was in 1965. Dick was one of the most feared tacklers ever, he once said "I want to let people know that they've been hit, and when they get up they don't have to look to see who hit em. Shouldn't be any puzzle, when they come through they got to say it muct've been that Butkus guy. Thats the way I wanted to be known." He was named the NFL's defensive player of the year in 1969 on a team that won just one game, that is remarkable. Butkus was known for his agility and speed, able to make tackles and plays from sideline to sideline. Dick Butkus was inducted to the pro football hall of fame in 1979.
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