The Washington Post, November 23rd, 1997
The issue: Barry Sanders of the Detroit Lions is third on the NFL's all-time rushing list and has rushed for more than 1,000 yards for nine straight seasons, an NFL first. Like Sanders, the all-time leading rusher, Chicago's Walter Payton, spent most of his career playing on a mediocre team. Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys is a prolific rusher and scorer. Jim Brown of Cleveland is being surpassed in the record books, but he played in fewer games per season. Any of these players -- and others -- could be considered the greatest running back in NFL history. Who do you believe is the greatest,...
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