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[@roybatty-]

The fact that he did not gloat or showboat makes him 1000 times the bad ass.

[@johnboehmer6683]

The compliments I could give Barry Sanders could fill a book, but his humility and cool is the thing that stands out by far the most to me also, juxtaposed to his talent. Great comment.

[@jaynosowsky9708]

The fact was Barry sanders hated football...he didn't care about the money or scoring...it was a job and he was amazing at it!!

[@victorfranca17]

Barry is an Angel

[@caliente6319]

who gives a shit if he gloats or showboats? why do people find this so offensive? its entertaining, i'd rather watch a terrell owens pull sharpies out of his sock and otherwise be a narcissistic loudmouthed buffoon all the time than see just about anybody else score a touchdown and simply hand the football to the ref, obviously sanders was thrilling no matter what but for most players yeah, no. and of course the same people that bitch about things like lack of "humility" and "class" especially in fighting sports, these same jerkoffs who would constantly ride a rhonda rousey for these type of things, if she actually showed the class and humility you want, then you'd turn around and call her a boring fighter not worth paying to see.

[@matthieu3574]

@@caliente6319 Not gonna lie Terrell Owens is some real entertaining shit XD.

[@KCBarr1]

I don't remember which opposing team coach said this, but they nailed it when they said "Barry Sanders only has 2 speeds. Here he comes, and there he goes."

[@Andrew-tx1jr]

😂😂😂

[@_007B]

That was Socrates

[@joshuahendricks7701]

I think it was more here he comes or there he goes for the most negative yardage in NFL history.

[@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405]

​@@joshuahendricks7701and still averaged 1500 yards a year over 10 years with matadors on his offensive line.

[@joshuahendricks7701]

DELUSIONAL FANTASY!! I love how these bandwagon Barry Sanders fans make all of these IGNORANT EXCUSES for him. Barry Sanders ABSOLUTELY DID NOT have matadors on the offensive line. In fact he had two of THE BEST offensive lineman at their positions Lomas Brown made 7 consecutive Pro Bowls and one all pro. He was FAR BETTER than Mark Tuinei who didn’t make his first Pro Bowl until his twelfth year in the League. Kevin Glover made three consecutive pro bowls. They were both taken in the 1985 draft by the lions and played a combined 33 years in the league with TEN pro bowls betweennn bf them. Barry was a great talent. A top three back in history. But he always tried to break the big one and often didn’t follow his blockers. His running style may have been more exciting. EMMITTs was more conducive to winning because he always gained positive yards. Barry had the most negative yardage in nfl history BECAUSE of his running style. It’s why he didn’t start until his senior year in high school. Detroit invested HEAVILY in their offensive line. The DELUSIONAL FANTASY that they had no line comes from the 1992 season when the lost Eric Andolsek to a fatal car accident and Mike Utley to paralysis. They called people out of retirement and even ended up playing a tight end at guard one game when injuries hit. Kevin Glover was injured and they started a rookie free agent at center. Lomas Brown was the one bright spot that season. Barry TO THIS DAY played with the NUMBER ONE RECEIVING TANDEM IN NFL HISTORY over two years 95 and 96. He also had a 1000 yard receiver his rookie year something Emmitt didn’t and had a Pro Bowl lineman BEFORE EMMITT DID!! He also played on THE NUMBER ONE OFFENSE IN THE LEAGUE IN 1995 something Emmitt once again never had!! Oh, and in 1991 Detroit DESTROYED Dallas in two games by a combined score of 72-16 including knocking them out of the playoffs. So Emmitt CLEARLY DID NOT come to a better team. They didn’t become better until 1992 and it was mostly BECAUSE IF EMMITT!! Go sell your delusional FANTASY ELSEWHERE!! And in 1993 Detroit signed three HUUUGE offensive lineman to three 5 million dollar contracts (big money back then) to overcome 1992.

[@joeg3911]

Speed, agility, balance, vision, strength, attitude, humility, no one was ever better.

[@Valkyrie0307]

I couldn't agree more.

[@russell9411]

Adrian peterson was close

[@Exeggutor_Enjoyer]

@@russell9411 He was missing the last two

[@boykatheyuri877]

@@russell9411 yup

[@boykatheyuri877]

If saquon barkley can impress he can be close

[@DANIEL_eltravieso]

A once in a lifetime talent, humble and gracious. They don't make em like him anymore, thank you B. SANDERS for all those great memories👏

[@punisherhulkforchrist9950]

The man surpasses 2000 yards, gets the ball, then does he run around praising himself?? No. He immediately goes and hugs his offensive line. True class act, and best running back of all time.

[@scifyry]

Very humble man for sure.

[@chanlerrivers]

And immediately breaks one off for 40 yards and damn near scores!

[@yomamascupoftea9459]

Barry should've spit on the O line for how garbage they were...they're the reason he retired early

[@unseenstalkr]

And the ref handing him the ball and shaking his hand in respect. humbling.

[@fusionsoul]

Well put. People forget he played for one of the worst offensive lines (and teams) of all time. I wonder what he could have done playing for any other team.

[@martinw28703]

"There may have been a better runner, but I have never seen them." - John Madden Damn!

[@johnboehmer6683]

@Andre McGoo , though that may be true, the end result is absolutely nothing. Obviously the guys that Brown was up against were a far inferior group, so to say that Jim Brown did better against his competition than Sanders did against his as a means of claiming Brown to be superior is pretty ridiculous. That would be akin to saying "Tim tebow is the best quarterback of all time because look what he did against the college competition, way better than any other quarterback." What do you suppose Sanders would have done against Brown's competition? Be honest... I have huge respect for Jim Brown, and think he is as good as Sanders, just in a different way, but you have to make your argument better than that.

[@llacekidd]

Andre McGoo Jim brown was the biggest/strongest player of his time so he already had an advantage, Barry was small and made his runs spectacular it’s hardly a him brown run you can point to and have a argument and say “that’s the best run of all time” it’s many Barry runs like that tho

[@llacekidd]

John watch Barry youtube videos it’s watched more than walter Payton’s for a reason lol Barry is smaller, faster, and did not actually go down as easily as people think, he had very strong legs I guess people forget that most plays it takes 2 people to get Barry down unless they didn’t horse collar him, look at the videos

[@TuberOnTheLoose]

The only argument I could present is that OJ got his 2000 yards when the season was only 14 games long, not 16.

[@Sentinelfan]

Andre McGoo Walter Payton do

[@logicaldude3611]

I feel bad for younger people who never got to watch this guy play. And the crazy thing was we never saw him decline. 10 years in the league, 6 1st Team All-Pro selections. It doesn't matter which year the highlight is from, he looks exactly the same. To me, that was one of the most impressive things about him.

[@jennyanydots2389]

His last year he was declining. I'm a Bears fan from chicago and we'd see him twice a year every year being in the same division. That last year you could tell something was wrong. His top end speed was fading and he couldn't produce in the red zone at all (4tds total all year). Even playing against pass-oriented defenses most of the season (they were usually playing from behind) he still had his lowest YPC. The team went from 5-11 during Barry's last year to 8-8 and made the playoffs the next year with basically the same roster. That 2000+ yard season took a toll on him I think, combined with the total carries from every other year it was visibly affecting him. He knew it and retired at the perfect time, unlike most RB's who go a year too long....

[@Thatscrazy92]

@@jennyanydots2389man had 1400 yds bro. Making it sound like it was a huge drop off, he got tired playing for nothing realizing he was stuck on the lions!

[@jennyanydots2389]

@@Thatscrazy92 You're just looking at counting stats like total yards?. Back then if you were the featured back, you got all the carries, even when the team goes 5-11 and you're ineffective unless playing against passing defenses because your team is always behind... when the games were close and they were playing the run Barry was not impressive that year. If you watched him play and compare more than just his yardage total stats year over year, you would see the decline was obvious. Like his YPC dropping almost 2 full yards, like how he only scored 4 total tds in 16 games that year and was particularly ineffective in the red zone, like how he couldn't hit the home run play anymore because his top end speed was gone, and then things in hindsight like... as soon as Barry retired the Lions went from a 5-11 cellar team to making the playoffs with basically the same roster the next year. If you're only looking at his career stats page on football reference.com then I could see how you think he was at the top of his game.... but in reality, he retired at the perfect time. No longer at the top but not totally washed up yet like how Emmit Smith ended up with the Cardinals his last year.

[@joshuahendricks7701]

Barry had a great year in 1998 by any standard. He had plenty more juice left. Emmitt was a better RUNNING BACK!! He was a better receiver, better blocker, better third down back and a MUCH BETTER goal line runner. Emmitt wasn’t “set up” for ANYTHING!! He came to literally THE WORST TEAM in the NFL or did you forget Dallas’ 1-15 1989 season. Barry was more “set up” for success than Emmitt did. Barry was one of FOUR pro bowlers on the lions his rookie year. Emmitt was THE ONLY ONE on his roster. Barry couldn’t change his running style any more than Emmitt could. Barry came to the PERFECT team and offense for him. Even according to his FATHER and Emmitt came to the perfect te fir him. The teams adjusted their offenses to these GREAT HOF BACKS!! Detroit whooped Dallas by a combined score of 72-16 in two games in 1991. Including knocking Dallas out of the playoffs. Barry also had the number one offense in the entire league in 1995 something Emmitt NEVER HAD and number three in 1997. EMMITTs line didn’t become dominant until Erik Williams was inserted into the lineup in 1992 and that only lasted 2 and a half years until Williams got hurt half way through the 1994. If you watch this video 95% of it is Barry running through HUUUGE HOLES!! As someone who played running back I know what I’m talking about. This myth that Barry played with a bunch of scrubs is ASININE!! The reason he retired is because Detroit let all of their GREAT players go and he lost his love of the game and didn’t want to be part of a rebuild after they went with a ROOKIE QB in 1998 after breaking up the GREATEST RECEIVING TANDEM IN NFL HISTORY in 1997. To this very day the best.. Barry only had three more great years in him. Detroit’s downfall had nothing to do with him. The difference between Detroit and Dallas was the difference between controlling the clock and not controlling the clock. Barry was NEVER a ball control back. Like his father said. Barry needed “space” to operate. Dallas became a GREAT TEAM precisely BECAUSE OF EMMITT!! The entire offense was based on EMMITTs running. Detroit’s was built on the pass FIRST!! Barry also had a 1000 yard receiver his rookie year. Emmitt didn’t. EMMITTs line was average his first two years in the league. Yet he still gained over 1500 yards in 1991. The same year his line gave up 11 sacks of Aikman against Philadelphia in ONE GAME!! EMMITTs production dropped drastically once Jerry destroyed the offense and Irvin was the only legit threat they had from 1995 on.

[@joshuahendricks7701]

Emmitt rushed for EXACTLY the same total yardage his last year as he did his rookie year so check your stats. He NEVER EVER should have left Dallas and actually spent TWO YEARS in AZ. If he stays in Dallas his whole career and Jerry isn’t a MORON he finishes with over 20,000 yards rushing in 15 and Barry ends up at 19850 after 13. FYI in high school I foresaw that free agency would DESTROY the NFL which it has. I fixed EVERY ISSUE WITH EVERY TEAM largely with their own players. I still have them memorized to this day. I could have handed them to any GM in the league in 1995 and they would have been overjoyed. The NFL is a shell of its former self. Team chemistry is gone and defense has been outlawed. Games are no longer decided on the field but in the booth.

[@andrewreid9047]

Best pure runner ever in NFL, and he was so humble too.

[@Praise___YaH]

Here is Our True Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@mck7646]

Sanders was unreal, and a lesson on how to conduct one's self on and off the field.

[@MasonJarrr_]

@@Praise___YaH shut yo ass up man, no one cares. Go somewhere else

[@dakotakohlhof3334]

Hey D Fence we made an ooopsie !!!!

[@dakotakohlhof3334]

Coach he’s cheating he’s got skates 😂

[@the_automatic4138]

Barry was a smart man. He knew when it was time to get out of that brutal sport before something bad happened to him. He left in good health, and NOBODY could put a price on that.

[@sirtalkalotdoolittle]

It's the Jim Brown exit -- Always leave them wanting more.

[@TN_HondaDad]

Watching those highlights, I don't know how his knees took those cuts and start/stops foe all those years. Feel honored that I was a Detroit fan and witnessed a lot of those live!

[@mr.sunrise3933]

nah detroid screwed him. He wasnt done

[@big_boy8852]

He wanted a superbowl and just wanted to win and his team couldn't do and that's why he retired

[@russelllangworthy8855]

Him retiring had nothing to do with being smart or worrying about getting hurt. The lions are THE most inept organization in all of sports. Barry knew it and was fed up. Any organization that had that kind of talent and continued to lose speaks volumes. Calvin Johnson retired early, too, for the same reason.

[@hmmm3232]

Kids today don’t know what a true Turkey day is without Barry and Emmit. Good times man, good times😊

[@chadmichaels6590]

Lol

[@hindsight_is_2020]

👍

[@jamesmartin8385]

Amen!

[@brianshepherd9927]

Soooo true!!! Had Emmett gone to the lions and Barry to the cowboys, Barry would have crushed sweetness record in his 7th or 8th year. I believe he was the goat of running backs because of what he accomplished even with a mediocre o-line!

[@tyroneharper5375]

Good Times Indeed.... Peace!!

[@diegopons4622]

Watching Barry Sanders highlights is one of the sweetest parts of life. 👍🏾 It's pure art.

[@Vamprock]

when I think of Barry I always think about his ability to shake his hips and shift out of a tackle, but his acceleration....damn, that's just otherworldly

[@tomsampson8084]

As a native Detroiter those ten years of Barry were the only enjoyment I ever got from the Lions.

[@whitemike1221able]

As someone born and raised in Chicago, I agree. The best 10 years of enjoyment for any NFC north fan having to watch the lions were the sanders years lol. He was so fun to watch.

[@samhammer1134]

Cool name! Haha I quit watching football when Barry retired

[@kennethbryant5819]

no love for Megatron?

[@clapdrix72]

Megatron?

[@Adam-vs2in]

@@clapdrix72 Calvin Johnson.

[@yesorlando05]

The acceleration. Being able to change directions on a dime. Stopping and starting again instantaneously. Using defender's momentum against them. That killer spin move. No one, and I mean NO ONE, has ever had that total skill set. On top of everything else, he was a humble gentleman. He's the GOAT, straight up.

[@stevef4186]

MIC DROP!!!!

[@boxed8300]

Joshua Haynes saquons agility is the same and hes more explosive on top of being stronger and faster.

[@benardrushing6921]

@@boxed8300 who ?? U can't b trying 2 compare ANYBODY with the GREAT Barry Sanders !!!!!!!!!

[@boxed8300]

Benard Rushing yes, yes i am.

[@benardrushing6921]

@@boxed8300 do u have a concussion??

[@MrEOM41]

You can’t teach this man... this is just a raw talent... best RB OF ALL TIME

[@dakotakohlhof3334]

Hey Let’s get some Surf and Turf to carb load ya you’ll be busy all night boyz

[@TeufelHunden605]

Barry was as fast as a WR, strong as a LB and commanded the field like a QB. To accomplish what he did in his career on a subpar team.....magical.

[@borood1188]

"Of all the players I faced there was only one I feared, cuz he could beat you at any moment, and that was Barry." - Reggie White

[@jameslawson2663]

Bo Rood , while Barry was at Oklahoma St playing behind Thurman Thomas they went to play Oklahoma where Barry Schwartz was head coach. Schwartz told his D “what ever you do, don’t hurt Therman! Trust me you don’t want no part of his back up”

[@theexperiencetv5340]

🙏🏾

[@jakestevens7283]

Well, they feared getting beat and looking stupid...but there was a more intense fear that quarterbacks had towards Lawrence Taylor haha

[@robertlongwill8856]

@ToeKnee Balony why the vitriol? And the hate. I knew he meant Barry Switzer. Why didn't you just correct the poster? In a good way And move on.

[@derekstrickland2421]

jordanesque

[@Canuck204]

We never saw the decline of Barry Sanders, he left us fans wanting more. He had so much to give but he left us with memories to last a life time.

[@robertsimmons6098]

I was Lucky enough to watch Barry Sanders career as a Detroit Lion. I smile remembering all his highlights and records. THANKSGIVING day games. Now players PROTEST, shove BLACK LIVES MATTER DOWN OUR THROATS. AND PREACH WHITE PRIVILEGE.. all these millionaires playing a game. I've got the best memories to last a lifetime. Any Lions fans remember watching HEIDI, THE END OF A PLAYOFF GAME WENT BLANK, AND THE MOVIE HEIDI CAME ON AND WE MISSED THE END OF THE PLAYOFF GAME. GO LIONS !

[@BigBlackRod]

@@robertsimmons6098 Why is it wrong to protest police brutality? Should police be allowed to pummel who they please? I just saw a cop pepper-spray a NINE-YEAR-OLD GIRL! Told the kid, "Stop it! You're acting like a child!" The girl screamed back, "I AM A CHILD!" Here, see for yourself, then tell me why this kind of behavior shouldn't be protested...kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHLUh2pumZacZqs

[@YouzTube99]

@@BigBlackRod Did you intend to post this comment for a different vid?

[@BigBlackRod]

@@YouzTube99 No, I was responding to Robert Simmons, since he is so offended by the protests of football players...

[@YouzTube99]

@@BigBlackRod My mistake. Didn't see the Simmons response -- it may have been off-screen but I should have checked more carefully.

[@dionysus122]

You have to keep in mind that Barry Sanders did all of this while on a crappy Lions team and horrendous offensive line. That makes him even that more amazing, and truly the greatest of all time.

[@artmeddaugh6669]

A crappy Detroit Lions team that won the NFC Central Division in 91' and 93', played in the NFC Championship game in the 91' season, and made the playoffs in 94', 95', and 97'. That horrendous offensive line that featured multiple NFL All-Pro Center Kevin Glover, and multiple NFL All-Pro Tackle Lomas Brown. And if it weren't for the tragedies that happened in 1991 and 1992 to starting Guard Mike Utley, who suffered a career ending paralysis injury, and the other starting Guard, Eric Andolsek, who was killed by a distracted truck driver while doing yardwork on his front lawn, the Detroit Lions offensive line would have been even better for Barry to run the ball. You make it sound like the Lions never won a game...Give me an F'in break!

[@WideHarryCock]

@@artmeddaugh6669 god thank you half the people in these comments didn’t even watch Barry play lmao

[@juniorpena4642]

@@artmeddaugh6669 with a long comment like this you sound like big Barry hater.

[@Younima4]

@@juniorpena4642 you obviously didn't read it then

[@punktalley]

@@artmeddaugh6669 you don't have enough likes for your comment. Too many people read only the headlines and consider them educated about the topic related to that headline.

[@Meatball2022]

I sometimes forget how special of a player he was. Amazing…

[@ericpackers1700]

And him and Thurman thomas at Oklahoma state

[@GregzVR]

Even when defenders think they hit him, Barry has a unique ability to ride the tackle, taking all the force out of it, then sprinting away. The GOAT, and it’s not even close.

[@davsmiv8652]

All time Balance

[@TraderHelp101]

If there is ONE athlete that doesn't need records or championships to KNOW he's the greatest of all time... It's Barry Sanders

[@icewallowcome5989]

Trader Help 101 Calvin Johnson as well

[@jamesjackson9549]

Preach

[@uberman1384]

Bo Jackson is another

[@bubbalove5663]

um wrong . u play the game to win ya numbskull. . therein lies the difference , Barry was about stats , emmitt was about championships .

[@OPAgusta]

To be the greatest of all time you need at least either records or championships. Wtf are you talking about?

[@seel33lees]

He's the reason I watched American Football in my teens and 20s. Nobody can touch Barry Sanders. The Greatest!

[@williammorton3359]

Barry was simply the greatest RB that has ever played this game called football. Probably the best MAN that ever played as well.

[@charleynewman5758]

Facts

[@pickle_soup160]

Greatest open-field runner, sure, greatest Rb no way. I'll take Payton any day.

[@isaiahhendricks2376]

@@pickle_soup160why you acting like either one is bad u can make a argument for boyj

[@swnsng]

Broken more ankles than artifical turf. The most electric NFL player of all time.

[@chriswildhaber35]

Totally agree, and no disrespect, but sometimes it looks like a man playing with boys.

[@robertscheinost179]

I agree, but the great Jim Brown was his equal. Just different eras. Not dissing Barry. They both did things on the field that nobody else could come close to doing.

[@swnsng]

@@robertscheinost179 I see Jim Brown the same way I see WIlt Chamberlain...2 complete beasts, talented players that bullied their respective era.

[@robertscheinost179]

@@swnsng Oh yeah! Spike Lee made a movie on the life of Jim Brown There is a 5 minite clip of Jim running on the field running doing unbelievable runs. Unreal! With Wilt, also made the game look he was playing a game with children Unreal but true!

[@swnsng]

@@robertscheinost179 yeah these two players dominated...but with Barry, I still have not seen an NFL player to this day that has looked as electric as Barry Sanders.

[@Train2kill00]

He's simply the best running back I ever saw.

[@johnjenkins5854]

Me too.

[@raidersacdc4892]

Top 3 I’ve ever saw play Barry Walter Earl

[@torjackson428]

@Bryan Smith ok so what he got his opinion

[@RandyB199]

@@raidersacdc4892 that's a dam good group there.

[@raidersacdc4892]

@@RandyB199 I was lucky to see them all

[@jdub1182]

In my opinion the greatest running back ever. This man was incredible to watch.

[@kevinwilkins3248]

Just simply the GOAT. The man probably would've ended up with 20,000-25,000 yards if he had kept going. Just as great, he was one of the most humble low key superstars ever in any sport. What a joy to watch.

[@PerryEdwardSmith]

You need a great line for a great run game. Barry Sanders: Hold my beer

[@Redonus83]

😂😂 so true

[@mr.wizard2974]

There will never ever be another Barry Sanders.

[@knight5188]

Christian McCaffrey has the 3rd worst o line and is having the greatest RB stats ever recorded in NFL history by week 10. But i would still say Sanders leg skill was on another level, and his speed. Just thought I'd Mention 😁

[@ToneBaldino]

The myth of the terrible oline. Did you even watch this highlight video? Id say watch it and check out his blocking. Aside from 4 or 5 runs, he has great blocking and at least 6 yards before even worrying about a tackle. Go to 4:48. It was a myth. But continue to let your eyes deceive you

[@jacobgonzalez2002]

Ryan Mcneila Ok boomer

[@rickjones1281]

Detroit will never see another Barry in this lifetime..He was truly poetry in motion.

[@AFShing3]

Rick Joneshy will we ever see another Barry ever? Truly one of a kind

[@tinuolaallimi8922]

Deandre swift mark my words

[@charliestille2820]

@@tinuolaallimi8922 no. There will never be a rb close to his skill level

[@sharkyboy2654]

Deandre 👀haha probably not

[@llacekidd]

Joshua Haynes it’s a lot of Randy moss’s now lol

[@sebastiangrumman8507]

What a pro. No post-score antics, just a pro gettin' it done.

[@Praise___YaH]

Here is Our True Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@brian954rr6]

The greatest touchdown celebration is the one that never was.... Pure class

[@edwinjones1000]

No end zone dance. He just hands the ball to the ref. Total class.

[@thedonprince7941]

when you celebrate that doesn't mean you don't have class bro just because white people said so doesnt make it law.

[@aaronws9561]

@@thedonprince7941 who says that only “white people” believe this? Sanders is on record as saying his father told him to “act like you’ve been there before and will again.” He felt all the over-the-top celebrations were just sad displays and, frankly, I agree. And before you make this thing about race (again) Mark Gastineau was one of the worst perpetrators of this BS and cost the Jets a playoff game with his ridiculous displays. The simple issue is this: at best these displays are a bit silly, but harmless… but at worst they are narcissistic self-indulgence that often cost teams penalties, games, and create a lot of ill will among the players. I do agree that the NFL often goes overboard, but to imply that this is yet another racial issue is just insanity.

[@-runner-runher5984]

@@aaronws9561 thank you.

[@hadouken8228]

@@aaronws9561 @AaronWS A lot of other things you can do with your time. Moved to Mexico in 2014 and haven't watched a full NFL game since. Rich, Prima Donnas! No thanks. KZbin NFL Network channel provides 9-15 minutes of full game highlights. Good enough for me. Jordan Saunders Rice Montana Brady Emmitt Classy guys Todays Athlete.? Thong wearers

[@aleksi4836]

@@thedonprince7941 racist

[@DerGlaetze]

Just pure and simple humbleness, in the face of greatness. The best of the best.

[@DMAN590]

Top Speed: 8.5/10 Agility: 10/10 Acceleration: 10/10 Balance: 10/10 Vision: 10/10 Power: 7.5/10 My favorite player of all time.

[@bobbyolivo9163]

Are these your numbers? Personally I'd give him just a little more on power, the way he bounces off some of these tackles, runs through others, even linebackers who have the size advantage on him, he was a pretty strong runner. I like the numbers aside from that though, and bottom line, dude was the best to ever do it lol and also my favorite. My very first school report I ever had to do on an individual back in elementary school in the mid 90s, I did mine on him lol

[@hawktriad]

Being a Raider fan I still give credit to Barry Sanders as the GOAT. He could run, he could catch, he could block, he could make a play out of the impossible. I only wish he could have a Superbowl ring but even without he was a true Superman. I wonder how Bo Jackson would have compared had he only done football and had a full career? Sanders was in a league of his own.💖⚡️💯✨️✨️🔥😻💖

[@DMAN590]

​@@bobbyolivo9163 Yes these are my personal #s. I guess I'd just respectfully counter that his ability to run through guys/bounce off was more an effect of his balance and agility than power. 7.5 is still very powerful but leaving respect for runners like Bettis, Jackson, Okoye etc whose styles were more obviously geared towards power. But yes Barry was a pretty strong runner indeed for his size. He was short as hell for an NFL player but was surprisingly heavy due to his insane leg strength. Yeah for sure a true hero of the sport. Others may compare or arguably exceed him but for me his style and temperament are second to none and he his the most memorable back to ever run the ball imo

[@DMAN590]

@@hawktriadBo Jackson could have been greater in terms of stats if things had gone differently for him, We will never know. I love Bo and his story as well, but for me even if Bo had a full career and was leading rusher, I just love Barry's style and manner that he'd be my favorite. It's the same reason why spiderman is a more loved character than superman even though superman would compeltely destroy spiderman. Spiderman's style is just more likeable.

[@timothygreen2689]

HE DID ALL OF THIS WITHOUT A GOOD. OFFENSIVE LINE IF HE. HAD A GOOD ONE HE WOULD HAVE AVERAGED 3OO YARDS A GAME

[@erniearambula3525]

The man's style is art in motion.

[@donnieevans57]

The greatest there ever was. He didn’t sit out and want the attention on himself. Cry about his brand He just put in work. Thank you Barry for the memories! And your professionalism!!

[@cheekypasta55]

Man.... Imagine what could've been if he was actually on a GOOD team. The GOAT of all RBs. Period.

[@-Jek99-]

He uad a good team, just not a good o line or qb

[@email16v]

Jansen Ravioli I think that same thing for Witten of the cowboys...tragic

[@ThaClancyFam2]

If he had Emmitt’s O-Line...🤦🏾‍♂️...too bad Barry only had Defensive speed bumps blocking for him.

[@joshuahendricks7701]

Incorrect. Barry had SEVEN TIME PRO BOWLER LOMAS BROWN AND THREE TIME PRO BOWLER KEVIN GLOVER!!! They were their number 1 and 2 picks in 1985 and BOTH PLAYED AT LEAST 15 YEARS!!!

[@howardberry7064]

@@joshuahendricks7701 bottom line is thru half of his time in Detroit in which was his whole career the offensive line sucked, and other half was okay but nothing special!

[@swoop2017]

Blessed to have seen this man play.

[@CS-jr6ux]

Barry was always a class act. He would make an amazing run, then toss the ball to one of the refs like, hold this I'll be back. Never gloated, rarely, if ever celebrated a TD. Mentally and physically one of the best ever.

[@jawjww]

All these years later, I sill love watching his highlights.

[@kingdingaling2469]

Reeeeeal Talk. Love it.

[@triplefoutdoors6331]

I’ve been a Cowboys fan all my life. I absolutely loved watching Barry Sanders!! I knew I was watching greatness take place. You are the man Barry!!!

[@triplefoutdoors6331]

@Christopher Bradish No shit Sherlock really?! I’m sorry if I didn’t make it clear but even though I was a Cowboys fan I still enjoyed watching Barry Sanders.

[@yominyun]

@@triplefoutdoors6331 I suppose an extra word and change of punctuation would have made it easier for Christopher Bradish to understand your comment. So here goes....."Although I've been a Cowboys fan all my life, I absolutely loved watching Barry Sanders!! I knew I was watching greatness take place. You are the man Barry!! Yeah, I'm bored.

[@matthewcarey3148]

As a Chicagoan and a Bears fan, I had to watch Sanders twice a year. It pains me to say this, but if I were starting a team I’d pick Sanders over Payton. He was just so good. He could have easily won the all time rushing title, but he just retired when he was done with the game. No hype, no ego, no regrets. The dude was the best and a total class act. (Bears fan grumble grumble)

[@jacobbyerson5075]

The best ever in my opinion ..A marked man and still couldn't be stopped. Over 15000 yards in 10 seasons.

[@bwebb0061]

the greatest running back the nfl will ever see, humble, greatness and you cant tackle the man. simply the best nfl runningback of all time hands down.

[@joshuahendricks7701]

If you couldn't tackle Barry how did he have the most negative yards in NFL history???🤔🤔

[@joelewis1409]

@@joshuahendricks7701 look at his offensive line tho bro!!! Know wonder he lead the league with the most negative yards... but look at all those yards he got with NO offensive line... Now just imagine if he had one like the cowboys or something... OMG!!!!!!

[@joshuahendricks7701]

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[@joshuahendricks7701]

WATCH THE VIDEO!!!

[@kevinpayton2664]

@@joshuahendricks7701 The offensive line a lot of times couldn't stop the opposing defenses from getting to Detroit's backfield.

[@anthonykublawi]

His acceleration is one of the best things I’ve ever seen

[@rael6974]

Hell yes that’s what I kept saying while watching his highlights “watch his acceleration.” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mattkolmer]

He wasn’t fast. But none could go 0-60 faster.

[@apatterson619]

Not fast...? Are you blind, stupid, or both?

[@mattkolmer]

@@apatterson619 neither? His top end speed wasn’t high. He got chased down a lot. His quickness was unmatched. There is a difference

[@apatterson619]

His 4.37 40 yard dash disagrees with you.

[@tagtag-connected5263]

Glad I was old enough to be able to watch Barry in his prime. Highlight reel. Only comparison is Vick or Mahomes. Every time any of those players had the ball it felt highlight reel could happen at any second. God given talent that can’t be coached or taught. Incredible

[@andrewcramer711]

Nobody broke tackles better than Barry.

[@hoyit]

He gets most credit for his jukes, but the real incredible thing about Barry was his ability to accelerate in an instant. Guy was just incredible.

[@Peakfreud]

Facts, from 0 to 60 his stand still to burst of full speed was insane Only other player I seen come close was Mike Vick

[@Peakfreud]

@BD Phantom H.O.F Brian Dawkins once hit Mike Vick in the open field while crossing the goal line After a 30yrd scamper, it was already a T.D so much so the rest of Brian's Teammates pulled up 5 to 10yrds prior. It fractured Mike Vicks ribs, no flag and it was called a great hustle play and not giving up.

[@KaisMan605]

This footage is insane and timeless. There will never be a running back like Sanders. Ever. We got some real great ones playing now and none of them even touch what this guy could do. A one man team.

[@LynxStarAuto]

KaisMan605 Gail Sayers and Ladanian Tomlinson are the closest I have seen to that run style.

[@joshuahendricks7701]

Barry was NEVER A ONE MAN TEAM!!! GO LOOK UP HERMAN MOORE, BRETT PERRIMAN, LOMAS BROWN, KEVIN GLOVER, JASON HANSON, MEL GRAY AND SCOTT MITCHELL!!!

[@iamhim1985]

Saquon Barkley is the next coming of #20

[@joshuahendricks7701]

WRONG!!! Barkley and Sanders have NOTHING IN COMMON as runners. Barkley is bigger, more powerful and has no where near the elusiveness that Barry has.......Brandon Jacobs was the second coming of Barry...except he was 8 inches taller, 60 lbs heavier, slower, and had NO STOP START ABILITY WHATSOEVER!!! Other than that they were pretty close.

[@iamhim1985]

@@joshuahendricks7701 nowhere near the elusiveness?? The guy never gets tackled by the 1st defender and that is not because he is trucking them. Go watch video on Barkley and revise your statement.

[@martian78]

Barry Sanders! Living legend that has the best highlights. Wish he could have won a Super Bowl ring.

[@DynamiteZ2]

True

[@DynamiteZ2]

My list top 3 1.Barry sanders 2. Emmitt smith 3. Adrian Peterson

[@Amber-jf5on]

I’m at work, tearing up over Barry highlights. There will never be anyone this great ever again.

[@MKwaalDiop]

NEVER EVER...DID I SAY NEVER!!!!

[@TheEminentGeek]

Hearing Pat Sumerall and John Madden talk about how great Barry Sanders is...doesn't get much better for me #NeverForgetBarrySanders

[@313thugboss]

SUNDAYS JUST HASN'T BEEN THE SAME WITHOUT PAT & JOHN

[@jameskim1505]

That's my childhood right there

[@OleSmokey]

So true serious memories

[@crodriguez2360]

Yup

[@vias70]

I'm not a Detroit Lions fan but I remember I used to watch their games (when available) just to watch Barry Sanders, the G.O.A.T.

[@bruun1974]

Word! It's not even so much what he did stats wise, it's how he did it and how often he did shit, that no mere mortal should be able to do. Albeit that there were other fabulous backs in the league, there is just no one, who could do, what Barry could. No one that could drop jaws to the floor in the crowds and make juke his opponents out of their drawers. You have to go to basketball, to find someone in the same league as him: Michael Jordan.

[@sergioobetgmail5690]

Me too! Shitty team, bit awesome player to watch

[@lawrencespies8674]

Where Barry shined the most... were his evasive moves. He is running, cuts to the left, when the defensive player commits to the left, Barry cuts back to the right and leaves him behind. Seen him switch left then right back to the left, right, left, etc... all in one run. Amazing runner.

[@theoneandonly4252]

The Greatest Running Back of All Time.

[@WTKILLER123]

The One and Only Walter was better

[@mahandda]

Bofa Deeznawtz shit oline? Worst oline ever haha

[@Kazaam818]

Hayden Willie they didn’t have to be good tho they literally just had to get in front of the guy they were supposed to block and sanders did the rest

[@borood1188]

Wtkiller 123 Get off crack. Payton is not even close to this dude.

[@brentbeardsley655]

Gotta agree with wtkiller. Sweetness was the best running back I've ever seen. Could throw, catch and block. Rarley got caught from behind. Barry was the most elusive and quick but got run down from behind. He didn't have that breakout speed. Both were great and I'm glad I got to see their best stuff.

[@jeffmusgrave6467]

This man with the most classiest underrated and most down-to-earth football player the NFL has ever seen the respect he has for the game and the people that play it and officiated the game Humble beginnings strict upbringing and the most simple things needed in life family profession and respect of other human beings God bless Barry Sanders

[@JonnyJungle77]

My favorite nfl player and RB ever. Imagine what he'd have done on a real team.

[@WideHarryCock]

His team was actually loaded with talent on offense lmao he a top 5 wideout for 5 years, a QB that almost won MVP in ‘95 and two all pros on his line…they just didn’t get it done lol

[@Exeggutor_Enjoyer]

@@WideHarryCock Defense?

[@WideHarryCock]

@@Exeggutor_Enjoyer Chris Spielman Bennie Blades etc had a pretty good unit for a bit

[@MasonJarrr_]

@@WideHarryCockno. Their OL was mid if not bad for most if not all years he was there. Tired of ppl saying this, cause it’s just not true. Having one good all pro OL on ur team ISNT gonna make your whole OL good; especially considering that opponents would stack tons on the line, making it to where Barry had to juke

[@WideHarryCock]

@@MasonJarrr_ he didn’t have one good OL he had two…do your research kid…Kevin Glover and Lomas Brown were dogs in their primes…and Barry had them both for 80% of his career…Glover was a 3x first team all pro and Lomas a 5x All pro…not pro bowlers, ALL PROS

[@justanotheryoutuber1997]

The fact that he was that shifty in those big ass shoulder pads makes it even more extraordinary

[@stephenrogers981]

As good as Smith was, he only holds that title because Sanders called it quits so early. The MJ of RBs!

[@jasonluera5058]

If sanders had the offensive line that smith had noone qould ever come close to his yardage

[@damatricrayton8942]

@@jasonluera5058 Barry had a great offensive line what you think nobody blocked for him

[@johnboehmer6683]

@@damatricrayton8942 ,of course they TRIED to block for him, they just failed. There's a reason Barry Sanders holds the all-time record for most yards lost, and I'll give you a hint, it's not because he lacked elusiveness or speed! It's because defenders were on top of him the second he got the ball on a regular basis. I've heard it said that Sanders simply would not run to where the play was designed, how does anyone know that? When there's no hole to go through, what are you going to do? Does anyone think that he jitterbugged, juked, and ad-libbed for exercise? It's because there was nothing there. Glover and Brown were solid linemen, but it takes more than that, and Glover was only there for about 4 years. The rest of the line was always patchy, and even if it was five pro bowlers, it's still only five guys. No tight ends to help, no fullback. Now consider that despite the fact that he's the all-time record holder for most yards lost that he has the second-best yards-per-carry average of all time... nuff said.

[@damatricrayton8942]

@@johnboehmer6683 nobody can run without blocking

[@johnboehmer6683]

@@damatricrayton8942 true, but obviously competent blockers will give a back more room to run, and thus more success, than not.

[@dulisha]

I never played American Football cause I grew up in Europe but this man's highlights give me chills.

[@Deshaun804]

I just don’t understand how a human being can stop on a dime then reach full speed like that. He’s truly unreal. There’s never been anything like him since. And sadly, I don’t see it ever changing

[@conchobar]

No professional athlete has a better highlight reel than Barry Sander.

[@khalieffalegend8335]

Im from NYC im a Giants fan but i watched ever Lions game just to watch my favorite RB Barry he was like nothing we seen back then to this day one of a kind. 🐐 Goat

[@jakerizkallah4522]

Khalieff Alegend funny as a lions fan I watch Saquon play in hopes he’s another barry

[@darrentate1388]

This man was insane to watch.

[@pinnip4974]

Yeah, his one yard runs were just as impressive if not more! 🤣

[@jamesmccormick875]

There are good and great RB in the NFL. There are even legendary RB in the NFL, and there is Barry Sanders. He is above all to ever play the game. He is in a class of his own and Jim Brown is the only other RB with him in that once in a generation class of athlete. Barry is the greatest ever.

[@scottschaefer2284]

what about OJ

[@FDTF45]

@@scottschaefer2284 : No

[@dper1112]

Thanks for making this video. I grew up watching Barry play on TV every weekend in the fall, and it's really nice to watch some of those highlights again.

[@dieseldust76]

I get chills every time I watch the old Barry highlights! Damn I miss him! God bless you Mr. Sanders!

[@dsj80]

Same here, every single time. It is amazing to just watch him work. He's definitely the greatest back to ever do it, in my opinion.

[@GrumpyCat-mw5xl]

His ability to move laterally at high speed is astounding.

[@Meatball2022]

And that stop-go-side shuffle was just stunning. Like watching a video game

[@FreewayBrent]

Most folks would break their own ankles and tear their ACL and MCL's if they attempted to cut the way Sanders did. It's possible we will never see a guy like him play again.

[@JonHop1]

@@FreewayBrent Its because he was so short yet strong in his lower body. His center of gravity was also very low to the ground. His genetics were perfect for the position.

[@SlickNy1924]

@@JonHop1 I never realized that, so basically long story short Barry’s body type and his genetics were the perfect match for a RB, and unless another of his type and size comes around we will most likely never witness a RB this elusive again?

[@JonHop1]

@@SlickNy1924 Pretty much.. And just because you have the genetics and body type, doesnt mean u will be able to utilize it like Barry did. So yeah, super rare. The closest Ive seen is Saquon but sadly he messed up his knees early on. Saquon didnt use his body and direction to make cuts like Barry did and used his legs more for directional purposes which puts a lot more strain on ur joints/knees. If you watch Barry, he changed directions using his whole body. It was amazing and unique and its why he stayed healthy with hard jukes all the time on terrible turf

[@alhoward4099]

Besides his physical abilities, he literally thought on his feet. He ran at the defenders that were off balance and the defender with his feet too close together, he might as well been sitting in the stands

[@brianshort2101]

Best RB in the history of football. If he would have played for the Cowboys in the 90s he would have doubled Emmits numbers. Period

[@learnenglishwithphrasemix1312]

Double rushing yards, no way. Double number of rings though....

[@pushtostart1377]

But he didn’t and he’s a quitter

[@T.Wilson-7]

No, Barry was the flashiest, but I don’t think he blocked and caught the ball like Emmitt. Smith was more of a power runner.

[@scottschneider3662]

@@T.Wilson-7 Give me a break dude. Emmitt could follow his blockers and get what he could, but Barry would've had at least 2,500 yards in a season behind that line.

[@T.Wilson-7]

@@scottschneider3662 Barry would have had the rushing record, doubled his numbers no.

[@averagefella]

This is why KZbin was created 🤘

[@LarryDarylDaryl]

This was when players were beyond human. Thanksgiving was always the day America watched Barry Sanders.

[@onabender3361]

Explosive. Give him a gap and he could out accelerate anyone. Unmatched talent

[@vaibhavjain3234]

Sometimes He comes across everybody so smoothly like nobody was even bothering to catch him

[@keithsparling5537]

Yeah, I remember him!!! Are you kidding, I'm an old Bears fan! Anybody that loves the game, loves to watch a guy like this. Incredible, a true pleasure to watch! A thing of natural beauty!!! No other way to say it!

[@user-pd2qe4bn2x]

It was honor and a privilege to see best running back ever played the game.

[@chessmanatee2024]

I think Jim brown is better

[@metaloreo8423]

@@chessmanatee2024 stop the cap

[@chessmanatee2024]

@@metaloreo8423 it’s not cap it fact

[@metaloreo8423]

@@chessmanatee2024 ok I won’t judge no more

[@slimeboy5626]

@@chessmanatee2024 cap

[@wade5941]

Just never gets old watching this man run the football. I believe he is the greatest back of ALL time.

[@MKwaalDiop]

HANDS DOWN....BARRY IS THE GOAT!

[@briantaborek7980]

Yup, Barry did things no one else could. What a joy to watch. Thanks

[@abj5791]

One of the classiest professionals to ever play the game at such an incredible level. He truly deserved a Superbowl ring. God bless you Barry.

[@hondadude7]

took me 30 minutes to watch this vid with all the rewinds

[@fan4life34]

Now go watch a Walter Payton highlite video, you will do the same! Both backs were equally as great!!

[@albertanderson1474]

fan4life34 funny you said that because before watching this I just watched Walter Payton’s runs and you are right It’s a toss up. Barry was the most elusive while Walter was the most combative. Both were spectacular

[@abdulwaheed5367]

Just couldn't help it 😎bro, he 👦was a human highlight reel

[@dreameryoung38]

He was who I rooted for when my team wasn't playing

[@wilfordbrimley6938]

Class, skill, and tons of entertainment. Barry was the man all around, and one of my all time favorite players! -A Packers fan

[@craigpaulson3503]

The best running back ever. I was lucky enough to see him in person several times. The best game i attended was the 10/12/97 game versus the Bucs. 215 yards 3 TDs. Only player to have 2 TDs of 80+ yards in the same game(80,82) and passed Jim Brown on the all time yardage list. i have ton of pictures from that day and will always cherish the memories of witnessing the best RB(player) in NFL history.

[@g.shumway5925]

'97...I believe that was the year he hit 2,000 and threatened Dickerson's record

[@craigpaulson3503]

You got it right. What's amazing is that the first two games of the season Barry had a total of 53 yards combined. Coach Bobby Ross obviously hadn't developed the confidence to stay with the running game. The next 14 games were truly a work of art, as Barry finished the season with 2053 yards. Only 2 RBs ever rushed for 2000 yards in 14 games; Barry Sanders 2000 yards and O.J. Simpson 2003 yards. "If Barry Sanders is not the best running back ever, then the Lord has yet to make him" -Wayne Fontes

[@HughJorgan09]

I was equally blessed to have attended Oklahoma State during the time that encompassed Barry and Thurman Thomas. My goodness. And, to think that right down the road, you had the Sooners: Billy Sims, Joe Washington, Greg Pruitt, etc. I've been blessed to have seen the best of 'em, for damn sure!

[@mikd1420]

Frank Gore had a 79 and a 80 yd td run in the same game once! It's close

[@joedavis3784]

I was at that game also.it was a blast I was 19 at the time without a care in the world.goodtimes

[@noagenda1980]

Agility : 99 Acceleration : 99 Top Speed: 90

[@Phantom87865]

99 spin move 99 juke move 92 break tackle

[@dmatt0484]

Don't forget about strength was at least 90. He was breaking out of tackles as much as evading them

[@johnboehmer6683]

Yeah, you caught that too? 😁 I must have seen him get run down from behind at least 20 times, speed was not his best trait. He had great quickness, but general foot speed he was average in NFL terms.

[@bb-mf3sq]

@nick bee 31 he honestly wasnt that fast yeah he was fast he had to be ro be as great of a rb as he was but he wasnt like tyreek hill speed

[@skeince7723]

96 speed actually

[@jaybrick8973]

I never get tired of watching barry run its like poetry in motion he really is the goat at his position

[@labrat4174]

Not even a lions fan. And I love to remember when he played. His moves are off the hook. Thank you Mr. Sanders.

[@jgingras2615]

I saw Emmit run, Dickersons fly, Sweetness dance, never saw Brown, but Barry is the greatest runner I ever saw!

[@FooBarr1]

Brown was great at running over and through tacklers. He was straight up North-South running and he was the best at it in his time. Teams stacked the line cuz they knew what the BRowns would do ... didn't matter. He wasn't as fast as Barry and didn't have the sick moves that Barry did.

[@mottthehoople684]

I have looked at Sanders films hundreds of times ... and it is still difficult to anticipate his change the directions at top speed... although it's difficult to compare eras.... I believe he's the best running back of all time... a linebacker on the sideline one said I had Barry squared up..... . and I think he split in two!😄😄😄

[@danielnieto3715]

That linebacker was wrong,he didn't see Barry split in two,the linebacker was SPLIT in two, that's why he saw 2 Barry Sanders.there has always been one Barry Sanders,he just crossed their eyes.lmao.

[@osirisdelacroix6272]

@@danielnieto3715 ..Crossed em up like AI or hardaway did to the opposition...

[@keithdowling8438]

Greatest running back I have ever seen!! Not even a sliver of a doubt!! Loved watching him!

[@mxgg139]

Barry got me into football… he also made me a Lions fan. Thanks Barry 😂

[@joemoma8maduck857]

Barry is the only nfl player that literally carried an entire team to the playoffs

[@brianmcintyre503]

Just imagine if he ever played with a good qb and decent passing game.

[@Peakfreud]

All 53 team mates and 1/2 dozen coaches. They all just gave Barry the Ball... Hoped for the best.

[@Peakfreud]

@@brianmcintyre503 Sigh , he went thru 3000 rotating average qbs I wish Mike Vick was under center Run the wild cat. Of if he played on the Bronco's back then with Elway.

[@subzero308]

@@Peakfreud as a broncos fan I would have loved to have Barry on that team...

[@Peakfreud]

@@subzero308 I'm a a Giants fan and would have love to see Barry on that team, back then the Bronco would pulled dudes off the street out off 1/2 way houses and out of Super Markets and turn them into thousand yard rushers.

[@andrewchampy5222]

I always loved how he never did any end zone dances or any taunting. My coach used to say "when you get into the end zone, act like you've been there before".

[@bojesphob]

Fun watching this again. Got to see Barry play several times when I was in high school and college, as I've been a Packers fan since the late 80s, and felt I needed to see them play against Barry. Barry is by far the one NFCC/NFCN player I never had any qualms about rooting for, even against my team. Barry is the mentality and skill that's missing in the NFL nowadays. He didn't need the refs giving him PI calls to help him, he didn't need game momentum on his side, heck, sometimes he didn't even need linemen blocking for him, he just blew everybody away. I seriously miss the NFL from the mid to late 90s.

[@mrthingy9072]

I love watching Barry Sanders' highlight collections. There's a lot of defensive players out there running around naked from the waist down, with the way he fakes them right out of their pants.

[@brycewilson1909]

truly an icon of the sport and the greatest player to ever play for the Detroit Lions. *NOBODY* has *EVER* ran like Barry foookin' Sanders.

[@newytacc9447]

The greatest to play for the Detroit Lions or any other NFL team !

[@hoseoff]

Saints fan here but I gotta say Barry “The Sandman” Sanders is the greatest football player I ever saw.... period. He was lighting in a bottle.

[@simianraticus746]

LT

[@paulmitchell2561]

@@simianraticus746 no no no...great linebacker yes . Loved cocaine a tad bit too much ...

[@BigBlackRod]

@@paulmitchell2561 LT was better at his position than Barry was at his. He was the last defensive player to win overall MVP...

[@rhtbapat]

Beautiful .. I have no other word to describe this poetry!

[@bringdownthecabal6192]

Growing up in Chicago with Walter Payton, we had mad respect for Barry Sanders! That guy was so fun to watch (when he wasn't playing the Bears! 😀

[@lewiserwin2686]

I have never heard a bad word about this man. A man who leaves everything on the field every time. This man has earned so much respect