Will British Guys Be Impressed by Walter Payton? Is he the GOAT?

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[@PjF-tl6jl]

Do one of OJ Simpson.

[@brent4723]

He earned the name Sweetness deservedly, on and off the field. His generosity was even more impressive than his football prowess, and the Walter Payton Man of the Year honor is testament to this. I miss him terribly.

[@the_cogito5170]

@Phil Jermakian I'm not sure what this has to do with being charitable tbh, but Payton was a very physical player playing an already physical game, so things like this were bound to happen.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks for the context Brent! Sweetness sounds like he was an incredible guy. We’ll definitely revisit Sweetness again at some point on this channel.

[@rightwired]

*We miss him terribly.

[@abebuenodemesquita8111]

@@DNReacts the NFL's man of the year award which is awarded to the "best player on and off the field" - basically a good player who also does good stuff off the field is named the Walter Payton Man of the Year award

[@logancampbell6157]

​@DN Reacts also back then people said "sweet" for awesome stuff

[@robertutes4850]

Walter was the nicest guy you'd ever speak with, very intelligent and engaging in conversation, making you feel as if "You" were somebody too, no matter if you were a 5-year-old to an 80-year-old fan, or just a regular Joe, he had a knack of making himself seem accessible and no different than you. "Sweetness" was given to him by teammates in the Senior Bowl college all-star game. He was unsure whether it referred to his sweet movements on the field or to the sweet, sincere personality... Walter was a small back at 5' 10" and 190 to 200 lbs - his strength and conditioning were legendary. He could bench-press 390 pounds and do leg-press series with more than 700 pounds. He could throw a football 60 yards, punt it 70 yards, kick a field goal of 45 yards and walk across a football field on his hands, before the start of each N.F.L. season, he would run up a steep hill near his home about 20 times a day, I remember seeing a film of that from a news crew or something... I remember hearing defensive players saying Walter hit like a bigger guy and had incredible balance. there was talk back then that Walter looked as if he was Chiseled from Stone. I am a firm believer that had Walter had any kind of offensive line to set up plays, his numbers would be much higher. Walter played his entire career as a Chicago Bear, the 1985 Bears went to and won Super Bowl XX, I was so happy that Walter got a very much deserved Super Bowl win. Payton became the NFL’s all-time leading rusher in 1984, a record that stood until 2002 (Emmitt Smith) out of all of Walters NFL records - 1 still exists today...Most Consecutive Starts by a Running Back: Payton started 170 consecutive games, a testament to his durability and consistency - in his 13 seasons in the NFL, Walter missed 1 game - he injured his ankle in his rookie season and the Coach wouldn't let him in the game, that bothered Walter his whole career. When you look at the greats - Taylor - Brown - Sayers - Harris - Csonka - Dorsett - Campbell - Riggins - Dickerson - Sanders and sooo many more - I am partial to Walter, for his heart and the Man he was... and i met him but ! Walter didn't play in an era of offense like we've seen over the last 20 years of the NFL, yet he still ranks second all-time in rushing yards, fourth in rushing touchdowns and sixth in rushing yards per game over his 13-year career with the Bears from 1975-1987. His honors include nine Pro Bowls, five All-Pro selections and one MVP Award, which should have been more...

[@987654321wormy]

My two favorite running backs are Walter Payton and Barry Sanders (and this is coming from a Cowboys fan). I love Barry for his amazing Houdini like runs but Walter had a determination that was unbelievable. Walter was the most complete back I ever saw, explosive runs, could catch the ball and turn it upfield and his blocking was unmatched. Both ran behind mediocre lines, just showcases how incredible they really were.

[@zackster1973]

Agree 100%. Lifelong Cowboy fan here, too. Emmitt had a huge O-line. Neither Payton nor Sanders had that luxury.

[@dominicpardo4783]

Your guy Emmitt loved and admired Walter.

[@pushpak]

He played his whole career with the Bears until his death from liver disease in 1999. Was a part of the legendary 1985 Bears team that won the SB.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks pushpak. Really glad he won a SB too! Seeing the comments around his first 7 or so years with the Bears it feels like a fitting moment

[@JoeVideoed]

Ahhh, Sweetness. Gone too soon.

[@eurofritz4617]

@@DNReacts I will always have bad thoughts about coach Mike Ditka not letting Walter score a TD in the Superbowl

[@Tigerbrown44]

@@eurofritz4617 same here. I’m still pissed at ditka for that. That was criminal.

[@abebuenodemesquita8111]

not just was a part of. he was basically the entire offense of that team (which of course had the greatest defense in NFL history)

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Sweetness! My favorite back.

[@JamisonRabbitt]

He also only missed only one career game despite the punishment he took (and delivered). A true warrior.

[@DNReacts]

Wow!! To only miss one game throughout an entire career is just incredible. Let alone when you’re probably the most targeted player every game!

[@timothybolton9596]

Other than 85 as well didnt have much of a team to help him for years

[@billybrasky4278]

The one game he missed was his rookie year and he wanted to play. Was the coach who kept him out.

[@JamisonRabbitt]

@@billybrasky4278 here’s to Bill Brasky! 🍺🍻

[@billybrasky4278]

Much respect. I’ve had that screen name for years and you are the first person who got it 🍺

[@martinishot]

The great Jim Brown used to be asked about possible running backs that might exceed his all-time career yardage. For majority of the players whose names were brought up he did not show them that much respect. But when Walter Payton's name was brought up as a possible running back to exceed his career yardage he had a completely different answer. For Walter Payton's he said he hopes Walter Payton is the one and when he sets the new record he hopes he will be allowed on the field to shake his hand and congratulate him.

[@the_cogito5170]

As a Bears fan, one of the most amazing things to me about Payton wasn't even how much of a beast he was on the field, but just how he carried himself through life. Some examples can be seen in this video, but he would often give the football to his teammates after a touchdown to let them celebrate instead. In his 13-year career he only ever missed a single game. A humble, generous, and kind man, it's no mystery why the NFL renamed the Man of the Year award after him. Walter Payton really is a person worth looking up to, more than just an amazing athlete. Great video.

[@DNReacts]

He sounds like an amazing man on and off the field! Appreciate your comment!

[@dreate780]

Greatest All Around Football Player Ever! Run, throw, kick, catch... And tackle. Lol

[@JamisonRabbitt]

Walter played his entire career with Chicago. When he retired he was the all time leading rusher, and held the single game rushing record as well with 275 yards in one game. He also threw for several touchdowns, caught touchdowns, returned touchdowns, all while being the man every defender knew was going to get the ball and couldn’t stop. He was the greatest that my eyes ever saw.

[@craxanshards3139]

Also, I believe he never missed one game.

[@DNReacts]

An all round Legend it feels Jamison. Thanks for this. In time we’ll come back with more Walter and hear the story of his full career and life too, as he sounds like an incredible guy too.

[@JamisonRabbitt]

@@craxanshards3139 just missed the one game

[@jasonjanisewski78]

Your eyes must have somehow not watched his absurd fumble rate. He had more than 2x the fumbles of Barry Sanders, 25 more fumbles than Emmitt Smith, 50!!! more fumbles than Marshall Faulk, etc. He was good, but being an insane fumbler kills a lot of any value he provided.

[@JamisonRabbitt]

@@jasonjanisewski78 speaking of Barry, No Player has more runs for negative yards than he did. A lot of runs for losses. Every player has their flaws

[@fan4life345]

There will never be another back to run the ball like Walter. He had explosive power and speed, the moves and grace of a Barry Sanders, and incredible hands. Sweetness was also the greatest blocking back in NFL history! He never ran out of bounds and wanted to run defenders over ...he loved contact! He was without any doubt, the GREATEST to ever put on the uniform. RIP my childhood hero.

[@DNReacts]

Great comment, thank you so much for posting 🙏

[@neils5539]

He estimated that not going out of bounds gained him an extra thousand yards during his career. It also let him punish a whole lot of guys in the defensive secondary. There's a clip of him pummeling Ronnie Lot, who was one of the hardest hitting guys in the league.

[@gregabell4799]

@@neils5539 THAT was awesome! Ronnie was feared by most - NOT Walter (Ronnie might have been afterwards).

[@Straydogger]

He wasn't a "big" guy running over/through defensemen. He was 5'10" tall and weighed around 200 lbs. Amazing player.

[@MrDevtun]

Running up those hills in the Mississippi heat & humidity during the off season. Doesn't sound like fun. That's some work ethic & dedication.

[@johnskrb]

@@MrDevtun He may have run up some hills in Mississippi, but he was more known for regularly training on a hill near his house in the Chicago suburbs.

[@michaelkawell3300]

He had hands like godzilla and thighs like tree trunks.And never ran outta bounds

[@robertdedrick7937]

Heart, Determination and Balance .. Sweetness ! He became the NFL record holder for Career rushing yrds, 16,726 . Most 100yrd rushing games, 77 and tied with most 1,000yrd seasons, 10 .

[@terryrobbins5977]

Payton was always my favorite NFL player. He never ran out of bounds. He always fought for every inch on the field. You don't see players do that these days. He was a class act.

[@KevinQuinn81]

It's cool that I 2:27 the announcers say that he has a great attitude because shortly after Paton died, the NFL renamed their Man of the Year award for outstanding contributions both on and off the field after him. Now most players want to wind that award even more than the Most Valuable Player award.

[@jeffreysiano-nay5807]

They call him Sweetness because of his running style that made it sweet for fans to watch. Also, because he was a genuinely good person off the field, unfortunately, he died young because of a rare disease. Amazing and tragic stories in all of sports

[@DNReacts]

I thought so! Thanks for clarifying. That’s a massive shame!

[@christophermckinney3924]

When Barry Sanders retired, he was one season from breaking Payton's all time career rushing record. Others have broken them since, but Payton was the best I ever saw play.

[@pauljohnson7382]

Walter was LEGENDARY for his off-season training

[@johndanko7984]

Another great running back to watch is Jim Brown. He was the best running back of his era.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks John, got him on the list!

[@nathanlawson313]

Jim Brown was the greatest running back when he retired.. Until Walter Payton passed him decades later... Then Barry passed Walter Payton.

[@hyllstarter7090]

Jim Brown was the best running back ever. I think I would rank Payton 2.

[@kurtbeck3400]

They called him Sweetness because of his dance moves. He could tear it up on the dance flow. It just carried over to the football field. Also, Payton had incredible leg strength because he was notorious in the offseason for running up a giant hill all the time. It was a brutal workout that no one else could really do, there are videos on that as well.

[@louky2228]

He got the nickname was when in HS is voice was so high pitched they’d call him sweetness

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Kurt. So many variations of how he landed the nickname. I don’t fancy that hill workout 😅

[@bryanhenchik6580]

Hey guys thanks for watching this one about Sweetness, as a kid growing up he was one of my favorites. Payton was one of the best on but especially off the field he was one of football greatest humanitarians. To answer your question he was only with the bears and for 13 years even on one of the greatest football teams in history in my opinion, the 85 bears. Sadly Walter Payton died from a rare cancer at age 46. But for me he will always be the greatest running back ever.

[@chriswilliams8849]

BEAR DOWN!

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Bryan, hope you enjoyed. We really did and will definitely to more Walter when we can! We heard about 85 in the comments and we’ve added that season to our list and hopefully can take a look. Sounds like he was an incredible person!

[@rodgerlang884]

Barry Sanders was the best pure runner I ever watched, but Walter Payton was the best running back to ever play. He could run, catch and was a really good blocker as well.

[@gregabell4799]

He could also pass and kick, if needed.

[@herrzimm]

Walter "Sweetness" Payton was not only a wonderful player, but just a wonderful person. Ironically, the nickname "sweetness" applied both to his running on the field, as well as how he treated people around him. Not a single player, coach, family member or fan has EVER said one bad word about Walter Payton off the field. Even players from other teams respected him for what he did as a player and a person, most of which interacted with him during the off-season in countless appearances to help youth clubs and organizations for charity.

[@LuisA-fc3ox]

I saw him driving a blue IROC Z28 with license plate 34 on I94 once. He was doing a 100. No cop in Chicago would stop him. He was a god in Chicago in the 80s.

[@smgdroid]

SWEEETNESS!! The best ever in my book. It's not just the quickness or just the power, it's the combination of the two. He was quick enough to get away from anyone who could bring him down, and powerful enough to run over anyone who he couldn't get away from. Similar in a sense, for me, to Lawrence Taylor. Too strong for those who were quick enough to stay with him, and too quick to those who were strong enough to stop him.

[@bevrosity]

peyton was the goat rb. LT was the goat player imo

[@tstumpf75]

One of the greatest RB of all time.. and a better human being

[@allie9244]

Not only was he an outstanding player he was an outstanding human being. All of Chicago loved Walter Payton and mourned his passing. He was one of a kind. You should watch a video about the ‘85 Bears. It was “Da Bears” most fantastic season and Payton was part of it and The Super Bowl Shuffle. RIP Walter.

[@areguapiri]

It was nice to hear that you guys will react to more of Walter Payton in the future. He was a fascinating football player with an unbelievable career and story. I don't want to give away too much, but you will get goosebumps at his overall career and story.

[@DNReacts]

Definitely be coming back for more Walter Payton. Sounds like his story is one we have to hear! Can’t wait

[@chriswilliams8849]

Yes!

[@conhighway]

Payton played his whole ,career with the bears. He actually won a super bowl in his 11th season. Every football fan was glad to see him make it that year. He retired with the most career rushing yards ever.

[@DuckdaringZ]

Priest Holmes was an absolute beast. He had a career ending hip injury early in his career.

[@kurtbeck3400]

YAAAAASSSSSS!!!! My favorite player growing up. Payton was the GOAT. He only played on two good teams in his entire career and he still put up crazy numbers.

[@JoeBlow_4]

Sweetness was a huge part of my childhood. He was something special. People probably have said it but of all the awards players can win, many feel like the most valuable individual award is the "Walter Payton Man of the Year Award". "The NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award goes to the player who shows an excellence off the field with their charity work and their efforts to give back to their community". Players who win it are a different breed, just like he was.

[@DNReacts]

Yeah it’s been mentioned Joe, but it’s such an incredible thing and definitely highlights just how great of a person he was. We will definitely be coming back to do more Walter.

[@kimmycook2698]

Legend, just a legend.

[@ronharris8669]

He is Sweetness, he played the game Beautifully and he wasn’t a big guy 200 lbs. He was like a Pit Bull, he played the game with heart and honor.

[@alanchristie368]

I didn't grow up a Bears fan, but I remember as a young lad in New Jersey chucking around the Nerf football with friends and everyone trying to act as if they could do it like Sweetness.

[@markweisman2294]

The great one !!! One of the best player and human. Those are the reasons they named a award after him. God bless, sweetness.

[@DNReacts]

He sounds like he was an awesome guy Mark. One of a kind!

[@dsfddsgh]

I'd almost forgotten how great Walter Peyton was especially when he was younger watching these clips. Imagine if he had a great O-Line or decent QB in those years.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

Franco Harris and Emmitt Smith played for teams that were usually ahead and therefore they had a lot of carries in the 4th quarters of games, against tired defenders.

[@JimM-bl8uw]

For what its worth, Walter Payton won a superbowl in the '85 season, but the Bears defense was also phenomenal.

[@dilbertdoe601]

The man, the myth, the legend.

[@josephmatuszak3855]

RIP Walter Payton, the best football player EVER. Regardless of position, find a guy with that much heart per pound.... He continues to inspire even the best RB and various other football players to this day! SWEEEEEEETNESSSSSS!

[@davidpost428]

He was given the moniker Sweetness by his offensive linemen for his sweet disposition. When interviewed after games, he always gave credit to his offensive line who he would take out to steak dinners. He trained really hard, was extremely strong, and used his forearm as what was called "the club".

[@gregabell4799]

Back then, ANYTHING that was awesome, was called "Sweet". His moves on the field were DEFINATELY "Sweet".

[@MountainSnowInc]

He is the savior of Chicago. The one man all native Illinoians love and admire. He was truly someone to emulate in life. A leader and kind soul, by example.

[@youtubefrog2388]

It’s funny and fitting that you guys started with Barry Sanders because he is, in many opinions, the greatest running back to ever touch a football. Walter Payton is incredible as well. I hope that by starting with the 2 greatest it doesn’t set your expectations too high moving forward 😅 With that being said, I would love for you guys to react to Mike Alstott. He’s one of my favorite players of all time with an old school unique play style that is hard to find anymore. Love your content, keep it up!

[@DNReacts]

I’m so honest I said to Nick with these titles called will we be impressed…..I’m going to completely freak out if we come across a suggestion we aren’t 😂 Just checked your suggestion against our list and he’s on there! And thank you, really appreciate your support and having you with us for our journey.

[@rickwelch8464]

Sweetness is the GOAT. Barry was great but couldn't truck people or block like Walter.

[@gregabell4799]

@@rickwelch8464 If you want to see total dominance from the running back spot, stop right here. If you want to see total dominance on the Defense, just look up 1984 or 1985 Bears. The 1984 game against the "Dirtiest Team in Football" - the Raiders is awesome.

[@timbaker6540]

Walter Payton is probably more beloved in Chicago than Michael Jordan Walters family still lives in Chicagoland and they are very involved in the community

[@gregabell4799]

When I was just starting High School, the rumor going around, was that the Chicago Bears #1 pick was building a home in the "Richie" area, The Woods subdivision (rumors were that several mafia members *already owned homes there* - just before it was finished, there was a cross burned in the front yard). Afterwards, him and his family went to Arlington Heights. I thought it was a real shame that basically the Europe's N*ggers, attacked somebody who's presence in their neighborhood might have had a positive impact.

[@hardhatlunchpal]

Walter Peyton won a Superbowl on the 1985 bears which is one of the greatest teams ever with a historic defense. The "Greatest show on turf" 2000 Rams was a really good offensive team and they were really fun to watch. Walter Peyton was very similar to Jim Brown and broke his rushing records because he played longer. If Barry Sanders played longer than 7 seasons he would have set many more records. There's another historic Bears running back that was very similar to Barry and that was Gale Sayers. He also had a short career but was very very fast

[@DNReacts]

Thanks, have a good read of this. I’ve loved watching them both so far and we definitely plan on doing follow up videos for both. Just checked if Gale Sayers was on our list, can confirm Sayers is!

[@robhoyland1536]

@@DNReactsThe 85 Bears would make for a fantastic reaction video. Bears fans rightly get mocked for not being able to let the 85 team go, but it was a fantastic team full of huge characters. A team with multiple future Hall of Famers full of eccentric personalities at a time where the NFL was going through a major culture shift. AFAIK they are the only team to place as high as #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earn a Grammy Nomination. Not a band singing about the Bears, a song by the Bears themselves they filmed a week after their first (and only) loss that season.

[@pierregibson6699]

My childhood hero Growing up in Chicago in the 70-80’s….he is a genuine Great HUMANITARIAN..that is why the Walter Payton Award 🥇 is coveted by NFL players….but his nickname came from how he was as 🏃🏿‍♂️ running back he was just so sweet to watch run….as A bears 🐻 fan…the Bears eventually got a Great team around him in the 80’s…the 85 bears defense is the standard all other SUPERDEFENSE’s are measured by….where as Barry NEVER got the help he needed and retired before eventually he would have been HURT bad 😢….when you see Barry and Walter scrambling like that the instant the ball is hiked😮 they really was running for their lives…that is why Pro bowl Level Offensive Linemen make $10-20 Million a year 😂😂😂😂

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Pierre, was a great comment to read!

[@pierregibson6699]

@@DNReacts Imagine a coked up Lawrence Taylor coming after you and you have an absolute shit O-Line🫣…..Literally running for your life🤣🤣🤣

[@dmoe6]

All those stats they were talking about basically stated the team was trash, but sweetness…was HIM

[@MrJeddYoung]

I like this video because it gives you some context instead of just a simple high-light reel. I think it's worth noting that the current NFL running back all-time leader for yards gained is a Dallas Cowboys running back named Emmitt Smith. Smith was a great running back - and even though he's the all time rushing leader - nobody considers him the greatest running back of all time because he was very lucky - he had the greatest offensive line in front of him. Smith was lucky - he played on a team with great quarterback, wide receivers, and again - the greatest offensive line of all time. The big guys up front matter. They are the unsung heros - the soldiers down in the trenches - creating the opportunities for the offense to work. If you have a chance - watch the video of Larry Allen - he was the best of that Cowboys' offensive line - he was an amazing athlete. He was the size of a sumo wrestler - yet he was incredibly fast and agile. He's a big part of the reason that Emmitt Smith was able to run for so many yards. Thanks for your reaction.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you Jedd, appreciate the comment, was a great read. Interestingly, we’ve got Smith on our suggestions list to review so that’ll be interesting. We’ve also got Larry Allan on there too and he was part of a recent poll we did so won’t be far away!

[@christophermckinney3924]

Once while eluding a would-be tackler, he yelled out to the defender, “Your sweetness is your weakness!”

[@jalkabre5904]

Highly recommend watching Payton's highlight video. This only captures one year and he accomplished so much. Plus Eric Dickerson is definitely another one to check out, one of my favorite running backs, not flashy, just smooth as silk running while racking up huge yards.

[@bobmoore5909]

Payton received his nickname not only through his demeanor but also his sweet moves. It was a name originally given to him when he came out of college. Sanders was an amazing running back But he quit because he didn't have a good team around him. Payton played 11 seasons without a pro bowl lineman in front of him. It took about 6 or 7 seasons for the Bears to get a decent team around him, and then of course they won in 1985. Payton was the greatest all around back to ever have played the game. Eric dickerson antonio's doorset were good running backs what couldn't Hold on to the ball. Tomlinson admits that he patterned his running style after Payton. Image smith, who broke walters all time leaning rushing mark, admits that payton was the greatest of all time I remember Walter playing and I'm from Chicago. So I might be a little biased. Thanks for taking the time to put this review up. We old timers who remember these games appreciate it

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Walter's workouts were incredible as well. He ran uphill sprints among other things. RIP we lost him way too soon. Bears have a couple of storied running backs including the story of Brian Piccolo and Gayle Sayers..

[@FourFish47]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Walter Payton is my all time favorite football player. I remember watching a video that said he used to imagine he had an explosive when he was carrying the ball, and had to get it to the end zone before it exploded. Funny how tough guys like Mike Tyson and Walter Payton have high voices lol But nobody comes close to either

[@DNReacts]

You’re welcome FourFish. He was incredible and we’ll definitely be doing more Sweetness watches too when we can

[@TonyWaller-oy8ls]

Walter Peyton was a pure natural talent... sweetness moved with such grace on the feild ...i remember watching Walter dominate complete front lines with his brute strength... great reaction guys

[@richardrodriguez2120]

I vote that you react to Earl Campbell. He was a monster on the field. He’d run you over or just flat out run you. I remember watching him as a kid and was amazed at his tenacity

[@mikejewel258]

I second that suggestion!

[@michaelkawell3300]

Earl campbell was a beast but not in the same class as payton but i give him his props

[@Lonewolfmike]

There are a ton of great RBs throughout the years. One they didn't mention is Earl Campbell. He could run you over or outrun you. And the people who saw him when he was playing will always comment about is how big his thighs were. There are some interesting highlights of Earl and his runs. One where he head butt a guy in the chest and kept on running.

[@eurofritz4617]

NFL + Thighs only means one player . . . Robert Newhouse aka The House

[@Lonewolfmike]

@@eurofritz4617 There are more than a few people that would disagree with you on that. Earl was know for how big his thighs were and that is from NFL players themselves.

[@IcanhearClemFandango]

You'll also have to check out the 85 Bears defense. Eventually, he got the team he deserved.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Jared, I’ve added this suggestion to our list!

[@michaelsmith6313]

These videos are super fun. Do a little work on your sound quality, a little echo damping would make a massive difference! Keep up the great work!

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Michael! Glad you enjoy them. This was shot before we got our new mics 😊 audio has improved a lot! Appreciate the comment!

[@johanna0131]

You two definitely have the “sweetness” factor. It’s very endearing the effort you make to connect with your subscribers. I’ll let you in on a little secret. I’ve been following the OB boys from the start, and they are lovely, but not once have they responded or even liked one of my comments. So, I’m sure you two will do very well with your channel. I’m putting my vote in for Emmitt Smith. He’s another lovely and talented dude. 😊

[@DNReacts]

Thanks you Johanna. Really appreciate the support and having you along for this journey! I fell asleep phone in hand a couple of nights ago half way through a comment reply 😅 Thanks for the suggestion, have got Emmitt Smith on our list, hopefully he won’t be too way away. Got him noted as a RB and we’ve really enjoying watching RBs too

[@FourFish47]

I don't know why he was called Sweetness, but to me it was because he was such a good human being. He had a charity for inner city kids of Chicago, and he just spoke as a good hearted man.

[@DNReacts]

There’s been so many comments saying the name originated for different reasons. But this is the one I really wanted it to be!

[@rickyrheuark7989]

Walter is the best of all time. Never got hurt.😎🇺🇲👍🌟💯

[@Dzaaaaa4332]

My GOAT sweetness and damn dudes y’all grow so fast. Another 1k subs whenever I’m here! Keep it up

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Chad. We definitely will 👍

[@Cashcrop54]

I so miss the days of Walter Payton. I wasn't a Bears fan. And I cannot argue with the fact that to beat the Bears all the defenses had to do was stop Walter. I believe there are some videos about Walter off the field that are important to see who he really was. Thanks guys. You keep hitting the strike zone with your videos. Looking forward to the next one.

[@Pariah_Larry]

He used to run up the hill near the house I grew up in. My dad got to meet him when he worked at the mall in the suburbs. He was such a great human and the best running back of all time. He could do it all. Catch, run, and throw. He died way too young. Cancer sucks. I was born in 93 and never got to see him play. Just hearing my dad talk about him made him my favorite player of all time. Hopefully the bears return to greatness this year! Knock on wood! Oh and they called him sweetness due to his soft voice and gentle personality. He was genuinely an amazing person. I’m lucky to have a signed note that says “to Louie, best wishes -sweetness Walter Payton” since me and my dad have the same name. I also have an OJ Simpson autograph that says “to Louie best wishes OJ” lol that one is a bit more controversial. I’m lucky to have my fathers name, he loves Chicago sports just as much as I do.

[@jacobjohnson9642]

It should also be noted that the NFL's Man of the Year award is named after him. Literally an amazing human being on or off the field. (Didn't see that mentioned, but I didn't go through every comment)

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

he was a class act on and off the field. there is good reason why the NFL has a Walter Payton Man of the Year award given every year to the player who most exhibits humanitarian charitable acts.

[@DNReacts]

Love this. Didn’t know about the award but just cements what a guy he must have been!

[@storiedworlds6261]

When it comes to the greatest NFL running back, a lot of it has to do with personal opinions and when someone started watching the game. Although I could add a lot of honorable mentions to to this list, my top 5 favorite running backs are: 5. Earl Campbell 4. Bo Jackson 3. Barry Sanders 2. Jim Brown 1. Walter Payton

[@gavincampbell7488]

Walter’s favorite quote was from one of his coaches at Jackson State college: “Never Die Easy” and he lived that every single play! #Sweetness

[@gavincampbell7488]

Walter was a phenomenal man, not perfect, but he brightened up the day of anyone you put him in front of. He was so down to earth and just a great guy to talk to and be around. Hence why everyone called him; Sweetness 😎👉👉

[@DNReacts]

He sounds like a great guy!

[@tric5122]

His training regiments were insane; it's gone now, but there was a steep hill in Chicago he would run up and down, a lot of loose soil and rocks; he would invite other teammates and NFL guys to train w/them, and they struggled to do it. He also grew up in the south, and would run alongside a river where the ground was soaked. People that tried to run w/him said they couldn't figure out how he did it b/c it didn't seem like there was solid ground. Dude was just an absolute beast, you could see the endurance, strength and balance on the field.

[@1972Wgray]

He’s from my home state and I’ve always been a huge fan of his-as a player and as a person.

[@pushpak]

Sweetness!

[@Ordzo88]

Sweetness! The 🐐 and pride of Chi-town baby!

[@Ordzo88]

Oh and fun fact I just remembered! When I was a kid my parents would take me to see his son Jarrett Payton play soccer for St Viator here near Chicago. He opted to play soccer his first 2 years of high school and was named "All-state". Last 2 years he played football and ended up playing college ball at University of Miami. So needless to say, he was quite the athlete like his father!

[@FULLNinja69]

He got the nickname Sweetness from the first time he was on national TV. The first time he was on national TV was not from football but from dancing on a show called Soul Train. His dancing was so good they called him Sweetness!

[@clutchspells2804]

All of the rbs shown in the video are great players. RB is my favorite position because there are so many different body types and skill sets that can be successful in a rushing attack. Chris Johnson had crazy speed, Jamal Lewis had power, and Alexander had patience. You would not think patience would play are role but they called him the ghost because of how well he set up blocks and disappeared behind them. All of them were fun to watch, and all of them had unique skill sets from each other.

[@DNReacts]

Looking forward to seeing more RBs!

[@rickwelch8464]

Anyone who tries to tell you the GOAT is anyone but Sweetness wasn't around when he was doing it. Barry was fun to watch and fantastic, but if it's 4th and 1 Sweetness will get that yard for you. Emmitt Smith has all the yards but he played forever to do it and was behind the best O line in history for most of it. No one can run by you, run over you, AND block at a hof level like Walter did.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

A video on the '85 Bears Super Bowl season would be incredible. They were a special story and captured the country's affection. They had some very big characters, made a song/video that the whole country knew, a number of the players were part of the pop culture of the day..Walter Payton, 'Punk rock' QB Jim McMahon (he had a mohawk haircut), William 'the Refrigerator' Perry, Mike Singletary, Willie Gault, Keith Van Horne, Richard Dent and Mike Ditka, a legendary coach. A special team and quite entertaining on and off the field.

[@barrybiggins3535]

He was named sweetness because his moves were so sweet, side steps, jukes and jives, then the after burners. Walter Payton created his own holes to run through or over. He also gave back to the community and the youth. His family is proof of his sweetness as well. Walter Payton was my idol growing up as a high school football player. I agree with you guys on Barry Sanders also. They both were amazing running backs, and they both had the ability to side step defenders among the other amazing raw talent to elude defenders. Of all of the great running backs, I would rank sweetness, my favorite, followed closely by Barry Sanders and Marcus Allen.

[@titleloanman]

A lot of the names that were thrown out at the end of the video are guys that had one or two great seasons, while most of the names you guys already have on your list are all time greats that had sustained production throughout their careers.

[@tonym6854]

To add to the Sweetness moniker.. a friend of mine had his car break down on the highway near downtown Chicago. I believe it was 1984 or 85. A black Mercedes pulls over and offers my friend to use his car phone. Yes it was Walter. Practically no one had phones in their cars back then. My friend called a tow truck and thanked Walter profusely. Just a great human being.

[@jagernavet4468]

Check out some of the power runners if you want to see tough running. Larry Csonka, Mike Alstott, John Riggins to name a few. They didn't run around people ..... they ran over them!

[@BDUBZ49]

Love those guys. Earl Campbell too!

[@kevinerose]

All these RBs can be added to the list. There have been so many greats that it is easy to forget sometimes.

[@ludwigvonmises1]

Love our brothers from across the pond

[@Godzilla_Jesus]

I grew up watching the 70's Bears. The offence was "Payton, Payton, Pass, Punt". When you see more of the American game, you'll see Payton was the best runner, the best blocker, the best receiver, and the best kick returner in the NFL from 77-82 or so. At one point, he even played quarterback due to others getting injured. Came from a small college, massive work ethic, good guy.

[@conhighway]

Payton was known to give the ball to a lineman after scoring so they could spike it which showed that he appreciated their work.

[@JBB685]

To be honest, I’ve heard all these men’s names but don’t have a lot of sports history knowledge. Your reviews are helping me learn about these famous players fresh alongside you. Thanks!

[@DNReacts]

Thanks JB! Happy to have you along for the ride 😀

[@LD-yx8ld]

Guys, please watch the video named Sweetness. This was more about 77. That video is about the career and the man

[@DNReacts]

Will do L D. Plenty more Sweetness content will come eventually. We loved this one

[@gavincampbell7488]

YESSSS!!!! FINALLY BOYS!!!! I’ve been waiting for this one!!!

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

I found it hard to watch and resisted for a while, but got over it. Payton was a unique individual. Love Him (Bro-Wise that is 😁).

[@YukiNakaii]

Simply put, He was the epitome of greatness.

[@robertdedrick7937]

The NFL COMBINE started yesterday with DL & LB . Thursday to Sunday different position groups each day . RBs are on Sunday.

[@DNReacts]

Hi Robert, definitely looking to cover at least some of the Combine and we’d love to get a watch up for it too. Given how many RBs we’ve taken a look at it may make sense to focus RBs for the YT upload

[@robertdedrick7937]

@@DNReacts The Combine and the Draft are the two biggest off-season events for the NFL . My guy RB Keaton Mitchell from ECU 🏴‍☠️ will be one of the fastest RB . I got watch his entire college career live in stadium .

[@cteal2018]

Both Barry and Walter would play their entire careers with their teams, and both were the defining players on their offensive game plans. The only difference is that the Bears got better over time, while the Lions had more limited success. The Bears in 1985 would produce a LEGENDARY defense, combined with an offense with Walter, and would go on to be the best team in the league and win a lopsided Super Bowl.

[@jaybo4999]

Thanks for this. My Childhood sports idol!

[@maxbuffkin5625]

Another thing to note about a lot of these older players and their records: A lot of them did it with fewer games played than now. From 1961 to 1977 (same year as Payton's MVP season) , the NFL only played 14 games. Starting from the 1978 season until 2021, the season expanded to be 16 games

[@DNReacts]

Great context, thanks Max!

[@maxbuffkin5625]

@@DNReacts Glad to help! Love football and love seeing people from outside the US give the sport a try!

[@srellison561]

Thanks for highlighting Walter Peyton. He was, arguably, the best running back of all time. Emmet Smith from the Dallas Cowboys has the most career yardage, but he played on a very strong team. The Bears did have some good teams over Peyton's career, but they were mostly known for defense. The 1985 Bears were one of the best teams of all times, and Peyton did get to play with them, but the team was broken up in the off season, mostly because the owners didn't want to pay the salaries. Peyton played two more years, rounding off his amazing career.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

He was great football player. He was greater human being. Passed away to young. One of the best stiff arms ever

[@Xfactor444-x4n]

Sweetness because his running style was so sweet. That's so you thought was that's just so sweet.

[@DatDudeVince]

I'm 39 in May, been a Bears fan since I was 17. Sweetness was special, that's for sure. Dads family is from Wichita, Kansas, where Barry Sanders is from, both were amazing players. Walter played all 13 of his years with the Bears. He was all pro 5 times, and a 9 time pro bowler. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of fame in 1999.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks for sharing! They definitely were both amazing players. Ironically since I’ve been on this journey, I’ve found 3 NFL supporting fans at work and they all support the Bears! I hear you have a very early draft pick coming up (hopefully that’s right and they weren’t lying to me 😅)

[@DatDudeVince]

@@DNReacts Yes, we have the first pick in the draft. We will probably trade it though as we have a lot of needs.

[@Ordzo88]

@DN Reacts We Bears fans ride deep. And sounds like you have some pretty amazing co-workers! 😁😉

[@DNReacts]

😅

[@MariJeanMelissa]

I realized that you are getting to learn a whole new sport as adults. An established sport full of traditions and passion. And good you discovered college football early and recognized it for what it is. I'm a 5th.gen SW Florida FSU Seminole. Our season opener is in Ireland. Easier to get to than Tallahassee for y'all.

[@mrheaterpedro3438]

When you have talent and wisdom, you have sweetness.