WHois the best running back? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Blu2e354 · 08-20-2003, 03:52 PM

I like ricky williams but I'll go with Faulk because of his speed

The_Dude · 08-20-2003, 04:15 PM

faulk is a big question mark this yr. last yr, he didnt perform up to his full potential and i'll reserve judgement on him till i see him play.

right now, my votes would be to ricky williams and preist holmes (i'm biased though, since they're both from texas! Hook 'em!)

gov135 · 08-20-2003, 04:20 PM

I'm gonna mention LaDanian Tomlinson. He carries a weak passing team, while some of the others have some more weapons around them.

spectre · 08-20-2003, 04:29 PM

When he's healthy, Priest Holmes. Marshall Faulk is a great running back and could be number one, but he needs to get back into old form rather than how he played last season.

Spartak · 08-20-2003, 05:44 PM

Tough call, there are so many quality RBs now, but I'd have to pick Ricky Williams.

docbungle · 08-20-2003, 06:31 PM

One bad year doesn't make Faulk 2nd string to anyone. He runs circles around the rest of the league. I hate the Rams, damnit.

metrodub · 08-20-2003, 06:43 PM

Ricky Williams was a stud last year. I was at the Pats/Phins season ending game and Williams carried that team. He was unstoppable! Thankfully, Dave Wanstadt (sp?) decided to go away from Williams and the Pats came back and won that game.

Faulk is just sick. Plain and simple.

BigGov · 08-20-2003, 07:06 PM

Williams and Holmes in a tie.

Ahman Green and Faulk get injured too much, LT and Clinton Portis haven't shown they are as reliable as Williams and Holmes yet. Shaun Alexander is a slight notch below. Edgerrin James needs to prove himself again and show his knee is 100% before he's back on the list, when he is, he's with Williams and Holmes.

djtestudo · 08-20-2003, 09:48 PM

Williams, with Holmes slightly behind due to his injury last year.

Don't forget Jamal Lewis. He's an injury risk but he can run like Jeroime Bettis with actual speed. He DID beat out Priest Holmes here in Baltimore. If he stays healthy he will have 1500 yards this year.

BadForm · 08-20-2003, 10:10 PM

I would take Faulk over Williams based on receiving ability.

Mondak · 08-21-2003, 07:54 AM

Holmes rocks. If he bounces back from sugery there is no better back.

Other than him it is a toss-up

dragon2fire · 08-21-2003, 03:53 PM

god this thered makes me sad

a few years ago i would of made a case for egrgin james

but that is over now i would say preist holems

sixate · 08-21-2003, 05:11 PM

Priest and Ricky are great, but I'd still take Marshall Faulk over both of them.

I'd just like to add that I think it's great that Ricky is doing so well. The stupid ass Cleveland Browns should have picked him, but they wasted their pick on a QB who won't even start.

It seems that everyone agrees on who the top three backs are coming into this season.

present_future · 08-21-2003, 06:37 PM

Best pure runner-i'd have to say ricky williams, he's got the size and speed, plus he's got dreadlocks
Best all around back-Faulk, without a doubt

Kurant · 08-22-2003, 08:58 AM

Now that they have a QB who isn't a great QB, but has proven he's an effective passer when he's not hurt, we'll see. =/

I think Williams is heads above. 1853 yards last year. With 6 quarters he didn't get to play in.

HeAtHeN · 08-22-2003, 09:00 AM

Depends if Holmes is fit... if he is..then him. If not its Shawn Alexander.

Yes... I'm a Seahawks fan

Sen · 08-22-2003, 09:10 AM

Definitely Holmes, if he's healthy.

Glory's Sun · 08-22-2003, 09:42 AM

Ricky Williams is a freak... the man can blast through a hole then run over anyone in his path..

rrf · 08-22-2003, 09:56 AM

amos zeroue could be a sleeper this year, with the benching of bettis... and besides the obvious choices, Clinton Portis quietly had 1508 rushing yards and 15 rushing TDs as a rookie.
but as for the best RB in the NFL, i'll say marshall faulk even though he didnt have a very good season last year... he just has the most pure talent and athleticism out of any back. he can do it all

08-20-2003, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blu2e354 Crazy Location: Illinois	WHois the best running back? I like ricky williams but I'll go with Faulk because of his speed

08-20-2003, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	faulk is a big question mark this yr. last yr, he didnt perform up to his full potential and i'll reserve judgement on him till i see him play. right now, my votes would be to ricky williams and preist holmes (i'm biased though, since they're both from texas! Hook 'em!) __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

08-20-2003, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	When he's healthy, Priest Holmes. Marshall Faulk is a great running back and could be number one, but he needs to get back into old form rather than how he played last season. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

08-20-2003, 05:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spartak Bang bang Location: New Zealand	Tough call, there are so many quality RBs now, but I'd have to pick Ricky Williams. __________________ I can read your mind... looking at you... I can read your mind...

08-20-2003, 06:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
docbungle It's all downhill from here Location: Denver	One bad year doesn't make Faulk 2nd string to anyone. He runs circles around the rest of the league. I hate the Rams, damnit. __________________ Bad Luck City

08-20-2003, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
gov135 Junkie Location: Midwest	I'm gonna mention LaDanian Tomlinson. He carries a weak passing team, while some of the others have some more weapons around them.

08-20-2003, 06:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
metrodub Crazy Location: Boston, MA	Ricky Williams was a stud last year. I was at the Pats/Phins season ending game and Williams carried that team. He was unstoppable! Thankfully, Dave Wanstadt (sp?) decided to go away from Williams and the Pats came back and won that game. Faulk is just sick. Plain and simple.

08-20-2003, 07:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigGov WoW or Class... Location: UWW	Williams and Holmes in a tie. Ahman Green and Faulk get injured too much, LT and Clinton Portis haven't shown they are as reliable as Williams and Holmes yet. Shaun Alexander is a slight notch below. Edgerrin James needs to prove himself again and show his knee is 100% before he's back on the list, when he is, he's with Williams and Holmes. __________________ One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"

08-20-2003, 09:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	Williams, with Holmes slightly behind due to his injury last year. Don't forget Jamal Lewis. He's an injury risk but he can run like Jeroime Bettis with actual speed. He DID beat out Priest Holmes here in Baltimore. If he stays healthy he will have 1500 yards this year. __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

08-20-2003, 10:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
BadForm Crazy Location: In an office with no windows	I would take Faulk over Williams based on receiving ability.

08-21-2003, 07:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mondak Industrialist Location: Southern California	Holmes rocks. If he bounces back from sugery there is no better back. Other than him it is a toss-up __________________ All truth passes through three stages: First it is ridiculed Second, it is violently opposed and Third, it is accepted as self-evident. ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER (1788-1860)

08-21-2003, 03:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
dragon2fire Junkie	god this thered makes me sad a few years ago i would of made a case for egrgin james but that is over now i would say preist holems

08-21-2003, 05:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	Priest and Ricky are great, but I'd still take Marshall Faulk over both of them. I'd just like to add that I think it's great that Ricky is doing so well. The stupid ass Cleveland Browns should have picked him, but they wasted their pick on a QB who won't even start. It seems that everyone agrees on who the top three backs are coming into this season.

08-21-2003, 06:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
present_future Take my hand Location: Everywhere, but nowhere	Best pure runner-i'd have to say ricky williams, he's got the size and speed, plus he's got dreadlocks Best all around back-Faulk, without a doubt __________________ The only thing I'll ever ask of you... you gotta promise not to stop when I say when.

08-22-2003, 08:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	Now that they have a QB who isn't a great QB, but has proven he's an effective passer when he's not hurt, we'll see. =/ I think Williams is heads above. 1853 yards last year. With 6 quarters he didn't get to play in.

08-22-2003, 09:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
Sen Insane Location: Midwest	Definitely Holmes, if he's healthy. __________________ "I want to announce my presence with authority!" "You want to what?" "I want to announce my presence with authority!!"

08-22-2003, 09:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	Ricky Williams is a freak... the man can blast through a hole then run over anyone in his path..

08-22-2003, 09:56 AM	#19 (permalink)
rrf Crazy Location: Clemson	amos zeroue could be a sleeper this year, with the benching of bettis... and besides the obvious choices, Clinton Portis quietly had 1508 rushing yards and 15 rushing TDs as a rookie. but as for the best RB in the NFL, i'll say marshall faulk even though he didnt have a very good season last year... he just has the most pure talent and athleticism out of any back. he can do it all