NFL: Describe the indescribable

[Polar Bear Jones]

I was reading this article on FPP:

Quote:Players You Will Never Forget
by
Cris Collinsworth
Published on 07-09-2012 11:32 PM

I don't know how to describe this list, but I started thinking about guys that made a lasting impression for their pure physical skills alone. I will start this and let you remind me how much more you guys know about the game than I do. Here goes, in no particular order:

1) Reggie White: He could throw a tackle in the air with his "Hump Move."
2) Randy Moss: Made some of the fastest humans on the planet look slow.
3) Gayle Sayers: Saw him score 6 TDs (I think) against my Colts growing up.
4) Barry Sanders: Defenders called him a ghost. You go to hit him and he disappears.
5) John Elway: Receivers needed a catcher's mitt.
6) Anthony Munoz: We called him the eraser. We just erased his guy when drawing up plays.
7) Deion Sanders: A punt return and a show.
8) Earl Campbell: I would rather fight in MMA than tackle him.
9) OJ Simpson: I know, I know, but nobody that big could ever run like that other than....
10) Jim Brown: and....
11) Bo Jackson: What a shame.
12) Troy Polomalu: He shows up in places that leave QBs scratching their heads.

Going to bed to dream up more. A lot more running backs than I expected. I guess if someone has that much talent, just turn around and give them the ball.

I thought about a conversation I had with my nephew. I was trying to describe Peter Warrick. All I could say was he was the most elusive open field runner I ever saw. Then I thought about it that is how he may see Chris Johnson, Devin Hester
or Mike Vick. How does he describe Calvin Johnson to the future.

So I decided to ask you guys to (in 1-2 sentences) try to describe the greatest player you ever saw.

[mdrake34]

Vick in Atlanta turned in some really memorable performances. Not pro, but Newton's season at Auburn was one for the ages. Jimmy Graham just had a helluva season for a TE.

[NZFalcon]

Iv only been watching football a small time but it has to been Peyton Manning. He has a command of every skill quarterback related,it is amazing to watch.

[TeamPlayer1]

Gayle Sayers was unstoppable against the Falcons in 66 or 67 and he was amazing! Fast and he could make a sharp cut with no loss of speed!

[NOVAFalconFan]

Barry Sanders is the best athlete I have ever seen.

[Polar Bear Jones]

I understand liking Troy P but Ed Reed is the best Safety I have ever seen hands down. Elite CB speed, can bait a QB and still recover to make a play better than anyone, has elite returns specialist skills, and can dominate a game playing safety the guy is incredible.

[pauliwood]

(07-12-2012 07:41 PM)Polar Bear Jones Wrote:  I understand liking Troy P but Ed Reed is the best Safety I have ever seen hands down.

sorry, that's just what that reminded me of.

[RFlagg]

The ultimate Mike Vick play in Atlanta was this one right here.





I was a senior in high school when this happened and my dad and I went ballistic when it happened. The future seemed so bright.

How would I describe this? Mike Vick had the ability to make any defense look stupid.

[papachaz]

William Andrews - he could catch a pass, run OVER defenders out of just about any formation, throw a block to protect Bartkowski or spring Lynn Cain....put up amazing stats in just a very short career....yeah, to the fans who saw him, he should have been unforgettable

[juraitwaluzka]

(07-12-2012 08:55 PM)papachaz Wrote:  William Andrews - he could catch a pass, run OVER defenders out of just about any formation, throw a block to protect Bartkowski or spring Lynn Cain....put up amazing stats in just a very short career....yeah, to the fans who saw him, he should have been unforgettable

This. I would love to find a replay of the game against Denver where he basically crippled a DB on the way to a 70 yardish touchdown catch and run.

Seeing Bo Jackson up close in person was also pretty spectacular. Interestingly, both from Auburn.