27yanks Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 6 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Boy, as time goes on you kind of forget how great he was. If Josh could have a weapon like this...look out! A very good O line would help too 🤞 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 His vision and ability to cutback were just incredible. The anti-Singletary. Thurman would have scored on this play, instead of getting 2 yards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27yanks Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) I would honestly say that Thurman was only behind Sweetness and Jim Brown. Other than that as an all around back, no one was better. Edited July 3, 2023 by 27yanks 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, 27yanks said: I would honestly say that Thurman was only behind Sweetness and Jim Brown. Other than that as an all around back, no one was better. Wow, I don't know about that. Thurman was a very special running back, though. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 33 minutes ago, 27yanks said: I would honestly say that Thurman was only behind Sweetness and Jim Brown. Other than that as an all around back, no one was better. Barry Sanders and Erik Dickerson are on line one. 2 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 45 minutes ago, 27yanks said: I would honestly say that Thurman was only behind Sweetness and Jim Brown. Other than that as an all around back, no one was better. No offense to Thurman, but he can’t hold Barry’s jockstrap. 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Gugny said: Barry Sanders and Erik Dickerson are on line one. BO JACKSON 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 How he was not inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility is beyond me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) House, it’s the holiday weekend. No crapping in cornflakes. 😇 I used to get in bar talk arguments I would’ve taken Thrumon over Emmett Smith any day of the week. I loved how versatile he was in all phases of the game. It still chaps me Marv couldn’t get his head out of you know where and recognize what Parcells and BB we’re doing laying 8 back in that SB. As it stands Thurmon had 135 rushing and 190 yards overall and we lost. Had we just pivoted the Giants would e had to start placing more guys in the box and then the K Gun could’ve worked. I remember it like it was yesterday. It’s the only one of the four that really gets to me, because we were the better team. Anyway, OP thanks for the fond memories on this red, white, and blue holiday weekend. Edited July 3, 2023 by machine gun kelly 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: House, it’s the holiday weekend. No crapping in cornflakes. 😇 I used to get in bar talk arguments I would’ve taken Thrumon over Emmett Smith any day of the week. I loved how versatile he was in all phases of the game. It still chaps me Marc couldn’t get his head out of you know where and recognize what Parcells and BB we’re doing laying 8 back in that SB. As it stands Thurmon had 135 rushing and 190 yards overall and we lost. Had we just pivoted the Giants would e had to start placing more guys in the box and then the K Gun could’ve worked. I remember it like it was yesterday. It’s the only one of the four that really gets to me, because we were the better team. Anyway, OP thanks for the fond memories on this red, white, and blue holiday weekend. what do you mean by all phases of the game? Offense, defense, special teams? Thurman was just great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donuts and Doritos Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 8 hours ago, 27yanks said: I would honestly say that Thurman was only behind Sweetness and Jim Brown. Other than that as an all around back, no one was better. Emmitt Smith 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babulator Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 The "classic" NFL music makes me want to jump through a table or maybe better... play King of the Hill! I digress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Einstein said: His vision and ability to cutback were just incredible. The anti-Singletary. Thurman would have scored on this play, instead of getting 2 yards. 💯 proof shy he sucked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, nucci said: what do you mean by all phases of the game? Offense, defense, special teams? Thurman was just great No wise ars, all phases of a running backs game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 7 hours ago, Gugny said: Barry Sanders and Erik Dickerson are on line one. 1 hour ago, Pete said: BO JACKSON 21 minutes ago, Donuts and Doritos said: Emmitt Smith All of this first. im not even sure Thomas was the best back to ever play for the Bills. OJ and Shady say hello. also, these guys are pretty annoyed they get no love. Marshall Faulk Ladanian Tomlinson Earl Campbell Tony Dorset Marcus Allen Gale Sayers I’d also throw in Priest Holmes and Terrell Davis for the short time they played the game. They were both dominant when they were healthy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Gugny said: Barry Sanders and Erik Dickerson are on line one. And OJ. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 He was a special player. Also cool to see at about the 6:00 mark James Lofton blocking about 15 yards downfield on a Thurman run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Bills would have won a Lombardi if they had Thurman instead of Motor. Would have won a couple if they OJ instead of Thurman. 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Einstein said: No offense to Thurman, but he can’t hold Barry’s jockstrap. Ask Barry who kept his azz on the bench at OSU. Id encourage you to know what you’re talking about before posting, but then we’d never hear from you. WAIT!😳 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Simply special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I've been looking for a video of that Thurman catch that is similar to the OBJ catch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 it's nice to see him do his Bills stuff now too. He keeps himself busy in NFL retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Gugny said: Barry Sanders and Erik Dickerson are on line one. Barry Sanders, I understand. Erik Dickerson was great with the Rams, but so-so with the Colts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 13 hours ago, Gugny said: Barry Sanders and Erik Dickerson are on line one. Barry Sanders had far too many negative plays. If he was a Bill when board was around it would argued endlessly that he should not be signed again, traded, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Good stuff, thanks for sharing. Happy 4th of July, Bills Mafia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, Let's Go Buffalo said: Good stuff, thanks for sharing. Happy 4th of July, Bills Mafia! Yeah, and don't blow your fingers off 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hondo in seattle Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 7/2/2023 at 7:44 PM, PonyBoy said: Boy, as time goes on you kind of forget how great he was. If Josh could have a weapon like this...look out! A very good O line would help too 🤞 I agree with everything you wrote. I tend to think OJ was the greatest runner of all time - or perhaps second behind Jim Brown. But Thurm was a tremendous all-purpose back. He could run, catch, and block. He'd be perfect in this offense. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a K-Gun Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 7/3/2023 at 10:00 AM, Shaw66 said: Bills would have won a Lombardi if they had Thurman instead of Motor. Would have won a couple if they OJ instead of Thurman. That's putting a lot of pressure on a 57 year old running back, but even though Thurm probably needs glasses now to see the hole, he still might hit it faster than Motor. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 7/2/2023 at 10:34 PM, 27yanks said: Interesting that "Red White and Blue from Thermal" is a Barry Sanders video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Son of a K-Gun said: That's putting a lot of pressure on a 57 year old running back, but even though Thurm probably needs glasses now to see the hole, he still might hit it faster than Motor. Mike drop LOL!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donuts and Doritos Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 5 hours ago, hondo in seattle said: I agree with everything you wrote. I tend to think OJ was the greatest runner of all time - or perhaps second behind Jim Brown. But Thurm was a tremendous all-purpose back. He could run, catch, and block. He'd be perfect in this offense. Emmitt Smith: 18,355 rushing yards (#1 most all time) 164 rushing TDs (#1 most all time) 515 receptions 3,224 yards 11 TDs 11 straight seasons over 1,000 yards rushing. He & Jerry Rice are the only non-kickers to score over 1,000 points. Only RB ever to win the SB, League MVP, Rushing Crown & SB MVP on the same year (1993) https://www.profootballhof.com/players/emmitt-smith/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmitt_Smith https://www.espn.com/nfl/history/leaders/_/stat/rushlead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 4 hours ago, Donuts and Doritos said: Emmitt Smith: 18,355 rushing yards (#1 most all time) 164 rushing TDs (#1 most all time) 515 receptions 3,224 yards 11 TDs 11 straight seasons over 1,000 yards rushing. He & Jerry Rice are the only non-kickers to score over 1,000 points. Only RB ever to win the SB, League MVP, Rushing Crown & SB MVP on the same year (1993) https://www.profootballhof.com/players/emmitt-smith/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmitt_Smith https://www.espn.com/nfl/history/leaders/_/stat/rushlead Emmit's greatest talent was longevity. He never had a season where I personally thought he was the best RB that year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 9 hours ago, hondo in seattle said: Emmit's greatest talent was longevity. He never had a season where I personally thought he was the best RB that year. Emmit's greatest talent was acting. He would act like he was injured on field to give himself or his team a break and broadcasters would talk like his game / season / career was over and he'd take a play off without a timeout and then be back in game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGFOOTspaceman Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 On 7/3/2023 at 12:35 AM, Einstein said: No offense to Thurman, but he can’t hold Barry’s jockstrap. Take a good look at Barry's playoff performances...He's was a regular season wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 2 hours ago, BIGFOOTspaceman said: Take a good look at Barry's playoff performances...He's was a regular season wonder. Barry averaged 4.2 ypc in the playoffs. Thurman averaged 4.2 ypc in the playoffs. Except Barry had crap for an offense and Thurman had the best offense in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Summary Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Vision. Patience. Master of timing and using his blockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 7/4/2023 at 2:32 PM, hondo in seattle said: I agree with everything you wrote. I tend to think OJ was the greatest runner of all time - or perhaps second behind Jim Brown. But Thurm was a tremendous all-purpose back. He could run, catch, and block. He'd be perfect in this offense. He has the record for rushing yards in a single season. Sorry Eric but 2,003 in 14 games beats 2,105 in 16 games. The difference is only 102 yards. If OJ played 16 games in 1973 he probably would have around 2200 or more the way, he was going that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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