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**P J Shaker** · 06-19-2008, 08:17 PM

Barry is the best back of all time...the fact that he quit in his prime with approx. 2500 yds shy of the all time rushing record....and he did that with an inferior O-Line...he would have shattered any rushing yds records and no one could have touched them...the guy was nuts..

and i do not disagree with Bobby Ross, Barry did not want to be a leader, he was a quiet, humble man that just wanted to lead from example. He was problematic year in and year out about training camp, he never made it on time and missed handfuls of days. He couldn't have been a good team leader, he didnt put up a good example, But he was the leader on the field but not the charismatic leader that they wanted...he just showed everyone else how to be the best in the game....

06-19-2008, 08:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
P J Shaker On the verge of greatness Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,215 vCash: 52988 Donate XBL Gamertag: P J Shaker Rep Power: 100 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: ex-Lions coach downs Barry Sanders Barry is the best back of all time...the fact that he quit in his prime with approx. 2500 yds shy of the all time rushing record....and he did that with an inferior O-Line...he would have shattered any rushing yds records and no one could have touched them...the guy was nuts.. and i do not disagree with Bobby Ross, Barry did not want to be a leader, he was a quiet, humble man that just wanted to lead from example. He was problematic year in and year out about training camp, he never made it on time and missed handfuls of days. He couldn't have been a good team leader, he didnt put up a good example, But he was the leader on the field but not the charismatic leader that they wanted...he just showed everyone else how to be the best in the game.... __________________ If god gives you lemons, GET A NEW GOD!!!