Will we ever see Emmitt Smiths all-time rushing record broken?

LeonfromNC · 05-09-2020, 12:03 AM

With this day and age running backs just don’t last as long.

Do you think we will ever see Emmitt Smiths All-Time rushing record of 18,355 ever broken?

Frank Gore and Adrian Peterson are the only two active players in the top 5 but aren’t anywhere close to it.

What do you all think?

allhustlenoluck · 05-09-2020, 12:05 AM

Nope.

djdevon · 05-09-2020, 12:19 AM

I hate that he has the record.

rman112 · 05-09-2020, 12:23 AM

Maybe.

starvela · 05-09-2020, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by djdevon

I hate that he has the record.

+1, feel the same...

49erRCCollector · 05-09-2020, 12:52 AM

Not the way the game is evolving, no.

I liked Emmitt. I’m ok with him having the record.

zonacats8 · 05-09-2020, 01:03 AM

If Gore or AP were closer they might have a chance, but I don't think there is any chance it will happen given the shorter lifespan of RB's careers, the more dual back systems teams use, and with how much they catch the ball out of the backfield now.

Cavaliercards · 05-09-2020, 01:07 AM

Better chance in the expanded season and spread offenses to eventually see Rice's record broken.

IronMonkey415 · 05-09-2020, 01:34 AM

Never.

Every other records in the world will be broken, this is the only one that is safe forever.

FBallHobbies · 05-09-2020, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by IronMonkey415

Never.

Every other records in the world will be broken, this is the only one that is safe forever.

Rice's TD record wont be broken

huskerman47 · 05-09-2020, 02:18 AM

I think Emmitt is safe unless the game drastically changes.

zhiyuchen90 · 05-09-2020, 02:28 AM

Now QB rushing more then RB. Maybe Lamar Jackson can do it.

Noles939913 · 05-09-2020, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by djdevon

I hate that he has the record.

Why because Barry was better??? Or was it because Barry carried a pitiful Lions team on his back for over 10 years??? Or was it because Emmitt held on too long to pad his stats??? All are false.

Noles939913 · 05-09-2020, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by zhiyuchen90

Now QB rushing more then RB. Maybe Lamar Jackson can do it.

Are you smoking crack laced with sherm? You really think Lamar Jackson can rush for over 18,000 yards?

oldgoldy97 · 05-09-2020, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by starvela

+1, feel the same...

Count me in.

Gigantor · 05-09-2020, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Noles939913

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Originally Posted by djdevon

I hate that he has the record.

Why because Barry was better??? Or was it because Barry carried a pitiful Lions team on his back for over 10 years??? Or was it because Emmitt held on too long to pad his stats??? All are false.

If you take djdevon's post at face-value, this man would still have the record. Not sure what Barry Sanders has to do with this discussion.

I kid of course.

Personally, I'd rather see Payton own this record for all time.

BostonNut · 05-09-2020, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Noles939913

Why because Barry was better??? Or was it because Barry carried a pitiful Lions team on his back for over 10 years??? Or was it because Emmitt held on too long to pad his stats??? All are false.

Where did Barry carry the Lions to?

LC2nine10 · 05-09-2020, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Noles939913

Are you smoking crack laced with sherm? You really think Lamar Jackson can rush for over 18,000 yards?

Where is that triggere meme when you need it?

Is he your mom or something?

zhiyuchen90 · 05-09-2020, 08:40 AM

Lamar Jackson is 23 old. If he rushing 1200 next 20years = 24000 yards. Now the league can't tackle here or there you never know next 20 years gonna be like.

kevbojones · 05-09-2020, 09:08 AM

Favre's Consecutive Starts record will never be touched

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Originally Posted by IronMonkey415

Never.

Every other records in the world will be broken, this is the only one that is safe forever.

rats60 · 05-09-2020, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Where did Barry carry the Lions to?

To the playoffs and a win. He didn't even need to cheat to do it. It has been 62 years since the Lions have won a championship. From 1958-1988 the Lions made the playoffs 3 times in 31 years, won 1 division and won 0 playoff games. In Sanders 10 seasons, the Lions made the playoffs 5 times, won 2 divisions and won 1 playoff game. In the 21 seasons since, the Lions have made the playoffs 4 times, won 0 division titles and 0 playoff games. Who knows how many Super Bowl rings he would have if he had decided to be a cheater.

goodole13 · 05-09-2020, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LC2nine10

Where is that triggere meme when you need it?

Is he your mom or something?

He got triggered a couple times in this thread.

majestik101 · 05-09-2020, 10:57 AM

Had to re-read the Lamar post just to make sure I read it correctly.

funny.

kdub0982 · 05-09-2020, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by djdevon

I hate that he has the record.

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Originally Posted by starvela

+1, feel the same...

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Count me in.

Love it.

hilg2347 · 05-09-2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LeonfromNC

With this day and age running backs just don’t last as long.

Do you think we will ever see Emmitt Smiths All-Time rushing record of 18,355 ever broken?

Frank Gore and Adrian Peterson are the only two active players in the top 5 but aren’t anywhere close to it.

What do you all think?

Nope - and probably the career total yards from scrimmage record as well as the career total receiving yards will never be broken even in this era. Both held by Jerry Rice. This question had me go down a rabbit hole... Crazy to see Fitz still over 6,000 yards away and Julio Jones going into his 10th season still over 11,000 yards away. Put that in perspective; Julio would have to average over 1,000 yards a season for another 10 years in order to grab that record - wow. He'd be on year 19 season.

Also didn't realize how close CMC came to the single season total yards from scrimmage mark; 2,392 vs CJ2k's 2,509. Probably the more relevant record in today's game with how much they are used out of the backfield.

05-09-2020, 12:03 AM	#1
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huskerman47 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,870	I think Emmitt is safe unless the game drastically changes. __________________ PC: Eli Manning

05-09-2020, 12:05 AM	#2
allhustlenoluck Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 187	Nope.

05-09-2020, 12:19 AM	#3
djdevon Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1,407 wartimeconsigliari	I hate that he has the record.

05-09-2020, 12:23 AM	#4
rman112 Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Freedom is Free Again Posts: 40,946	Maybe.

05-09-2020, 01:34 AM	#9
IronMonkey415 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,118 ironmonkeyfromsf	Never. Every other records in the world will be broken, this is the only one that is safe forever.

05-09-2020, 02:28 AM	#12
zhiyuchen90 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 340 zhiyuchen90	Now QB rushing more then RB. Maybe Lamar Jackson can do it.

05-09-2020, 08:40 AM	#19
zhiyuchen90 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 340 zhiyuchen90	Lamar Jackson is 23 old. If he rushing 1200 next 20years = 24000 yards. Now the league can't tackle here or there you never know next 20 years gonna be like.

05-09-2020, 10:57 AM	#23
majestik101 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 45,526 majestik101	Had to re-read the Lamar post just to make sure I read it correctly. funny.