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Tag: Walter Payton

  • Waldman’s RB Cut-Down to Defend the Planet: No. 1 Walter Payton…the Final Cut

    Waldman’s RB Cut-Down to Defend the Planet: No. 1 Walter Payton…the Final Cut

    I said at the very beginning that if I could do it, I’d start five running backs on my team, but it’s just not feasible. What I didn’t tell you is the why: I’m starting six. Recap This series is not a ranking of the greatest backs of all time. I’m choosing the best fit…

  • History Lesson: Three Pros You Should Know

    Every era of the game has players that were great in many aspects of their game, but didn’t have an extended opportunity to prove it statistically. Brandon Lloyd is one of the greatest receivers in the history of the league when it comes to adjusting to the football, but he approached the precipice of his…

  • Reads Listens Views 10/21

    Check out Walter Payton’s 75-yard reception. It’s been a great week at the RSP blog. Chad Spann not only provided great information for an enlightening interview series about his training camp experience with Indianapolis, but he’s now a part of the Buccaneers practice squad and in London for the team’s match up with the Chicago…

  • A Case for Canton: William Andrews

    This isn’t the play versus Lott, but it was a lot like it. William Andrews legendary run through Ronnie Lott was a part of a recent conversation I had with NFL Films producer Greg Cosell. When I listened to Cosell’s thoughts on Andrews and added that to the litany of fans who revered the Falcons…