@@bighou2359 Stop pretending Barry didn't have All Pros and Pro Bowlers on his line. No, he didn't have the Great Wall of Dallas, but his line wasn't garbage for much of his career. It only seemed that way sometimes because opposing defenses loaded the box to stop him.
@@HakeemTheDream616 I did not make Barry look better. Barry's problem was often going for the home run too often. He was constantly trying to get the 60 yard run, but in doing so stopped a lot of drives while chunking up his stats.
man they say youth is wasted on the young, we just don't know how good we had it back then entertainment wise. I even miss the politics from back then, it was more civil, now one side can't even decide what a woman is.
Best RB ever to touch a football. Shifty doesn't even begin to describe how crazy his running style was. Truly one of a kind. A pleasure to watch that dude play when I was growing up.
@@skfboilerExactly. Barry is the best runner, but Walter Payton is the best RB to ever play football. There’s more to playing RB than just running with the football. Even Barry Sanders himself would tell you Payton is the best.
Mr. Barry Sanders was an absolute joy to watch twice a year as a Bears fan... As a football fan, I was sad when he retired because I always wanted to see him deep in the playoffs on a competitive team...
No question? You're bugging. Walter missed one game in his entire career. Jim Brown retired earlier like him. Played less games because they only played 14 games and never missed one game. There's no clear cut best RB in NFL history just opinions. Lol
@@Authentic1874talk about the niners and cowboys rn …. Those teams ruing CMC, Nick bosa, ceedee, Micah careers those boys gone retire without rings also and don’t get me started on zack Martin and others
Sanders HS Coach was my HS coach … he comes up to me one day and tells me that he has this kid who can run a 4.3 sideways … I was like… right Burkholder, whatever say … he kept bragging about this kid. Didn’t think anything about until I see Burkholder on TV talking about the Heisman Trophy winner, the kid that could run a 4.2 sideways … Barry Sanders
How could it not? If you were alive back then watching that team, you would argue that Barry could do some real damage IF he was on a better team. He worked miracles with what he had.
Barry Sanders is a Super Cool dude!!! I met him at the CCRB at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor when I was an Undergrad Student and he just came by to play basketball one day during the summer, and he was still with the Detroit Lions too. Biggest Star I met then and was appreciative of how cool and down to earth and he was. For those of you wondering, Yes he was good and could ball - much respect to him, I wish him the Best and continued success with Everything!
I’m 63vyears old and I seen Barry in his days with the Lions. He’s the greatest running back I have ever seen hands down. He was amazing with very little blocking, if he had the blocking like other backs did, he would be the leading rusher and it wouldn’t be close.
I have yet to seen anybody with the juking skills that Barry had. I’m a 9ers fan. But growing up I watched every lions game I could. Berry was something special that probably will never see again.
@ I think what hurts Bo is, longevity in the sport. Yes, physically he was the most athletic of all time but there are several QBs with more career rushing yards than Bo(including Jim Harbaugh)
Barry looks great, retired early, barely got hit while he was playing, no limp when he walks, no CTE, made lots of money, spends it responsibly. Job well done!👏🏾
Walter was my guy growing up. The most complete RB I've ever seen, but Barry was the best at just making folks look silly. Like trying to tackle a ghost.
He’s not. Emmitt is a better blocker and better short yard back, I can’t speak on Barry being able to catch so that’s prob a draw. None of Emmitt’s linemen made even one pro bowl before he went there. As a pure runner Barry is better as a running back as far as all the things the position entails snd leadership and accolades it’s Emmitt
As always, Barry Sander's generosity and humility rises to the surface. His sportsmanship was an incredible example to me in my own sports efforts. I truly value my memories of watching Mr. Sanders play. And now, to see he's just as kind and thoughtful as ever, is the cherry on top of the sundae. I'm lucky to be of the generation that had Barry Sanders on the field.
I idolized Barry growing up. And him being my idol was more then just football. When he scored touchdown and just handed the ball to the ref. It was so refreshing his lack of ego. I strive to live that way myself
From Colorado. My ❤ is with the Denver Broncos. However, I grew up a Barry Sanders fan. I bought every pair of shoes that he and Nike came out with. I still have my custom Detroit Lions, Starter bomber, from the 90's........ Lol! 🤣 I couldn't stand Emmitt Smith. ;)
Barry is the best I’ve ever seen. Just imagine if he had an O Line like Emmitt or other great backs. The only RB I’ve seen with comparable ability like Barry was Dante Hall. He wasnt as great as Barry but man his jukes were fire. Barry the goat.
@@snakebitten6967 Fair enough. Main reason I gave the edge to Jim Brown was just his ratio of positive yards compared to total negative yard carries. I like my football like good trading, minimise losses, maximise gains.
@ I hear you and I get it. I certainly wouldn’t knock anyone that has JB as the best ever. He certainly is worthy candidate. You are right about Jim and his efficiency. But that’s where numbers along with the eye test come in. Jim had the benefit of a better O line than Barry ever had. That is what separates Barry for me. To do what he did with that pathetic O-line was phenomenal. Too many times the defense has already penetrated as the ball is handed to him so that’s mostly responsible for his negative yards. He had to make something out of nothing. Barry HAD to overcome his O-line AND the defense lol. I don’t think any other back could accomplish what Barry did with those odds hence my ranking him so high. Plus the eye test is over the top a la Michael Jordan etc. I always wondered what Barry’s numbers would have been with Emmitt’s O-line😳 were you not touched until after 5+ yards consistently. Shudders. My take is No disrespect to all time great legends like Jim B, Eric Dickerson, Payton, Smith etc. just looking at the whole picture with context and not just numbers. 👍
@@snakebitten6967 barry with that cowboys line would be literally unfathomable. Offensive lines are literally what make a running back. ....or not. However Barry SOMEHOW overcame that. That never happens. I don't think you would ever see that again. However saquon is close. He's basically just started. Because as great as he already is when with the giants....it's like that somehow doesn't count. And that his career only starts now with the eagles tbh.
From runningback to runningback. Vision and peripherals were always super important. but i think what Marshawn is talking about is feeling the vibrations through the earth when you are running close to some someone, the breath you hear from your opponent chasing you and the air pressure difference you can feel when someone is running behind you
You have no idea man how much a lions or true Lions fans love this man. He's like one of the best lions ever. If not Barry. May God and love and peace be with you bro. You were the best. You are the best RB to ever do it. Go Lions
Y'all think I'm lying but i realized God was real when i seen Barry Sanders play. The moves, gifts, and talent i was just amazed. God is amazing and worthy of praise!
Barry Sanders was a BEAST i grew up watching him play football. He made his own plays they couldn't stop him when he hit that side line after he juked the whole team!
Barry's greatness is undeniable. Watching him walk away when he still had plenty left in the tank was tough, but good for him for making the decision he wanted to make.
Y'all got a modern day barry right now with Saquon. Well....barry played in the modern day as well...but you know what I mean lol. But Saquon got the footwork and dance-ability of barry and yet can still run power like emmit and marshawn. Saquon is the whole package and because he can catch. Saquon is the one extra piece that puts y'all over the top...in the same way that the warriors did when they added durant. The crazy part is that he hasn't even reached his peak yet with the eagles. As he gets more comfortable and fluent with the offense I can see him running for 300 yards in the next couple of weeks.
Barry was so talented. I’m happy he was brave enough to discern when to fold ’em. He walks away in one piece and is in good health. I’m so glad for him and feel proud of him because he carried himself as an honorable gentleman his entire career. Salute and God Bless Barry Sanders, Mr. One of a Kind. A black American hero!
I remember seeing him for the first time on tv when he was at Oklahoma State. Even though I was in about the 8th grade, I knew I was witnessing a legend in the making. He made me start focusing on my lower body when I lifted weights. Teams just couldn't stop him.
When I lived in Wichita I had a co worker that was good friends with Barry nd his family, even did get togethers with both families. He had good Barry stories, always hoped to see him in Chiefs jersey back in the day.
I mean, damn. I remember waking up to Sportscenter highlights, just to see highlights of Barry Sanders. The man did things on the football field that made your jaw drop. My GOAT RB for sure.
An unmentioned reason of why barry sanders retired was the change in coaching philosophy with the incoming Bobby Ross as head coach. Barry had thrived in a spread offense, but Ross ran a power run game, I-formation, between the tackles style of offense, like he ran with RB Natrone Means in San Diego. Sanders was aging, and was going to be asked to do some painful battering ram running style which didn't fit him as well and which had a greater chance of injuring an older running back. So I understand him retiring. It's better to walk away from football while one can still walk.
@@edwardfessenden9490Bush is thee greatest college football rb of all time and when it comes to his Nfl career he came to the league a couple years early the way running backs are used now he would kill today’s league 💯
Barry embodied what a Lion was. Instinct, Strength, Power, Agile, Speed, Quickness, Precision, Ferocity and Elusive. Most important Lethality. Number 20 was HIM. I wish he had a real shot at ring as a Lion. Whenever people mention Barry they always look to the sky. If you don't believe it say his name and watch how people react.
Barry Sanders will forever be my favorite football player until the day I die. I always wonder (maybe not not satisfied like Mike) with his answer to retire. He was still so explosive and probably could of achieved so much more in the long run. However, I am glad that he's happy and content with his decision.
Barry can play in any era and that’s why he’s the best. And he did it like no other. Barry is a simple man. I do my job, pay me and I gave you my best effort. This is just a time that eventually he would grow out of.
The greatest !! Exceptional moves. No matter who you followed, you had to appreciate Barry highlights. And not overly flashy either for the position and his fame.
I feel like Barry answered this question in his Amazon documentary. HOWEVER, is this the first time we’ve heard Marshawn say he felt pushed out?! 😮 Wow.
Mike asked the question that every football fan on earth has wondered about for all this time. Thanks to mike for asking, thanks to Barry for answering. During that time frame, he was the best football player on earth (and still was when he retired) and everyone was wondering, "What just happened?
Being from Detroit. Barry was the highlight of a lifetime of being a Lions fan! I quit watching them after Detroit did him dirty. Thanks for the memories, Superman! Glad the Ford's are doing right with the lions now!
payton was my favorite back growing up, but i was too young to have seen him ACTUALLY play, but all the highlights and library tapes really made me look up to him as a player. but i was old enough to watch barry, and to see how friggin crazy good the guy was. the man literally introduced my mind to the juke move. man was he special, and it was crazy that he quit so young. the most standout guy though, he was the only guy ive seen before and after that never celebrated, i wish these kids nowdays would play off that a little bit. i feel embarrassed for some these guys celebrating nowdays.
Barry Sanders would’ve been undisputed GOAT had he played a few more years. He should’ve requested a trade to a contender for his last few years. Emmitt Smith got the rings & record.
@@carimurel9348best game I ever watched was cowboys against the Lions Barry and Emmit where separated by 1 yard at the end of the game. Awesome game to watch two backs go at it.
Barry's from everything I've seen and I've watched a lot. He's really built differently man. He's like a really genuine person and a damn I don't know man but I feel like men like him. Let's just say God don't make a lot of men like him. He's a special man. LIONS!
The most exciting running back of all time, I remember watching games and the man was dodging and breaking ankles for 60 yard touchdowns multiple times per game, Barry was incredible
I start work at 6:30 wake up at 5 A.M. for 15 years! it’s outside working and testing Mining equipment for 50,000 a year after taxes, insurance and retirement. Before that Navy aircrew which was insane hours! Groundhog Day every morning! At first I did it so I had some spending money to do what I wanted to do! Now I have a family and the passion to be the best at my job was reignited!
Barry is the best pure running back I’ve ever seen. He played on Lions squads that consistently had bad passing games. Teams would gameplan for Barry and stack the box to stop him…and he would STILL go off.
My favorite running back of all time, the BEST running back of all time, and yet my favorite story of him was that he once did a standing jump into the back of a pickup truck with the latch closed
Barry is the best RB I've seen in my 45+ years on this earth!! He had no weaknesses as a RB!!
TELL IT!
Yes he did..... Detroit Lions
His only weakness was his offensive line, and he's still the GOAT.
For me Walter Payton was the complete back. Barry Sanders was the most elusive back I've ever seen.
@@bighou2359 Stop pretending Barry didn't have All Pros and Pro Bowlers on his line. No, he didn't have the Great Wall of Dallas, but his line wasn't garbage for much of his career. It only seemed that way sometimes because opposing defenses loaded the box to stop him.
5.0 yds per carry and 15,269 yards in 10 years. Best Running back of all time.
Amen
Jim Brown has 5.2
And Jim Brown didn't lose yards nearly as much as Barry did. Jim Brown is the best RB ever.
@@robertsmith2088 Jim Brown played against plumbers. Barry played against the very best.
@@robertsmith2088You've made Barry look even better
@@HakeemTheDream616 I did not make Barry look better.
Barry's problem was often going for the home run too often. He was constantly trying to get the 60 yard run, but in doing so stopped a lot of drives while chunking up his stats.
He gave the team everything he had but the team didn't reciprocate. He was THE man!
Watching Marshawn be this transparent when talking to Barry, you can tell his admiration for him
He’s said it before, Barry was his hero growing up.
All the Hoods across the US was sad when this Dude Retired no matter what Team you Rocked with.
💯
Trailer parks, too, bro. Everyone loved Barry.
Shit da Woods too! 😂
FACTS
💯🎯 and we definitely wanted him to go to the dolphins as Detroit lion fans back then. But the lions wasn’t gonna trade him so he call it quits.
Barry, Jordan, Tupac, Attitude era. Nothing like the 90s.
It was more then them 3. Micheal Jackson, Jodeci, 3 6 mafia, Death Row, No Limit, Outkast, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Jerome Bettis etc
Agreeing with both of you. 🙌🏾
Can't forget about Bo!!!
man they say youth is wasted on the young, we just don't know how good we had it back then entertainment wise. I even miss the politics from back then, it was more civil, now one side can't even decide what a woman is.
@@sylentknight😂
Best RB ever to touch a football. Shifty doesn't even begin to describe how crazy his running style was. Truly one of a kind. A pleasure to watch that dude play when I was growing up.
Walter Payton says what up.
@@skfboilerExactly. Barry is the best runner, but Walter Payton is the best RB to ever play football. There’s more to playing RB than just running with the football. Even Barry Sanders himself would tell you Payton is the best.
@@Afam-x9feveryone is entitled to have an opinion
@ Walter is a legend, I still think Barry was better.
I'd rather have Jim Brown as my RB, or 1973 O.J. Simpson giving me 6.0 yards a carry and 160 yards per game.
Thanksgiving and Barry Sanders was a tradition! Him and then Michael Vick was the most fun to watch growing up.
for sure
Add Moss
Barry was the Jordan of football. Like Mike, the things he did on the field will never be duplicated
FACTS!!!
FICTIONS!!!
Way too far 0 playoffs wins
I think Jim Brown was better though.
And prime O.J. Simpson was unreal.
Mike duplicated Dr. J and David Thompson.
Mr. Barry Sanders was an absolute joy to watch twice a year as a Bears fan... As a football fan, I was sad when he retired because I always wanted to see him deep in the playoffs on a competitive team...
He waa like Vick or Lamar or Bo. Every play had a chance to be explosive
Barry Sanders is head & shoulders above all other running backs. Barry is 🐐 Status !!!
Yes!!
The ABSOLUTE 🐐 of all🐐
sometimes you just need a different environment. Saquon Barkley is experiencing that change now.
YALL GAVE BARRY A FEW POPS... I've never seen Barry so loose and assertive in a conversation... great Job yall
2 of my favorite RBs with mutual respect for each other 💯
Barry is the GOAT of running backs no question and probably top 10 players of all time in NFL History. An absolute legend and Stand up man 💪🏾🤝🏾💯
“Is” top 10 that man was crazy on the field
Yea remove the probably. He IS top 10
He’s a One of One. Like, a LEGIT One of One. There really aren’t too many of those.
It’s him, Walter, and Jim Brown are top 3 ever.
No question? You're bugging. Walter missed one game in his entire career. Jim Brown retired earlier like him. Played less games because they only played 14 games and never missed one game. There's no clear cut best RB in NFL history just opinions. Lol
Barry is the best RB ever
Same reason as Megatron. Tired of losing 😂...The Lions only recently started being a good team like 3 years ago.
Yep if he was a niner or cowboy in the 90s it probably would’ve been different
NAW OUR MEGATRON TEAM WAS GOOD
Not even 3 maybe 2 😅
Megatron and Marvin Harrison undeniably great
@@Authentic1874talk about the niners and cowboys rn …. Those teams ruing CMC, Nick bosa, ceedee, Micah careers those boys gone retire without rings also and don’t get me started on zack Martin and others
Sanders HS Coach was my HS coach … he comes up to me one day and tells me that he has this kid who can run a 4.3 sideways … I was like… right Burkholder, whatever say … he kept bragging about this kid. Didn’t think anything about until I see Burkholder on TV talking about the Heisman Trophy winner, the kid that could run a 4.2 sideways … Barry Sanders
I just googled Dale Burkholder. I'm about to watch his story. 😅 👍🏾
So basically the Lions drove the football passion outta the great Barry Sanders 🥺
Yep and out of Calvin Johnson
How could it not? If you were alive back then watching that team, you would argue that Barry could do some real damage IF he was on a better team. He worked miracles with what he had.
Barry Sanders is a Super Cool dude!!! I met him at the CCRB at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor when I was an Undergrad Student and he just came by to play basketball one day during the summer, and he was still with the Detroit Lions too. Biggest Star I met then and was appreciative of how cool and down to earth and he was. For those of you wondering, Yes he was good and could ball - much respect to him, I wish him the Best and continued success with Everything!
Loving the RB love on the podcast. Can ya’ll bois get Ladanian Tomlinson on the pod?
Facts!!
aw man thats another generational talent right there.
I’m 63vyears old and I seen Barry in his days with the Lions. He’s the greatest running back I have ever seen hands down. He was amazing with very little blocking, if he had the blocking like other backs did, he would be the leading rusher and it wouldn’t be close.
Barry....you went out at the right time. You good in my book. Same with Calvin.
I have yet to seen anybody with the juking skills that Barry had. I’m a 9ers fan. But growing up I watched every lions game I could. Berry was something special that probably will never see again.
My cousin is Marquez Pope played cornerback for the 9ers, I got to go to a Monday night game against Barry & the lions in 96’!! Sh*t was unreal!! 🤌🏾
@@kingv562 wow truly blessed to be at that game!
In my opinion Barry Sanders was the most gifted athlete to ever touch a football 🏈
I love Barry, but Walter Payton was an athletic freak!
Don't forget Bo Jackson.
@ I think what hurts Bo is, longevity in the sport. Yes, physically he was the most athletic of all time but there are several QBs with more career rushing yards than Bo(including Jim Harbaugh)
Barry looks great, retired early, barely got hit while he was playing, no limp when he walks, no CTE, made lots of money, spends it responsibly.
Job well done!👏🏾
Walter was my guy growing up. The most complete RB I've ever seen, but Barry was the best at just making folks look silly. Like trying to tackle a ghost.
2 of the best to ever do it chopping it up !! Man this one of the greatest interviews of the year.
He was the most exciting football player I've ever seen. I used to love when my team played Detroit so I could watch a Barry Sanders game.
The world wasn’t ready for number #20 to retire we were hoping he came back
Barry Sanders will always be better than Emmitt Smith period.
No debate
Always
Obviously
For sure
He’s not. Emmitt is a better blocker and better short yard back, I can’t speak on Barry being able to catch so that’s prob a draw. None of Emmitt’s linemen made even one pro bowl before he went there. As a pure runner Barry is better as a running back as far as all the things the position entails snd leadership and accolades it’s Emmitt
One word describes Barry and his play. Class.
Absolute respect Barry. Pure class. There will never be another.
Barry and earl Campbell was my top running back!!
Earl the pearl !!!
I meet Barry in 1992 when I was 11 years old. I was part of Derrick Thomas 3rd and Long foundation. Great guy back then.
What a treat to see these legends chop it up. Doing a service for the fans right here, thank you 🙏🏼
Having Barry Sanders on your team and not building around him was crazy work by Detroit.
As always, Barry Sander's generosity and humility rises to the surface. His sportsmanship was an incredible example to me in my own sports efforts. I truly value my memories of watching Mr. Sanders play. And now, to see he's just as kind and thoughtful as ever, is the cherry on top of the sundae. I'm lucky to be of the generation that had Barry Sanders on the field.
I idolized Barry growing up. And him being my idol was more then just football. When he scored touchdown and just handed the ball to the ref. It was so refreshing his lack of ego. I strive to live that way myself
Bo Jackson and Barry Sanders greatest RB of all time
I cant even imagine what Bo couldve done had he not gotten injured. He wouldve been right up there in the record books
@@mariogallego5513 Bo might be a HOF'er in football and baseball without the injuries.
Love this interview. Mr. Sanders was a pleasure to watch coming up.
Can you imagine if Dan Marino had Barry Sanders in his backfield for just a few years???
They would have to call the police, because they would've killed every team they played!
@@stephenrussell9545 💯
From Colorado. My ❤ is with the Denver Broncos. However, I grew up a Barry Sanders fan. I bought every pair of shoes that he and Nike came out with. I still have my custom Detroit Lions, Starter bomber, from the 90's........ Lol! 🤣 I couldn't stand Emmitt Smith. ;)
Jim Brown and Barry Sanders were two of the best running backs that retired early that broke my heart!!!
so why doesnt this have more than 200k+ by now, again? not to mention Barry not much of an interviewing dude, but... he's a LEGEND.
Barry is the best I’ve ever seen. Just imagine if he had an O Line like Emmitt or other great backs.
The only RB I’ve seen with comparable ability like Barry was Dante Hall. He wasnt as great as Barry but man his jukes were fire.
Barry the goat.
I think Jim Brown was better than all of them.
@ I seen Jim Brown too. Great back. One of the best but I think Barry got him. My opinion.
@@snakebitten6967 Fair enough.
Main reason I gave the edge to Jim Brown was just his ratio of positive yards compared to total negative yard carries.
I like my football like good trading, minimise losses, maximise gains.
@ I hear you and I get it. I certainly wouldn’t knock anyone that has JB as the best ever. He certainly is worthy candidate. You are right about Jim and his efficiency.
But that’s where numbers along with the eye test come in. Jim had the benefit of a better O line than Barry ever had. That is what separates Barry for me. To do what he did with that pathetic O-line was phenomenal. Too many times the defense has already penetrated as the ball is handed to him so that’s mostly responsible for his negative yards. He had to make something out of nothing. Barry HAD to overcome his O-line AND the defense lol. I don’t think any other back could accomplish what Barry did with those odds hence my ranking him so high. Plus the eye test is over the top a la Michael Jordan etc.
I always wondered what Barry’s numbers would have been with Emmitt’s O-line😳 were you not touched until after 5+ yards consistently. Shudders.
My take is No disrespect to all time great legends like Jim B, Eric Dickerson, Payton, Smith etc. just looking at the whole picture with context and not just numbers. 👍
@@snakebitten6967 barry with that cowboys line would be literally unfathomable. Offensive lines are literally what make a running back. ....or not. However Barry SOMEHOW overcame that. That never happens. I don't think you would ever see that again. However saquon is close. He's basically just started. Because as great as he already is when with the giants....it's like that somehow doesn't count. And that his career only starts now with the eagles tbh.
From runningback to runningback. Vision and peripherals were always super important. but i think what Marshawn is talking about is feeling the vibrations through the earth when you are running close to some someone, the breath you hear from your opponent chasing you and the air pressure difference you can feel when someone is running behind you
Barry sister was my math teacher at Towers High I had a chance to meet him spoke to my class 💯
You have no idea man how much a lions or true Lions fans love this man. He's like one of the best lions ever. If not Barry. May God and love and peace be with you bro. You were the best. You are the best RB to ever do it. Go Lions
Y'all think I'm lying but i realized God was real when i seen Barry Sanders play. The moves, gifts, and talent i was just amazed. God is amazing and worthy of praise!
Don't think you're lying...we all had eyes and saw Barry run...
Barry Sanders was a BEAST i grew up watching him play football. He made his own plays they couldn't stop him when he hit that side line after he juked the whole team!
Barry's greatness is undeniable. Watching him walk away when he still had plenty left in the tank was tough, but good for him for making the decision he wanted to make.
Eagles fan for life but a pure fan of talent and Barry you was that guy,can’t no one say different
Same dude
Y'all got a modern day barry right now with Saquon. Well....barry played in the modern day as well...but you know what I mean lol. But Saquon got the footwork and dance-ability of barry and yet can still run power like emmit and marshawn. Saquon is the whole package and because he can catch. Saquon is the one extra piece that puts y'all over the top...in the same way that the warriors did when they added durant. The crazy part is that he hasn't even reached his peak yet with the eagles. As he gets more comfortable and fluent with the offense I can see him running for 300 yards in the next couple of weeks.
Barry was so talented. I’m happy he was brave enough to discern when to fold ’em. He walks away in one piece and is in good health. I’m so glad for him and feel proud of him because he carried himself as an honorable gentleman his entire career. Salute and God Bless Barry Sanders, Mr. One of a Kind. A black American hero!
My 2 favorite backs from Detroit to Seattle. I am from Detroit but now live in Seattle.
Thanksgiving was always about Barry not Colonel Sanders.
The greatest to ever do i was sad when he retired love watching him on Thanksgiving and when he played the Giants
I love Barry, as a player and person. Glad he had a legendary career and got out with his health.
I remember seeing him for the first time on tv when he was at Oklahoma State. Even though I was in about the 8th grade, I knew I was witnessing a legend in the making. He made me start focusing on my lower body when I lifted weights. Teams just couldn't stop him.
Love the show, guys! Laid back, solid! Thx!
To start for the Lions and stand next to Barry my fav running back ever was an honor in itself. Barry is the GOAT of rbs.
When I lived in Wichita I had a co worker that was good friends with Barry nd his family, even did get togethers with both families. He had good Barry stories, always hoped to see him in Chiefs jersey back in the day.
I mean, damn. I remember waking up to Sportscenter highlights, just to see highlights of Barry Sanders. The man did things on the football field that made your jaw drop. My GOAT RB for sure.
Awesome gentlemen! Loved watching u all play too!!
An unmentioned reason of why barry sanders retired was the change in coaching philosophy with the incoming Bobby Ross as head coach. Barry had thrived in a spread offense, but Ross ran a power run game, I-formation, between the tackles style of offense, like he ran with RB Natrone Means in San Diego. Sanders was aging, and was going to be asked to do some painful battering ram running style which didn't fit him as well and which had a greater chance of injuring an older running back. So I understand him retiring. It's better to walk away from football while one can still walk.
Before there was a Reggie Bush it was Barry Saunders with no offense line
Bush is nowhere close to sanders in any way
@edwardfessenden9490 you slow, I know
@@edwardfessenden9490Bush is thee greatest college football rb of all time and when it comes to his Nfl career he came to the league a couple years early the way running backs are used now he would kill today’s league 💯
@mr31owe38 I see you never looked up Barry's numbers in college and he put those stats up without playing most of the 4th quarters 😂
@HakeemTheDream616 based on a time where the "I" formation was the only formation
Barry embodied what a Lion was. Instinct, Strength, Power, Agile, Speed, Quickness, Precision, Ferocity and Elusive. Most important Lethality. Number 20 was HIM. I wish he had a real shot at ring as a Lion. Whenever people mention Barry they always look to the sky. If you don't believe it say his name and watch how people react.
And running for his life every down. If he was on Emmitt's Cowboys he wins three Super Bowls.
@badlt5897 FACTS
B.Sanders # 20 🐐 ❤
Barry Sanders will forever be my favorite football player until the day I die. I always wonder (maybe not not satisfied like Mike) with his answer to retire. He was still so explosive and probably could of achieved so much more in the long run. However, I am glad that he's happy and content with his decision.
Barry Sanders always, I mean, always stood on business on that gridiron. He was a winner no matter what!❤🎉😊
Barry can play in any era and that’s why he’s the best. And he did it like no other. Barry is a simple man. I do my job, pay me and I gave you my best effort. This is just a time that eventually he would grow out of.
Anybody using Barry Sanders as the bar.
And then steps up to the plate, is a bad dude.
BEAST MODE✌🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
The greatest !! Exceptional moves. No matter who you followed, you had to appreciate Barry highlights. And not overly flashy either for the position and his fame.
I feel like Barry answered this question in his Amazon documentary. HOWEVER, is this the first time we’ve heard Marshawn say he felt pushed out?! 😮 Wow.
This was a great discussion. Good content fellas
I can remember Barry Sanders as a ROOKIE. In my life, he was the first RB to leave a lasting impression on me. Him and Faulk were beautiful to watch.
As a native Detroiter Barry was a God Send to us, thanks for the memories #20 🙏
Mike asked the question that every football fan on earth has wondered about for all this time. Thanks to mike for asking, thanks to Barry for answering. During that time frame, he was the best football player on earth (and still was when he retired) and everyone was wondering, "What just happened?
This is a great interview!!!!
THANK YOU FELLAS FOR PUTTING ON FOR ALL THE GREAT RBs.
You are a awesome person and extremely talented and smart you didn’t wear yourself out I always enjoyed watching you take out the cowboys 😂
Being from Detroit. Barry was the highlight of a lifetime of being a Lions fan! I quit watching them after Detroit did him dirty. Thanks for the memories, Superman! Glad the Ford's are doing right with the lions now!
Two great running backs explaining why they did things a certain way. Respect to both of them and also to a very good fullback.
Great question. I always wondered. I was legit hurt when he let football go. The best to this day!!!
To hear Barry say "I knew I wasn't that guy" is hard. Love the humbleness but damnit Barry, you were that guy!
The only person to ever combine Ballet and Football on a field
Man i wish barry tried to go play with marino or young instead of retiring 😢
But hes healthy , happy , and the GOAT
As a dolphin fan I literally remember that supposed to happen
My favorite running back B.S.
And Beast mode one of them ones also.
This only rb that you can say you have never seen anybody like him players do something Barry Sanders like but never seen a player like him period
We will never see someone so good, be so humble thank you Mr. Sanders Detroit loves the representation.
payton was my favorite back growing up, but i was too young to have seen him ACTUALLY play, but all the highlights and library tapes really made me look up to him as a player. but i was old enough to watch barry, and to see how friggin crazy good the guy was. the man literally introduced my mind to the juke move. man was he special, and it was crazy that he quit so young. the most standout guy though, he was the only guy ive seen before and after that never celebrated, i wish these kids nowdays would play off that a little bit. i feel embarrassed for some these guys celebrating nowdays.
Barry Sanders would’ve been undisputed GOAT had he played a few more years. He should’ve requested a trade to a contender for his last few years. Emmitt Smith got the rings & record.
I'm a Cowboys fan and Emmitt Smith is my favorite, but Barry Sanders a billy Goat on that field
@@carimurel9348best game I ever watched was cowboys against the Lions Barry and Emmit where separated by 1 yard at the end of the game. Awesome game to watch two backs go at it.
Vision is one thing but to make your body do what Barry did was a gift from God 🙏🏾
I feel OG! I mow lawns with my pops and it’s been day in day out since .. I could walk. Each day is a sacrifice
Barry the Legend!!
Barry's from everything I've seen and I've watched a lot. He's really built differently man. He's like a really genuine person and a damn I don't know man but I feel like men like him. Let's just say God don't make a lot of men like him. He's a special man. LIONS!
The most exciting running back of all time, I remember watching games and the man was dodging and breaking ankles for 60 yard touchdowns multiple times per game, Barry was incredible
I start work at 6:30 wake up at 5 A.M. for 15 years! it’s outside working and testing Mining equipment for 50,000 a year after taxes, insurance and retirement. Before that Navy aircrew which was insane hours! Groundhog Day every morning! At first I did it so I had some spending money to do what I wanted to do! Now I have a family and the passion to be the best at my job was reignited!
Barry is the best pure running back I’ve ever seen. He played on Lions squads that consistently had bad passing games.
Teams would gameplan for Barry and stack the box to stop him…and he would STILL go off.
He went out on top! Nothing wrong with that!!!
Peace!
My favorite running back of all time, the BEST running back of all time, and yet my favorite story of him was that he once did a standing jump into the back of a pickup truck with the latch closed