JAYNoZ

The current debate surrounding Emmitt Smith and whether he was REALLY as great as his numbers suggest is absolutely RIDICULOUS! At some point, we have to acknowledge that too much of this conversation is about popularity, cultural acceptance, and FLASH over actual football greatness. Emmitt wasn't the flashiest running back. He wasn't the guy everybody wanted to imitate growing up, especially playing for Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. But here's what bothers me: Too many fans, including some within our own Black community, seem to value style, excitement, and highlight-reel plays more than consistency, toughness, and production. Now we're DISRESPECTING the NFL's ALL-TIME LEADING RUSHER simply because he played behind a great offensive line?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?! Having a great offensive line doesn't erase the vision, patience, durability, discipline, and consistency it takes to become the NFL's all-time leading rusher. GREATNESS DOESN'T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE FLASHY! Emmitt Smith EARNED his place in NFL history. You don't have to believe he's the greatest running back ever, but STOP acting like his accomplishments were handed to him!