"Whoever made this list has never watched football" - Fans left outraged at NFL's controversial Top 25 RB ranking
Fans of the NFL are some of the most difficult to fool. Whether it's their passion, observational skills or their ability to manage expectations, NFL fans are some of the most savvy that you will find of any sport.
Their savvy and knowledge is currently being put to the test as a recent post online displayed the top 25 running backs of all-time.
Let's just say that the list did not pass the test for many NFL fans.
Whoever made this list has never watched football.
Jim Brown at 12? No LT? No TD? But Mark Ingram and the wrong Barber?
Just stop dude. twitter.com/MadScientistFF…
Here are a few reactions from fans about the post.
This Twitter user has a list that they believe is superior to the one provided.
I'm too lazy to make my own list, but I found this one online which seems a little bit more accurate.
google.com/amp/s/athlonsp…
@JChian1 wants to know where Priest Holmes is on the list.
@Corbstoberfest And where is Priest Holmes?
@Truconfidence25 believes that there are two running backs that should be put on the list.
@JChian1 @Corbstoberfest Bad omission but no Curtis Martin or Tomlinson is worse
@gavinberkowitz has two words for this: fake list.
@Corbstoberfest Fake list
@Truconfidence25 again comments about Roger Craig and LaDainian Tomlinson not being on this list.
@Corbstoberfest Or no Tomlinson lol. Also RODGER Craig, lol
This Twitter user thinks that this list was made by someone in Bellevue.
@Corbstoberfest Must have been made by someone in Bellevue
Another user has issues with the accuracy of the list.
@MadScientistFF Mistakes: 1. Barry ain't 1. Emmitt ain't 3.
Gore isn't 5.
My top 10.
1. OJ
2. Jim Brown
3. Sweetness
4. Emmitt
5. Sanders
6.campbell
7. Faulk
8. AP
9. Cj2k
10. Edge
@mmpadellan has several questions regarding this listing.
@MadScientistFF 1. How do you have Frank Gore ranked so high?
2. Where TF is LaDanian Tomlinson?
3. Giants fan here. Tiki is ranked WAY too high, but why do you have his twin Ronde Barber pictured?
4. Eric Dickerson needs to be Top Ten.
5. Wow, dude
This Twitter user also has numerous issues with the list of running backs.
@MadScientistFF Good Lord where do I begin…
Mike Alstott has no business being on this list.
Jim Brown is criminally underrated.
This list is invalid without Ladanian Tomlinson.
Ronde Barber was a defensive back.
His brother Tiki does not belong on this list.
NFL fans have spoken and made their verdict clear: This report does not pass the test.
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