what is the longest career a man had in the NFL?
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George Blanda played from 1949 thru 1975 (QB & Kicker)
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I use pro-football-refernce.com for all of my nfl statistical needs. This page gives coaches career records:\n\nhttp://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/index.htm
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Nathan Vasher of the Chicago Bears returned a botched field goal attempt 108 yards last year making it the longest play ever.
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Walter Payton's last year in the league was 1987, truly disqualifying him from this question.\n\nAlso, if the question was from 1980, LT (Lawrence Taylor) would have to be on the list, but his 1st year in the league was 1981, which takes off 28 of his career sacks.\n\nI think you really have to look at as who has changed the game the most since 1985 and here are my top 6, in no particular order.\n\n1. John Elway\n2. Lawrence Taylor\n3. Deion Sanders\n4. Barry Sanders (sorry, Payton played too many years b4 1985, Marshall Faulk may be a better fit).\n5. Reggie White\n6. Jerry Rice\n\nIf you look at the NFL today, teams are still looking for these types of players at those specific positions: A QB that can lead, throw, and run; a LB that can blitz, tackle, and cover; a CB that can outrun anyone, intercept the ball, and play special team; a RB that can be the focal point of the running game and do all of the little things; a DE that just can't be stopped, but can stop the run and the pass; and a WR that could catch an anvil dropped off of the top of the Statue of Liberty, run tight routes, and beat the defender.
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For about a f5 year period Faulk was the most deadly player in football. He could run inside & outside. He was aswome catching the ball on screens and even lining up as a wideout. Very similar to Tomlinson.\n\nCurtis Martin is mister durable. Strait ahead runner. Been very good for along time. Fair as a receiver.\n\nI would have to say that Faulk has hall of fame numbers for 5 years with the Rams but nothing with the Colts. Martin was good with NE and the jets every year.\n\n\nMARTIN is my vote!!!
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This site will give you his game by game stats for most of his career:\n\nhttp://pro-football-reference.com/players/FavrBr00.htm\n\nHope this helps!
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its got to be Walter Payton a.k.a sweetness, the way he ran the ball with power and finess he never ran out of bounds always right at the DB. not only was he a great athlete but he was a great man as well.
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Bo Jackson, 1987. His total that night is the record for most yards by a RB in a MNF game, 221.
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It depends on if you are talking about total career or at just one school.  Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno have the record right now since Paul "Bear" Bryant died.  I don't know what there records are but I know that the Bear was 323-85-17 in his career and 232-46-9 at Alabama.  Jo Pa passed him in 2001.  Keep in mind that PBB has been dead since 1983.  So I guess you have to define "best" for yourself :) \n\nRoll Tide!!!!!
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dan marino with 420\n\nbrett favre has 409
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Hall wins 'NFL's Fastest Man' title\nFebruary 11, 2006 \n\nFor the second straight season, the Falcons can boast of having the "NFL's Fastest Man" on their roster. \n\nPro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall, making his first trip to Hawaii, bested three other speedsters in an exciting 40-yard-dash final.\n\nLast season, Falcons KR/PR Allen Rossum ran away with the honor.\n\nThe 2006 competition featured eight NFL players known for their speed, with two preliminary heats of four runners per heat. The top two finishers from each heat advanced to the final round.\n\nIn his second of the first two heats, Hall and Jerome Mathis advanced, edging out Giants Pro Bowl special teamer David Tyree. In the first heat, Colts S Bob Sanders and Texans WR/KR Jerome Mathis finished ahead of Chargers CB/ST Hank Milligan and Bills P Brian Moorman.\n\nThe event final featured Hall versus three of the NFL's other premiere speed merchants: Smith, Mathis and Sanders.\n\nSprinting out of the gates to an early lead in the 40-yard sprint to the finish, Hall edged out Mathis by mere inches, laying claim the title of NFL's Fastest Man. In an odd twist, Hall and Mathis competed in high school track and field in their native Virginia
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Did you mean Barry Sanders?  He played 10 seasons for the Detroit Lions
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I'm an old fart so I can remember watching football in the late fifties.  I am also an avid SEC fan and have followed those schools since the late sixties.  If I had to chose one player that was truly amazing with 'god given talent' and good work ethics then it would be Bo Jackson.  He was an extraordinary athlete.  He was successful not only at football but baseball as well.  It was a shame his career was cut short due to injury.  No telling where he would have ended up on the charts.
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Very interesting question...Would you take a HoF career as one of the greatest RB's that ever lived... A person that won championships and is the all time NFL record holder in Rushing Yards and TDs, but was never known for big plays and excitement. \n\nOr would you take a player that is just full to the brim with potential, and who is the very definition of big plays and excitement. A player that could be an absolute monster, or a player that could flame out after a few years of brilliance...\n\nDo you want to be Tiger in the clubhouse with a 3 stroke lead or do you want to be Mickelson still out on the course wit ha chance to outshine him.... \n\nPersonally, I would rather be Emmitt. I have the rings and the records. I personified class on the field ....Reggie come and get me and my records ....God Bless you if you get 'em
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Go to this site, it pretty much tells his whole life story. Go BUSH, #1 Draft Pick, and NFL Offensive Rookie oF the Year
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Norm Van Brocklin of the Rams.\n\n\n1971 — Norm Van Brocklin, QB (1949-57)\nLed Rams to 1951 World Championship with 73-yard touchdown pass in fourth quarter to beat Cleveland. Led NFL in passing twice (1950 and 1952). Set NFL record with 554 passing yards against New York Yankees in 1951. Named to six consecutive Pro Bowls with Rams (1950-55). NFL Player of the Year by Washington D.C. Touchdown Club in 1954. Selected to NFL 1950's All-Decade Team. Also played for Philadelphia Eagles (1958-60). Led Eagles to 1960 NFL Championship and threw for three touchdowns in 1960 Pro Bowl. Finished with 23,611 yards passing. Played college football at Oregon. More about Norm Van Brocklin from the Hall Of Fame.
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Charles Haley.\n\nHe played with the Niners for two of them, and with the Dallas Cowboys for 3 of them.