emmitt did have a great O-line, but is smart and sees the field like a great running back. Many people say, it was just his 0-line and without he would have never been so great. All good running backs have good 0-lines, but to break as many records as emmitt it's not just his line. Maybe you people who say it's just his line, never watched emmitt smith play that much. Because the emmitt i saw took hits and kept going, when you thought he was going down, he would keep going for and extra ten yards. Emmitt is one of the best all around tailback in the game, he is a great blocker, good hands, and hardly ever fumbles. He also has a great heart, you dont find backs like him every day. So to all of you that say it's just his line, maybe you should watch some highlights of him before you speak. You dont win 3 super bowls, be a super bowl mvp, a pro bowl mvp, lead the NFl in rushing td's and yards because you suck. So give credit where credit is due.

Great running back, but i can't rate him with Walter Payton because Emmitt had a better team around him for more years, and cause he had more carries than Walter when he broke his record. All that said, he was the 2nd best all around running back.

He deserves a 5 for what he has done on the field for the Cowboys and the NFL. He was the shining star when Dallas was knee deep in controversy. He isn't the best, the fastest, strongest, but he has heart. He holds the NFL rushing record now on paper, but people who follow the game knows that it is only a number. Walter Peyton and Barry Sanders played with at best average lines, and they did more in 10 years than Emmitt did. Emmitt needed more carries than Walter, and that was behind his Pro Bowl line. Walter, while he was still alive, told the media once that he hoped Barry Sanders would break his record. When Barry retired, only then did the Peyton family endorse Emmitt. He's a top 10 all time runningback, but he's not the best.

THIS GUY COULD BE THE BEST OF ALL TIME IF IT WASNT FOR SOMEBODY ELSE

I've never been a Cowboys fan, but Emmitt Smith has been a pleasure to watch over his career. I don't think it's fair to judge his accolades and yards gained by saying "it's all due to the offensive line", as some people say. I think Walter Payton is superior, but nobody breaks the all-time rushing record like Smith did unless they are great players in their own right. I think Parcells should start Emmitt next season, as he provides a quality presence in the backfield, even if it's only for another year. Keeping Emmitt Smith will allow Parcells to concentrate on other problems the Cowboys have (and there are MANY problems with that team, make no mistake). If Smith starts, I have no doubt that he could go for yet another 1000 yard season.

the guy's better than a one, but i gotta bump him down a little. he got to where he is in yardage by consistency and time, not by talent. while he is good, he doesn't have that break away ability or agility that some of the greats, like Sanders, had. Somebody said, "he cant' go 80 yards in one attempt, but he can go for 40 twice". for me, that doesn't cut it.

Will Emmitt ever be equaled. His age seceeds his power to go on. I will always remember the great #22 breaking every tackle and slipping tyhrough every defender. Bye, Dude.

shouldnt have broken paytons record

He was a good player when he played on a good team, but when the Cowboys started to stink, his numbers went down. See a pattern?

I don't see any of us out there doing what he has done. And aside from the field, Emmit is a true Man among men. You don't see him in negative news articles. He donates more money than most of us will ever make, to charity. Leave him be. He's great.

i dont care what anybody says,when u hold the record for most rushing yards of all time,u have to be a great player

simply, the greatest running back to ever play the game. Most touchdowns,most yards, 3 time super bowl champ.Good blocker,power up the middle, watch some emmitt hightlights and you'll agree with me.

finally someone said it!!!!!

A couple of more games, hopefully, and he will be the all-time leading rusher. He holds so many records and is high on the list of many others and because he plays for the Cowboys he gets very little respect. Well, history will vindicate him. League MVP, Super Bowl MVP. The first player to lead the league in rushing and go to the Super Bowl and win it the same year. He did it twice! Give the man his due.

soon to be the greatest nfl running back of all time.

Still my favorite player in football.

I love it when people try to say, Emmitt's career was great because of his offensive line. Don't all running backs need a good offensive line to be productive? Emmitt is one of the toughest and most durable running backs this league has ever seen! Do I really need to whip out my stat book???? I didn't think so!!!!!

Emmitt Smith is way overated. His success only depends on his blockers. When Dallas had very good and big linemen, he had 100+ yard games every week. But now that he has average linemen, he is an average running back. His success should not be given the recognition that it has.

I hate Emmitt Smith. The only reason why he is any good is because of his offensive line. Emmitt has no speed or power. He often gets caught from behind on break away plays due to his lack of speed. He is very fortunate to play behind a dominant offensive line, and without it he would be a nobody, like he is now.

One of the many great running backs in the NFL. He moves with such intention. When I see him, I see a small man compared to other players. He still has what it takes to get the job done and score touchdowns. With all the yards he has rushed he shows why he is an all time player in the NFL.

I beleive that Emmitt could be one of the best running backs of all time. A few years ago he was ruling the league and people started saying he was too old. But he was proving them wrong. He is due for a breakout season soon. So keep an eye out for Emmitt. Emmitt also has the best vision and awareness that I've seen in a running back.

Now don't get me wrong, Emmitt Smith is a very good football player, but because he plays for the cowboys, I gotta give him a three. Even though he has some damn record, I still can't give him a different score because I am a Niners fan. I must be loyal to all the fans of my hometown. Anyway, Emmitt and the Cowboys are a three in my book, so it's not bad, it just means that they're not as good as the Rams.

Durable but unspectacular.

The best all-around running back of all time. He runs, blocks, receives - he does everything to make sure the team will win.