Quote:MJD was a special player here and every bit as good as Fred in his prime. It's unfair to say he wasn't considering his numbers and the circumstances.

 

... and here is where you're losing people. 

 

Taylor missed 30 +/- games in his first 8 years and still hit 8367 yards--300 more than MJD in the same timespan. Not to mention he only had 27 more carries. Of course, that doesn't include the MANY clutch and record-breaking performances Taylor put on in big games and playoff games. 

 

MJD was the guy you used to beat-down a team and hopefully he'd break a big run in the 4th. Taylor was the guy that you used when you were down 7 in the 4th with 2 minutes left. 

 

Having said all that, I'd likely put MJD in the The Ring if he continues to excel elsewhere.

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