nfoligno Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 My understanding is, this was the video seen at halftime, http://www.chicagobears.com/walterpayton.asp All I can say is, it was incredible to grow up watching Payton. You always hear your father talk about having watched this player or that player, but for me, when talking to my kids, there is no greater legacy to point to having seen Walter Payton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I just saw it this morning... It brought a tear to my eye... Walter is why we so many of us are fans... My understanding is, this was the video seen at halftime, http://www.chicagobears.com/walterpayton.asp All I can say is, it was incredible to grow up watching Payton. You always hear your father talk about having watched this player or that player, but for me, when talking to my kids, there is no greater legacy to point to having seen Walter Payton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 It was great at the stadium. 90% of the fans stayed in their seats at halftime to watch and celebrate (normally the stadium looks empty). Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 That's awesome! It was great at the stadium. 90% of the fans stayed in their seats at halftime to watch and celebrate (normally the stadium looks empty). Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAMEDSONPAYTON2 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 My understanding is, this was the video seen at halftime, http://www.chicagobears.com/walterpayton.asp All I can say is, it was incredible to grow up watching Payton. You always hear your father talk about having watched this player or that player, but for me, when talking to my kids, there is no greater legacy to point to having seen Walter Payton. There has never been a better football player, and probably never been a better person to play in the NFL than Walter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I hate the "Peterson is the next Payton" bulls***. Payton was a fantastic blocker as well as a receiving RB, while Peterson isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 ...and Walter didn't fumble nearly as often... My understanding is, this was the video seen at halftime, http://www.chicagobears.com/walterpayton.asp All I can say is, it was incredible to grow up watching Payton. You always hear your father talk about having watched this player or that player, but for me, when talking to my kids, there is no greater legacy to point to having seen Walter Payton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Honestly, I had never heard "Peterson is the next Payton". Honestly, I have very rarely ever heard any RB compared to Payton. Most RBs are compared so someone w/ a similar running style or skill set. Maybe this guy is similar to Jim Brown, or that guy is similar to Sayers, or whatever. Payton was different. He was simply great at everything. Rarely do you see a RB like this. Peterson is one hell of a RB. The only area I would say he is reminicent of Payton is that AP often lowers his shoulder and tries to punish the defender, rather than simply running out of bounds. But saying he has qualities similar to Payton is one thing. To say he is the next Payton is just a joke. I hate the "Peterson is the next Payton" bulls***. Payton was a fantastic blocker as well as a receiving RB, while Peterson isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAMEDSONPAYTON2 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Honestly, I had never heard "Peterson is the next Payton". Honestly, I have very rarely ever heard any RB compared to Payton. Most RBs are compared so someone w/ a similar running style or skill set. Maybe this guy is similar to Jim Brown, or that guy is similar to Sayers, or whatever. Payton was different. He was simply great at everything. Rarely do you see a RB like this. Peterson is one hell of a RB. The only area I would say he is reminicent of Payton is that AP often lowers his shoulder and tries to punish the defender, rather than simply running out of bounds. But saying he has qualities similar to Payton is one thing. To say he is the next Payton is just a joke. You do't take out Payton on 3rd and long like most starting backs, because he could run,catch,block and throw.I think he threw 6 or 7 td,s in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I was 5 years old when he retired. I really wish I could have seen more Bear games with Walter. My Dad has always said, Walter usually wasn't tackled until Walter gave them his stiff arm and most of the time, he would just plow over the defenders. Watching all these highlights definitley exemplifies how amazing of a RB he truly was. God Bless the Payton family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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