Jamaal Charles is best K.C. back ever?

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Marcus ran 3,022 times for 12,243 yards and 123 TDs. He averaged 4.1 yards per carry.

To date, Jamaal has run 1,030 times for 5,717 yards and 28 TDs. He's averaging 5.6 yards per carry.

So to catch Marcus statistically, Jamaal needs to run the ball 1,997 times for 6526 yards, which would average 3.27 yards per carry. It would appear that longevity is his sole remaining barrier.

Marcus also had 587 receptions for 5,411 yards and 21 TDs (9.2 yards per reception), whereas Jamaal is currently at 217 receptions for 1,937 yards and 14 TDs (8.9 yards per reception). So Jamaal needs another 370 receptions for 3,474 yards, averaging 9.39 yards per reception.

Both are clearly top runners. Marcus had success for a long time, but Jamaal is much more productive with the ball in his hands than (and I love saying this) any other player in the history of the National Football League.

So Jamaal needs nearly a HUNDRED more touchdowns to catch Marcus Allen.



Marcus Allen man. Jeez.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

So Jamaal needs nearly a HUNDRED more touchdowns to catch Marcus Allen.



Marcus Allen man. Jeez.

Marcus was a short-yardage machine, while Jamaal historically didn't get goal line carries. Interestingly, Jamaal is still behind Marcus' rushing TD total from the Chiefs. Marcus had 44 in five seasons with KC and Jamaal has 28 in more or less the same time period.

Jamaal has a lot of receiving TDs, though, and closes the gap in that respect. Marcus had 47 total TDs as a Chief, whereas Jamaal has 43 if you include one return TD.

It's interesting to me that 1/3 of Jamaal's TDs are receptions. That seems like a high ratio for a running back.