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Originally Posted by chop
Do you consider Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith athletes?
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Jerry, no. I don't remember him outrunning guys, he did get great separation but that was my earlier days watching football and I just loved watching him play so I'm not sure if that was quickness, just running great routes, or just that the offense was different and defenses weren't set up to stop it the same way.
I'm not sure on Emmitt. I think with him it was more spins and moves, similar to Clyde. Clyde is a guy I'd say is sort of a workout warrior. It doesn't translate to speed but he has great lateral agility. Is that related to working out? Not sure. I do think it helps his strength which makes him not go down so easy which is important because he's so small. Small and slow doesn't usually spell first round talent, but his lateral agility and balance are great. Emmitt had moves and balance from what I remember, I don't remember his speed.