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perkdogperkdog Posts: 29,537 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Talking QB,RB and WR. The ones that come to mind are Aikman, Smith, Irvin. Kelly, Thomas, Reed. Montana, Craig, Rice. Big Ben, Bell, Brown. I’d have to say there is a strong argument for Pittsburgh’s trio, definitely the most underachieving. Figured this might be an interesting conversation

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    stevekstevek Posts: 27,771 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Tough to beat that Montana, Rice, Craig combo. Montana being the GOAT as we all know, and Rice is up there as GOAT on many lists. Craig not remotely close on any GOAT list but a solid running back.

    BTW: The OP didn't mention Tom Brady and the Patriots? Did Perkdog's forum membership account get hijacked? I had warned him time and time again not to use 123 as a password. ;)

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    CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Huckleberry said:
    I would go with Aikman, Smith, Irvin. Although Montana, Craig, Rice could be a good choice also.

    With Montana and Rice being GOATS at their position...that would be my choice.

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    perkdogperkdog Posts: 29,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @stevek said:
    Tough to beat that Montana, Rice, Craig combo. Montana being the GOAT as we all know, and Rice is up there as GOAT on many lists. Craig not remotely close on any GOAT list but a solid running back.

    BTW: The OP didn't mention Tom Brady and the Patriots? Did Perkdog's forum membership account get hijacked? I had warned him time and time again not to use 123 as a password. ;)

    Brady never had the luxury of such good supporting cast members let alone a WR & RB that he could lean on consistently like Montana and other top tier QB’s. That is why he is the GOAT. Thought I made that very clear? 😉

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    CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I want to add Marino, Duper and Clayton to the discussion. They didn't need a RB.

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    JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,241 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @perkdog said:

    @stevek said:
    Tough to beat that Montana, Rice, Craig combo. Montana being the GOAT as we all know, and Rice is up there as GOAT on many lists. Craig not remotely close on any GOAT list but a solid running back.

    BTW: The OP didn't mention Tom Brady and the Patriots? Did Perkdog's forum membership account get hijacked? I had warned him time and time again not to use 123 as a password. ;)

    Brady never had the luxury of such good supporting cast members let alone a WR & RB that he could lean on consistently like Montana and other top tier QB’s. That is why he is the GOAT. Thought I made that very clear? 😉

    Brady had RANDY MOSS for three years didn't he? I see Brady was hurt in 2008.

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    larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭✭

    Fouts, Winslow, Joiner.

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    larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭✭

    If not above then what about the Greatest Show on Turf? They even had their own name! Just not sure which three I would go with - Warner, Faulk and Bruce I guess.

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    perkdogperkdog Posts: 29,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @larryallen73 said:
    If not above then what about the Greatest Show on Turf? They even had their own name! Just not sure which three I would go with - Warner, Faulk and Bruce I guess.

    Good one! Forgot about those guys

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    craig44craig44 Posts: 10,554 ✭✭✭✭✭

    was Corey Dillon still RB when the Patriots aquired Moss? if so, that would be a pretty formidable trio.

    the greatest show on turf was great as well.

    what about steve young, rickey watters and jerry rice.

    George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.

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    perkdogperkdog Posts: 29,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @craig44 said:
    was Corey Dillon still RB when the Patriots aquired Moss? if so, that would be a pretty formidable trio.

    The thing about Brady and the Pats is they didn’t have Dillon or Moss for that long. I’d prefer Brady, Edelman and James White honestly

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    JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,241 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @craig44 said:
    was Corey Dillon still RB when the Patriots aquired Moss? if so, that would be a pretty formidable trio.

    I think Laurence Maroney.

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    perkdogperkdog Posts: 29,537 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 11, 2019 12:12PM

    @JoeBanzai said:

    @craig44 said:
    was Corey Dillon still RB when the Patriots aquired Moss? if so, that would be a pretty formidable trio.

    I think Laurence Maroney.

    Yep. Dillon and Moss were not on the Pats at the same time.

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    orioles93orioles93 Posts: 3,464 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, Edgerrin James

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    LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @orioles93 said:
    Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, Edgerrin James

    Beat me to it while I was debating Marv vs. Reggie.

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    orioles93orioles93 Posts: 3,464 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @LarkinCollector said:

    @orioles93 said:
    Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, Edgerrin James

    Beat me to it while I was debating Marv vs. Reggie.

    That team was amazing on offense. Marv and Reggie plus Dallas Clark.

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    PatsGuy5000PatsGuy5000 Posts: 671 ✭✭✭

    Montana, Rice, and Craig would be my choice. Others were great as well and think the Cowboys O-line gets lots of credit for their run.

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    HJP717HJP717 Posts: 76 ✭✭

    What about Theisman, Riggins, Monk?

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    45isodd45isodd Posts: 206 ✭✭✭

    Unitas, Berry and Lenny Moore would be the pre-1980’s pick for me.

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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Has to be Aikman, Smith and Ervin.

    And @stevek Montana is NOT the GOAT....as we all know! Come on man pay attention! ;)

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    PopeyesSpinachPopeyesSpinach Posts: 194 ✭✭✭

    I love Michael Ervin. He was almost as loved by cowboy's fans as Roger Stabuck

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    stevekstevek Posts: 27,771 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DIMEMAN said:
    Has to be Aikman, Smith and Ervin.

    And @stevek Montana is NOT the GOAT....as we all know! Come on man pay attention! ;)

    Joe pays me $20 each time I say he is the GOAT on an internet forum. So whadaya want me to do...I need the income.

    Yes, just picked up another $20. B)

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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @stevek said:

    @DIMEMAN said:
    Has to be Aikman, Smith and Ervin.

    And @stevek Montana is NOT the GOAT....as we all know! Come on man pay attention! ;)

    Joe pays me $20 each time I say he is the GOAT on an internet forum. So whadaya want me to do...I need the income.

    Yes, just picked up another $20. B)

    Some people will do anything for money! ;)B)

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    stevekstevek Posts: 27,771 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @stevek said:

    @DIMEMAN said:
    Has to be Aikman, Smith and Ervin.

    And @stevek Montana is NOT the GOAT....as we all know! Come on man pay attention! ;)

    Joe pays me $20 each time I say he is the GOAT on an internet forum. So whadaya want me to do...I need the income.

    Yes, just picked up another $20. B)

    Some people will do anything for money! ;)B)

    The only thing I would never do is become Cowboys fan. :p

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    perkdogperkdog Posts: 29,537 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Liking all the replies, totally forgot about a bunch of these guys

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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @stevek said:

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @stevek said:

    @DIMEMAN said:
    Has to be Aikman, Smith and Ervin.

    And @stevek Montana is NOT the GOAT....as we all know! Come on man pay attention! ;)

    Joe pays me $20 each time I say he is the GOAT on an internet forum. So whadaya want me to do...I need the income.

    Yes, just picked up another $20. B)

    Some people will do anything for money! ;)B)

    The only thing I would never do is become Cowboys fan. :p

    You are fooling only your self.......Jerry has the money to buy your soul! :DB)>:)

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    keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, Paul Warfield.
    Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Lynn Swan/John Stallworth.
    Otto Graham, Marion Motley, Dante Lavelli.

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    stevekstevek Posts: 27,771 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @stevek said:

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @stevek said:

    @DIMEMAN said:
    Has to be Aikman, Smith and Ervin.

    And @stevek Montana is NOT the GOAT....as we all know! Come on man pay attention! ;)

    Joe pays me $20 each time I say he is the GOAT on an internet forum. So whadaya want me to do...I need the income.

    Yes, just picked up another $20. B)

    Some people will do anything for money! ;)B)

    The only thing I would never do is become Cowboys fan. :p

    You are fooling only your self.......Jerry has the money to buy your soul! :DB)>:)

    I couldn't do it. Carson Wentz would never forgive me. ;)

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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @stevek said:

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @stevek said:

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @stevek said:

    @DIMEMAN said:
    Has to be Aikman, Smith and Ervin.

    And @stevek Montana is NOT the GOAT....as we all know! Come on man pay attention! ;)

    Joe pays me $20 each time I say he is the GOAT on an internet forum. So whadaya want me to do...I need the income.

    Yes, just picked up another $20. B)

    Some people will do anything for money! ;)B)

    The only thing I would never do is become Cowboys fan. :p

    You are fooling only your self.......Jerry has the money to buy your soul! :DB)>:)

    I couldn't do it. Carson Wentz would never forgive me. ;)

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    dallasactuarydallasactuary Posts: 4,119 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Boyd Dowler

    This is for you @thisistheshow - Jim Rice was actually a pretty good player.
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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Montana, Rice, and Craig

    Montana second best QB of all time. Rice might be the GOAT of all time regardless of position

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    45isodd45isodd Posts: 206 ✭✭✭

    I looked up Lenny Moore’s stats, and was surprised to learn he scored 111 touchdowns in his career, and averaged 4.8 yards per carry and 16.6 yards per catch. He may not have had big rushing yardage numbers, but he was the first great all purpose back, and ranked 74th on the list of 100 greatest NFL players. Hell, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say when you combine Moore, Berry and Unitas, their collective greatness is above any trio in NFL history, with Montana, Rice and Craig the best modern trio.

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    JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,241 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @dallasactuary said:
    Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Boyd Dowler

    People don't realize how good Taylor was.

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    45isodd45isodd Posts: 206 ✭✭✭

    Dowler would be the weak link in that trio.

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    dallasactuarydallasactuary Posts: 4,119 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @45isodd said:
    Dowler would be the weak link in that trio.

    Agreed, but every trio has a weak link (e.g., Aikman). But Starr and especially Taylor are legitimate GOAT candidates, and Dowler was no slouch. Dowler and Gary Collins are the wide receivers on the 1960s all-decade team, and for some reason neither one is in the HOF; they both could be.

    This is for you @thisistheshow - Jim Rice was actually a pretty good player.
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    JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,241 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Y.A. Title -7 pro bowls
    Hugh McElhenny-6 pro bowls
    Billy Wilson-6 pro bowls

    Joe Perry was also in the backfield.

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