He could've easily gotten past 10,000 yards and probably a Hall of Fame night if he didn't get hurt. I mean before Barry Sanders, he was the all-time leading rusher for the Lions.
He was one the elite backs guys who r threat to go all the way everyone they touch the balls few backs on this level Simpson Sayers Sanders Dorsett the best I've ever seen
I love Billy sims, and while I realize that his style of running has been his ,and his only. He runs like Billy Sims. Now watching him as I have for the past 40 years , when I watch him and the style of running back that he is , only one name comes to mind.......... He has a running style very , very, very reminiscent of the late great Walter Payton.
Billy ran like a mean Barry w/hands like a WR. He was such a talented player. Like magic on the field w/the ball. My opinion, if a healthy Billy Simms played a 8-10yr career, he would've retired on the Mt Rushmore of greatest RB'S all-time.
Great video. Hard to believe that Detroit fans were fortunate enough to watch Billy Sims and then Barry Sanders star at RB for the Lions. Imagine the two of them on the same team at the same time. Billy Sims never broke stride, he relied on a combo of moves and straight ahead speed. Barry Sanders broke stride and reversed positions instantly.
I remember watching him as a kid. He was definitely my favorite to watch as I grew up right outside of Detroit...... Number 20 has been pretty good for the Detroit Lions over the years!!
Dang due to #attorneymisconduct RUclips interfered what I had to say after reviewing the "bad knees" claims, well bad toes maybe but starting '84 James Jones and Massey (bad knees since they opened Silverdome in 75) took over. Billy was seen playing fumbling in Denver week 6 and that was about it. Looks like he was bound for Houston in 84 #USFL but for his agent committing fraud, #corruptattorney #fraudulent misrepresentation and attorney agent ties to gambling, kept him off rosters even when folks like Doug Williams was welcomed back '85 and beyond😢 James Jones was getting 1st string snaps at RB in '84 preseason against IND😑
Ok third time due to #DDOS by RUclips. Unfortunately #attorneymisconduct and fraud by his agent, botched deal to #USFL in 84 had more to do with than "bad knees". He still played but starting '84 preseason folks like James Jones and Massey who opened the dome in '75 got the 1st string snaps. After the DEN game looked healthy but weeks later no mention of Billy😮
He could've easily gotten past 10,000 yards and probably a Hall of Fame night if he didn't get hurt. I mean before Barry Sanders, he was the all-time leading rusher for the Lions.
Could you imagine how good both would have been if on a better team with a good QB.
He was one the elite backs guys who r threat to go all the way everyone they touch the balls few backs on this level Simpson Sayers Sanders Dorsett the best I've ever seen
I love Billy sims, and while I realize that his style of running has been his ,and his only. He runs like Billy Sims. Now watching him as I have for the past 40 years , when I watch him and the style of running back that he is , only one name comes to mind.......... He has a running style very , very, very reminiscent of the late great Walter Payton.
Sims was much faster than Walter. Much.
Billy ran like a mean Barry w/hands like a WR. He was such a talented player. Like magic on the field w/the ball. My opinion, if a healthy Billy Simms played a 8-10yr career, he would've retired on the Mt Rushmore of greatest RB'S all-time.
Love ❤️ watching Billy Sim & Oklahoma football in 1970s wishbone offense & Barry Switzer
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I agree!
Great video. Hard to believe that Detroit fans were fortunate enough to watch Billy Sims and then Barry Sanders star at RB for the Lions. Imagine the two of them on the same team at the same time. Billy Sims never broke stride, he relied on a combo of moves and straight ahead speed. Barry Sanders broke stride and reversed positions instantly.
I remember watching him as a kid. He was definitely my favorite to watch as I grew up right outside of Detroit...... Number 20 has been pretty good for the Detroit Lions over the years!!
That was back in the day when they'd play "Another one Bites the dust" after every Lion win 😎🔥🔥🔥
One of the best to ever do it.
I almost forgot how great Billy Sims was. He was Barry Sanders like before Barry. Career cut short by knee injury. Great memories of Billy Sims.
He reminds me alot of Walter Payton...shame he couldn't maintain his health otherwise he would've been a borderline hof at the least
Barry Sanders and brother Byron patterned their running game after Billy Simms growing up in Kansas.
I remember him in a game vs the Redskins. HARD GUY TO STOP, too bad he got hurt early in his career, should have been an all star.
Astroturf messed up alot of runners knees back then
Dang due to #attorneymisconduct RUclips interfered what I had to say after reviewing the "bad knees" claims, well bad toes maybe but starting '84 James Jones and Massey (bad knees since they opened Silverdome in 75) took over. Billy was seen playing fumbling in Denver week 6 and that was about it. Looks like he was bound for Houston in 84 #USFL but for his agent committing fraud, #corruptattorney #fraudulent misrepresentation and attorney agent ties to gambling, kept him off rosters even when folks like Doug Williams was welcomed back '85 and beyond😢 James Jones was getting 1st string snaps at RB in '84 preseason against IND😑
Ok third time due to #DDOS by RUclips. Unfortunately #attorneymisconduct and fraud by his agent, botched deal to #USFL in 84 had more to do with than "bad knees". He still played but starting '84 preseason folks like James Jones and Massey who opened the dome in '75 got the 1st string snaps. After the DEN game looked healthy but weeks later no mention of Billy😮
hof should be ashamed to not have this man inducted.
These were lean, difficult years for Lions fans
@ thereilneid2868 - Perfect description- A Mean Barry Sanders With Hands