3 best fullback in Jets History, in order

[Sarge4Tide]

What is your response to this statement:

The three best fullbacks in the history of the New York Jets are, in order
1) Matt Snell  2) Richie Anderson 3) John Riggins

[jgb]

Tebow

[jetstream23]

I like it but we're missing someone likely only because his time here was so brief.

The three years that the Jets had Tony Richardson at FB were some of the greatest rushing years in NYJ history.  He was one of the most under appreciated Jets from that era.  The Jets had an excellent OLine led by Brick and Mangold but fairly average rental RBs in Thomas Jones and a still good but older and discarded LaDainian Tomlinson.

Tony Richardson lit it up and was one of the biggest reasons that ground and pound succeeded here.  When he left in 2011, well....I don't have to tell you what followed despite several more years of Mangold, Brick, etc.

[Jets0712]

From ones I’ve seen as a fan I’d say
1 Richie Anderson
2 brad baxter
3Jerald sowell

Just from memory


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[Defense Wins Championships]

The TERMINATOR!

[glenn31]

Lorenzo Neal in 1997 did nothing to dispute the argument that he belongs in the HOF. He was as big a part of our resurgence under The Great Bill Parcells as anyone, and his blocking that season for Murrel was a great indicator that the old days of the Jets being a soft, non-threatening, automatic win on your schedule was over.

I also loved Brad Baxter. Good lead blocker, lead the team in rushing a few times, and just a fantastic football player all around. The best back he ever blocked for was the not-so-special Johnny Johnson and helped JJ to some good seasons. It wasn't his fault most of his backfield mates were either old and worn down (McNeil & Hector) or either stiffs / average at best (Thomas & Johnson). Pair him with a younger, fresher Adrian Murrel & I bet we view Baxter in a more favorable light amongst all-time Jets.

[Barry McCockinner]

It's a long offseason.

[kelly]

1 hour ago, Sarge4Tide said:

What is your response to this statement:

The three best fullbacks in the history of the New York Jets are, in order
1) Matt Snell  2) Richie Anderson 3) John Riggins

[y2k8]

 

Mike Augustyniak, obvs.

[Scott Dierking]

My running mate, Clark Gaines must be on this list. Tremendous receiver, too. Once had 17 receptions in a game.

[PCP63]

Tony Richardson is my #1

[kelly]

6 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said:

My running mate,..  *  see below  *  

 

cheers ~ ~ 

[Scott Dierking]

Clark Gaines

 

Rushing & Receiving

 

 

• Glossary
• Toggle Per-Game Stats

					Games		Rushing							Receiving							Total Yds
Year	Age	Tm	Pos	No.	G	GS	Rush	Yds	TD	Lng	Y/A	Y/G	A/G	Rec	Yds	Y/R	TD	Lng	R/G	Y/G	Touch	Y/Tch	YScm	RRTD	Fmb	AV
Career					75	36	582	2552	8	52	4.4	34.0	7.8	166	1438	8.7	6	31	2.2	19.2	748	5.3	3990	14	11	32
5 yrs		NYJ			65	36	581	2552	8	52	4.4	39.3	8.9	164	1421	8.7	6	31	2.5	21.9	745	5.3	3973	14	11	32
2 yrs		KAN			10	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.1	2	17	8.5	0	10	0.2	1.7	3	5.7	17	0	0	0
1976	22	NYJ	FB	21	14	8	157	724	3	33	4.6	51.7	11.2	41	400	9.8	2	27	2.9	28.6	198	5.7	1124	5	4	8
1977	23	NYJ	FB	21	14	13	158	595	3	19	3.8	42.5	11.3	55	469	8.5	1	31	3.9	33.5	213	5.0	1064	4	3	10
1978	24	NYJ		21	16	1	44	154	2	33	3.5	9.6	2.8	3	23	7.7	0	13	0.2	1.4	47	3.8	177	2	1	2
1979	25	NYJ	FB	21	16	9	186	905	0	52	4.9	56.6	11.6	29	219	7.6	0	15	1.8	13.7	215	5.2	1124	0	1	8
1980	26	NYJ		21	5	5	36	174	0	15	4.8	34.8	7.2	36	310	8.6	3	16	7.2	62.0	72	6.7	484	3	2	4
1981	27	KAN		21	1	0	0	0	0	0		0.0	0.0								0		0	0	0	0
1982	28	KAN		21	9	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.1	2	17	8.5	0	10	0.2	1.9	3	5.7	17	0	0	0

 

[Sonny Werblin]

4 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said:

Clark Gaines

 

Rushing & Receiving

 

 

• Glossary
• Toggle Per-Game Stats

					Games		Rushing							Receiving							Total Yds
Year	Age	Tm	Pos	No.	G	GS	Rush	Yds	TD	Lng	Y/A	Y/G	A/G	Rec	Yds	Y/R	TD	Lng	R/G	Y/G	Touch	Y/Tch	YScm	RRTD	Fmb	AV
Career					75	36	582	2552	8	52	4.4	34.0	7.8	166	1438	8.7	6	31	2.2	19.2	748	5.3	3990	14	11	32
5 yrs		NYJ			65	36	581	2552	8	52	4.4	39.3	8.9	164	1421	8.7	6	31	2.5	21.9	745	5.3	3973	14	11	32
2 yrs		KAN			10	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.1	2	17	8.5	0	10	0.2	1.7	3	5.7	17	0	0	0
1976	22	NYJ	FB	21	14	8	157	724	3	33	4.6	51.7	11.2	41	400	9.8	2	27	2.9	28.6	198	5.7	1124	5	4	8
1977	23	NYJ	FB	21	14	13	158	595	3	19	3.8	42.5	11.3	55	469	8.5	1	31	3.9	33.5	213	5.0	1064	4	3	10
1978	24	NYJ		21	16	1	44	154	2	33	3.5	9.6	2.8	3	23	7.7	0	13	0.2	1.4	47	3.8	177	2	1	2
1979	25	NYJ	FB	21	16	9	186	905	0	52	4.9	56.6	11.6	29	219	7.6	0	15	1.8	13.7	215	5.2	1124	0	1	8
1980	26	NYJ		21	5	5	36	174	0	15	4.8	34.8	7.2	36	310	8.6	3	16	7.2	62.0	72	6.7	484	3	2	4
1981	27	KAN		21	1	0	0	0	0	0		0.0	0.0								0		0	0	0	0
1982	28	KAN		21	9	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.1	2	17	8.5	0	10	0.2	1.9	3	5.7	17	0	0	0

 

Exactly what I was thinking. Gaines was the best all around fullback in the history of the Jets. He could run, receive and block. In1979 season he lead the Jets in rushing AND receiving for the SECOND time. He only fumbled once that season.  The next season he set the franchise record with 17 catches in a game against the 49ers.

I was at the game in week 5 in 1980 when he broke his leg against the Pats and his career, for all intents and purposes, ended.

[JiFields]

Tony Richardson was awesome.  Sowell was good too

[munchmemory]

Riggins' talent was not be properly understood or used in his era.  Yet he was still a phenomenal player (cried when we let him go to the Redskins).  Now?  Would be even more of a monster and lock for the HOF.

So, in order:  Riggins, Brad Baxter and Matt Snell.

[jago]

Riggins' talent was not be properly understood and used in his era.  Yet he was still a phenomenal player (cried when we let him go to the Redskins).  Now?  Would be even more of a monster and lock for the HOF.
So, in order:  Riggins, Brad Baxter and Matt Snell.

Riggo circa 1972 , from the other great Jets/Colts game of that year.
(wherein me and my pop had to run back out a tunnel to catch the end of eddie bell's TD.)
https://www.youtubetrimmer.com/view/?v=EAs3oWW-A5w&start=879&end=891

[#27TheDominator]

No love for Kevin Long?  Guy had a hell of a season in '76.  Almost 1,000 yards rushing at 4.5 ypc and 10 TDs.  I don't think he belongs in the top three, but I think he deserves a mention along with Baxter, Gaines and Augustyniak.  

[#27TheDominator]

My list is Riggins, Snell and Anderson.  Guys like Richardson and Neal were excellent in their role, but you woiudn't trade Riggins for four of them.  I'd probably take Baxter, Keith Byars and Sowell over either.  

[munchmemory]

15 minutes ago, jago said:

Riggo circa 1972 , from the other great Jets/Colts game of that year.
(wherein me and my pop had to run back out a tunnel to catch the end of eddie bell's TD.)
https://www.youtubetrimmer.com/view/?v=EAs3oWW-A5w&start=879&end=891

Thanks for the video.  Wow, very jealous you and your Dad were there. What a fantastic memory.

What a treat watching Riggins power though on runs.  Anyone ever questioning the history of dumb Jet moves should only look at the fact that we let a guy with Riggins' talent walk out the door.   Still bothers me.

Thanks again, jago.  

[rangerous]

It’s hard to argue with Snell and the riggins for one and two.  Riggins just wasn’t with the jets long enough before he was traded over a contract dispute. Snell just had that power and speed. Both of these guys are from a different era.

As for the no. 3 guy, Clark Gaines is a really good choice as it Richie Anderson.

[jago]

16 minutes ago, munchmemory said:

Thanks for the video.  Wow, very jealous you and your Dad were there. What a fantastic memory.

What a treat watching Riggins power though on runs.  Anyone ever questioning the history of dumb Jet moves should only look at the fact that we let a guy with Riggins' talent walk out the door.   Still bothers me.

Thanks again, jago.  

thanks. and i dug that out because i always remembered that play from our seats up somewhere behind that same camera angle.

[#27TheDominator]

36 minutes ago, jago said:

Riggo circa 1972 , from the other great Jets/Colts game of that year.
(wherein me and my pop had to run back out a tunnel to catch the end of eddie bell's TD.)
https://www.youtubetrimmer.com/view/?v=EAs3oWW-A5w&start=879&end=891

Awesome!  I was there too!  My first game!  The stub is still in the desk drawer in my parents house. No tunnel for us.  I wouldn't let my Dad move.  He used me as an excuse because he didn't want to leave either.  I remember standing on the seat and then everybody blocking my view.  What was Namath?  5 completions for 228 yards? 

Bonus, the car we drove home in is still in the garage.   Okay, now it's in a garage, it used to just be parked on the streets of Bensonhurst.

[mrcoops]

I wasn't around for Snell or Riggo, but I always loved this guy's effort and game:

He had a nice career for an UDFA. His eventual replacement, Richie Anderson, was pretty damn good too.

[Jet Nut]

Snell or Riggins.  Theyre close production wise, Riggins had 1,000 yards when it meant something in a 14 game season. 

Snell has that ring and its hard to beat

[32EBoozer]

40 minutes ago, rangerous said:

It’s hard to argue with Snell and the riggins for one and two.  Riggins just wasn’t with the jets long enough before he was traded over a contract dispute. Snell just had that power and speed. Both of these guys are from a different era.

As for the no. 3 guy, Clark Gaines is a really good choice as it Richie Anderson.

It's a shame neither want anything to do with the organization! Snell feels he was screwed and Riggins identifies more with the Redskins (where he had a great deal of success). That one hurts.

[56mehl56]

What about Tony Paige 

[Sonny Werblin]

No love for the 21st player selected in the 1987 draft?

[Losmeister]

Sarge with the polls...

 

made me smile....

 

 

[Joejet]

I’ve gotta go with Snell then Riggins, number 3 is tough because there are three vey deserving choices; Gaines, Anderson, and Richardson.

[Sonny Werblin]

4 hours ago, Sarge4Tide said:

What is your response to this statement:

The three best fullbacks in the history of the New York Jets are, in order
1) Matt Snell  2) Richie Anderson 3) John Riggins

I'd go with, in age order, Snell, Riggins and Gaines.  

[chirorob]

1 hour ago, #27TheDominator said:

My list is Riggins, Snell and Anderson.  Guys like Richardson and Neal were excellent in their role, but you woiudn't trade Riggins for four of them.  I'd probably take Baxter, Keith Byars and Sowell over either.  

I put Snell as my #1, since you could very strongly argue he was the MVP of Super Bowl 3.

[#27TheDominator]

1 hour ago, chirorob said:

I put Snell as my #1, since you could very strongly argue he was the MVP of Super Bowl 3.

Ha!  I think I initially had Snell #1.  I don't really remember him much.  Guy was a beast.  My father always talks about him crushing people with chip blocks being what allowed the Jets to win.  On the Ohio State All-Century team at DE.  Think about that.  FB was important back then.  Now he'd probably be a standup DE/3-4 OLB and making a ton of coin.

[Jetsfan80]

5 hours ago, Barry McCockinner said:

It's a long offseason.

Best Long Snappers and Best Holders threads next

[chirorob]

45 minutes ago, #27TheDominator said:

Ha!  I think I initially had Snell #1.  I don't really remember him much.  Guy was a beast.  My father always talks about him crushing people with chip blocks being what allowed the Jets to win.  On the Ohio State All-Century team at DE.  Think about that.  FB was important back then.  Now he'd probably be a standup DE/3-4 OLB and making a ton of coin.

I never saw him play, I'm old but not that old.  

Watch the highlights of SB3, he was the main cog of the game.