Alright folks, let’s sit down a spell and talk about them Philadelphia Eagles and the best runners they’ve ever had. Now, I might not know every fancy football term, but I can tell ya a few things about who ran the ball the best for these Eagles. Runnin’ the ball ain’t no easy job, lemme tell ya. Ya gotta be fast, tough, and ready to get knocked down, just to get up and go again.
Top of the Heap: LeSean McCoy
Now, if we’re talkin’ about who’s got the most yards runnin’ for the Eagles, well, LeSean McCoy’s the fella ya wanna look at. They called him “Shady,” but there ain’t nothin’ shady ’bout how he played! With 6,792 yards to his name and 44 touchdowns, he’s sittin’ right there at the top of the Eagles’ all-time rushin’ leaders. He carried the ball a total of 1,461 times! Imagine that – he ran the ball all them times, dodging big fellas comin’ after him like they were bulls, just to get them yards. They won’t be forgettin’ him anytime soon in Philadelphia, I’ll tell ya that much.
Wilbert Montgomery – A Close Second
Right after Shady, ya got Wilbert Montgomery. Now he played back in the day when things were a bit different – a lot tougher, maybe. Montgomery got himself 6,538 yards and scored 45 touchdowns. Wilbert was the heart of them Eagles back in his day, and when he got runnin’, it was like watchin’ a train comin’ down the track – not much was gonna stop him. They still talk about Wilbert like he’s a hero, and I reckon that’s ‘cause he is one!
Brian Westbrook – The Mighty All-Rounder
Now here’s a name you’ll remember if ya watched them Eagles in the early 2000s – Brian Westbrook. He might not have the most yards, but he was sure somethin’ special. Brian ran for 5,995 yards with 37 touchdowns, but what folks love ‘bout him is how he could catch and run. He was a double threat, ya see? They’d pass it to him, and he’d be off, just as good as any wide receiver. That fella did it all, really helped them Eagles be a team folks feared.
Steve Van Buren – A Legend from Way Back
Way back in the ‘40s, they had Steve Van Buren runnin’ the ball. Now, Steve, he’s got 5,860 yards and 69 touchdowns. Let me tell ya, for his time, them numbers were incredible! Steve’s the kinda fella they still tell stories about, like a legend. Folks say he was strong as an ox, and he’d plow right through folks without a second thought. Back then, they played tough, and Steve was tougher than most. He’s up there as one of the best Eagles ever.
Rounding Out the Top 5: LeGarrette Blount
LeGarrette Blount didn’t have as many yards as them fellas up above, but he sure was a powerhouse in the short time he was with the Eagles. They loved watchin’ him run over folks, especially in that Super Bowl win! Not a lotta yards for him compared to the rest, but his impact? That was big. And that’s what counts too, ya know?
A Few More Names Eagles Fans Know Well
- Correll Buckhalter – Always dependable, strong runner with a good nose for the end zone.
- Ricky Watters – He wasn’t with the Eagles too long, but he sure made them years count!
- Keith Byars – Another all-rounder who could run and catch like few others back then.
What Makes a Great Runnin’ Back?
Now, if ya ask me, what makes a great runnin’ back ain’t just numbers. It’s how they get folks on their feet, cheerin’, makin’ folks feel like every yard they get is a step closer to winnin’. These fellas all brought that, every one of ‘em. They’ve been the heart of them Eagles through the years, and any time the Eagles fans talk about the best, these names keep comin’ up.
And that’s what makes the Philadelphia Eagles such a special team. They’ve had tough fellas, fighters, legends in their time. I reckon the young players comin’ up got big shoes to fill. Eagles fans are somethin’ special, too – they don’t forget, and they don’t let folks forget the best to ever play for ‘em. If ya love the Eagles, ya gotta love these runnin’ backs. They’re part of what makes the team what it is today.
Alright, that’s enough of me ramblin’ on. Go Eagles, and here’s to more great runnin’ backs in the years to come!
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