Who is Better?

Upon interviewing Jerry Rice at halftime during the Dallas vs Cincinnati pre-season game, Cris Collinsworth told Jerry Rice that he was the greatest player in the history of the National Football League. Jerry Rice was an unreal wide out for the 49ers. He is a natural smooth athlete with super soft hands and could adjust to the ball as well as anyone. After the catch, Rice was tremendous with his unique ability to confuse Defensive backs with his acute running angles that placed him into open areas to pick up extra yardage. He was a first round selection coming out of Mississippi Valley State, a 1AA program. Is Rice the best ever? Is RB Jim Brown the best ever? Jim Brown ran with unreal power and acceleration and all on natural talent. Jim Brown played in the non strength training era. Just think if Jim Brown was in a high level strength training program. It seems that proponents of the best ever football player comes from the offensive side of the ball. How about these 2 players! Middle LB Dick Butkus was a man amongst boys. He totally dominated a game from the MLB slot. He was big at 6'3"/240 and could run. Another dominate guy from the LA Rams was DE Deacon Jones. Check out some clips on him. What an unreal pass rusher. He was nasty, had great speed for his size, and at times he was un-blockable. He was another graduate of Mississippi Valley State. It is rather difficult to figure out the best NFL player ever. The debate still lingers on in almost every wateringhole in this region, who was better: Willie Mays or Roberto Clemente.