signbabybrady

Both players came in and some very special individual performances. Corey's 1600 yard season and Moss' 23 TD season. I ask that you don't consider the fact that Corey's patriots finished the deal as this poll is about their individual accomplishments.

What was more fun for you to watch/ what do you think was better?

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hambone1818

I really don't think there's a reason to compare the two, and I would never lessen Dillon's impact on that team. However, you're talking about a receiver setting an NFL record, turning a good offense into one of the most prolific attacks in history, turning an already great quarterback into a statistically dominant passer. Dillon was ground and pound, he was absolutely a joy to watch but there was never a sense of "Oh my god...I've never seen something like that before". And that's where there's no comparison: some of Moss' TD catches were highlight reel, best-of-all-time receptions. Even some of his regular receptions...remember the across the middle, one-handed, how-the-hell-did-he-do-that against the Colts?

I will say this: Dillon absolutely carried the team in the 2nd half of some of those games...he was a one-man wrecking crew who kept opposing offensives off the field and bled the game clock. But Moss did what no one else could: he dominated the scoreboard...instead of having to bleed the clock, he simply caught touchdowns, basically saying "you ain't gonna outscore us".

signbabybrady

That is kinda why I wanted to compare the two to see what was better the finess of Moss or the Smash mouth of Dillon. I chose Dillon becuase IMO Smash mouth runnning is more entertaining (maybe I should have used that word instead of better).

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patsox23

Wow. Is this even a question? LOL - who the Hell's voting for the Dillon thing? I mean, that was a great season and I'm sure I open myself up to "Well, Dillon's achievement led us to a Super Bowl win!" but that's a sort of weasely response since it's not really what we're talking about.

Moss's contribution isn't JUST the 23 TDs, it's how he (along with others) transformed the offense, which became the most dynamic, prolific in the history of the universe. Corey Dillon's 1600 yards? Really?

hambone1818

To further fuel your argument, it was mentioned in the first post that we were to ignore the fact that Dillon's team won it all...this is merely a discussion of the players' impact to the team and the level of enjoyment/excitement that player created.

I've already stated my argument so I won't say any more, just wanted to clarify.

Fixit

I love me some Dillon, but come on.

Crowpointer

This question just got Mossed

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hambone1818

Just adding a little something to the argument (yeah, I'm that bored):

In 2004, the top-10 running backs averaged 1466.2 yards; Dillon ran for 1635, or 11.5% more than the average of the 10 best runners in the league. In addition, the top 10 in TD's that year ran for an average of 13.5, with Dillon garnering 12 TD's - or 8.9% less than the average.

In 2007, the top 10 receivers averaged 1341.4 yards. Moss had 1493 yards, or 11.3% above average. And finally, the tiebreaker to end all tiebreakers: the top-10 receivers averaged 13.2 TD's last season; Randy Moss' 23 were far and away the most, 74.2% higher than the average of the ten best.

signbabybrady

touche....couldn't you have waited a little longer before offering up this data.


I guess in my mind my love for smash mouth running out weighed how much more dominant Moss' season was.

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VJCPatriot

Had to go with Moss. Record breaking, eye popping catches. I love a good running game too, but Dillon was no Barry Sanders. He was very workmanlike though.

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