Best in the Decade

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 8:13 PM EST

Michael Pittman. Tiki Barber. Marshall Faulk. Brian Westbrook. LaDianian Tomlinson. Kevin Faulk.

Kevin Faulk?

Yes. With 105 total yards from scrimmage on the day (and throw in a touchdown run), Mr. Faulk joins this august list of double-threat backs from the last decade. Today's output gives #33 over 2,000 rushing and 3,000 receiving yards in the decade, a feat equaled by the men on this list and only them.

It was a day of personal records. Gostkowski set a career record for touchbacks. Wes had the longest reception of his career, and extended his NFL-record streak of games with 6 or more receptions. Cassel had the Patriots' only back-to-back 400 yard games ever. Randy Moss had over 100 yards receiving, moving him into 2nd place for career 100 yard games behind only Jerry Rice.

Faulk's 2k/3k tally is a special indication of his all-around capacity, durability, reliability, and all-pro skill. The names on that list are a who's who of fright-backs: the opposing side holds its collective breath whenever these guys get the ball. We've said it all before, but it bears repeating: This man is a player's player, a pro from helmet to spikes. Congratulations, Kevin.

And keep 'em coming.

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One of my favorite players

If you couldn’t tell from my avatar…

When Troy Brown retired, I tried to think of another Patriots player who seemingly does everything, and the first guy who popped into my head was Kevin Faulk (granted, he doesn’t play defense but that doesn’t change the fact that he’s versatile).

by NESilver on Nov 23, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions

Oh, I don't know about that.

The way guys are dropping like flies, he’s probably about a week away from strong safety on goalline or nickel LB.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Nov 23, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions

outstanding!

we still have a bit of a crowd hanging around over here so I haven’t been able to fully digest this week’s games and peek at what’s on the net for tomorrow’s links. Thanks for that info — pretty cool for Faulk.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Nov 23, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions

awesome

Wish there was a stat for his 3rd down conversion rate compared to the all time greats. Also worth noting that while everyone else on that list was an entrenched starting back, Kevin has spent more than a few seasons as a 3rd down specialist or a guy who otherwise split touches with an otherwise crowded backfield.

by jctsai12 on Nov 24, 2008 1:43 AM EST reply actions