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"He works week in and
week out to develop his craft. Then he takes what he has done on the practice field and carries it
over into games. Torry’s work ethic in practice – getting himself ready against our defensive backs
and getting the timing with the quarterback – carries over to game situations. It has become second
nature to him."
The six NFL running backs that gained 1,000 rushing yards and caught 40 passes in 2007:
LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers* (Rushing Yards: 1,474 Receptions: 60)
Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia* (Rushing Yards: 1,333 Receptions: 90)
"He's dynamic. He could be a No. 1 wide receiver for some people, he's that good." – Broncos linebacker BOSS BAILEY
Clinton Portis, Washington (Rushing Yards: 1,262 Receptions: 47)
"To watch him strain for the extra yard, it can fire you right up. We can be more elusive in what we want to do with him."
– Redskins head coach JIM ZORN
Willis McGahee, Baltimore* (Rushing Yards: 1,207 Receptions: 43)
"He has the power and size to run inside. He's a viable receiver out of the backfield and is a good pass blocker, not something every
back can do." – Ravens general manager OZZIE NEWSOME
Frank Gore, San Francisco (Rushing Yards: 1,102 Receptions: 53)
"The thing that's really impressive about Frank is he’s also one of our leading receivers. Usually you don't see that type of yards-percarry
average with the amount he touches the ball." – 49ers vice president of player personnel SCOT MC CLOUGHAN
Joseph Addai, Indianapolis* (Rushing Yards: 1,072 Receptions: 41)
"When you talk about Joe, you're talking about the guy who has the full, full, full package." – Colts safety BOB SANDERS
* = 2008 Pro Bowl selection
TOP 10 ACTIVE RUSHERS
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PLAYER | Years | Attempts | Yards | TD |
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Edgerrin James | 9 | 2,849 | 11,607 | 77 |
Fred Taylor | 10 | 2,285 | 10,715 | 61 |
LaDainian Tomlinson | 7 | 2,365 | 10,650 | 115 |
Warrick Dunn | 11 | 2,483 | 10,181 | 47 |
Jamal Lewis | 7 | 2,120 | 9,105 | 54 |
Ahman Green | 10 | 1,941 | 8,751 | 56 |
Clinton Portis | 6 | 1,710 | 7,715 | 63 |
Ricky Williams | 7 | 1,763 | 7,112 | 47 |
Thomas Jones | 8 | 1,659 | 6,503 | 35 |
Rudi Johnson | 7 | 1,441 | 5,742 | 48 |
Top five "Big Play" Rushers in 2007
PLAYER (Number of 20 + YARD RUSHES)
LaDainian Tomlinson (13)
Willie Parker (12)
Ryan Grant (11)
Adrian Peterson (11)
Brian Westbrook (11)
Top five "Big Play" Receivers in 2007
PLAYER (Number of 20 + YARD RECEPTIONS)
Chad Johnson (27)
Reggie Wayne (25)
Terrell Owens (22)
Braylon Edwards (21)
Larry Fitzgerald (19)
Roddy White (19)
Top 5 longest 1,000-yard or more receiving season streaks in NFL History
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PLAYER | Years | Number |
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Jerry Rice | 1986-1996 | 11 |
Tim Brown | 1993-2001 | 9 |
Torry Holt* | 2000-2007 | 8 |
Cris Carter | 1993-2000 | 8 |
Marvin Harrison | 1999-2006 | 8 |
* = Active Streak
TOP 10 ACTIVE PASS RECEIVERS
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PLAYER | Years | Receptions | Yards | TD |
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Marvin Harrison | 12 | 1,042 | 13,944 | 123 |
Isaac Bruce | 14 | 942 | 14,109 | 84 |
Terrell Owens | 12 | 882 | 13,070 | 129 |
Tony Gonzalez | 11 | 820 | 9,882 | 66 |
Torry Holt | 9 | 805 | 11,864 | 71 |
Randy Moss | 10 | 774 | 12,193 | 124 |
Muhsin Muhammad | 12 | 742 | 9,934 | 56 |
Hines Ward | 10 | 719 | 8,737 | 65 |
Derrick Mason | 11 | 710 | 9,024 | 47 |
Joey Galloway | 13 | 669 | 10,572 | 77 |
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