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seasons followed that 2,003-yard monster (which, over his most productive three-year span, gave him a 1,774 yards per season average). Simpson made the Pro Bowl six times and was named Player of the Year twice. After an injury shortened his 1977 season, Simpson returned but was never the same.

8. Terrell Davis (Denver Broncos)
Sounds ridiculous, right? Terrell Davis, the flash in the pan? Hear me out. Drafted in the sixth round in 1995, Davis came into training camp as the sixth string back and a long shot to make even the practice squad. By the end of training camp, head coach Mike Shanahan had promoted him to starter. He didn't disappoint. Davis's first four seasons all eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark - averaging 1,600 yards and 15 scores and breaking out for a career-best 2,008 yards in 1998. Davis was an integral part of the Broncos only two Super Bowl championships, earning Super Bowl XXXII MVP honors. Unfortunately, his stellar performance in the second Super Bowl was, unbeknownst to no everyone, his final great performance. Devastating knee injuries in 1999 almost ended his career - and did end his run as a real powerhouse back. He retired in 2001, after three injury-plagued, lackluster seasons. Davis's burst of dominance - and his career - were brief, but were spectacular. During those four years, he ran for 1,271 yards and 12 touchdowns in playoff games alone.

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