I guess I don't see how one guy can be classless for thinking (and then saying) he is the best ever and pointing to his accomplishments as proof, while retired. And then another can not be considered classless for thinking and saying the same thing, a week before the ultimate team game.
For me personally, what I saw Rice do on the field makes him the greatest. I couldn't even tell you what his stats are without looking them up. I also don't think most of the players who call Rice the best are looking at his stats. Moss is obviously in the discussion, no denying that. He's an amazing talent.
I get the argument that Rice was helped playing in a great offense. But I think it is important to remember that part of what made it so great was Rice.
Do we look at Jordan differently because he played with Pippen? Is Magic Johnson not as great because he played with countless hall of famers? Was Mickey Mantle not great because he played with so many hall of famers? I don't think so, so why should we hold it against Rice?
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