18 NFL legends and the players who replaced them

Tom Brady will be followed by another starter in New England. Who were some of the players who followed other NFL legends?

Barry Sanders

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Barry Sanders ran strong and long for the Detroit Lions from 1989-98. When the great running back left, the Lions turned to Ron Rivers, who had 16 carries for 96 yards and four receptions for another 39 to open 1999 with a 28-20 win over the Seahawks.

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