biggamer3 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 me and my buddy are in an argument whether or not eddie george will make the hall of fame i say no chance, he claims for sure. what do u guys think? i say warner has a better shot to get in, and he will never get in! on the same topic since i'm a giants fan does tiki have a shot at the hall of fame if he plays 3 or 4 more quality seasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Eddie George made a nice pro-bowl player .. but he's not a hall of famer. Neither is Curtis Martin. Neither is Tiki Barber. Hall of Famers should be those names who define a decade, reinvent a position, set a staggering all time record, or carry off multiple superbowl trophies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Eddie George made a nice pro-bowl player .. but he's not a hall of famer. Neither is Curtis Martin. Neither is Tiki Barber. Hall of Famers should be those names who define a decade, reinvent a position, set a staggering all time record, or carry off multiple superbowl trophies. 1239028[/snapback] Good Info here. I agree Both have as much of a chance as Curt Warner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Eddie George made a nice pro-bowl player .. but he's not a hall of famer. Neither is Curtis Martin. Neither is Tiki Barber. Hall of Famers should be those names who define a decade, reinvent a position, set a staggering all time record, or carry off multiple superbowl trophies. 1239028[/snapback] What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcmast Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Eddie George made a nice pro-bowl player .. but he's not a hall of famer. Neither is Curtis Martin. Neither is Tiki Barber. Hall of Famers should be those names who define a decade, reinvent a position, set a staggering all time record, or carry off multiple superbowl trophies. 1239028[/snapback] Agreed. I think it's too easy to call a guy a HOFer because he had a very good career. You have to be at the top of the NFL not just top 10 for 8 years. If Tiki has 4 more years like this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Tiki maybe has an outside shot if he continues to perform at a high level, the other 2 no friggen way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Curtis Martin is the Art Monk of RBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunysteelfly76 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Curtis Martin is the Art Monk of RBs. 1239119[/snapback] Very well put. Martin has over 14,000 (#4 all-time) and people say he doesn't deserve to get in. I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Very well put. Martin has over 14,000 (#4 all-time) and people say he doesn't deserve to get in. I don't get it. 1239126[/snapback] I don't either. I think he may get in. It won't come easy, but think he may get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I think Martin has a decent shot. Being an all around good guy won't hurt his chances either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I think Martin is a no brainer to get in ..his numbers speak for themselves and he still may play a year or two ( even if he probably should not ) and will likely squeeze close to another 700-1000 yards at the least if he does continue to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious_bass Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) I think Martin has a decent shot. Being an all around good guy won't hurt his chances either. 1239145[/snapback] Good call. Tremendous player and I have never heard about him smokin rocks or smackin his wimmins. I'd vote for him, I think. Edited December 28, 2005 by Delicious_bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 i think curtis martin gets in. his rushing title last year really helped his chances, IMO. i'd say it took him from a 1 in 3 chance at the HOF to a 2 in 3 chance. eddie george no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 i think curtis martin gets in. his rushing title last year really helped his chances, IMO. i'd say it took him from a 1 in 3 chance at the HOF to a 2 in 3 chance. eddie george no way. 1239179[/snapback] I agree with Az completely on this. Curtis Martin WILL get in. Eddie George...no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiea Sparks Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 No way Eddie gets in. He has been a warrior for Tenn and it may be awhile before they get another RB like him(in his prime) but he just didn't have enough years to make that jump to HOF status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Eddie has no prayer. Martin will DEFINITELY get in at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedroz13 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I think your 'buddy' is just a little skewed on the fact that Eddie George is sort of a fan favorite. He always played with a lot of heart, energy, a 'team first' guy, and he does a lot of off-field charity work I think. I believe he always had tons of fan votes for the pro bowl and everything, but that doesn't count too much when it comes time for HOF voting (well, maybe it does?). I don't think he should be in the Hall personally, but I always liked him. Except of course when I drafted him 4 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I think both Curtis and Bettis are absolute locks, both early. I believe they, Marshall and Emmitt were the backs of this era, and could have been just as dominant in any other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 i think curtis martin gets in. his rushing title last year really helped his chances, IMO. i'd say it took him from a 1 in 3 chance at the HOF to a 2 in 3 chance. eddie george no way. 1239179[/snapback] +1 No way Eddie George gets the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Eddie George, no. Curtis Martin, yes, but not a first ballot HOFer. It might take him awhile, but you can't ignore those stats. How about Rod Smith? His stats are quietly creeping up there with the best of them, and he DOES have two Super Bowl rings to go with it. BTW, Art Monk should be in. They need to do the right thing and get that guy in the Hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Curtis Martin is the Art Monk of RBs. 1239119[/snapback] Who is Bettis then? I keep hearing him called a lock for the Hall I think Curtis is much more productive and the final numbers are in his favor Curtis Martin (11 years)- Games-168 Attempts-3518 Yards-14101 Ave-4.0 TDs-90 Bettis (13 years)- Games-191 Attempts-3469 Yards-13621 Ave-3.9 TDs-88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Besides his stats, this is why Martin should make the HOF: "I'd rather be here than anywhere else, I know that much," Martin said. "I don't know what my role would be, but I'd rather be here. I'd even rather lose with the Jets than win with someone else. "I like it here, it's my type of place. I would rather play here this year with a 3-10 record right now than to be with the Colts right now. The Jets, they've been good to me, and I appreciate them." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Martin and Bettis will make it in, and Faulk is a lock. George is out IMO, and Tiki is still up in the air. If Tiki rips off a couple of rushing titles or has a couple of monster TD seasons he could get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cherni Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Eddie George made a nice pro-bowl player .. but he's not a hall of famer. Neither is Curtis Martin. Neither is Tiki Barber. Hall of Famers should be those names who define a decade, reinvent a position, set a staggering all time record, or carry off multiple superbowl trophies. 1239028[/snapback] I'd say that I have about the same chance as making the HOF as Eddie George. Seriously, no shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) Eddie was a warrior - played hurt - gave his all - but his numbers weren't that good from a ypc standpoint. He was a great back - but not elite. Martin is in (this from a Miami fan). Tiki - I just don't see it yet - but he continues to be way under-rated, and I am sure I am falling pray to that. Rod Smith - just because of where he came from and the path his career took him - I'd say that he is in. Of the RB locks right now (currently playing).... Bettis, Faulk, Martin, Priest and LT (so long as he does not go the route of TD) Edited December 28, 2005 by Duchess Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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