A good back, for sure. Durable. Consistent. The career numbers are there.
But I really dislike the idea of this guy going to the Hall.
No postseason heroics to speak of, and he managed to have a long and productive career without ever being considered a dominant player at his position.
Only once over 1,600. Only twice over 1,500 yards. Five probowls. No all-pros. A rookie of the year.
Even the one time he won a rushing title, he won it by 1 yard over Shaun Alexander (and everyone knows the stat guys in that last game gave Martin every half-yard, Alexander should have won).
Does playing solid football and staying healthy for 12 years get you into the Hall??
I don't think so. In their primes, Terrell Davis, Tiki Barber, Shaun Alexander and many more were better players, and yet Martin will probably make it and they may not. I liken Martin to Eddie George, he just played a bit longer.
2007-01-05
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