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 14:29:28 · 9 answers · asked by The Brain 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
You are right. He was a durable workhorse type of player. I do not think he posted the overall stats to earn him a place in the Hall of Fame. I could be wrong.
2007-01-09 14:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Curtis Martin grew to become into an unlucky snub this 12 months, only like Cris Carter has been the previous few years. quickly the NFL will renowned how lots Curtis Martin did in his profession, continuously good runner. only wait till next 12 months.
2016-11-26 23:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martin should make it to the hall. Not only was he a good back who could run the ball, but has been a dangerous reciever out of the backfield too. I think he should make it, he played very solid ball for 12 years and stayed healthy, and had alot of sucess with both the Patriots and Jets.
2007-01-05 14:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martin will make it, although He's not a great running back. Martin never got hit hard once, and when every other back would try to gain a yard when nothing wuz there, he would just fall and lose 3 yards. It was so frustrating when that would happen.
2007-01-05 14:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I respect his stats, but he is the Rafael Palmeiro of the NFL, minus a steroid suspension. The Hall of Fame should include the best of the best, not those who were consistently solid but never spectacular. It's why Art Monk and Mark Clayton don't belong, either.
2007-01-05 23:05:21 · answer #5 · answered by Preston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curtis Martin is a first ballot Hall of Famer. It's not his fault that his team couldn't rise to his level of play.
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2007-01-05 14:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martin will make it, and thats awesome. Did he have the most 1000+ seasons to start a career?
2007-01-05 14:31:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Earl Campbell is in the Hall of Fame. Please walk us through his post season heroics?
I'm a yes on Curtis Martin.
Terrell Davis - absolutely not, he only had 2.5 good years.
Barber - marginal, maybe.
Alexander - yes, barring injury in the next few years.
2007-01-05 14:33:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think he is a first ballot guy. I think he will make later and may even be a senior committee guy. His longevity will put him on the ballot but might not get him in.
2007-01-05 14:56:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋