Fadingpain Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 He has no post-season career to speak of. That's not going to help him get into the HOF. But maybe that won't matter.
HOUSE Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 I predict he will be one of those players passed over for about 5 years then finally making it in.
BarleyNY Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) http://www.profootballhof.com/photos/gallery/hall-of-fame-rbs/ There’s a link to current HOF RBs. I agree with those who say he’s not there yet, but could certainly make it if he finishes his career strong. Right now he’s on the outside looking in with the likes of Steven Jackson, Fred Taylor and Corey Dillon. Edited June 4, 2018 by BarleyNY
K-9 Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 Shady has to break the 12k barrier to have a shot at a yellow jacket. 2
stuvian Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 he is certainly on track for HOF induction but I don't believe in anointing those who haven't earned it (written while wearing Bills SB victor t shirt)
Chandler#81 Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Fadingpain said: He has no post-season career to speak of. That's not going to help him get into the HOF. But maybe that won't matter. ‘To speak of’? OJ had 1 playoff game.
CountDorkula Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 HE has been good, but has he been one of the best ever. I'm not so sure yet. Currently I would put him in the hall of very good. He will need to be in the top 10 all time rushing leaders when all is said and done for it to be considered, IMO. Which is likely.
bobobonators Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 Under which team will he go into the HOF? Eagles or Bills?
Doc Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 2 hours ago, K-9 said: Shady has to break the 12k barrier to have a shot at a yellow jacket. Yup and I think he's said that that's what he needs.
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Augie said: The flip side is they are going to be very reliant upon him. Could be big numbers. He is THE weapon as long as he’s healthy. Yes, other teams will focus on him. We’ll see..... STAY HEALTHY! Very true. My only worry is being THE guy with the worst receiver group in the league, a below average offensive line, and an inexperienced QB. Opposing defensive coordinators will load the box against this Bills team. There is no way you can allow Shady to beat you, as he is the Bills only weapon. It doesn’t seem like a recipe for big numbers. It’s tough to imagine Shady averaging more than 4 ypg this season imo. I hope that you’re correct because he will definitely be given plenty of opportunities. I wish I were more confident that it will translate to big numbers. Staying healthy will also be a big challenge for a back his age carrying a huge workload. Edited June 4, 2018 by DriveFor1Outta5
blacklabel Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 I think he has a legitimate chance to get in someday. As long as he stays healthy and can knock out another couple of seasons like his last two, he'll be within the top 10 in a lot of rushing categories. And I don't think playoffs and championships should weigh too heavily on it. Plenty of guys have made the Hall of Fame without a championship or playoff wins.
Stank_Nasty Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 if he had to retire today there's no way he's getting in..... 2 more quality season and I can see it though.
Lurker Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Only four career playoff games (all losses, with a 3.9 YPC and 1 TD) will make it hard for him to get in, IMO. OTOH, if LaDainian Tomlinson can get in (10 playoff games, 5-5 record, 3.6 YPC, 6 TDs), Shady should as well. He'll have to play at least 3 more years and hopefully get a few more playoff games to pad the the resume... 2 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: ‘To speak of’? OJ had 1 playoff game. OJ's talent was generational and transcended statistical norms. He didn't need playoff games to make his HOF case like Shady will... Edited June 4, 2018 by Lurker
row_33 Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 11 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Two more 1,000 yard seasons puts him in the top 15 rushing yards of all time. Vinny Testaverde or Carson Palmer getting in?
Stank_Nasty Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, Lurker said: Only four career playoff games (all losses, with a 3.9 YPC and 1 TD) will make it hard for him to get in, IMO. OTOH, if LaDainian Tomlinson can get in (10 playoff games, 5-5 record, 3.6 YPC, 6 TDs), Shady should as well. He'll have to play at least 3 more years and hopefully get a few more playoff games to pad the the resume... OJ's talent was generational and transcended statistical norms. He didn't need playoff games to make his HOF case like Shady will... I think one could argue mccoys talent is generational. not so much his numbers but his talent is. he's the only player over the last 20 years that comes into the discussion when you talk about guys that remind you of sanders. he's obviously NOT sanders but he's the only person I can feel okay about putting in that convo. he's most definitely been a top 3 back of his generation. I think he'll have a very strong case if he even just produces for 2 more seasons.
row_33 Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said: I think one could argue mccoys talent is generational. not so much his numbers but his talent is. he's the only player over the last 20 years that comes into the discussion when you talk about guys that remind you of sanders. he's obviously NOT sanders but he's the only person I can feel okay about putting in that convo. he's most definitely been a top 3 back of his generation. I think he'll have a very strong case if he even just produces for 2 more seasons. Earl Campbell and Juice only had 5 immortal seasons. And immortal they were. The RB role has fallen down a sinkhole over the last 15 or so years, it doesn't matter much any more for top teams.
aristocrat Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 he's gotta get about 3k more yards but he's gonna need some signature playoffs wins and hopefully we can get him those this year and next!
row_33 Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, aristocrat said: he's gotta get about 3k more yards but he's gonna need some signature playoffs wins and hopefully we can get him those this year and next! he isn't even up to Bills Wall of Fame status.
Stank_Nasty Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 1 minute ago, row_33 said: Earl Campbell and Juice only had 5 immortal seasons. And immortal they were. The RB role has fallen down a sinkhole over the last 15 or so years, it doesn't matter much any more for top teams. I think its making a serious comeback though. 3 years ago I would 100% agree. but the feature back is most definitely making a return. couple years ago you could only name less than a handful of feature guys and now the list is getting longer. Just now, row_33 said: he isn't even up to Bills Wall of Fame status. well duh. he hasn't even played half his career in buffalo. that doesn't mean by the end he wont be.
aristocrat Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, row_33 said: he isn't even up to Bills Wall of Fame status. well if he can put up 3 more years with good production kind of like emmitt did late in his career he could get there. But he's gotta get a run in the playoffs to get there.
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