Kiwibrown Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Imo it's not close that AB should be in the HOF and a 1st Ballot. He was one season away from discussion of being in the top 5 all time. He is mental but that shouldn't be held against him, it was wrong to keep TO out for a year. If they belong they belong imo, and if we hold the man against their talent we should eliminate a lot poppe LT, Jim Brown, OJ. Rey Lewis. Gore was elite for maybe one season and a good runningback for as long as anyone ever, but really the tail of his career was consistent but mediocre. he is not imo a hofer. The media loves and him and are intent on getting him in. They will be coming up around the same time, not the same year perhaps but within a season or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelersfan43 Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 AB is a first ballot HOF player but what he did off the field was much worse than Owens, so he could be penalized too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Ramster Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Gore the modern day Emmitt smith. Bunch of nothing. Most overrated back the last 20 years. If he sniffes the HOF I’ll cry… Put Clinton Portis in the HOF ima die on this hill. If he never left Den, dude might have broken all the records. There has never been a better back to run that shanny system than Portis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Which sports writers will bring up AB for a vote? Steelers? No. Raiders? Haha. Pats? Nope. TB? not likely. He has burned a lot of bridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibrown Posted July 22 Author Share Posted July 22 1 hour ago, El Ramster said: Gore the modern day Emmitt smith. Bunch of nothing. Most overrated back the last 20 years. If he sniffes the HOF I’ll cry… The media fall over themselves praising Gore. 1 hour ago, El Ramster said: Put Clinton Portis in the HOF ima die on this hill. If he never left Den, dude might have broken all the records. There has never been a better back to run that shanny system than Portis. I'd have Portis in. Washington was a curse for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 On the field, it's Antonio Brown and it's not close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Based on what they did on the field, AB is more worthy. Gore is more likely to get in, imo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaidersAreOne Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 No shot they let AB into the HOF. Imagine his speech.... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Antonio Brown was one of the best ever at his position. Frank was not, but Frank was uniquely long career and was among the top few running backs for a long stretch while finishing as a massive stat accumulator when the position no longer touches anywhere near those numbers in the era he starred and today. Frank was also beloved and the face of his franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew39k Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 I see folks claiming Gores longevity is a reason he shouldn't go in, but if argue that it's the single biggest reason he should go in. For a position that absolutely wrecks players and has such a short shelf like, this dude was able to remain consistent and productive well beyond any reasonable expectation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August4th Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 I can see both getting in when they're both of old age on the vet vote...Although will AB be able to keep his name clean post-retirement.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 They should both get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iknowcool Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 (edited) 5 hours ago, drew39k said: I see folks claiming Gores longevity is a reason he shouldn't go in, but if argue that it's the single biggest reason he should go in. For a position that absolutely wrecks players and has such a short shelf like, this dude was able to remain consistent and productive well beyond any reasonable expectation. Here's the problem I have with the longevity argument - he was a below average RB his final 6 years. Why should we give him credit for teams with bad running games having to rely on him? 13,000 YFS in 10 years is impressive, but Matt Forte had more (14468) in 2 fewer games, just as many TDs, and far less fumbles. Gore deserves credit for keeping his body right to stay and play for 6 more years, but is that really enough to propel someone to the Hall of Fame (as I doubt Forte will make it), how good they actually were those 6 years be damned? Longevity should only mean something (in terms of making the HOF) if in those final years, you were still one of the best players at your position Edited July 23 by iknowcool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank4Drake Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Prime AB is the best ever behind prime Jerry Rice. If you’re gonna take in careers as a whole, than Randy and T.O. go over AB. Gore was awesome. Both are HoF’s. Neither are first ballot though. AB because he cut his career slightly short, and his attitude. Gore not first ballot because he’s not an AP, Barry Sanders, etc level player, but he should make second ballot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 4 hours ago, iknowcool said: Here's the problem I have with the longevity argument - he was a below average RB his final 6 years. Why should we give him credit for teams with bad running games having to rely on him? 13,000 YFS in 10 years is impressive, but Matt Forte had more (14468) in 2 fewer games, just as many TDs, and far less fumbles. Gore deserves credit for keeping his body right to stay and play for 6 more years, but is that really enough to propel someone to the Hall of Fame (as I doubt Forte will make it), how good they actually were those 6 years be damned? Longevity should only mean something (in terms of making the HOF) if in those final years, you were still one of the best players at your position Honestly, it won't even matter. I get the argument you're making, don't disagree with it, but the bulk numbers are just going to get him in. Especially as we move further and further away from running backs who are capable or able to do it. 16000 rushing yards (3rd all time), and 4th all time in YFS is just going to get it done. I do think it helps that the media has tended to love him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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