Curtis is still in play. :up: ---------------------------------------------------- http://www.nfl.com/halloffame/story...alists-for-class-of-2011?module=breaking_news Jerome Bettis, Marshall Faulk, Curtis Martin, Willie Roaf and Deion Sanders -- the five players in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- will be among 15 modern-era finalists considered for election when the 44-member selection committee meets Feb. 5 in North Texas. Joining the five first-year-eligible players are nine other modern-era players and one contributor. Two senior nominees, announced last August, also will be considered. A finalist must receive a minimum positive vote of 80 percent to be elected. Here are the 17 finalists (*-denotes senior nominee): » Jerome Bettis, RB (1993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1996-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers) » Tim Brown, WR/KR (1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers) » Cris Carter, WR (1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins) » Dermontti Dawson, C (1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers) » Richard Dent, DE (1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles) » Chris Doleman, DE/LB (1985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-98 San Francisco 49ers) » Marshall Faulk, RB (1994-98 Indianapolis Colts, 1999-2005 St. Louis Rams) » Charles Haley, DE/LB (1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys) » *Chris Hanburger, LB (1965-78 Washington Redskins) » Cortez Kennedy, DT (1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks) » Curtis Martin, RB (1995-97 New England Patriots, 1998-2005 New York Jets) » Andre Reed, WR (1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins) » *Les Richter, LB (1954-62 Los Angeles Rams) » Willie Roaf, OT (1993-2001 New Orleans Saints, 2002-05 Kansas City Chiefs) » Ed Sabol, Contributor (1964-1995 NFL Films) » Deion Sanders, CB/KR/PR (1989-1993 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys, 2000 Washington Redskins, 2004-05 Baltimore Ravens) » Shannon Sharpe, TE (1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens)
I've never been to Canton, but I think if Martin gets in this year, I may try to make the trip for his induction.
i had the same reaction but then i looked at his stats he had some great seasons that kinda flew under the radar
That was my thinking, I'm not sure how mnay more NYJ HOFers I'll ever get a chance to see and as a Mets fan we don't seem to have too many of them either.
Bettis is a HOFer, he has the stats, a ring, durability, and was almost a house-hold name during his prime. I WILL be pissed if he gets in ahead of C Martin, though.
He is not a first ballot HOF to me. Faulk and Martin were both way better. I know he is 5th all time in rushing, so I guess thats good enough to make it, but how he went out was pathetic. I guess that has always rubbed me the wrong way. He was terrible, the team was not that good, and the NFL wanted the bus to go out a champ at his home in Detroit. It was literally the worst I have seen the NFL.
I always thought retiring on top was THE best way to go out, as opposed to fading away as a JAG ala Emmitt.
Bettis had a career similar to Curtis in the sense that he was never THE premier back of his generation at any point but he was always in the conversation. Though he was probably a bit more visible due to the Steelers' postseason success.
Bettis, Carter, Dawson, Faulk, Hanburger, Martin, Roaf, Sanders, and Sharpe will all eventually be inducted.
The power back of his generation. 5th all time rushing. A superbowl ring. A big personality to back up his big stats. Sure fire hall of famer. Maybe not year one, but he'll be in there.
Please stop mentioning his Super Bowl ring folks. Its like you guys didn't even watch that game or something. For Bettis, that season even. My point is, he should not get in before Martin. It would be sickening. Could happen too because he was a Steeler. Maybe he is a HOF, but it is borderline. To me at least. Bettis: 13 seasons, 13,622 yards. Never over 1,000 yards in his final 4 years. Martin: 11 seasons, 14,101 yards. Over 1,000 yards EVERY Season but his last, including 1,697 in 2004 to lead the NFL. The two are not close. Bettis' ring annoys me so much though cause he was worthless. Its like if Gholston gets one this year.
