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[General Discussion] Topic: I don't think Jerome Bettis deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. |
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#26 Posted: 2/8/2012 7:08:02 PM  what you did there I see it.
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#27 Posted: 2/8/2012 7:10:30 PM Thankfully the veterans committee is voting in a lot of qualified players that played before they started taking in defensive stats. |
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#28 Posted: 2/8/2012 7:11:53 PM
Having watched every second of Bettis's "HOF" career, the only thing I ever thought about was how insane anyone with moderate speed had played behind those incredible offensive lines. |
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#29 Posted: 2/8/2012 8:18:37 PM QUOTE
You are wrong with your numbers...
Bettis was the 2nd leading rusher in the NFL in 1993.
Bettis was the 3nd leading rusher in the NFL in 1996.
Bettis was also the 3rd leading rusher in the NFL in 1997.
1993
1. Emmitt Smith had 1,486.
2. Jerome Bettis had 1,429.
1996
1. Barry Sanders had 1,553.
2. Jerome Bettis had 1,431.
1997
1. Barry Sanders 2,053
2. Terrell Davis 1,750
3. Jerome Bettis 1,665
Originally Posted by matt4000:
I said top 3 backs (overall),not top 3 rushing yards.
1993 - Emmitt Smith and Thurman Thomas both took their teams to the Super Bowl and had better years than Bettis as did Marcus Allen and Barry Sanders.
1996 - It's easily arguable that Bettis was not in the top 5 as Ricky Watters,Terry Allen,Curtis Martin,Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis, and possibly Emmitt Smith all had more productive years.
1997 - Barry Sanders and Terrell Davis were a clear 1-2 as they both had over 2,000 yards from scrimmage. I'd put Dorsey Levens at #3 as he had more TDs,more yards from scrimmage,less fumbles than Bettis,plus he led his team to their second consecutive Super Bowl.
If you need 3 yards,Jerome will get you 3 yards. 
If you need 7 yards,Jerome will get you 3 yards.  |
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#30 Posted: 2/9/2012 12:26:13 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by SteelCash:
No offense, but that's ridiculous.
You're right.......stupid comment 
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#31 Posted: 2/9/2012 12:51:09 AM |
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#32 Posted: 2/9/2012 11:31:43 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by -29-: Bettis was a "compiler", he was never cosidered one of the top 3 backs in the league at anytime during his career.Plus he was not a threat at all in the passing game.
ummm...so you can take 1/2 of the players out of each HOF if you think that's a valid point...which it is not
he will be in the HOF eventually
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#33 Posted: 2/9/2012 11:33:16 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by nflcapperletsgo:
Only the pitt homers think he should be in. objective people know he shouldn't.
because most objective people have no clue..and/or are pats, ravens, browns, charger, seattle etc butt hurt fans
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#34 Posted: 2/9/2012 11:36:25 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by walktheline: I can't believe these retarded yinzers think Bettis should in the HOF. So silly... Let me guess, Hines Ward should go too?
Having watched every second of Bettis's "HOF" career, the only thing I ever thought about was how insane anyone with moderate speed had played behind those incredible offensive lines.
every second...lol...sure you have buddy...so you're not a homer? but watched every second of his career...why then?
you prob watched every second of your mom in the shower as well...
and yes, ward will go as well... numerous Steelers records, pro bowls...and oh, SB MVP
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#35 Posted: 2/10/2012 9:47:59 AM nuggins - are you a Steeler fan?
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#36 Posted: 2/10/2012 3:53:17 PM
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#37 Posted: 2/11/2012 1:32:35 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by THEMUGG:
You're right.......stupid comment
Well... I said it was ridiculous. Not stupid. It's fine if you think Bettis shouldn't get in, but to say they should let every RB in if he gets in... that's just ridiculous. |
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#38 Posted: 2/11/2012 1:42:25 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by walktheline: I can't believe these retarded yinzers think Bettis should in the HOF. So silly... Let me guess, Hines Ward should go too?
Having watched every second of Bettis's "HOF" career, the only thing I ever thought about was how insane anyone with moderate speed had played behind those incredible offensive lines.
Not sure what you're trying to say there in the bold. BTW... Hines Ward I think will get in, and I think he deserves it. He's hands down the toughest receiver to ever play the game.
He's currently 8th all time in receptions.
He's been an MVP of a Super Bowl.
He's 18th all time in receiving yards.
He's tied for 13th all time in receiving TD's.
He's been in the Pro Bowl four times.
He's been voted All-Pro four times.
He'll get in the Hall. And he deserves it.
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#39 Posted: 2/11/2012 1:51:00 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by -29-:
I said top 3 backs (overall),not top 3 rushing yards.
1993 - Emmitt Smith and Thurman Thomas both took their teams to the Super Bowl and had better years than Bettis as did Marcus Allen and Barry Sanders.
1996 - It's easily arguable that Bettis was not in the top 5 as Ricky Watters,Terry Allen,Curtis Martin,Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis, and possibly Emmitt Smith all had more productive years.
1997 - Barry Sanders and Terrell Davis were a clear 1-2 as they both had over 2,000 yards from scrimmage. I'd put Dorsey Levens at #3 as he had more TDs,more yards from scrimmage,less fumbles than Bettis,plus he led his team to their second consecutive Super Bowl.
If you need 3 yards,Jerome will get you 3 yards.
If you need 7 yards,Jerome will get you 3 yards.
If you need 7 yards you typically don't give it to your power back.
Besides that, Bettis had plenty of long runs in his career. You act as if he was the equivalent of the Fridge.
If you're going to post, please post something with some validity. |
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#40 Posted: 2/11/2012 2:05:39 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by nflcapperletsgo:
Only the pitt homers think he should be in. objective people know he shouldn't.
You're just wrong. I'm sure there are many "non-homers" that think he should get in.
Hey they let Riggins and Namath in
Of course, Cris Carter has been bypassed for four years now. So there's really no telling what those voters think or if they think at all.
I've just realized that this entire thread is pointless with all due respect to the person that started it. The voting comittee obviously doesn't know what they're doing, so what's the point in discussing whether or not Bettis (or anyone else for that matter) should get in? After all, if he REALLY doesn't deserve to get in, then he probably WILL get in. |
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#41 Posted: 2/12/2012 11:31:34 AM
HE HAS THE 5TH MOST YARDS RUSHING IN NFL HISTORY!!!
THAT ALONE WILL GET HIM INTO THE HALL OF FAME...PERIOD. |
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#42 Posted: 2/12/2012 11:44:22 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by walktheline: I can't believe these retarded yinzers think Bettis should in the HOF. So silly... Let me guess, Hines Ward should go too?
Having watched every second of Bettis's "HOF" career, the only thing I ever thought about was how insane anyone with moderate speed had played behind those incredible offensive lines.
Lynn Swann had 336 REC and 5,462 yards with 51 TD's in his career. He also was a 3-time pro-bowler and a 1-time ALL pro. (Yet he is in the Hall).
John Stallworth had 537 REC and 8,723 yards with 63 TD's in his career. He also was a 4-time pro-bowler and a 1-time all-pro. (Yet he is in the hall).
So, if these two got in the hall of fame, there is no doubt the Hines Ward, will get in!!!
Hines Ward DOUBLED THEIR CAREER RECEPTIONS with 1,000 REC and 12,083 yards. He had 85 TD's and a 4-time pro-bowler.
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#43 Posted: 2/12/2012 4:23:47 PM nuggins - do you like the steelers? you never did answer...if not whos your favorite team?
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