Does Marshawn have the stuff to become a HOFer

[CANHawk]

I think the hof is kinda plugged with rb's right now, and AP is all but guaranteed a spot. Marshawn's got the skills and the stats AND the beastquake, but unfortunately it might not be enough to overcome the politics. But IF we can get him a ring or two, it will definitely help his cause.

I love the guy and I hope he gets in, but the deck is stacked against him right from the start.

 

[Vetamur]

Im going to be the bad guy and say it.. No. Lynch doesnt have the numbers yet and is unlikely to get them. Its rather sad but he has very likely already peaked. As Kearly noted, Lynch hasnt averaged 4 yards a carry for quite a few games now and there is a guy on the bench the staff are going to start using a lot more next year. Lynch isnt likely to get to 10,000 yards for his career. Probably 800 next year and 500 to 600 the next. We are seeing a new Watters to Alexander transition before our eyes I believe.

 

[Tical21]

I hate to be the voice of reason, but no way, no how, not even close. I love the Beast, but I have too much respect for the hall. Marshawn has had one season over 4.2 YPC. He has had over 1204 rushing yards one time in his career. He was average at best until last season. He has 33 catches this season, making it the second highest total in his career. If he has 3-4 more seasons around 1,500 yards, sure. We an have ths conversation. However, one very good season and a couple of pretty good ones doesn't make you a HOF caliber player.

 

[HawkWow]

No. For the reasons above and because Marshawn has made himself rather scarce with both media and public. People know Beastmode, they don't know Marshawn Lynch. The committee has tons of RBs they have to consider...only we will bitch when they don't call Lynch from Canton. They can live with that. He would have to win MVP honors at the next 2 SBs to seriously be considered, IMO.

 

[AROS]

Im going to be the bad guy and say it.. No. Lynch doesnt have the numbers yet and is unlikely to get them. Its rather sad but he has very likely already peaked. As Kearly noted, Lynch hasnt averaged 4 yards a carry for quite a few games now and there is a guy on the bench the staff are going to start using a lot more next year. Lynch isnt likely to get to 10,000 yards for his career. Probably 800 next year and 500 to 600 the next. We are seeing a new Watters to Alexander transition before our eyes I believe.

I have to agree with this.

 

[The Radish]

Thinking back,(yes thinking not putting goggles on) I think the only short career running back in the hall is Gayle Sayers and he like Jim Brown was so head and shoulders above everyone around him that he made the hall.

If Jim Brown was a bruiser then Gayle Sayers was a track star. I got to see Sayers play and can tell you that to this day watching him make it around the corner and turn on the jets still takes your breath away. You could get the angle on him and he'd find another gear to keep you from catching him.

Plus the game changed away from running backs quite a while ago. You get the odd one like AP that is going to knock down the door of the hall.

Now a days the stars are the QBs and the gazelles that can catch and run with the ball and the defensive stars like Sherman. Those are the ones getting the press now a days.

And Lynch is "almost" more valuable as a receiver than as a pure running back. He's still pretty fast and with his running ability he's actually extending his career by catching passes because he still has that Beastmode running ability. Plus everyone we play now is loading the box against him. I don't think I can remember any back that teams game plan to try and keep him from getting his yard like they do Lynch. But he's still getting his 125 yards against them just in a different way.

Sorry, got carried away there.

:les:

 

[chris98251]

If and I say this hoping it happens we get our offensive line to become more dominant going forward and it actually helps and compliments Lynch he may have a shot. Not having to take as many first line hits and getting to the second level more untouched could invigorate his career numbers quickly. Lynch does so much on his own breaking tackles for no loss or short gains, it takes it's toll.

 

[LickMyNuts]

Yes

This.

 

[nategreat]

My concern with Beast is that his running style is predicated on a shorter NFL lifespan than maybe some others who didn't take quite the physical abuse and toll that his running style mandates. If Lynch doesn't make it into the HoF it's going to be more because of a shorter career due to his physicality than for any lack of talent and stats.

I've thought about this same thing for a while. But Marshawn's style is so uniquely powerful. I almost think that Marshawn is the perfect example of a runner who can continue to excel LONGER than your typical running back.

The reason is because he is the one who dishes out a lot of the forces. Sure, his body absorbs a lot, but compared to many runners, I would argue that he actually TRANSFERS a higher percentage of those forces to the defense. The other thing is that, when runners age, there is typically a drop off in speed. So if speed is your specialty, and all of the sudden you are losing a step or two a year, then your overall success is going to drop at a drastic rate. But with Marshawn, it's not all about speed, though he can be fast.

 

[chris98251]

Lynch is much like John Riggins. With an improvement on the line and the ability to catch passes his career could extend, use him to punish people in games that make a difference and we need.

 

[BobcatHawk]

I don't think Marshawn makes it. Alexander had 2000 more yards and 33 more touchdowns at this point in his career and isn't in the discussion, so I don't see how Marshawn would be unless he's able to keep his career going for quite awhile.

 

[Seahawk Mike]

Not yet...but if everything goes as planned (in my head...2 super bowl victories in the next 3 years and a couple All-Pro's) then he will be

 

[kf3339]

To me the problem with looking at past players career numbers is the fact that today the league has changed into a pass oriented game. Even looking at Lynch's numbers to me doesn't help because in later years premier RB's would be getting nearly 30 carries a game. That is something that no team is doing today.

So I think other than AP the Hall may have to rethink what type of career numbers they will consider to be worthy given that offensive shift. Personally I think if Lynch gets over 9000 yards with 75+ TD's and a SB win or two it should be enough. Hope I'm right as he is my favorite player today.

 

[mrblitz]

it's just that - as far as i know - nobody has ever run like marshawn. there's something about the way he employs balance - it might have been kearly who called it a 'crab leg' technique - that's unlike anyone else. because of that unique balance, marshawn might have more longevity than your average power back.

if he continues catching 5 passes for 75 yards a game, it will certainly add another dimension.

 

[suppaball]

If Ricky running Waters, and Shaun Alexander get in then yea until then no.

 

[lukerguy]

If he has 3-4 more 1300-1600 yard 10-15 TD seasons then he is in the conversation. Unfortunately as is the case with most RBs, his best years are behind him.

 

[BleedGreenNblue]

Maybe not at the moment but if he can stay healthy Id say yes

 

[seahawkfreak]

We discussed this in another string earlier and I troted out Ricky Watters who had a steller career, 5 pro bowls as I remember, 3 all pros, over 10,000 yds and still not in the hall..

Someone said he kind of rubbed people the wrong way with his mouth which was working against him.

Marshawn has one thing going for him right now and that's one of the top of not the top run in NFL history and he is very well liked by the media and officials. So perhaps if he can last to get at least 10,000 yds and as was said above a couple of SuperB owls he probably can make it.

I'm hoping he lasts that long. His style of running is not usually long lived, but I'm hoping Pete is limiting his carrys, doing more receiving, which makes him more valuable, and perhaps he will make it.

:les:

Yeah and here is my question, if Ricky ever went the HOF, which team does he represent? This may be one of the biggest reasons why he has not gone.

 

[QuahHawk]

I think it will take 2 rings, 2500 more yards, 20+ TD's, and a few amazing playoff and SB efforts to get the nod.

Rings matter in the HOF and Alexander has better numbers than Lynch and I just can't see him getting in.

 

[MizzouHawkGal]

As much as I love him I don't see him making it to Canton. As it is I don't know that he even holds off Turbin or Michael until the end of 2014. But 2-3 Superbowl rings is a nice consolation prize methinks.