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Beast Mode, Hall of Famer or nah?

dncdnc Member Posts: 56,745
edited February 2016 in NFL Talk
His regular season stats are borderline for a HOF case (though pretty comparable to Earl Campbell, who was obviously comparable stylistically). His playoff stats are really good. He also notoriously hated the media, who makes the selections. Is his playoff performance enough to overcome the media's hatred of him?

Beast Mode, Hall of Famer or nah? 39 votes

Yes, signature moments like the Beastquake will overcome the borderline stats
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No, he doesn't deserve to be in
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No, he deserves it but won't get in cause the media full of pussies
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  • SteveInSheltonSteveInShelton Member Posts: 1,611
    No, he doesn't deserve to be in
    If he had two more great years then yes, but he just wasn't a great player for a long enough time.
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  • RoadDawg55RoadDawg55 Member Posts: 30,123
    I think no, but RB's should be judged a little differently because of their shorter careers.
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  • TequillaTequilla Member Posts: 19,882
    No, he doesn't deserve to be in
    Lynch's rankings on the all-time list:

    Rushing Yards = 36th

    Individuals ahead of him not in HOF: Tomlinson (guaranteed 1st ballot when eligible), Edgerrin James, Frank Gore (active), Fred Taylor, AP (active), Steven Jackson, Corey Dillon, Warrick Dunn, Ricky Watters, Jamal Lewis, Thomas Jones, Tiki Barber, Eddie George, OJ Anderson, Ricky Williams, Clinton Portis, Shaun Alexander, Chris Johnson, and Ahmen Green

    Playoff Rushing Yards = 8th

    Only person ahead of him not currently in the HOF is Terrell Davis

    Rushing TDs = 24th

    Individuals ahead of him not in HOF: LT, Shaun Alexander, AP, Priest Holmes, Corey Dillon, OJ Anderson, Edgerrin James, Ricky Watters, Pete Johnson, Clinton Portis

    I'm surprised that some of the names on the list above aren't in the HOF. But it also goes to show how much work needs to be done to get into the HOF. Lynch is in the upper reaches of RBs to play the game. But he's probably just a cut below being a HOFer.
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  • PurpleJPurpleJ Member Posts: 37,268 Founders Club
    No, he doesn't deserve to be in
    I'd normally say that if Terrell Davis gets in, so does Marshawn. But TD has 2 rings, so it's not really a valid comparison.
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  • DerekJohnsonDerekJohnson Administrator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 63,539 Founders Club
    No, he deserves it but won't get in cause the media full of pussies
    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax
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  • BasemanBaseman Member Posts: 12,366
    Yes, signature moments like the Beastquake will overcome the borderline stats
    DerekJohnson said:

    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax

    Koufax is a HOF
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  • DerekJohnsonDerekJohnson Administrator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 63,539 Founders Club
    No, he deserves it but won't get in cause the media full of pussies
    Baseman said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax

    Koufax is a HOF
    Yes, I know
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  • BasemanBaseman Member Posts: 12,366
    edited February 2016
    Yes, signature moments like the Beastquake will overcome the borderline stats
    DerekJohnson said:

    Baseman said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax

    Koufax is a HOF
    Yes, I know
    I agree, and like, your Koufax comp. Why, then, is Beast not a HOF?
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  • RaceBannonRaceBannon Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 105,998 Founders Club
    He has two one rings

    His two runs should be in the Hall of Fame

    I'd vote yes
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  • HuskyInAZHuskyInAZ Member Posts: 1,732
    No, he doesn't deserve to be in
    Baseman said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    Baseman said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax

    Koufax is a HOF
    Yes, I know
    I agree, and like, your Koufax comp. Why, then, is Beast not a HOF?
    Koufax was a 7 time all-star, 4 time WS champ, a league MVP, and a 3 time Cy Young award winner back when there was only 1 Cy Young winner for all of MLB. In those 3 years, he led all of MLB in wins, strikeouts and ERA.

    Lynch has been a 5 time pro bowler, 1st team All-Pro once, 2nd team All-Pro once and 1 time NFL champ. Never has he led the NFL in rushing yards in a season.

    Comparing the 2 is FS. Lynch was one hell of a RB. Koufax was flat out dominant.
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  • doogsinparadisedoogsinparadise Member Posts: 9,320
    No, he deserves it but won't get in cause the media full of pussies
    HuskyInAZ said:

    Baseman said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    Baseman said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax

    Koufax is a HOF
    Yes, I know
    I agree, and like, your Koufax comp. Why, then, is Beast not a HOF?
    Koufax was a 7 time all-star, 4 time WS champ, a league MVP, and a 3 time Cy Young award winner back when there was only 1 Cy Young winner for all of MLB. In those 3 years, he led all of MLB in wins, strikeouts and ERA.

    Lynch has been a 5 time pro bowler, 1st team All-Pro once, 2nd team All-Pro once and 1 time NFL champ. Never has he led the NFL in rushing yards in a season.

    Comparing the 2 is FS. Lynch was one hell of a RB. Koufax was flat out dominant.
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  • BasemanBaseman Member Posts: 12,366
    Yes, signature moments like the Beastquake will overcome the borderline stats
    doogsinparadise said:

    HuskyInAZ said:

    Baseman said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    Baseman said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax

    Koufax is a HOF
    Yes, I know
    I agree, and like, your Koufax comp. Why, then, is Beast not a HOF?
    Koufax was a 7 time all-star, 4 time WS champ, a league MVP, and a 3 time Cy Young award winner back when there was only 1 Cy Young winner for all of MLB. In those 3 years, he led all of MLB in wins, strikeouts and ERA.

    Lynch has been a 5 time pro bowler, 1st team All-Pro once, 2nd team All-Pro once and 1 time NFL champ. Never has he led the NFL in rushing yards in a season.

    Comparing the 2 is FS. Lynch was one hell of a RB. Koufax was flat out dominant.
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  • dncdnc Member Posts: 56,745
    Yes, signature moments like the Beastquake will overcome the borderline stats
    DerekJohnson said:

    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax

    I think Gayle Sayers is the football Koufax
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  • doogsinparadisedoogsinparadise Member Posts: 9,320
    No, he deserves it but won't get in cause the media full of pussies
    dnc said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax

    I think Gayle Sayers is the football Koufax
    Or Sanders. Ten years, retires at the top, possibly the greatest to ever play rb.
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  • whlinderwhlinder Member Posts: 4,808 Standard Supporter
    His legacy may be determined by what the Hawks are able (or not able) to do without him in the next couple of years.
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  • DerekJohnsonDerekJohnson Administrator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 63,539 Founders Club
    No, he deserves it but won't get in cause the media full of pussies
    HuskyInAZ said:

    Baseman said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    Baseman said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax

    Koufax is a HOF
    Yes, I know
    I agree, and like, your Koufax comp. Why, then, is Beast not a HOF?
    Koufax was a 7 time all-star, 4 time WS champ, a league MVP, and a 3 time Cy Young award winner back when there was only 1 Cy Young winner for all of MLB. In those 3 years, he led all of MLB in wins, strikeouts and ERA.

    Lynch has been a 5 time pro bowler, 1st team All-Pro once, 2nd team All-Pro once and 1 time NFL champ. Never has he led the NFL in rushing yards in a season.

    Comparing the 2 is FS. Lynch was one hell of a RB. Koufax was flat out dominant.
    These two runs are as dominant as anything Koufax ever did, so to call the comparison fucking stupid is fucking stupid


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  • dncdnc Member Posts: 56,745
    edited February 2016
    Yes, signature moments like the Beastquake will overcome the borderline stats
    doogsinparadise said:

    dnc said:

    DerekJohnson said:

    i think of Lynch as kinda being the football equivalent of Sandy Koufax

    I think Gayle Sayers is the football Koufax
    Or Sanders. Ten years, retires at the top, possibly the greatest to ever play rb.
    Yeah but Sanders retired somewhat voluntarily (like Lynch). Koufax retired because of his health, which is more comparable to Sayers to me. Koufax is the youngest ever inductee into the baseball HOF, Sayers is the youngest ever inductee into the NFL HOF. But I definitely agree Sanders > Sayers. Either way, Lynch isn't at that level. Sanders, Sayers and Koufax were all surefire hall of famers. Lynch is a guy who may or may not get in.
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  • doogsinparadisedoogsinparadise Member Posts: 9,320
    No, he deserves it but won't get in cause the media full of pussies
    He fits in well with that next group of guys that were almost good enough, but not quite hofs.
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