Do you think Frank Gore is a hall of a famer?

[MrRager]

(07-21-2015, 05:15 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: If we look at two players who are HOF candidates for sure:

Adrian Peterson and LT

AP: 7 seasons (won't count his one game injury season last year), 5 1000+ yard seasons and 1 2000+ yard season. (1200 x 2, 1300 x 2, 1700 x 1) an average of 1445 yards a season. 85 rushing TDs and 5 receiving TDs.  His one season with 970 yards only had 12 games because of an injury.

LT: 11 season, 8 1000+ yard seasons (1100 x 1, 1200 x 1, 1300 x 1, 1400 x 2, 1600 x 2, 1800 x 1) an average of 1244 a season. 145 rushing TDs, 17 receiving TDs




So now Gore:  10 seasons, 8 1000+ yard seasons (1100 x 4, 1200 x 2, 1600 x 1) average of 1107 yards a season. 64 rushing TDs and 11 receiving TDs.


His numbers hold up compared to some who have made the HOF in the last decade. I say he could, but it depends on when.

His stats are a little better than I expected, honestly. Unfortunately, the voters look for more than just stats. He has the same amount of Probowls as LT, but LT has 5 straight, showing his peak was probably higher. Peterson already has more. 

The big difference is that LT and AP have a ton of 1st and 2nd team All-Pros. Gore just has a single 2nd team. He never really was the best at his position and I think that will hold him back. They both have MVPs, and that is huge for running backs. 

Only once has he finished in the top 5 for yards and YPC. He never has finished in the top 5 for TDs.

I generally favor the guys with a beast peak over solid guys with longevity. Obviously, I see the value in that, but it harder for me to want them in the hall. Some voters feel different I'm sure and longevity should never be overlooked, but if you have practically zero top 5 seasons at your position, I'm not sure how worthy you are.