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**geaveheadeNox** · 12-14-2010, 07:34 AM

Does Priest Holmes belong in the Hall of Fame?

8,172 yards rushing, 4.6 yards per carry, 86 TDs
339 receptions, 2,962 yards receiving, 8 TDs
98.5 yards from scrimmage per game in his career

This includes a 3 1/2 year span where he put up 7,500 yards from scrimmage and 76 TDs. Other legends have been inducted because of injury-shortened careers (Michael Irvin, Gale Sayers, etc.)

I understand that some of you just don't see the numbers here, but was anyone better then Priest for a 3 1/2 year span there from 2001-2004?

**Falik** · 12-14-2010, 01:37 PM

Priest, Tiki Barber and Terrell Davis only make Canton if they buy tickets.

**detskpit** · 12-14-2010, 01:39 PM

Priest, Tiki Barber and Terrell Davis only make Canton if they buy tickets.

Some might use the Gale Sayers line of reasoning..

**ibupronec** · 12-14-2010, 01:46 PM

Some might use the Gale Sayers line of reasoning..

If that was the case then they'd have inducted Terrell Davis a long time ago.

**Haibundadam** · 12-20-2010, 07:28 PM

If that was the case then they'd have inducted Terrell Davis a long time ago.

Priest Holmes > Terrell Davis.

When it comes to Tiki, though, I think he might make it. He's 12th all-time in total yards from scrimmage. Everyone ahead of him is either inducted in the hall or on their way (LaDainian Tomlinson, Terrell Owens, Curtis Martin.)

The issue with Tiki is he didn't score enough touchdowns.

**Qahtwugc** · 12-31-2010, 05:41 PM

No.

**enlinnyGoob** · 12-31-2010, 05:44 PM

He'll get some talk, but I don't think he should make it in.

**Spongebob** · 12-31-2010, 09:40 PM

Priest Holmes > Terrell Davis.

When it comes to Tiki, though, I think he might make it. He's 12th all-time in total yards from scrimmage. Everyone ahead of him is either inducted in the hall or on their way (LaDainian Tomlinson, Terrell Owens, Curtis Martin.)

The issue with Tiki is he didn't score enough touchdowns.

Tiki won't make it. Doesn't deserve to make it. All-time great Giant, not an all-time great player.

**Noilemaillilm** · 12-31-2010, 09:43 PM

Hall of Fame, not the hall of very good for 3 to 4 years

**PapsEdisa** · 12-31-2010, 10:20 PM

Hall of Fame, not the hall of very good for 3 to 4 years

This,,,^

**N9u9ie4p** · 01-01-2011, 06:29 PM

Does Priest Holmes belong in the Hall of Fame?

8,172 yards rushing, 4.6 yards per carry, 86 TDs
339 receptions, 2,962 yards receiving, 8 TDs
98.5 yards from scrimmage per game in his career

This includes a 3 1/2 year span where he put up 7,500 yards from scrimmage and 76 TDs. Other legends have been inducted because of injury-shortened careers (Michael Irvin, Gale Sayers, etc.)

I understand that some of you just don't see the numbers here, but was anyone better then Priest for a 3 1/2 year span there from 2001-2004?

No one was better in that time than Priest, I will give you that. But as others have said before, 4 years does not make a Hall of Famer.

He will eventually get in though, as it seems every year there is a player or two who get in who are not deserving.

**neerewed** · 01-01-2011, 06:37 PM

The Gale Sayers argument is old. Yes, he made it in with a short, brilliant career.

No, that does not mean that every player who was cut short should make it in with similar stats.

12-14-2010, 07:34 AM	#1
geaveheadeNox Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 663 Senior Member	HOF: Priest Holmes Does Priest Holmes belong in the Hall of Fame? 8,172 yards rushing, 4.6 yards per carry, 86 TDs 339 receptions, 2,962 yards receiving, 8 TDs 98.5 yards from scrimmage per game in his career This includes a 3 1/2 year span where he put up 7,500 yards from scrimmage and 76 TDs. Other legends have been inducted because of injury-shortened careers (Michael Irvin, Gale Sayers, etc.) I understand that some of you just don't see the numbers here, but was anyone better then Priest for a 3 1/2 year span there from 2001-2004? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-14-2010, 01:37 PM	#2
Falik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	Priest, Tiki Barber and Terrell Davis only make Canton if they buy tickets. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-14-2010, 01:39 PM	#3
detskpit Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 350 Senior Member	Priest, Tiki Barber and Terrell Davis only make Canton if they buy tickets. Some might use the Gale Sayers line of reasoning.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-14-2010, 01:46 PM	#4
ibupronec Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 365 Senior Member	Some might use the Gale Sayers line of reasoning.. If that was the case then they'd have inducted Terrell Davis a long time ago. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-20-2010, 07:28 PM	#5
Haibundadam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	If that was the case then they'd have inducted Terrell Davis a long time ago. Priest Holmes > Terrell Davis. When it comes to Tiki, though, I think he might make it. He's 12th all-time in total yards from scrimmage. Everyone ahead of him is either inducted in the hall or on their way (LaDainian Tomlinson, Terrell Owens, Curtis Martin.) The issue with Tiki is he didn't score enough touchdowns. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-31-2010, 05:41 PM	#6
Qahtwugc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 409 Senior Member	No. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-31-2010, 05:44 PM	#7
enlinnyGoob Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	He'll get some talk, but I don't think he should make it in. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-31-2010, 09:40 PM	#8
Spongebob Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	Priest Holmes > Terrell Davis. When it comes to Tiki, though, I think he might make it. He's 12th all-time in total yards from scrimmage. Everyone ahead of him is either inducted in the hall or on their way (LaDainian Tomlinson, Terrell Owens, Curtis Martin.) The issue with Tiki is he didn't score enough touchdowns. Tiki won't make it. Doesn't deserve to make it. All-time great Giant, not an all-time great player. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-31-2010, 09:43 PM	#9
Noilemaillilm Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 443 Senior Member	Hall of Fame, not the hall of very good for 3 to 4 years Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-31-2010, 10:20 PM	#10
PapsEdisa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 545 Senior Member	Hall of Fame, not the hall of very good for 3 to 4 years This,,,^ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-01-2011, 06:29 PM	#11
N9u9ie4p Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 394 Senior Member	Does Priest Holmes belong in the Hall of Fame? 8,172 yards rushing, 4.6 yards per carry, 86 TDs 339 receptions, 2,962 yards receiving, 8 TDs 98.5 yards from scrimmage per game in his career This includes a 3 1/2 year span where he put up 7,500 yards from scrimmage and 76 TDs. Other legends have been inducted because of injury-shortened careers (Michael Irvin, Gale Sayers, etc.) I understand that some of you just don't see the numbers here, but was anyone better then Priest for a 3 1/2 year span there from 2001-2004? No one was better in that time than Priest, I will give you that. But as others have said before, 4 years does not make a Hall of Famer. He will eventually get in though, as it seems every year there is a player or two who get in who are not deserving. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-01-2011, 06:37 PM	#12
neerewed Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 388 Senior Member	The Gale Sayers argument is old. Yes, he made it in with a short, brilliant career. No, that does not mean that every player who was cut short should make it in with similar stats. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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