50 active players who are future hall of famers

[poptart]

ESPN put this list out almost exactly one year ago -- August 2, 2007

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1. Brett Favre
2. Tom Brady
3. Peyton Manning
4. Larry Allen
5. Ray Lewis
6. Richard Seymour
7. Jonathan Ogden
8. Marvin Harrison
9. LaDainian Tomlinson
10. Adam Vinatieri
11. Brian Urlacher
12. Orlando Pace
13. Michael Strahan
14. Junior Seau
15. Tony Gonzalez
16. Dwight Freeney
17. Champ Bailey
18. Derrick Brooks
19. Warren Sapp
20. Torry Holt
21. Shawne Merriman
22. John Lynch
23. Alan Faneca
24. Steve Hutchinson
25. Brian Dawkins
26. Walter Jones
27. Jason Taylor
28. Shaun Alexander
29. Julius Peppers
30. Antonio Gates
31. Troy Polamalu
32. Randy Moss
33. Ed Reed
34. Reggie Bush
35. Ty Law
36. Terrell Owens
37. Edgerrin James
38. Carson Palmer
39. Vince Young
40. Calvin Johnson
41. Matt Leinart
42. Rod Smith
43. Hines Ward
44. Chad Johnson
45. Lofa Tatupu
46. DeMarcus Ware
47. Larry Johnson
48. Steven Jackson
49. A.J. Hawk
50. Adrian Peterson



Yep, there are a handful of no-doubters on the list, and then there are a few that look TOTALLY laughable, one year later.


React?

[Shoalzie]

Leinart and Young are laughable choices...

I'd love for Calvin Johnson to be the next great offensive weapon in a Lions uniform...Hall of Fame is a bit much at this point.

[RevLimiter]

Calvin Johnson....BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! The latest in a LONG line of Lions 1st round WR draft BUSTS.

[RevLimiter]

44. Chad Johnson Choko Stinko? Fuck no

EDIT: Explain why the guy who's led AFC in receiving yards from 2003-2006 doesn't at least deserve consideration.

[Shoalzie]

Calvin Johnson....BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! The latest in a LONG line of Lions 1st round WR draft BUSTS.

He's a bust how? Roy Williams doesn't suck either...even though he's probably not going to be a Lion beyond this year. Yes, Chuck Rogers and Fat Mike were bust...I don't think anyone would dispute that.

[BSmack]

Shoalzie has a point. A bust is a player who fails to live up to expectations. A player drafted by Matt Millen is expected to suck, therefore he would be performing as expected, not as a bust.

[Diogenes]

37. Edgerrin James No

That's just fucking stupid. Both Edge and Adrian Wilson are headed for the HoF. Maybe not first ballot, but they'll be there. But putting Leinart on this list is idiotic. Warner has 2 SB rings and he'd be a long shot at this point. And Leinart hasn't done shit yet. On the other hand, neither Boldin or Fitzgerald get a mention?

Whoever made this list up is a moron.

[Felix]

Edge...headed for the HoF.

yeah, that'll happen the same year that Terrell Davis makes it

in other words, not a chance in hell

[Diogenes]

Warner has 2 SB rings and he'd be a long shot at this point.

Adrian Wilson?!? Who?

Color me shocked you wouldn't know. Of course you think Brian Urlacher isn't going into the HoF, so consider the source.

BTW, Rodney Harrison should be on the list as well.

Who the fuck is A.J.Hawk?

[RevLimiter]

44. Chad Johnson Choko Stinko? Fuck no

Explain why the guy who's led the ENTIRE league in receiving yards the last four years doesn't at least deserve consideration.

Probably because he hasn't lead the league in receiving yards the last four years, you FAT FUCKING RETARD.

Any other questions?

:paul: :paul: :paul: :paul: :paul: :paul: :paul: :paul: :paul: :paul:

My bad- I edited my post, you IGNORANT FUCKING ANKLE-BITER.

[Diogenes]

Edge...headed for the HoF.

in other words, not a chance in hell

You're a fucking moron.

I suppose Marvin Harrison is SOL too.

[rozy]

18. Derrick Brooks No

25. Brian Dawkins No

Troll on, little brother...

[Felix]

Marvin Harrison

first round HOF inductee

James had some good years at Indy, but his less than stellar career in Arizona is going to hurt him-a lot

[Diogenes]

NFL records

James led the league in rushing during his rookie and sophomore season. He's currently the record holder for most total yards from scrimmage per game in a regular season career.

At 9,226 total yards as a Colt, James holds the Colts' team record for most career total yards rushing.

As of 2006 game 5, James is #2 career average yards per game (100+ games) at 123, behind only Jim Brown (126). Similarly he is in the top 5 for career touchdowns per game.

During a Monday night game against the Bears on October 15 2006, James carried the ball 36 times for only 55 yards. This set an NFL record as the most carries for an average gain of under 2 yards. [3]

James is currently first in career rushing yards among active players. [4]

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Aside from the stat from that rather unfortunate Bears game, pretty impressive so far. And he just turned 30. And this will be the first season in 10 years the Cards OLine returned 5 starters from the previous. Plus one more year to get their (first season under a new head coach last year) new schemes in place, a guy named Grimm coaching the OLine, The best WR tandem in the NFL to take pressure off of the run...

Feel free to write his obit after only 1200 or so yards last year.

Than sit back and watch.

[poptart]

Surprised Rumps hasn't been in here raising hell about Reggie Bush and Vince Young both appearing on the list ... but not Super Mario.

[BSmack]

18. Derrick Brooks No

25. Brian Dawkins No

Troll on, little brother...

Yeah, let's just put everybody in. Fuck it. Wouldn't want any hurt feelings.

Brooks is a 10 time Pro Bowl pick and a former Defensive POY. He's in.

Dawkins shouldn't get in until Dick LeBeau gets in. And even then, I'd say he's borderline.

[jiminphilly]

Dawkins shouldn't get in until Dick LeBeau gets in. And even then, I'd say he's borderline.

Unfair to compare a CB with a S though LeBeau has some nice stats for a CB. Dawkins may not be a 1st ballot HOF and that's due, in part b/c of his low INT but JJ has used him as a hybrid blitzing LB/S which is shown in his career sack totals. Dawk also has more FF than Ronnie Lott and Lott is the best safety of all time.

[RevLimiter]

18. Derrick Brooks No

25. Brian Dawkins No

Troll on, little brother...

Yeah, let's just put everybody in. Fuck it. Wouldn't want any hurt feelings.

Thank God you're not the HoF selection committee.

[RevLimiter]

Stay classy, mvscal.

[RJ]

What the fuck, I'll even put you in Hall, Paula. You have essentially redefined the role of FAT, STUPID FUCK for all time.

RACK



Half of that list is nothing more than pure fucking trolling by the brainless cunts at ESPN.

[Felix]

And he just turned 30.

running backs in the NFL aren't like wine, they don't get better with age-IMHO James is a serviceable back but not HOF material

but that's just my opinion

[poptart]

I'd put James in the same category as Ricky Watters, who some think belongs in the Hall.
I'm not among the folks thinking that.

Very good player, very good career ... just not quite HoF level, IMO.

[Headhunter]

This is a list of some very good current NFL players. A few will make the HOF. Most will not.

It's also a troll job to stir up debate.

Some of the dudes on the list are 2-3 year players.

Sorry some of you took the bait. Bode ESPN.

[RumpleForeskin]

Surprised Rumps hasn't been in here raising hell about Reggie Bush and Vince Young both appearing on the list ... but not Super Mario.

This list is really stupid.

This was before the start of the '07 season and they didn't put 'Dre Johnson on it?

[Felix]

Sorry some of you took the bait. Bode ESPN.

we could discuss whether it's appropriate to wear socks with Birkenstocks

or what hurts worse, the sting of a bumblebee or that of a Portuguese Man O' War (trust me both ache like a mofo)

[Headhunter]

I always enjoy the debates on HOF'ers, usually has some very divided opinions. Good talks. But debating the merits of this list = swallowing the bait.

[Headhunter]

Now you've done it, insulted Rumps Messiah.

[BSmack]

Now you've done it, insulted Rumps Messiah.

He insulted Nell Carter?

[Headhunter]

I'll cut the little guy some slack, Andre Johnson is a very talented football player, but to hear the local fish hacks tell it, he's going to shatter all NFL receiving records.

I Think Rumps needs to put on some music from time to time on the ride home.