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What about the galloping ghost?
What about the galloping ghost?
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Martin ended his career on a high note which helped.....he had the best year of his career the year before he retired. That probably put him over the top.
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Receiving yards don't equal rushing yards. Also Forte had little production in way of rushing TDs which does not help either.
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Forte was also the sole focus of every defense he played against except for the time Marshall was here, and even then the offense largely went through him. He did everything and was the ultimate utility player, and had to be used that way because he was not just the best player on his team but often the only good player on the offense, so it's a good thing that was so versatile and able to handle all that. Would have been interesting to see how he'd have done on a good offense that commanded attention all over the field.
Still, it is what it is and he probably is a Hall of Very Good, because he surely isn't getting a championship to add to his highly impressive production resume unless the Patriots get injuries and trade for him or something.
Still, it is what it is and he probably is a Hall of Very Good, because he surely isn't getting a championship to add to his highly impressive production resume unless the Patriots get injuries and trade for him or something.
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I think you're underselling Martin a little bit here. He had 57 career 100 yard games. He had 71 games with 90+ yards rushing. He only had 46 games with 60-89 yards rushing.
Martin I guess compares most favorably to Forte but even still 5X PB and 1 xAP and finished with 14,000 yards rushing is kind of tough to keep out of Canton. Bettis to me was less borderline than Martin and even Martin, though he wasn't flashy, wasn't really a borderline choice for me..he was just kind of boring.
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I agree. All those aging backs were backups to begin with and never heard from again after receiving Angelo's big money. Forte was exactly what the Bears needed and was easily the best player on offense for years. Im just saying, that isn't saying much.
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Nice NFL player. Versatile. Great guy
But he's an NFL rb on the wrong side of 30 who has had a lot of injuries (leg injuries). A matter of time before that production drops off dramatically. Have to get younger
With the current shit state of the roster and the state of this 'rebuild', the Bears aren't going to be making any waves while Forte is a solid NFL contributor so might as well get younger.
His receiving ability is missed greatly
But, he too is on a shit team. Surprised he went the Jets route and not a real contender. He would have been a killer weapon in Seattle, NE, NYG, Washington or KC. Could see him being a big help to a young QB ala Denver, Philly or Oakland.
But he's an NFL rb on the wrong side of 30 who has had a lot of injuries (leg injuries). A matter of time before that production drops off dramatically. Have to get younger
With the current shit state of the roster and the state of this 'rebuild', the Bears aren't going to be making any waves while Forte is a solid NFL contributor so might as well get younger.
His receiving ability is missed greatly
But, he too is on a shit team. Surprised he went the Jets route and not a real contender. He would have been a killer weapon in Seattle, NE, NYG, Washington or KC. Could see him being a big help to a young QB ala Denver, Philly or Oakland.
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Forte will have a weird Adrian Peterson effect. Now...Adrian may come back again and make it untouchable, but if Forte keeps creeping and creeping and plays 3 more years than Peterson plus 2 more years in games not missed, he might end up catching the "back of the era" in AP in yards. If that were to happen, the case against Forte who has more receptions, more receiving yards, less fumbles, and more touches than Peterson all in landslides, then there you go. TD's and yards per carry may keep him out.
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One of my top ten favorite Chicago Bears of all time. Is making a real case for the HOF because of his continued great production. NO doubt that he can realistically be expected to go on for at least two maybe three more years
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Peterson is a lock for the HOF because of his dominance in the running game during his "prime" if you will. Forte, I think, will need two more pretty productive years and I think that he is pretty much a workout physical work-out freak and may indeed surpass Peterson's over-all career numbers. IF he does that, it would be almost impossible not to vote for him for the HOF.
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The problem that I have with what happened is that the BEars made their decision to release Forte because they expect for Langford and their Running back by committee approach. They were just very LUCKY because their 3rd string running back finally got a chance to shine via injury.
Look, it worked out well for both Howard and Forte. Forte went to a place in which he was very productive and continued his march to HOF potential. Howard got a chance to be the next quality Bears running back and became one of a very few bright spots in a dismal season.
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He's fast enough for a big back. I just hope that they get a couple of OTs who are worth a crap, unlike the two slugs that they presently have.
You know, Walter was not the fastest back in his career and other great backs were not either. I am not saying that Howard is anywhere near Walter, but he is their best draft pick in Pace's two draft years in my opinion.
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I love da Matt "don't call me fort, or forty for that matter" Forte.
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Exactly. I don't think he makes hall of fame the same way Peterson would. He makes it more due to his consistency, longevity, and his productivity. If he keeps this up for 2 or 3 more years, he'll be hard to ignore for hof talk.
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