Is Terrell Davis a Hall of Famer?

Wobbit · 08-24-2002, 12:42 AM

in response to 'what happened to terrel'
to the best of my knowledge, he wrecked one knee, had surgery, came back to play, wrecked the other knee. now he has two bad knees, and they are always getting worse. (i may be wrong, someone who knows for sure can correct me)
and as well as that he also has some sort of problem with migraine headaches.

Dr. Doom · 08-24-2002, 12:50 AM

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Originally posted by Travis
Nah. He would best be compared to a one hit wonder band or something...

nah, i don't think it is that extreme. he probably would have made it to the Hall of Fame, but he had too short and sparatic of a career. definatly not one hit wonder, but not quite a Hall of Famer. definatly Hall of Fame quality, but not proven to have it over long periods of time.

Dr. Doom · 08-24-2002, 12:51 AM

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Originally posted by Wobbit
in response to 'what happened to terrel'
to the best of my knowledge, he wrecked one knee, had surgery, came back to play, wrecked the other knee. now he has two bad knees, and they are always getting worse. (i may be wrong, someone who knows for sure can correct me)
and as well as that he also has some sort of problem with migraine headaches.

yeah, i think this is pretty much the story.

SCCdcTFreak · 08-24-2002, 08:34 AM

I say "yes" and "no."

The first argument for no, which is a pretty good one, is that T. D. only played in 7 seasons. But, this can be refuted by pointing to Sayers' career numbers, who also played 7 seasons and T. D.'s numbers are much bigger. However, there were shorter schedules back in Sayers' day and 1,000 yard rushing seasons were a lot more rare back then. Also remember, though that Sayers was not only a rushing threat, but also a receiving and kick return threat as well, and I think that's what made him so great. He scored a rookie record 22 touchdowns his first NFL season, which is a record that still stands.

In my humble opinion, to compare Davis' career with Sayers is not a good argument. Sayers had a game his rookie season in which he scored 6 touchdowns. That's still also a record that stands, although it has been tied. That game included an 80-yard reception, a 50-yard run and an 85-yard punt return.

Sayers averaged over his career 30.6 yards per kickoff return, which has never been touched. Sayers was not only dominant when being handed the ball or passed it, but also when he was fielding a kick return.

Yes, Davis and Sayers both had short careers, but in this humble man's opinion, that's really all they had in common.

I guess to make a long story short, if Davis makes the Hall of Fame, I'll say "okay, good for him I can see how they voted him in." However, if he doesn't make it, I'll say "well, that's too bad for him, I can see how he didn't make it."

Well, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

In Him,
† <>< Stephen

JB2001- · 08-24-2002, 07:55 PM

no! no no no no!

T.D was GREAT for 2-3 years...Thats it. For a RUNNING BACK to be in the Hall I think he needs to be GREAT for 4,5 or 6 years!
Yes, he was THE BEST for 2-3 years and he was pretty good for the rest of the time. And he was on one of the BEST football teams. That also puts a lot into it.

Do I see him in the H.O.F?...no...Would I like to see him in the Hall yes.

But thats me...
-Alex

Dr. Doom · 08-24-2002, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by JB2001-
no! no no no no!

T.D was GREAT for 2-3 years...Thats it. For a RUNNING BACK to be in the Hall I think he needs to be GREAT for 4,5 or 6 years!
Yes, he was THE BEST for 2-3 years and he was pretty good for the rest of the time. And he was on one of the BEST football teams. That also puts a lot into it.

Do I see him in the H.O.F?...no...Would I like to see him in the Hall yes.

But thats me...

exactly.