Can Steven Jackson make the Hall if he wins a ring? (1 Viewer)

[Riversco]

Steven Jackson had a very good career but I don't know if he is hall of fame material. However, what if he wins a super bowl ring in a few weeks? Is that enough? What if he is Super Bowl MVP? Is that enough?

 

[ImTheScientist]

No.

 

[fantasy stud]

This ring should have no factor either way

 

[Raiderfan32904]

What ^^^ just said

 

[FUBAR]

No.

He never led the league in rushing, led the league in yards from scrimmage once. Never led the league in any other significant category. He was good for a long time, but no.

 

[mr roboto]

Nope.

 

[Anarchy99]

So if the Pats win this year and he gets 2 carries for 3 yards in the SB, how does that improve his HOF credentials?

 

[thriftyrocker]

It certainly helped Bettis but he gets more points because he was on the team for 10 years. SJax just got on the bus.

If he's MVP for the SB and plays two more years for the Pats in any capacity then it looks more possible and could even say likely.

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

First ballot inductee into the Hall of Very Good

 

[Koya]

Whaaaaaaa?

 

[cobalt_27]

Even SB MVP isn't enough. And, it's not even close.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Glad we all came to a consensus early. Let's shut this down, its embarrassing to have this on the front page.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Steven Jackson had a very good career but I don't know if he is hall of fame material. However, what if he wins a super bowl ring in a few weeks? Is that enough? What if he is Super Bowl MVP? Is that enough?

The bolded has less than a 1% chance of happening - and I'd say his Hall of Fame chances are only slightly better even if it did.

 

[Chaka]

Really enjoyed watching him in his prime but I can't see it.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

If he can keep riding the bench for 2 or 3 rings how can they keep him out.

 

[Anarchy99]

Frank Gore has more rushing yards, yards from scrimmage, and TDs than Jackson. Does that mean we should start talking about Gore as a HOFer?

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

If Sjax wins SBMVP which is practically impossible NE would give him a lucrative 2 year deal and his revised career stats would have to be considered. But its more likely that he gets 2 carries....

 

[Golden Gopher]

This ring should have no factor either way

Right or wrong, there are instances where SB rings has certainly played a role in certain players getting into the HOF. That said, I don't think it would play a role in SJax's case, for a couple of reasons. One, even if he gets a ring, he's nowhere near HOF caliber. Two, he's most likely not going to play a major role in NE winning a SB, more than likely. I could be wrong, but I doubt it, based on what we've seen to this point.

 

[Abrantes]

I don't think the general question about Jackson's HoF credentials is all that outlandish, but this SB is unlikely to have much of an impact on his case, and I don't see him contributing much next year and beyond. His case hinges mostly on consistency (8 straight years with 1000+ yards) and total yardage. Definitely a long shot, though.

 

[mbuehner]

Frank Gore has more rushing yards, yards from scrimmage, and TDs than Jackson. Does that mean we should start talking about Gore as a HOFer?

Yes.

 

[Ilov80s]

If he is SB MVP comes back next year and scores 15 TDs, he's still not HoF.

 

[beef]

Terrell Davis > Steven Jackson

And TD is still on the outside....

 

[JohnnyU]

NFL is a team sport so rings shouldn't play into getting in the HOF (unless you're a QB), especially for washed up RBs.

 

[Sabertooth]

No

 

[Chaka]

And TD is still on the outside....

Where he belongs.