tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788251121762045613.post6911050504273220154..comments2023-09-25T10:45:38.667-04:00Comments on All-Out Blitz: HOF Snub: Why Curtis Martin is the Most Underrated Running Back in NFL HistoryBen Heckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12607102524093067449noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788251121762045613.post-77703551196960329202011-09-07T11:50:25.955-04:002011-09-07T11:50:25.955-04:00Well stated article...It's amazing how overloo...Well stated article...It's amazing how overlooked Curtis Martin has been from any discussion about all-time great RB's/players. Not being a "flashy" player, may have hampered that..<br /><br />As you pointed out, Martin's rank of 4th on all-time rushers has been practically obscured. To boot, he's also in the Top 10 in Yds from Scrimmage (8th), and one of only 20 players ever with at least 100 TD's. Every name next to his on those lists is either a HOFer or considered to be next in line, though CM is conspicuously absent from that conversation.<br /><br />Eleven years played, while rushing for 1000+ yds in the first 10 straight without having an overall great supporting cast (like Emmitt did) actually underscores how remarkable his accomplishments were.<br /><br />What's even more incredible is your glaring observation about how rarely he fumbled, and far less compared to other leading RB's. Only Sanders really even comes close, which speaks volumes.<br /><br />Your argument is legit -- why continue to ignore a player who proved exceptional consistency on and off the field, like Curtis Martin..? <br /><br />(I am also not a Jets/Patriots fan in particular, but merely a football fan who thinks CM's recognition is long overdue/inexplicable.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com