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Barry Sanders was the best player on the field in probably 95% (if not higher) of every game he ever played in.
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No argument there.
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Martin isn't on the same map as Barry Sanders.
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Nor there.
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I could probably list 4 or 5 backs that were more talented than Martin every year that he played so I don't think that he deserves the Hall.
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I take issue with this, although, even if it were true, maintaining top 5 status for 11 years is pretty much impossible these days. Martin did it, but who else stayed at the top of the league for so long? I know a lot of people probably disagree with this, and would argue that longevity doesn't mean Hall-worthy. However, Martin had longevity and very good numbers - that does it for me.
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Hell, his rushing title was pure luck Holmgren could have easily let Alexander have it that year.
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Again, I agree.
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4th all time is nothing to sneeze at but I think that if he gets in before Art Monk, it is proof that the HOF is only a beauty contest.
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No question, but I think they are both first ballot HoF'ers. They've already missed their chance to do right by Monk - I don't think it corrects anything to wait 5 years to let Martin in.