Running Backs
Tiki Barber - No, but he ended his career on a high note in terms of production.
Eddie George - Borderline. I know Barber has better numbers, but George was recognized as one of the premiere runners during his era.
Fred Taylor - Borderline. He missed 6 games and 14 games in 2 of his first 4 seasons. If he's healthy, he probably has 1,100+ rushing yards in 9 of 10 seasons and was the most dangerous runner on this list. HOF lock if he played the Steelers every week.
Ricky Watters - No.
Wide Receivers - this is a tough group coming up because of the video game numbers we're seeing.
Anquan Boldin - Borderline. Performed well in the NFL after a slow combine 40 time. Didn't put up the biggest numbers, but he showed up in the playoffs with 8 TDs in 15 games.
Torry Holt - Hall of Famer. Monster numbers and was a part of The Greatest Show on Turf. Part of the story of the NFL during the era for his part on that team. He was on the All-Decade team (2nd), which tells you a lot about his impact and performance.
Andre Johnson - Hall of Famer. He was on terrible teams, but was a clear standout on those teams.
Steve Smith - Borderline. Speedster who had a long career. I think he's more of the Hall of very good.
Reggie Wayne - Borderline. Alright, this won't make much sense since I put Holt in because of his role in the Rams offense, but Wayne feels like a really good receiver in a great situation with Peyton Manning. Probably bias on my end.
Hines Ward - Hall of Famer. Great stats in a run-first offense. NFL changed rules because of how he played the game. Big-time performer in the playoffs with 88 postseason receptions and 10 TDs in 18 games. Super Bowl MVP. You cannot tell the story of the NFL during his era without talking about Hines Ward.
Tight End
Antonio Gates - Hall of Famer. It didn't matter if he wasn't a blocker, he was monster in the passing game and had an unreal 116 TD receptions.
Offensive Line
Willie Anderson - Borderline. He was a standout during his time, but I'm not sure if he had enough All-Pros or Pro Bowl appearances (I know Pro Bowls aren't the final say, but during his era they meant a little more).
Jahri Evans - Hall of Famer. He was recognized as one of, if not the top guards in his era. He was on the All-Decade team.
Defensive Line
Jared Allen - Hall of Famer. One of the top sack guys in NFL history. Combination of production and longevity.
Dwight Freeney - No. This is bias again, but I remember the dude being soft against the run. I can't get over that.
Robert Mathis - No. Really good player, not a Hall of Famer.
Julius Peppers - Hall of Famer. He had 10 double-digit sack seasons and 159.5 for his career. Member of the All-Decade team.
Vince Wilfork - No. He was a run stuffer. Straight up, if Casey Hampton isn't getting consideration, I don't think Wilfork should either.
Linebackers
London Fletcher - No. Good player and a linebacker I'd want on my team. Not a Hall of Famer.
James Harrison - Hall of Famer. Alright, so his numbers and longevity don't match up with players that I said no to, but his impact was felt. He was the face of physicality when the NFL turned soft and that tells the story of the game. Combine that with the greatest defensive play in Super Bowl history, put him in.
Patrick Willis - Hall of Famer. Absolute stud and the modern version of everything you want with your ILBs. I wish he was on the Steelers.
Defensive Backs
Eric Allen - No. Hall of Very Good.
Rodney Harrison - Just no. Seriously, why is he even on this list?
Darren Woodson - No. Hall of Very Good.
Special Teams
Devin Hester - No. I understand that he's the greatest returner ever, just not enough for me to consider the position worthy of a Hall of Fame spot.
