Patrick Willis HOF Material? | Page 2

pdizo916 · 2015-03-09T09:01:46-07:00

Simple question, complex answer. He is a 7 time pro bowler and a 5 time all pro. He has never won defensive player of the year and never won a super bowl ring, but his credentials are border line hall of fame material. But since he retired so early (30) I don't know if he's going to get in....

Mar 9, 2015 at 9:38 AM

#16

susweel
Hall of Nepal
Posts: 122,001

another 3-4 years would have done it but not now, not long enough career.

Mar 9, 2015 at 9:40 AM

#17

MRNINESEVEN
Veteran
Posts: 10,730

nope

Mar 9, 2015 at 9:41 AM

#18

jreff22
Veteran
Posts: 67,311

Mar 9, 2015 at 9:47 AM

#19

blunt_probe
Veteran
Posts: 21,269

Mar 9, 2015 at 10:13 AM

#20

NinerPrideinNJ
Veteran
Posts: 4,386

Nope; left too early.

Mar 9, 2015 at 10:38 AM

#21

leakyfausett
Veteran
Posts: 12,582

Nope no way. he would have to play 3 or 4 more really good years. So no.

Mar 9, 2015 at 10:38 AM

#22

beatintina49
Veteran
Posts: 388

Ask me yesterday than yes no question! Ask me today? f**k no!

Mar 9, 2015 at 10:39 AM

#23

verb1der
Member
Posts: 15,613

Not even close.

Mar 9, 2015 at 10:41 AM

#24

TheRickestRick
Veteran
Posts: 10,448

He will be in the conversation but no longer a sure fire first ballot guy. But in a weak HOF class year down the line he could sneak in. There are guys with shorter careers in there.

Mar 9, 2015 at 10:43 AM

#25

Jcool
Veteran
Posts: 44,525

ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo

Most consecutive Pro Bowl selections to start career, def. players since 1970 merger: Lawrence Taylor 10, Derrick Thomas 9, Patrick Willis 7

Mar 9, 2015 at 10:44 AM

#26

Jcool
Veteran
Posts: 44,525

Jeff Deeney @PFF_Jeff

Patrick Willis @PFF ILB Rankings:

07: +22.2 (1)
08: +14.8 (2)
09: +29.2 (1)
10: +27.2 (2)
11: +23.3 (2)
12: +26.7 (1)
13: +18.6 (T3)

Mar 9, 2015 at 10:44 AM

#27

YungAce
Veteran
Posts: 46,919

Maybe in 2086

I'm so f**king sad right now

Mar 9, 2015 at 11:07 AM

#28

theninermaniac
Veteran
Posts: 3,430

Best linebacker in 49er history.

Best LB in the NFL during his career.

He doesn't want to end up being a walking vegetable, gotta respect that.

Yes he is HOF material.

Mar 9, 2015 at 11:09 AM

#29

SFVNiner
Veteran
Posts: 1,014

I believe a shoe-in... just my opinion.

Mar 9, 2015 at 11:11 AM

#30

crabman82
Veteran
Posts: 17,024

look how hard it is for terrell davis to get in. he had about 6 or 7 seasons and has 2 sb rings, 1 sb mvp, 2000 yard season and i believe a league mvp. if that guy is having trouble. what do you thinka lb who collected a bunch of tackles and has no real other accomplishments besides the pro bowls and all pros? he was great but you gotta look at it objectively, he isnt getting in. or if he does it will be decades from now like when you see these guys now go in from the 60's and you're like who?