Patrick Willis HOF Material? | Page 3

He will get in, the media loves Willis. He is a clean player, on and off the field. He is a man of faith and one hell of a player. People always compare him to Ray Lewis and I'm sure Ray will get in despite the fact that media and most fans don't like Ray anymore. Sure Ray has two rings but there are plenty of players in the hall without a ring. Pat was all pro and pro bowl for like six straight years that counts for a lot.

Mar 9, 2015 at 12:39 PM

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blm7754
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I'm with the majority on this one.... with even 2-3 more great seasons he is probably a lock.

Mar 9, 2015 at 12:43 PM

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49AllTheTime
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HallOff*gs

Mar 9, 2015 at 12:47 PM

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ninersush
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regardless of tenure, he is not hof material. a very very very good lb sometimes great. but just not great enough. and truthfully the 2nd best lb on the team too. yeah losing him sucks but other then his side to side speed, i think he is very replaceable. certainly in terms of tackling and run stopping range he was very very good but average in coverage and blitzing maybe above average.

Mar 9, 2015 at 1:19 PM

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Magzarillious
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No because he didnt finish

Mar 9, 2015 at 1:21 PM

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Magzarillious
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Originally posted by ninersush:
regardless of tenure, he is not hof material. a very very very good lb sometimes great. but just not great enough. and truthfully the 2nd best lb on the team too. yeah losing him sucks but other then his side to side speed, i think he is very replaceable. certainly in terms of tackling and run stopping range he was very very good but average in coverage and blitzing maybe above average.

Average in blitzing maybe because we didnt do it enough but not in coverage

Mar 9, 2015 at 1:22 PM

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Bay2Bay9erAllday
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I don't think he'll make it now if he retires. Two more seasons as a pro bowler would've done it.

Mar 9, 2015 at 4:07 PM

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LifelongNiner
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He will get in. But we will all be very old when it does happen. Likely to be one of those senior HOF committee votes that gets him in.

Mar 9, 2015 at 4:10 PM

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rxrunner
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nope, pu**ies dont get in

Mar 9, 2015 at 4:17 PM

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InsertNameHere1
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I doubt it.... But, like everyone else said, if he would've played for a few more years, I'm sure.

Mar 9, 2015 at 8:11 PM

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jbeale49
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Games missed in those 8 years don't help the cause. I think he'd be the 1st guy with 5 straight all pro selections to NOT make it. Voted no.

2 more years, it'd be yes.

Mar 9, 2015 at 8:15 PM

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wysiwyg
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Originally posted by Rizvi49er:

Originally posted by captveg:
Borderline with the early retirement. The shortened career will hurt his chances.

this.

Didnt hurt Gale Sayers.

First ballot.