In both seasons, he was on a trajectory for excellent years. In the three years following his 2011 tear, Charles registered over 1,300 yards from scrimmage consecutively.Ĭharles is a 2x All-Pro and 4x Pro Bowler. The 2012 Chiefs scored fewer points than every other NFL team, yet Charles posted 1,745 yards from scrimmage in 2012. He finished his career with 10,156 yards from scrimmage.Ĭharles’ career was hindered by injury. The 2012 Chiefs were also one of the worst NFL teams since Y2K, posting a 2-14 record. ![]() Charles gained over 1,300 scrimmage yards five times in his career.Ĭharles also ran for 1509 yards in 2012, one year removed from an ACL tear. Jamaal Charles is the most efficient running back in NFL history in terms of yards per carry. He averaged 5.4 yards/carry for his career. Charles also averaged over 5 yards/carry in 8 of his 11 seasons in the NFL.Ĭharles flirted with 2,000 scrimmage yards twice in his career, in 20, with 1,935 and 1,980 yards respectively. In Charles’s case, I argue that his phenomenal efficiency affirms that he belongs in the hallowed halls of Canton. To argue whether a player should make the HOF requires establishing or referring to criteria that may differ from the traditional one. The second question, the “should,” is less clear-cut. For instance, Frank Gore will probably make the Hall of Fame because every player to rush for comparable yardage is already inducted. After all, we have a bevy of evidence regarding the statistical thresholds a player usually must meet to make Canton. The answer to the “will” question is typically more straightforward. In other words, arguing whether or not a player will make the Hall of Fame is different from arguing whether a player should make the hall of fame. Charles belongs in the Hall of Fame-full stop.Ī distinction must be addressed when arguing whether or not an NFL player deserves to be in the Hall. I’m here to argue Charles’ case for enshrinement. Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles deserves a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.įormer Kansas City Chiefs running back J Jamaal Charles will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.
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