Fred once said 3.9 yards per rush for a Pittsburgh runner is looked at as 4.3 by everybody. You know who he was talking about and that dude is in the Hall and he’s not.
Fred Taylor had a signature run I remember. There was a game against the colts. Bob Sanders the hard hitting safety smashed Fred and taunted him. The very next play Fred got the ball up the gut, the line opened up and only Sanders was there. They hit head on and Taylor ran right through him, sending Sanders flying. He ran it in for the score.
Mike Doss, not Bob Sanders. I believe that was Del Rio's first year as HC ...2003? and the Jags had a terrible record at the time (1-7). This run which was deep in the 4th quarter won the Jags the game, and they ended up closing out the year 4-4. Fred had over 1500 yards that year. This was also the first time that I could recall that the quiet reserved Fred talked a little trash to the media, saying at some point he would run over Doss in the game because he felt Doss disrespected him after a play earlier that year.
I can think of two Fred Taylor signature runs right away, both against the dolphins. The 1999 divisional playoffs, 90 yards to the house! Still the longest run in the playoffs in NFL history! He also torched the Dolphins with an 80 or 90 yard run on Monday Night Football in 1998 or 1999 can’t remember.
What the hell is Dan talking about. He said no signature run. He actually has multiple Amazon runs. 90 yards against the dolphins in the divisional round. Had an over 50 yard run his first carry in the league. He had multiple great runs in a game against the Tampa bay bucs who at the time had an amazing defense. He went for 3 tds that game. This is the problem with sports media. You talk about small markets and how they are not illuminated, you are suppose to illuminate them. Also the hall of fame is a way to illuminate them as well. Go look at the tape and then realize they should be in the hall of fame. Having the numbers and the tape that he has alone puts him in the hall of fame.
Great topic and excellent points, got me thinking about who’s career closely resembles Fred’s in terms of production and is in the Hall of Fame: CURTIS MARTIN games played: 168 total rushing yds: 14,101 rushing tds: 90 receptions: 484 rec. yards: 3329 rec. tds: 10 FRED TAYLOR games played: 153 total rushing yds: 11,695 rushing tds:66 receptions: 290 rec. yards: 2384 rec. tds: 8 Martin played in 15 more games in his career and gained 2,406 more rushing yards although the Jets never made it to a SB and the team was not consistently in contention similar to Taylor’s Jaguars during his tenure. Look forward to hearing Fred on the show 🎙🎧👀👍
I was searching for info on Fred Taylor and the HOF and came across this. I was a HUGE Fred Taylor fan, and I grew up watching Payton play in Chicago and have have high standards regarding running backs (no, I’m not saying Fred was as good as Walter). Taylor was a beast!
I'm glad Ricky Watters was brought up, no one else mentioned in this thread was at his level and he did it with multiple teams. To the rest of the RB's I say "For what? For Who ?"
Not only did his number stack up but the level of competition is not negligible. Big numbers against the likes of Pittsburgh, tennessee, baltimore. If he played againt the competition that adrian peterson did ( green bay, detroit etc. ) or tiki ( washington, dallas) i think his numbers would be higher. And he didnt just play for good jacksonville teams, he carried them- Or was the biggest workhorse.
He was definitely a Hall of Fame talent and put up Hall of Fame numbers, but it’s hard for me to justify putting a guy in the Hall of Fame who only had one pro bowl. Then again you have to realize that Fred Taylor had the unfortunate circumstance of coming into the NFL when the running back position was still the most dominant position on the offensive end outside of QB. He was in a conference with Terrell Davis, Jerome Bettis, Eddie George, Edgerrin James, Jamall Lewis, Curtis Martin etc. It was only so many spots to fill for the running back in the AFC conference for pro bowl. But I remember Fred Taylor very well, and he was definitely one of the most talented running backs of his era.
Daily disrespect I think he means every day that passes and he isn’t considered one of the best and he’s not in the HOF, he feels disrespected every day until he gets more recognition
Fred Taylor should have been in the Hall a long time ago. Period.
That 90+ yard run against the dolphins in Marino's last game......iconic
Great work Paulie , Fred does absolutely deserve to be in The Hall of Fame!
Mark Brunell too
Fred once said 3.9 yards per rush for a Pittsburgh runner is looked at as 4.3 by everybody. You know who he was talking about and that dude is in the Hall and he’s not.
Fred should get in!!!!!!
Hell yeah Fred Taylor should be in the HoF. It’s crazy that he’s not in yet. The HoF loses credibility everyday he’s not inducted.
Fred Taylor had a signature run I remember. There was a game against the colts.
Bob Sanders the hard hitting safety smashed Fred and taunted him. The very next play Fred got the ball up the gut, the line opened up and only Sanders was there.
They hit head on and Taylor ran right through him, sending Sanders flying. He ran it in for the score.
Mike Doss, not Bob Sanders. I believe that was Del Rio's first year as HC ...2003? and the Jags had a terrible record at the time (1-7). This run which was deep in the 4th quarter won the Jags the game, and they ended up closing out the year 4-4. Fred had over 1500 yards that year. This was also the first time that I could recall that the quiet reserved Fred talked a little trash to the media, saying at some point he would run over Doss in the game because he felt Doss disrespected him after a play earlier that year.
@@JesseFox You could be right. Doss was a hard hitter too.
When he said that I was like BS!! He got a few signature runs.What great RB don't got signature runs🤣🤣🤣
Absolutely
No postseason success and no signature run… literally has the longest run in postseason history. Dorks.
OFCOURSE Freddy T should go in!
I can think of two Fred Taylor signature runs right away, both against the dolphins. The 1999 divisional playoffs, 90 yards to the house! Still the longest run in the playoffs in NFL history! He also torched the Dolphins with an 80 or 90 yard run on Monday Night Football in 1998 or 1999 can’t remember.
What the hell is Dan talking about. He said no signature run. He actually has multiple Amazon runs. 90 yards against the dolphins in the divisional round. Had an over 50 yard run his first carry in the league. He had multiple great runs in a game against the Tampa bay bucs who at the time had an amazing defense. He went for 3 tds that game. This is the problem with sports media. You talk about small markets and how they are not illuminated, you are suppose to illuminate them. Also the hall of fame is a way to illuminate them as well. Go look at the tape and then realize they should be in the hall of fame. Having the numbers and the tape that he has alone puts him in the hall of fame.
Hes a hall of famer he was one of the best backs of his era
He has the longest run in postseason history 90 yards no signature run
Yes no question
Hell yeah he should without doubt. Dude had it all. He's the best running back in Jacksonville jaguars history and it's not even close.
Dan must not have seen that Miami run of 90+ yards
No question
Great topic and excellent points,
got me thinking about who’s career closely resembles Fred’s in terms of production and is in the Hall of Fame:
CURTIS MARTIN
games played: 168
total rushing yds: 14,101
rushing tds: 90
receptions: 484
rec. yards: 3329
rec. tds: 10
FRED TAYLOR
games played: 153
total rushing yds: 11,695
rushing tds:66
receptions: 290
rec. yards: 2384
rec. tds: 8
Martin played in 15 more games in his career and gained 2,406 more rushing yards although the Jets never made it to a SB and the team was not consistently in contention similar to Taylor’s Jaguars during his tenure.
Look forward to hearing Fred on the show 🎙🎧👀👍
Fred Taylor should be in as well as Steven Jackson.
Fred signature run is 99 playoff against Miami "Brock Marian still chasing"
Lol no signature runs c'mon Dan?? Fred Taylor has the longest run TD in NFL playoff history 90YDs
Simple answer…yes! ButFred was not on the 96 team that beat Denver in Denver.
He was a ONE time all pro player and ONE time pro bowler.
That’s crazy though he definitely deserved more pro bowl nods
Holy cow that's a rap on his hof chances
That is played by the media .
I been saying Ricky Watera for a min
YES
He was better than gore
Nope.
@@Vic-Vega definitely gore only for stats because he hung around the league so long
@@antibrotha Nine 1,000 yd seasons (and 3 after the age of 30). 100 all-purpose touchdowns. Almost 4,000 career receiving yards.
@@Vic-Vega he was never at one point considered a top 5 running back
@@antibrotha He certainly was, in 2006.
I was searching for info on Fred Taylor and the HOF and came across this. I was a HUGE Fred Taylor fan, and I grew up watching Payton play in Chicago and have have high standards regarding running backs (no, I’m not saying Fred was as good as Walter). Taylor was a beast!
Yes
I'm glad Ricky Watters was brought up, no one else mentioned in this thread was at his level and he did it with multiple teams. To the rest of the RB's I say "For what? For Who ?"
Not only did his number stack up but the level of competition is not negligible. Big numbers against the likes of Pittsburgh, tennessee, baltimore. If he played againt the competition that adrian peterson did ( green bay, detroit etc. ) or tiki ( washington, dallas) i think his numbers would be higher. And he didnt just play for good jacksonville teams, he carried them- Or was the biggest workhorse.
10K career rushers used to be automatics. Canton is LOST.
He was great ....gets hated on cuz of Jax
He was definitely a Hall of Fame talent and put up Hall of Fame numbers, but it’s hard for me to justify putting a guy in the Hall of Fame who only had one pro bowl. Then again you have to realize that Fred Taylor had the unfortunate circumstance of coming into the NFL when the running back position was still the most dominant position on the offensive end outside of QB. He was in a conference with Terrell Davis, Jerome Bettis, Eddie George, Edgerrin James, Jamall Lewis, Curtis Martin etc. It was only so many spots to fill for the running back in the AFC conference for pro bowl. But I remember Fred Taylor very well, and he was definitely one of the most talented running backs of his era.
Fred Taylor is a Hall of Famer 100% edit although Ricky waters is not in and he was also a stud
Doesn’t have a signature run? 😂
I agree Fred Taylor should be in the NFL HOF. It's a shame because there are several men who I think (and stats verify) should be in the HOF.
1 pro bowl
Not if Roger Craig isn't .
Tiki probably deserves to be in. He’s just east to not like.
Fred's signature run is against Miami! 90 yd run in the 99' playoffs. . . Or the 49 yd screen pass td in the same game
Not before Frank Gore.
Gotta give it to him. He shined while playing for a terrible franchise. Better than Terrell Davis.
10K career rushers used to be automatics. Canton is LOST. Fred among many other positions belong.
1 probowl dude...
Daily disrespect I think he means every day that passes and he isn’t considered one of the best and he’s not in the HOF, he feels disrespected every day until he gets more recognition
Way to steal a segment from Bussin with the boys. And these taking points right outta Fred’s mouth.
Bussin with the boys ? Tf g.ay sh1t you watch?
If you have to ask, then no he isn't. Simple rule.
No
Jimmy Smith should be in over him.
Hall of Very Good.
Not a HOFer. But Maurice Jones-Drew was.
Bad take alert
😂🤣
Based on what?
If he gets in the HOF then so should Nathan Peterman