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Why isn’t he a hall of famer yet?
Politics that's why 😏.
He started his first 5 years as a full back so his rushing numbers were ok. The rest of his career he was a running back. So when his numbers get compared to others it's uneven against other great rbs. Especially since he doesn't break the 10,000 yard mark that seems to be the benchmark. Niner lifer so I hope he gets his just due sooner than later.
Same question with Larry Centers
Kerry Mckeithen you mean the rest of his career he was a halfback. A fullback is also a running back
Thelocallt. Yes a full back has similarities to a running back but a fullback has more blocking duties on running and passing plays. As well as not being the main focus in the running game or at least being split 50/50. Hence giving him a different title than rb. That's like saying a tight end is a wide receiver because he catches passes. No they have different roles. Even in the beginning era of football the great players we call running backs were actually full backs because of all of the run blocking they did as an effect of the era they played in.
To me, one of the most underrated tailbacks in the NFL History!!!
Sports 311 the most underrated. Period.
Agreed. Craig's legs never stopped moving
Encyclopedia all purpose yards football recieving rushing see roger craig
He started out as a fullback and remained so til 3 or 4 seasons into his career...it's in the video.
Roger Craig was one of the best tailbacks in the 80’s. Eric Dickerson and Walter Payton only ones better, but Roger was the first all purpose back.
The fact that there's only 3 RBs that have done this in this day and age says a lot! HOF voters, do what's right!!!!
IKR....as a die hard Cowboys fan I always enjoyed watching Roger Craig play. Go compare Craig's stats with Terrell Davis(Broncos) stats, who is in HOF.
Why Craig is not in Hall of Fame is truly mind boggling
@@dallasparty316 Interesting that you should talk about that. Maybe you should go compare TD's and Craig's stats first.
Craig just barely beats TD in rushing yards and total TDs, even though he played almost twice as many games.
One guy is a 3x All-Pro, 2x Offensive POTY, 1x regular season MVP and 1x Super Bowl MVP. The other is 1x All-Pro and 1x OPOTY. But you think the second is just as good or better?
@Boondock Saint Is this rocket science or a simple conception? Collecting the same stats is far more difficult - and therefore, valuable - in x amount of games than in twice as many contests. See the difference between the awards they received?
@@andrew7taylor Roger Craig had a more productive career year in and out. TD had like 4 good years amd then fell off hard. If Td Is hall if9 fame worthy Roger Craig certainly is
I see the TD comparison and I'm just gonna remind people, Davis WAS the Broncos offense for those 4 years. Elway wouldn't have a single ring if not for Davis. When you talk about their respective careers, Craig was amazing, still a HOFer to me, but he was just one of many. TD was were it started in Denver, Rod Smith and Ed McCaffrey dont over shadow TD nor did Elways those years.
This was a bad man. Before McCaffrey, before Faulk, there was Roger Craig. I hear people say he's not in the Hall of Fame because he was surrounded by Hall of Famers. My reply is this: those guys are in the Hall of Fame because of him.
Facts...🤔🙂
BrotherApexx #facts
As a Roger Craig fan, thank you for saying that...
Major facts .....if he didnt do what he did they wouldnt be super bowl champs or hall of famers
And before Craig there was Walter Payton.
When people use the term "ahead of his time" THIS is what they mean all hail roger craig!!!!
Lenny moore might have something to say about that, he was doing what Rodger Craig was doing in the 60s.
He wasn't ahead of his time....he was THE key to that offense being unstoppable.
@@pp3k3jamail Thank you sir for ACTUALLY knowing your NFL history. I love Roger Craig & believes he should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame & Marshall Faulk is my all-time favorite NFL running back but as you said Lenny Moore is the GODFATHER of the all-purpose/dual-threat running back in NFL history & running backs see such as Bobby Mitchell & Charley Taylor (before they were converted to wide receiver midway through their respective careers same as the aeformentioned Lenny Moore), Paul Horning, Gale Sayers, Keith Lincoln, Abner Haynes, Mike Garrett, Chuck Foreman, Lydell Mitchell, Joe Washington, Tony Nathan, Joe Cribbs, James Brooks, Marcus Allen, then Roger Craig, Ernest Byner, Thurman Thomas, Ricky Watters, Marshall Faulk, Priest Holmes, Edgerin James, LaDaninian Tomlinson, Brian Westbrook, Jamal Charles, LeSean McCoy, & now Christian McCaffrey are ALL descendants of prime Lenny Moore.
This man deserves to be in the HOF without a doubt!
THE STEELERS WERE LOADED" ALSO AND THEY ALL MADE THE HALL OF FAME! I HOPE ITS NOT CAUSE OF THAT FUMBLE THAT LAWRENCE TAYLOR TOOK AWAY FROM HIM IN THAT N.F.C CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BACK IN 1990
The West Coast offense is built on the running back being a primary pass receiver.
He is the original west coast running back
That’s dope to know wonder where it started from
Well technically he's the original west coast fb and thats what makes that season so f*ck*n amzin dude did 1000/1000 as a damn fb and was an above average blocker
His name sometimes gets lost with guy's like Montana Rice.
Not in my mind.
Eric Wright
Craig Solano Eric Wright is a totally overlooked 49er from that era. Huge tackle on Drew Pearson after “The Catch”, came up huge Super Bowl 16 by forcing 2 turnovers, he was one of the best DBs in the league when he suffered that injury.
Ronnie Lott
Because Montana and Rice are the goats of their positions Craig was great and belong in the hall
By far the most underrated, under appreciated back in history
He was a freak of nature those niners teams we're loaded.
More a product of hard work and taking care of his body than a freak of nature. Look back into some archives and check out the man’s workout regimen, he was relentless.
unbelievable
Montana, Rice, Taylor, Craig. I have to agree.
@@skeezix8156 agreed. Rices hill was actually his first.
Craig was exciting to watch! He was a swiss army knife back, he could do it all, great blocker too. The ORIGINAL 1000/1000 back. The OG high stepper.
Them high knees were legendary loll
When You Hear Pat Summerall And John Madden And Dick Enberg... That's Football
Glory days of announcers. But I like to add Kurt Gowdy to that list.
Listening to madden and summeral taught me alot of X’s & O’s
Should be in the Hall already, shame he isn’t
mapquestboy his fumble vs the Giants is a killer
Hall of Very Good.
@@TheLocalLt one bad can't keep him from being a in the HOF.
Dj Colly Sanz tell that to Jim Marshall…
@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 Craig has better career numbers than Terrell Davis of the Broncos. But Davis is in HOF but Craig is not. Craig's HOF induction is ay least 15yrs overdue.
This man had both power and speed and he was an outstanding reciever for a running back, in fact he lead the league in receptions in 85. Great tailback.
Craig is still underated but i'm glad i witnessed the 80's.
I hope Roger is a millionaire. Gave up his position at Nebraska for Mike Rosier. Rosier got the Heisman Trophy, but Roger got 3 Super Bowl championships.
Revolutionize the game him Walsh and the west coast offense one of the most underappreciated and underrated players of all time HOF do the right get this man in
It’s an absolute crying shame he isn’t in the HOF. I fell it’s an crime against the game personally. I’m not even a 49ers fan.
Mark Meyer he’s before my time. That being said, after watching his highlights he’s one of the most versatile backs I’ve EVER seen.
I AM A 9ER FAN, SO I'M XTRA 😡😡
100% agree it is a crime.
@@johnleon2594 I am not a 49er fan and I feel the same way.
Facts! 🗣🗣
He was still playing when I started watching football. Before the internet, CZcams, etc. If you lived in a different region, players got lost in the shuffle. I never remember Craig coming up in conversation as a great back.
But he was great. I'm glad we got these NFL throwbacks. He should be in the HOF.
Hall OF Fame for Roger
My favorite player of all time. I remember the stories of him buying the whole team dinner every time he got 100 yards rushing. That's class.
He broke my heart with that fumble against the Giants, but he's still my favorite. The Hall Of Fame isn't legitimate until this man gets inducted.
is there a niner play that burns as bad? this fumble has to be right up there...
3-peat is the worse. Even 30 years later
Hall of fame is a joke, there are players in there that should not be and players that should be and our not. Craig, Bavaro, Kuechenberg, Eddie George, Jake Scott, Dick Anderson etc.
When your main man falls you don't walk past him you pick him up. Roger will always be our favourite.
Legend has it that if Rathman thought Craig had slacked off, he made him run the stadium steps carrying--Rathman.
I met him. He seems nice. His daughter was a great sprinter and ran like him.
Rodger "Catfish" Craig
Those high knees were deadly weapons.
One of the best running forms man! That high step running style is amazing
KNOCK A DB OUT FOR SURE
Should have been in the Hall of fame long time ago. Underrated
Roger Craig was one of the most underrated and underappreciated backs that I have ever seen. He made the very most of his abilities. #MuchRespect
So wii gonna act like Ricky Watters wasn’t better
They have to put Roger Craig in Hall. It's been long overdue. The fact he switched from fullback to halfback and still performed well is an accomplishment in itself.
Roger Craig was a beast on the field.
So many forgotten running backs from this era, William Andrews, Roger Craig, Curt Warner, Billy Sims, the list goes on
Montana Roots I was just talking about running backs but I do agree
@Montana Roots dont you mean Charles Haley
Kyle Leach he was responding to me
Charles Hartleigh AstroTurf was horrible, it’s too bad they didn’t have field turf back then.
Sims, Warner, and probably Earl Campbell probably would have had longer careers if they didn’t play on that awful surface
Maniac Masturbator I agree, as for Andrews he just got injured, had nothing to do with the surface
I don’t know why this guy isn’t in the HOF. He was the best “all around” RB in football for a very long time.
Saint Michael he’s a HOF finalist this year so maybe he will get in.
His career numbers are hurt by the fact that he was a FB his first few years and split carries with the likes of Wendell Tyler and Joe Cribbs. He also hit the 30 wall and declined fast, not surprising when you look at what a violent runner he was.
No way do the 49ers win the Super Bowl for the 88’ season without him. The 49ers barely made the playoffs and Craig’s great play was key. He finished 2nd in MVP voting behind Boomer Esiason.
@@maniacmasturbator2411 - I agree that hurt his overall career numbers. However, he reinvented the RB position and made it what it is today. He should be in the HOF for that alone.
Football fans can see he is a hall of famer, why can't the hall.
Exactly.
9er nation! One of the most underrated backs in league history and a techmo bowl legend
I’m a die hard cowboys fans and I can say this Roger Craig should be in the HOF hands down.
Absolutely a 49ers & NFL legend. He not just survived the curse of making the SI cover, he thrived on it. Also adapted his game each year to suit the team's needs. Amazing draft pick & talent / capability assessment by Walsh!
That’s a HOFer period!! The best all purpose back of all times!!
My favorite running back in the 80s
Someone call Canton and get this guy in the hall already
True story.
It’s a shame this guy not in the hall of fame yet he paved the way for RB now
What a dude, and what a player. HOF deserving for sure.
One thing you notice watching Roger’s highlights is how good the blocking was by the wide receivers.
Though I've given up on the nfl, I had to comment on Mr. Craig. Yes, the most underrated. And yes 1st all purpose back. He dealt with it gracefully just like he played. If the nfl wants to save face, more stories like this one.
You are not the only one the NFL has managed to annoy over the last several years.
Craig was a straight beast! I watched it all!
Also fun fact the SF Giants baseball team was in the World Series at this time, their manager was also named Roger Craig
Will clark was on that team also and was that the year that that earthquake hit here in the World Series against Oakland
Kyle Leach yep Will Clark and Kevin Mitchell vs Mark McGuire and Jose Canseco, the “battle of the bay”. What are the chances two teams from the same metro both make the World Series, and then a natural disaster strikes devastating both teams hometowns while everyone in the whole country is watching?
@@TheLocalLt Chances are you're better off winning the super lotto!
For the record that manager Roger Craig was a starting pitcher on one of the worst teams in baseball history if not the worst. The 1962 Mets.
Ironically I was just reading about McCaffrey. This guy was the OG 1k/1k threat.
Roger HOF
Why is he not a hall of famer
Thunder Scruff he’s a HOF finalist this year.
His career numbers are hurt by the fact that he was a FB his first few years and split carries with the likes of Wendell Tyler and Joe Cribbs. He also hit the 30 wall and declined fast, not surprising when you look at what a violent runner he was.
No way do the 49ers win the Super Bowl for the 88’ season without him. The 49ers barely made the playoffs and Craig’s great play was key. He finished 2nd in MVP voting behind Boomer Esiason.
Because he fumbled
The game was more violent back then as well. Makes no sense having Terrell Davis in there and not Roger Craig.
@@bigworm3446 Wasn't his fault Jim Burt was unblocked on the play......
@@dublinrupepupkin Brett Favre thew multiple interceptions that cost his teams trips to a SB and he is in Canton. Roger also has 3 SB rings compared to guys like Faulk who patterned their game after him who only have 1. For whatever reason, Roger keeps getting passed over.
When I tell you Roger Craig was my favorite running back of all time I tell no lies. This is coming from a die hard New York Giants fan. He was so powerful and so durable in the fact that he loved hitting people was such an amazing feat to watch.
This a flat out robbery Rodger Craig isn’t a HOF’er
Rio Ras souljah that’s what he said. He meant that it’s a robbery that Craig hasn’t received his HOF jacket 🧥 and induction into Canton.
You tell 'em.
No fullback ever did that, hall of famer all the way
True.
9:34 the greatest run you’ve never seen
Pat Summeral and Madden best duo ever!! Get chills listening to the play by play!!
Deserves to be in Canton! I miss old football and players like Roger. Even though he broke my heart many times, he was a fantastic ball player. Hats off to you sir.
One of my favorite all time backs
This man is being treated so shabby by the same institution that purports to celebrate the game.
It's shameful - SHAMEFUL - That he hasn't been inducted years ago! I'll keep fighting for his inclusion and will be there in person to represent when he does get in!!
#33fortheHOF
100% agree with you. He better get in before he leaves his earth.
You tell 'em!
I grew up in Davenport, Iowa and got to go watch Roger in High School at Davenport Central.
My Dad was friends with his high school coach Jim Fox, and actually his son coached my team. I was at Roger’s last High School game where he ran for 353 yards and 4 touchdowns. Roger was an amazing player and deserves to be in the Hall of Fame!!! Enough is enough. It’s time. Actually when Roger would come home sometimes when he played for San Francisco, his friend lived across the hall from my wife, and we would get to see him. HALL OF FAME 2024!!!🎉
Mr. Roger Craig, you was an AWESOME, back, may GOD, bless you. And you're family.
One of my Techmo Bowl players guaranteed to score with
Loved Roger’s game! One of the best.
These are the dudes I grew up admiring and I've been wondering when this man MR. Roger Craig was going to get some HOF love that he earned...100percent should not be over looked.
Dang he seems like a very humble and great guy.... "I didn't even think about it. I was just playing". Nuff Said!!
He does not get noticed because of all of the hall of farmers around him.
Rice, Montana, Lott... and? Charles Haley came after his first ring and was gone after 89, but yes, HoF too.
Fred Dean was an end-of-career pick up before Craig was drafted... so who am I forgetting.
Yeah, there were a lot of pro bowl and "hall of really good" players like Erick Wright, John Taylor, Brent Jones, and Tom Rathman. I love offensive line play and they had some studs, but not and HoF players by a long shot. Guy, Randy, Bubba and Jessey were just a few pro bowl votes among them.
Jeff Barber I’m not buying that. He’s one of the four cornerstones from that era (him, Montana, Lott, Rice) and one of the main reasons why they won four super bowl wins. He was one all four of them. Charles Haley played on the ‘88 & ‘89 teams yet he’s - rightfully - in the hall of fame so what’s their excuse for snubbing him?
I think i can be in the the hall of farmers im a great farmer
@@yeaimbackbih7017 - That was a funny way to call out an error.
@@PaulGaither I agree with your tirade except next to Craig I believe Randy Cross and Jack Reynolds both belong in the HOF.
The 49ers have always been snubbed by the non football voters. Perfect example, if any east coast team had had John Brodie for a qb and they did what the 49ers did with him at the helm, he would already be in.
I hope he gets in the HOF in this upcoming one with Bryant Young and John Lynch. 🙏🏼
Those 83-85 teams with Craig and Wendell Tyler were SOLID
Listening to Roger talk about the 49ers glory days. It brings back so many incredible memories. And it reminds me what of incredible player he was. He deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. What a gentleman. What a great guy, Roger. You're the man.
Great memories very competitive still humble take care Champ
I have forgotten how explosive Roger Craig was. Thank you for this video 😃.
Roger deserves HOF
Roger Craig was a huge reason the Niners won 3 of the 4 Super Bowls they won in 80’s. Very underrated player, should definitely be in the HOF.
Definitely should be a Hall of Famer he is the original all purpose back a great 1000 yards rushing and a 1000 yards receiving
Dad always be telling me roger Craig was one of the best running back lol never knew who he was until now...he should be in HOF
It alludes me how he's not a HOFer smh 🤦♂️ Craig was a beast
Hall of Very Good. He didn't have dominant seasons. Two great years.
@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 He had 13100 total yards and 566 receptions for a so called full back. In the 80s thats HOF worthy.Plus he was the 1st guy to have 1000 yds rushing and receiving.
@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 over 1000 yards from scrimmage 7 times in his carrer and 73 td starting as a Fullback and changing position. You sir are...incorrect
Along with Jacob Green, Drew Pearson, and Phil Simms.
Holy Cats!
I just realized that I was at the Stick in '85 when he set the record.
I remember the 1000 x1000 going up on the "Jumbo Tron" at the game, but what I didn't realize is that it stood for 14 years, and hasn't been done again after that until this season!!!
I have to thank and remind my best friend who got us the tickets next time we see each other.
Note:
How times have changed... I also remember getting grief from a fellow 49er fan for wearing my Pro Model fitted SF Giant's cap to that game.
Led the NFL in receptions one year (as a running back)...on a team with so many other weapons like Jerry Rice. He still accounted for the most catches. 👀
Was an offensive player of the year.
NEA NFL MVP (back when 2 MVP awards were given and recognized). For his award (the Thorpe trophy) he was selected by other players and coaches in the league....not by the clown show from the media.
He didn't just break records...he created and set new categories...because the records he set were so crazy that no one even thought they were possible.
3x Super bowl champion...playing a crucial role in all 3 victories.
A core figure (the spoke in the wheel) in one of the greatest offenses of all time. He was the glue that made it work. He had to be accounted for on every down. He opened opportunities for everyone else.
Had great achievements as a Fullback.
And so much more....
He belongs in the Hall of Fame. Period!
Another Niners player I never hear get brought up is Ricky Watters
LJTK John Taylor Merton hanks
Brent Jones
Rickey had some key chokes against the cowboys in the playoffs.
He was not around long...but like Craig...watters was the key to the 49ers offense being unstoppable.
Keena Turner, Michael Carter, Dana Stubblefield, Bryant Young, Carlton Williamson, Jeff Fuller, Wendell Tyler, Garrison Hearst, Eric Davis, TO, Haley, etc. actually it goes on and on with very talented Niner's players
Why he and Drew Pearson are not in the hall of fame is beyond me. SMH
It was so much fun to watch this guy work in the 80s. The guy made me happy practically every Sunday between 1983 and 1987.
I’m a lifelong NY Giants fan & I wouldn’t give Rodger Craig a thumb down! #Respect
The original all purpose back. . . Chuck Foreman, Minnesota Vikings.🤔👍👍👍🏈
So are Full Backs not allowed in the HOF?
Actually Jim Brown, the G.O.A.T. and Jim Taylor were listed as fullbacks.
Outstanding gentleman. It was a pleasure watching him be amazing in the 80's
Its a crime that Roger Craig isn't in the Hall of Fame!!!!! Unbelievable
Roger that
we have a broken record
OVER
R.I.P. John Candy
Roger Craig was the consumate total and complete running back the NFL has ever seen! He deserves a jacket because he earned it!
He definitely should be in the hall of fame. He gave the faithful so many great memories.
Roger Craig #33 San Francisco 49ers (1983-1990) 7 Years Seasons With The San Francisco 49ers
8 seasons
Needs to be in the Hall or Fame. It’s Bullshit that he’s not ok. First guy to 1000 receiving and rushing, he’s a 4 time Pro-Bowler, a First Team All-Pro in 85, is part of the 80s All Decade team and won 3 Super Bowls.
He was the engine that made the 49ers dominant. I’m Super Bowl XIX, Craig compiled 135 all purpose yards and 3 TDs. He was very formidable. NEEDS to be in the Hall of Fame.
Truly one of the best all around players in the history of the game.
This was when football was played with real football players that gave it all for them team, pride. One of the all time best.. He inspired me to play football and give more then I thought I could.. A true role model and class act... 33 for life👍🏾👍🏾
Players have selective memories. Plenty of people thought the 49ers were going to win versus the Dolphins in the Super Bowl.
Most of the country outside of NorCal did not.
They were supposed to loose and loose big to Marino and the fins.
As a matter of fact; I think I remember that only "Dr. Z" (Zimmerman) of S.I. being the only nationally published sportswriter that predicted the scarlet and gold winning in an upset.
Dolphins were favourites..
@@dublinrupepupkin
49ers were favored by 3.5.
Boy you didn't want those knees of his hitting you in the face......HALL OF FAME!!
That's right I started watching Craig in 1981 and fell in love with his high stepping intensity as well as his dedication to the SF 49ers. His loyalty to the team and confidence in his ability really turned me on. Only a person who has experience in sports can appreciate his talent. I want him in the Hall of Fame.
Falcons fan here so I can remember the brutal days of the old NFC West (49ers, Saints, Rams). Say what you want about Brady and the Pats but there was nothing better than the machine in the Bay back in the 80's. Both sides of the ball probably 20 guys have legit arguments for the Hall.
Yea....he should go to the HOF......his style of play suited the 49er's to a T.
Great post thank YOU!
Wonder if we'll ever see a 1500/1500
He was one of my favorite players of all time...
Roger Craig was on another level. Him, Sweetness, Eric Dickerson, & Berry Sanders were so fun to watch when I was a kid. My friends & I would play backyard football & when you were a running back & pulled off some great moves those were the guys you imagined yourself being. 📺 🏈 😃
I don't know why Craig isn't in the HOF. The guy was a great talent and one of the most underrated players of the last 40 years. If there was no Roger Craig there'd be no Marshal Faulk or Christian McCaffery. He makes a good point in that video that teams should try to run at least some variant of the WCO again. I think it could work again especially the pass heavy variants that Denny Green and the recently departed Sam Wyche were proponents of.
SPTO he’s a HOF finalist this year.
His career numbers are hurt by the fact that he was a FB his first few years and split carries with the likes of Wendell Tyler and Joe Cribbs. He also hit the 30 wall and declined fast, not surprising when you look at what a violent runner he was.
No way do the 49ers win the Super Bowl for the 88’ season without him. The 49ers barely made the playoffs and Craig’s great play was key. He finished 2nd in MVP voting behind Boomer Esiason.
@@maniacmasturbator2411 Yeah the wall hit him hard big time and his play style contributed to that but as you say he was a key contributor. I really hope he gets his due.
Built from Davenport Iowa (Dav. Central)
Was waiting for someone to acknowledge he was an Iowan.. good observation
Antrell Hopkins some people don’t know that or just don’t know what Iowa is
Roger Craig has always been and will always be my favorite football player.
It's good to see this guy getting a little respect. He's my favorite all-purpose back
Roger Craig was great but how can you do a video on him and NOT invite his backfield-mate and fellow Cornhusker Tom Rathman?
Wait...CRAIG isn’t in the HOF? He was the first 1k/1k rushing receiving...hmm 🤔🤔🤷🏾♂️
Very underrated back! It was kinda sad to see how his career ended with the 49ers..definitely a HOF back
A few years prior to Bill Walsh becoming a head coach, the "West Coast Offense" was run in Minnesota in the 70s with Fran Tarkenton, Chuck Foreman & company.