Say goodbye to one of the greats:
ESPN - Martin to make it official, retire from Jets, NFL - NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2947121)
Jets running back Curtis Martin (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=3164), the fourth leading rusher in NFL history who hasn't played since the 2005 season, will make it official this week and announce his retirement from the NFL.
BigSKINBauer
07-24-2007, 04:30 PM
Yeah, definitely the time to go. Great career and seems to be a decent guy.
Redskin Rich
07-24-2007, 04:37 PM
Great dude on the field and off
Monkeydad
07-24-2007, 04:38 PM
He was a quiet 4th all-time rusher. When we think of the best RBs ever, he doesn't come to mind, but that's probably because he didn't promote himself much, sort of in an Art Monk-ish way. He just showed up and produced consistently. New England was dumb to get rid of him, especially after his first 2 seasons with 14 TDs each year.
Cowell
07-24-2007, 05:02 PM
You know I really liked the Jets because when I first started watching football Curtis Martin was amazing, I do think it's around time for him to retire though, good move Curtis.
Sheriff Gonna Getcha
07-24-2007, 06:11 PM
He was one of the most underrated backs in the league.
dmek25
07-24-2007, 08:33 PM
i think alot of people do not realize how good/ consistent Martin has been over the years. might fall into the same deal with the hall that Monk is in
skinsfan_nn
07-24-2007, 08:51 PM
He was one of the most underrated backs in the league.
Yes. Very solid for many years! Highly UNDERRATED.
GTripp0012
07-24-2007, 09:00 PM
I don't necessarily think Martin was underrated, because he got his dues throughout his career, especially during his improbable 2004 season. Hes undoubtably a first ballot HOFer.
SmootSmack
07-24-2007, 09:56 PM
So he and Marshall Faulk go into the Hall together? What about Tiki? Do all three go in together? If you had to pick one to go, which one is it?