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148. James Brooks

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148. James Brooks
For a time when James Brooks was playing it seemed that you would hear his name being called throughout the entire game.  With his incredible versatility, it stands to reason that teams would use him every way they could.

James Brooks led the league in All-Purpose yards in his first two years in the league.  He excelled at Kick Returns and three times eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark rushing.  He was not the biggest athlete, but he was one of the most elusive runners and was able to use his smaller stature as a positive as opposed to a negative.

Brooks was a great worker, but without an All-Pro Selection on his resume, the Hall likely considers him a really good player, but not necessarily a great one.  Most NFL Running Backs wish that they could have a career that was as good as Brooks.

Should James Brooks be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 65.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.6%
No opinion. - 1.2%
No way! - 2.4%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1998
  • Position: Running Back
  • Games Played: 162
  • Notable Statistics: 1,685 Rushing Attempts
    7,962 Rushing Yards
    49 Rushing Touchdowns
    383 Receptions
    3,621 Receiving Yards
    30 Receiving Touchdowns
    52 Punt Returns
    565 Punt Return Yards
    132 Kick Returns
    2,762 Kick Return Yards
    1 Pass Completion
    2 Pass Attempts
    8 Passing Yards
    1 Touchdown Pass
    101 Approximate Value

    9 Playoff Games
    58 Rushing Attempts
    216 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    15 Receptions
    149 Receiving Yards
    3 Receiving Touchdowns
    4 Punt Returns
    24 Punt Return Yards
    19 Kick Returns
    321 Kick Return Yards
  • Played For: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • College: Auburn
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 24th Overall in 1981
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None)
    Pro Bowl Selections (4) (1986, 1988, 1989 & 1990)
    Most Yards per Attempt (1) (1986)
    Most All-Purpose Yards (2) (1981 & 1982)
    Most Kick Return Yards (1) (1982)
    Most Return Yards (1) (1982)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (3) (1986, 1989 & 1990)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Touchdowns (2) (1982 & 1989)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Attempt (7) (1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989 & 1990)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (3) (1986, 1989 & 1990)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (2) (1985 & 1990)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards from Scrimmage (3) (1986, 1989 & 1990)
    Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (3) (1981, 1982 & 1986)
    Top Ten Finishes: Kick Returns (2) (1981 & 1982)
    Top Ten Finishes: Kick Return Yards (2) (1981 & 1982)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Kick Return (1) (1981)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Punt Return (2) (1981 & 1982)
    Top Ten Finishes: Returms (2) (1981 & 1982)
    Top Ten Finishes: Return Yards (2) (1981 & 1982)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 21.   Yards per Rushing Attempt: 4.7
    41.   All-Purpose Yards: 14,910
    56.   Rushing Yards: 7,962
    64.   Rushing Attempts: 1,685
    70.   Touchdowns: 79
    74.   Yards From Scrimmage: 11,583
    84.   Rushing Touchdowns: 49

Should James Brooks be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 65.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.6%
No opinion. - 1.2%
No way! - 2.4%
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