JEROME BETTIS RUMORS
Jerome Bettis thinks NFL is “devaluing” running backs
Jerome Bettis wants to see a running back go in the first round of this year’s NFL draft. (Credit: AP File Photo)
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis was drafted in the first round, 10th overall, by the Los Angeles Rams in 1993. Most years there would be at least one star running back who would be taken in the top half of the first round. Forget the first 16 picks...
Are Voters Holding Jerome Bettis Out Of The Hall Of Fame Because Of His YPC Average?
The third time was not the charm for former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis as he was not elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2013 on Saturday.
Most of the arguments I have read as to why Bettis should not get in right now seem to revolve around the fact that he finished his career with less than a 4.0 yards per average. If indeed this is the general...
For The Pittsburgh Steelers,The Bus Won’t Be Stopping In Canton Ohio, Jerome Bettis Denied Induction Onto The Hall Of Fame
The former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis has not been induction to the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. The committee decided not to include Bettis into the class of 2013. Bettis who started his Pro Football Career with the Rams, came to the Steelers in 1996 and played for the team until 2005. When his career was over he rushed for 13,662 and had a 3.9 yard per carry lifetime...
Pro Football Hall Of Fame – Former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis Misses Out On Class Of 2013
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis will have to wait at least another year as he was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2013 on the eve of Super Bowl XLVII.
The five modern era players that did make it were Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcells and Warren Sapp. The two veteran selections, Curley Culp and Dave Robinson, were...
Jerome Bettis’ Hall of Fame Hopes Lie With Steelers Beat Writer Ed Bouchette
Tomorrow morning a group of 46 will vote on the 2013 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Before they vote, however, each player will be represented by a writer in that room. Former-Steelers running back Jerome Bettis will have his case pleaded by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Ed Bouchette. It will be Bouchette’s job to convince that group that Bettis is deserving of their...
Ray Lewis prepares to take his final bow on his own terms
Ray Lewis might not win the Super Bowl for the Baltimore Ravens during the final game of his career.
He might not even have a lot to do with it. He might be the leading tackler, or he may simply be the emotional leader he’s been during the final few months of his career.
But don’t believe for a minute, that although this is Joe Flacco’s team, this is anything but Lewis’s...
Former Steelers Jerome “The Bus” Bettis and Kevin Greene Named as Finalists for 2013 NFL Hall of Fame
There were fifteen players and coaches named as finalists for the 2013 Hall of Fame class. The fifteen finalists are: Larry Allen, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Cris Carter, Curley Culp, Edward DeBartolo Jr., Kevin Greene, Charles Haley, Art Modell, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcells, Andre Reed, Dave Robinson, Warren Sapp, Will Shields, Michael Strahan and Aeneas Williams. That list includes...
Average Joe of the Week: Bam Morris
Yinzer Nation’s very own Byron “Bam” Morris. Near and dear for his prominent role in the Steeler’s run to Super Bowl XXX, Morris compiled an average career stat line of 3.809 yards rushing and 35 touchdowns in 75 career games. Certainly more than you and I have combined, but a far reach from your household Steeler feature backs such as Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis, who...
Bettis Thinks Wallace Is Playing Hardball With The Wrong Team
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis was a guest Thursday morning on the NFL AM show on the NFL Network and he was asked if restricted free agent wide receiver Mike Wallace, who has yet to sign his one-year tender offer and report training camp, is playing hardball with the wrong team.
"I really think he is," said Bettis. "I think when you go through...
Only Jerome Bettis Until Steelers Open Training Camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers will report to training camp in Latrobe on July 25, 2012 - only 36 days from today. We're taking a quick look at current and former Steelers as we countdown to football.What can you say about Jerome Bettis? One of the greatest power backs ever to play the game, Bettis spent the bulk of his illustrious career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His huge build...
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