In my heart of hearts, Jamaal Charles is a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Maybe not on his first ballot, but he’s a Hall of Famer nonetheless.
I have fond memories of Charles galloping like a gazelle across the gridiron as defenders helplessly flailed at open space where he was and then wasn’t. He was an incredible athlete that made other incredible athletes look mediocre on a regular basis.
Unfortunately, I don’t think my own personal opinion and memories of Charles will be enough to land him in Canton—at least any time in the near future.