Former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018, but I’d be surprised if he makes it. He should make it for various reasons, but if he hasn’t in the last 10 years of being a semifinalist, what makes now any different?
Craig was important in the development of the modern running back, one of the few to truly evolve as a rusher and receiver, and well ahead of his time. He ended up being the first player in NFL history with 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season.