phildominator
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I say yes. Definitely.
Too much credit is given to Bettis for being #6 career rushing, especially since he drops to like #14 looking at rushing & receiving, dropping behind the likes of Warrick Dunn, Tiki Barber, Edgerrin James, Steven Jackson +50 yards, RIcky Watters +150 yards.
Bettis is given credit for winning a Super Bowl, but he was a backup to Willie Parker, only gaining 408 yards that season. Nobody calls Steve Young a 3-time Super Bowl champion.
Bettis only has 3 years you can consider elite, adding a bunch of above-average years Tiki Barber and Edgerrin James had more top-notch years.
Bettis was a multi-year Pro Bowler and great back, but not great enough for a long enough player. Too many seasons with above-average production.