Running back Trent Richardson has been trending on Twitter today and there is a good reason why. He made a very bold statement that had people scratching their heads and wondering if he was crazy.
As you may recall, Richardson was the third overall pick in the 2012 draft. Something that Cleveland Browns fans are WELL aware of. After two years of under-performing there he made his way to Indianapolis where he also did very little.
In 2015 Richardson played for, well, no one.
But don’t let his stats, 2,032 yards on 614 carries for a 3.3 yards per carry average, fool you. Richardson says he’ll end up in the Hall of Fame someday. Yes, THAT Hall of Fame. The one in Canton. Ohio.
This despite a report a week ago that said it is unlikely he will even make the Baltimore Ravens roster this year.
Reports CSN Mid-Atlantic…
Asked how his NFL story would end, Richardson set the bar high.
“Putting on a yellow jacket,” said Richardson, referring to making the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “People wrote him off, he came back and did some amazing things. He always had the pedigree. He just had to get back to the guy that we know.”
Well, he certainly got one part of that right. People have most definitely written him off.
BREAKING: NFL to add Trent Richardson to its substance abuse program. pic.twitter.com/PfzNKWEwfc
— Fanly Gridiron 🏈 (@FanlyGridiron) June 8, 2016
Trent Richardson said he wants to get into the NFL Hall of Fame, he was then immediately placed in the league's concussion protocol
— Playmaker TD 🏈 (@playmakerTD) June 8, 2016
Trent Richardson can see himself getting inducted into the HOF, but can't see the open hole in front of him he's supposed to run through…
— J.R.R. (@ro_johnny_ro) June 8, 2016
Dear #TrentRichardson… If you want to go the NFL Hall of Fame… The address is: 2121 George Halas Dr NW, Canton, OH 44708 Visit anytime
— Dr. Sports Antagonist & Dr. Card Economist (Ben) (@ourtradingcards) June 8, 2016
Trent Richardson says he has his sites set on the Hall of Fame. I think he's confused about the kind of busts they feature there.
— B. Miller (@BlaiseInKC) June 8, 2016
Trent Richardson must be on some good shit to think he's making it to the Hall of Fame.
— Reynolds, Dale (@DReynolds5294) June 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/Venomoussnake45/status/740636280170614784
Trent Richardson getting his hall of fame jacket pic.twitter.com/gRDPCa4dO6
— cozygawd (@wallinthe80s) June 8, 2016
I guess Trent Richardson can be the janitor at the Hall of Fame
— Chris Wade (@wadecb82) June 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/bamasevere/status/740623558456532992
Trent Richardson when his playing days are over. pic.twitter.com/sBK83csRBn
— The Pickle (@sportspickle) June 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/nickmazzetti/status/740622110574284800
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