3-Wide: Is Marshawn Lynch a Hall of Famer?

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Is Marshawn Lynch a Hall of Famer?

Jack Browne: Lynch is a borderline Hall-of-Famer because while he was arguably one of the best backs of the past five years, his stats might cause him to get lost in the pack. He'll finish with just over 9,000 rushing yards in his career, which while impressive in this pass-heavy era, falls short of the marks of most Hall of Fame running backs. However, Lynch's dominance - and his huge role in Seattle's recent success - will mean that he'll have a case beyond his stats. It's likely he'll make it eventually, but it rightly won't be as a first-ballot inductee.

Dan Wilkins: Yes. Lynch may not be among football's all-time leading rushers, but he was one of the league's top backs for the majority of his five-plus seasons in Seattle. As for his playoff impact, there is no doubt that he took his game to another level under the bright lights. His playoff run against the Saints is one of the most iconic plays in NFL history, and his consistent presence was instrumental in Seattle's back-to-back Super Bowl appearances.

Arun Srinivasan: It almost hurts to say this, but Lynch would be on the borderline of Hall of Fame entry, falling just short. Lynch established himself as a cultural icon, a non-conformist in a league replete with cliches. However, Lynch ranks 36th on the all-time rushing yards list, and his relatively pedestrian start to his career with the Bills ought to be accounted for. As one of the premier running backs of his generation and fulcrum of the Seahawks' offense, Lynch certainly possesses a compelling case. In the end, his "Beast Quake" and "Beast Quake 2" runs were spectacular, but singular plays. The NFL's most compelling player will not get into Canton.

Is John Elway the best GM in football?

Wilkins: Elway is certainly on the rise after guiding the Broncos to a Super Bowl title so early in his front-office career. Though he may not yet be at the top of the list, the Broncos are positioned for long-term success as a direct result of some of his biggest moves. If Elway can quickly find a long-term replacement for Peyton Manning, continuing to take advantage of an otherwise loaded roster, he'll be more than deserving of consideration as the league's best.

Srinivasan: Elway is certainly among the best general managers in football but to declare him unequivocally the best is a bit premature. Seattle's John Schneider and Green Bay's Ted Thompson deserve to be in the conversation, to say nothing of Bill Belichick working as New England's de facto personnel man. To Elway's credit, he did a remarkable job of finding Darian Stewart, Brandon Marshall and Chris Harris when no one wanted them. Regardless, there are a number of executives at the top of the list and Elway is one of many that warrant consideration.

Browne: Elway is among the best general managers in the NFL, and while this title seems to pass to whomever won the Super Bowl that year, the way Elway turned Denver from a team reliant on Peyton Manning and his offense into a defensive juggernaut is remarkable. Elway built the team through both the draft and free agency, which is highlighted by his dynamic pass-rushing duo of Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware. The former was Elway's first pick as GM and the latter was the key free-agent signing of the 2014 offseason. If Elway continues to succeed without Manning, he could seal this title.

What is the best fit for Brock Osweiler?

Srinivasan: The Broncos are the best fit for Brock Osweiler, strictly in a professional sense. Osweiler would be the leading candidate to take over the starting job, working under the assumption that Peyton Manning retires before the start of the 2016 season. In a depressed free-agent market for quarterbacks, Osweiler could get a better deal, but few teams are equipped with as many resources for him to instantly succeed.

Browne: Staying in Denver does make a lot of sense for Osweiler, but if he were to look elsewhere, the New York Jets could offer his best chance for success. In Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker, they have a receiving corps that is at least equal to that of Denver's and the Jets boast a much better offensive line. New York's defense isn't on the Broncos' level, but it's a very good unit. While the Jets appear set on bringing back Ryan Fitzpatrick, it could be in their best interests to try and capture Osweiler, who could give them long-term security at the game's most important position.

Wilkins: There's going to be at least one team desperate for a quarterback that's willing to overpay Osweiler on the open market. And given the number of impact players the Broncos must re-sign elsewhere on the roster, it wouldn't be all that surprising to see him end up somewhere other than Denver. Why not Houston? The Texans likely won't have one of the top prospects fall to them in the first round and Bill O'Brien should be able to get the most out of Osweiler's potential.