Hall of Famers

by ctnyc on Feb 3, 2008 1:19 AM EST

The next class of Hall of famers includes Fred Dean, Darrell Green, Art Monk, Emmitt Thomas, Andre Tippett, and Gary Zimmerman.

Some very worthy candidates, but to me this year's class will be remembered as the year that Art Monk got in. I mean seriously, he's not a first ballot guy? They should induct him about three different times to make up for that bit of idiocy.

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I will remember it as the

year Andre Tippett got in. Woo Hoo!

by standingpat on Feb 3, 2008 5:32 AM EST reply actions

Over Derrick Thomas

What a joke.

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by Brad Wells on Feb 3, 2008 8:43 AM EST up reply actions

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Maybe it's just me, but I think the HoF balloting is completely ridiculous. I mean, if everyone knows that so and so is going to get anyway, why not just fucking induct him? Why have this nonsensical voting year in and out teasing people with the chance at immortality when they fucking deserve it?

I say induct the goddamn people who deserve it the second they are eligible. PERIOD.

by KingRichard on Feb 3, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply actions

Weak

There are way too many people that should be in that aren't. Andre Reed, Cris Carter, Ray Guy, Richard Dent, Tom Flores, and Derrick Thomas come to mind. Hall of Fame voting in the NFL is a joke.

by Colts Homer on Feb 3, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions

They can't even get it right in baseball

where separating an individual from his team his infinitely easier, so what makes you think they can sort out the best in football years later.

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by shake n bake on Feb 3, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions

Not to nitpick

and I know that different people will have different opinions about different players, but I think that Ray Guy absolutely belongs in the HOF. He was perhaps the best of his generation, a game-changing player (as a punter!), and the only punter I've ever heard of who was actually feared. He practically invented hang time (the man famously hit the roof of a dome with one of his punts -- I think the Astrodome?)

Some may argue that punters in general don't belong in the HOF, just as many baseball fans argue that designated hitters don't belong in baseball's HOF. I am of the mind that if the position exists in the sport, then the best at that position should be honored just like the best at every other position. Somebody has to be DH, somebody has to punt. It's not fair to exclude those who fulfill these roles from the list of greats.

by ctnyc on Feb 3, 2008 2:52 PM EST up reply actions

I should say

so yes, I agree with you Colts Homer. On re-reading this I think my tone may have sounded like I was dissenting. Obviously, I meant to support your comment.

by ctnyc on Feb 3, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions

Marvin's HOF induction impact

Well, this election might give some clue about Marvin Harrison's prospects. What should be: Marvin elected in his first year of eligibility, because other than Jerry Rice he's had the best career of any wide receiver in NFL history. What might be (unfortunately): Marvin is elected but not on the first ballot. Cris Carter is a slightly comparable player; right now he's #2 all time in receptions (where Marvin will likely end up, if this year's injury isn't career-ending or significantly skill-eroding) and he didn't make it on the first ballot--though he almost certainly will be enshrined in the future. Art Monk had to wait a long time, too, and he is superficially similar.

Before anybody jumps on this, first, let me say I know Marvin has more career TDs and Pro Bowls than Carter, he has a ring, and he already has more catches, yards and TDs than Monk. He's been a premier player on a great team. My concern is that the national media--which essentially populates the HOF voters--seems to presently prefer Moss, TO and Chad Johnson, big, athletic, allegedly game-breaking (and boorish self-promoting) wideouts. This might partially explain why excellent players like Carter and Monk have to wait for their call. It might also predict Marvin's less flashy, more subtle skills--impeccable hands, great route running, masterful faking--won't get the immediate credit they deserve. I'd like to think the voters wouldn't be this colossally stupid, but then they're the same people who said the Patriots would stomp the Giants.

The fault, dear Brutus, lies not in the stars, but in ourselves.

by Coltsfan58 on Feb 3, 2008 11:06 PM EST reply actions