Here we go: WR Bob Hayes, Cowboys, 49'ers 1965-1975 G Randall McDaniel, Vikings, Buccaneers 1988-2001 DE Bruce Smith, Bills, Redskins 1985-2003 LB Derrick Thomas, Chiefs 1989-1999 Ralph Wilson, owner of Buffalo Bills, co-founder of AFL 1959- CB Rod Woodson, Steelers, 49'ers, Ravens, Raiders 1987-2003 Great class. Woodson and Smith seemed like a lock
Yes there is a great argument. People deserve to get in over him. Hell Klecko is still waiting to get in. Only a handful get in a year, so eventually he will get in, but at the moment he wasnt voted in.
He created The X-Files. He never played in the NFL nor was he a league commissioner or head coach or pioneer. As to Cris Carter, I guess since Art Monk had to wait, then Carter has to wait, too. Carter put up better numbers for the most part, but many people, including myself, do not think Carter was better than Monk. They were similar as pass catchers, but Monk was a better blocker. Also, Monk played a lot of tight end and H-back for Joe Gibbs and Monk was really good when asked to play that role.
He deserves induction. The selections this year are good. There isn't much to complain about here, except for the fact that Claude Humphrey should have made it this year, too.
Claude Humphrey absolutely should have made it in this year. It is terribly disappointing that he didn't get in. I've been all for Cris Carter getting in, but I don't mind him not getting in this year. I'm very happy to see Derrick Thomas finally get in. Carter and Sharpe should get in next year. I have also heard a lot of rumblings for Klecko of late. Look for him to get a big push next year.
He won't get in next year also, Jerry Rice is up and rarely do they have 2 players of the same positions.
Cris Carter and Shannon Sharpe probly won't get in till 2011, 2012. Check out the new additions to each of the next 2 classes... 2010: Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Tim Brown, Aeneas Williams, John Randle, Ray Guy, Russ Grimm. 2011: Marshall Faulk, Curtis Martin, Jerome Bettis, Deion Sanders, Bob Kuechenberg, Cortez Kennedy, Neil Smith. Insane.
Ray guy will not make the HOF. Kuechenberg probably won't make it either. Carter will probably get in next year. So should sharpe.
I'm waiting for Ben Coates to get into the Hall. About half as many receptions and yards as Sharpe, but nearly an equal amount of TDs and a FAR better blocker. Hasn't even hit the top 15 yet. Rice, his last season was 2004 with Seattle/Oakland, but will his ceremonial one day contract with the 49ers in 2006 effect his eligibility? Ray Guy has a great shot at the HOF, but realistically, I think he gets in with the senior vote 15 years from now, same way Kenny Stabler will. Would love to see them both get voted in the same year tho!
Great class. It bother me that Randall Cunningham's name rarely comes up when talking about potential HOFer. He was one of the most incredible athletes I've ever seen. It's a travesty he had to play for the Eagles.
Carter - all time receiving record lists: Most Pass Receptions, Career 1,519 Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000; Oakland, 2001-03 1,101 Cris Carter, Philadelphia, 1987-89; Minnesota, 1990-2001; Miami, 2002 1,070 Tim Brown, L.A. Raiders, 1988-94; Oakland, 1995-2003 Most Seasons, 50 or More Pass Receptions 17 Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-1996, 1998-2000; Oakland, 2001-03 13 Andre Reed, Buffalo, 1986-1994, 1996-99 11 Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1991-2000 Tim Brown, L.A. Raiders, 1988-94; Oakland, 1995-2003 Shannon Sharpe, Denver, 1992-98, Baltimore, 2000-01, Denver 2002-03 Most Pass Receptions, Season 143 Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 2002 123 Herman Moore, Detroit, 1995 122 Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1994 Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1995 Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1995 Most Seasons, 1,000 or More Yards, Pass Receiving 14 Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-1996, 1998; Oakland, 2001-02 9 Tim Brown, L.A. Raiders, 1993-94; Oakland, 1995-2001 8 Steve Largent, Seattle, 1978-1981, 1983-86 Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1993-2000 Most Seasons Leading League - Receiving Touchdowns 9 Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1935-38, 1940-44 6 Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1986-87, 1989-1991, 1993 3 Lance Alworth, San Diego, 1964-66 Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998, 2000, 2003 Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1995, 1997, 1999 Most Touchdowns, Career 194 Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1985-2000; Oakland, 2001-03 130 Cris Carter, Philadelphia, 1987-89; Minnesota, 1990-2001; Miami, 2002 100 Steve Largent, Seattle, 1976-1989 Most Touchdowns, Season 22 Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1987 18 Mark Clayton, Miami, 1984 Sterling Sharpe, Green Bay, 1994 17 Don Hutson, Green Bay, 1942 Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, Los Angeles, 1951 Bill Groman, Houston, 1961 Jerry Rice, San Francisco, 1989 Cris Carter, Minnesota, 1995 Carl Pickens, Cincinnati, 1995 Randy Moss, Minnesota, 1998 Randy Moss, Minnesota, 2003
That doesn't matter. He'll be enshrined in 2010. You take the last regular season in which the player appeared in a regular season or playoff game and six years later is when the guy can be inducted.
