tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958997061437462003.post1080780485107102228..comments2024-03-28T10:36:15.660-06:00Comments on Pro Football Journal: A Few Thoughts on The Hall of FameJohn Turneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06612706488776938253noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958997061437462003.post-18065814634550371632022-02-27T21:56:35.288-07:002022-02-27T21:56:35.288-07:00Shannon was great but his brother was more deservi...Shannon was great but his brother was more deserving. He blocked some but was really just a huge receiver like Winslow, Gonzalez, or Boldin.<br />I feel for a combination tight end, his numbers would be great but just for being a receiver, his numbers are more in the middle of the pack.<br /><br />I thought about adding Stabler, Namath, and Griese to this list but couldn't because they were winners I admired, though Namath had many bad games without the supporting cast to bail him out. Many people believe theyre enough QBs in the HOF but the future modern choices will be intriguing.Brian wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176802893733052733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958997061437462003.post-41864213818481485622022-02-27T17:30:14.964-07:002022-02-27T17:30:14.964-07:00I agree with most of those, except for Shannon Sha...I agree with most of those, except for Shannon Sharpe. Eight Pro Bowls and four first team All-Pros. He should be in. Also, I think that Bob Griese should be taken out instead of Warren Moon. Griese rode those Dolphins teams. He made eight Pro Bowls, but some of them were undeserving (1967, 70, and 73 come to mind). <br /><br />You could also do this for coaches. Bill Cowher in the HOF? Why? The guy lost several home playoff games. Tony Dungy didn't deserve to make it, either. JAB128https://www.blogger.com/profile/02939538412042646384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958997061437462003.post-20229035589714163532022-02-27T11:39:56.168-07:002022-02-27T11:39:56.168-07:00Though different people want a small Hall, I belie...Though different people want a small Hall, I believe at least 50 seniors are deserving, though I would also take out players based upon subjective opinion.<br /><br />Its interesting that Billy Shaw made the HOF without ever playing in the NFL, being an AFL star but was he really deserving over Ed Budde, Bob Talamini or Walt Sweeney ? <br /><br />Without his CFL career, I really dont believe Warren Moon makes this HOF. A great passer and athlete but smart and lucky as well. Goes to a good team in Canada, learns the ropes as a pro quarterback and backups a guy that wins the championship. Shares the job, then takes over without the team missing a beat. Once he goes to the NFL though, struggles for awhile before finally winning games.<br /><br />Then there is Dick LeBeau. A great career but was never All-Pro, with three PBs to his credit. We all know his coaching career helped get him elected, so why him and not other players like Rymkus or Reeves ?<br /><br />Here is my team of players that could be taken out of the HOF, despite great careers.<br /><br />QB -- Kurt Warner or Warren Moon<br />RB -- Floyd Little, Tony Canadeo<br />Charlie Trippi<br />WR -- Wayne Millner, Art Monk, Harold Carmichael<br />TE -- Shannon Sharpe, Charlie Sanders<br />OT -- Jim Covert, Jackie Slater, Rayfield Wright<br />OG -- Billy Shaw, Russ Grimm, Mike Munchak(too many Oilers)<br />OC -- not sure about<br /><br />DE -- Ed Sprinkle, Dan Hampton, Lee Roy Selmon, Elvin Bethea<br />DT -- Buck Buchanon, Art Donovan, Cortez Kennedy<br />LB -- Harry Carson, Sam Mills, Chris Hanburger<br />S -- Ken Easley, Cliff Harris<br />CB -- Dick Lebeau, Roger Wehrli<br />K -- Jan Stenerud<br /><br />Alot of great players but were they all "the best of the best"?<br />I couldnt comment on older players because I dont know enough about them but did the Packers deserve both Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung in the HOF ? Its subjective because winning, plays a huge role in these players making it but based on just regular seasons, a player like Terrell Davis, Lynn Swann or Doak Walker doesnt make it.<br /><br />Not to jump on Oiler players but there are too many in the HOF for a team that never won enough. Its very close on alot of these choices.Brian wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176802893733052733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4958997061437462003.post-82782354511293965842022-02-27T08:36:45.618-07:002022-02-27T08:36:45.618-07:00Just removing the bottom 10 off the top of my head...Just removing the bottom 10 off the top of my head: Marv Levy Griese Stabler Floyd Little Charlie Sanders Ray Guy Cliff Branch (way too many 70"s Raiders for winning just one ring) Jimbo Covert Aikman Lynn Swann.<br />Speaking of those 70"s Raiders according to HoF voters it's the greatest offense in NFL history because 7 of 11 starters are now in the hall which I believe is more than any other team Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com