Is (Insert Player Here) A Hall of Famer?

[TDenverFan]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

Here's one. Devin Hester? Will he be able to get in eventually on the merits of his being arguably the best pure return guy in the history of the NFL?

Is this still about the kickers?

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by TDenverFan

Is this still about the kickers?

What?

I heard this debate a while back. The merits of a guy like Hester getting in despite really being a returner only. People seemed to be split down the middle on it.

[Amoo316]

Quote: Originally Posted by 55

I actually agree with bk in that Urlacher was pretty overrated for a long time, but he has still had a great career and I think he will get in. I don't consider him a first ballot guy by any means, but a Hall of Famer in general? Yes. Spoiler He always reminded me of a version of Zach Thomas with a lot more size. That's not a bad thing.

This sums up my thoughts exactly about Urlacher, including the spoiler.

Interesting note about Chad Johnson, since I'm late to the party, when asked about it on First Take last time he was on, he didn't even put himself in the top tier of receivers of his Era, pretty sure he said he was second tier behind Harrison, TO and Moss. So unless those three all go in and the log jam in front of him clears, I don't think he's a HoF.

[rangerrick012]

I know we aren't supposed to nominate guys ourselves, but I'm interested in seeing what everyone's thoughts on London Fletcher are. I live in the heart of Skins country and a lot of hubbub being made lately w/ Lewis' retirement that his numbers are similar to Ray's. I just don't see him being HOF material all things considered.

[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by rangerrick012

I know we aren't supposed to nominate guys ourselves, but I'm interested in seeing what everyone's thoughts on London Fletcher are. I live in the heart of Skins country and a lot of hubbub being made lately w/ Lewis' retirement that his numbers are similar to Ray's. I just don't see him being HOF material all things considered.

Not trying to run this thread for the OP (you're doing just fine) but maybe we can say it's okay to throw out a name or two but it's up to the OP if/when they come up for discussion. I think both Hester and Fletcher are good choices... both better than Ray Lewis to be honest. Don't know who else the OP had in mind so we'll let him continue running the show but I like both of those suggestions.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by ABR173rd

Not to derail the thread but by dirt you mean possibly taking a known drug dealer off the streets or bouncing at his own bars and ensuring drugs and guns didn't make it into his establishments? Chad Johnson= Hall of very Good, Harrison would be a good player to debate just based of my memory of him.

Among other things I've heard about him. Not that it affects my opinion on him as a Football Player.

[C the Lyte]

No doubt on Urlacher. Besides Ray (who IMO is an all-time great), who was a better MLB for that decade?

[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by C the Lyte

No doubt on Urlacher. Besides Ray (who IMO is an all-time great), who was a better MLB for that decade?

I'm not sure where Willis is considered in terms of the decade or timeframe, but if he qualifies he jumps Urlacher immediately... cut it down from a decade to 5 years or so and he probably jumps Ray too.