NFL related topics and ideas about our draft

Honestly, I am on the fence about TD. He has been instrumental in helping Denver to two championships, earned a SB MVP in one of them, was a league MVP and a three time Pro Bowler. However, he played for only seven seasons rushing for 7,607 yards and 60 touchdowns. He ranks #47 all time on the career rushing leader list. Based on those numbers, where there are five active players with more rushing yards, I would say no. However, TD has better numbers than Hall of Famer Gale Sayers and won two championships vs Sayers’ none. Based on that, I would say yes…HoF. So, I will say that TD should be in the Hall because his career was cut short by injury. When he was playing, his team was dangerous.

I will post my thoughts on the others in this thread later.

This was tough because I needed to look at stats, personal accolades, championships won and effect on their respective teams. In my opinion, if the Rams are lacking Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce there is no “Greatest Show on Turf”. Both rank in the top ten amongst receiving yards and helped the Rams to a championship. No doubt they are both Hall of Famers.

The controversial duo known as Terrell Owens and Randy Moss was really hard to determine. There is no arguing the talent these men possessed and the headaches they gave opposing defenses. Among the all time receiving yards leaders, these two are in the top ten. They are tied at second all time behind Jerry Rice with 153 TD receptions. Now, the tricky part. T.O has been labled a cancer in the locker room, calling out teammates and making himself a public spectacle both on and off the field. Moss was no different. His antics on the field paled slightly in comparison to Owens but those off the field rivaled him. I honestly think these guys wasted their talents because of their ever growing egos…namely T.O. With Moss, I cannot help but wonder what would have happened if he had played to his full potential with Oakland, especially in 2006 when he caught 42 passes for 553 yards and 3 TDs. His comments about his game focus and/or motivation set the table for his trade to New England. Some Panther fans may remember Chris Gamble and Chris Harris calling out Moss saying he gave up during the game. Even though, the numbers are incredible, these two have two Super Bowl appearances but no rings. So, I say no to the Hall for both of these guys.

Marvin Harrison had the luxury of having Peyton Manning throw to him during his career. He caught 1,102 passes for 14,580 yards and 128 TDs. He helped the Colts to a championship and despite an issue involving his car wash, hasn’t had any major off field troubles. Hall of Fame…yes.

Cris Carter put up similar numbers as Harrison without having a QB as talented as Manning. His line of 1,101/13,899/130 are very impressive but he has no championship ring to show for his efforts. Despite this, I say he gets a nod to the Hall. Which brings me to…

Andre Reed and what he did for the Bills in the early 90s. Reed’s numbers put him below everyone else on this list but he still ranks #12 in all time receiving yards. He was part of a talented Bills team that appeared in four Super Bowls but never won a title. He gets my vote for the HoF. I think he misses the Hall if not for the four AFC titles in a row. Appearing in one Super Bowl is tough enough, but four consecutive is almost unheard of anymore.

Finally, there is Tim Brown. He is #4 on the all time receiving yards list and a member of the 1990s All Decade team. He reeled in 105 TDs in his career but never won a championship. Based on what he was able to do, I think he is HoF bound.

I hope that sheds some light on what I think. I am not in any way trying to incite a debate. I am merely answering a question based on my opinions.