Darrell Green 2008 HOF?

[BruceWayne]

He'll get in 1st ballot for sure as long as the HOF commitee doesn't look at the tape when he lined up in front of Michael Irvin

 

[zrinkill]

He'll get in 1st ballot for sure as long as the HOF commitee doesn't look at the tape when he lined up in front of Michael Irvin

That would be every corner who played against Mike in his prime.

 

[Rocky]

He's got to make it on the first ballot. And yes, the Foreskins would rightfully be very snippy if he didn't make it.

 

[burmafrd]

Yes he should be. No arguement at all.

 

[jem88]

There is no case. You guys are right though, my head would explode if he didnt get in next year. I, of course think Monk deserves it too.

No doubt Green belongs on the first ballot. As for Monk, I always felt that Gary Clark was the better receiver, so I'm not really convinced that Monk should be in.

 

[MCowboys]

I know this is a bit off topic, but who else is up for the hall in 2008? Are their any other sure fire type guys up for the first time?

Oh, and I also think Green should be a 1st ballot hall of famer no question. Monk should be in as well, although he doesn't deserve it nearly as much.

 

[Dday22t]

I know this is a bit off topic, but who else is up for the hall in 2008? Are their any other sure fire type guys up for the first time?

2008 Possible Nominees:

Darrell Green
Chris Carter
Rod Woodson

(and again):
Art Monk
Gary Zimmerman
Fred Dean
Richard Dent
Derrick Thomas

 

[HailGreen28]

It's a disgrace to the Hall of Fame that Monk isn't in yet. He retired as the NFL's all-time leader in receptions for a season and for a career. He played at a high level until he retired. Jerry Rice was gaining fast on Monk record-wise (and would eventually surpass them), but back then Rice was the only receiver you could compare Monk's stats to.

This pretty much sums it up:
http://countertrey.blogspot.com/2006/02/stop-nonsense-put-monk-in-hall-of-fame.html

 

[jem88]

This pretty much sums it up:
http://countertrey.blogspot.com/2006/02/stop-nonsense-put-monk-in-hall-of-fame.html

Actually that blog is a joke. Monk the best WR in the history of the game when he retired? Don't make me laugh.

 

[HailGreen28]

Actually that blog is a joke. Monk the best WR in the history of the game when he retired? Don't make me laugh.

The only joke is people so stupid they can't appreciate a rival's player excelling. Monk had the most important records when he retired. Sorry you can't see that.

 

[Hostile]

Actually that blog is a joke. Monk the best WR in the history of the game when he retired? Don't make me laugh.

The only joke is people so stupid they can't appreciate a rival's player excelling. Monk had the most important records when he retired. Sorry you can't see that.

That isn't what he said though. He said that when Monk retired he was not the best WR in the History of the game. Records don't make you the best ever.

 

[tomson75]

The only joke is people so stupid they can't appreciate a rival's player excelling. Monk had the most important records when he retired. Sorry you can't see that.

Sorry, but i find it rather amusing that you've just accused someone of being "so stupid he can't appreciate a rival players excelling" when he has clearly done just that with Green. You've insulted him, and in the process made yourself look worse than the insult you've labeled him with. People have differing opinions. Perhaps the "stupid people" are the ones that can't accept that.

...but feel free to post here more...your insight is truly a blessing on this board.

 

[HailGreen28]

That isn't what he said though. He said that when Monk retired he was not the best WR in the History of the game. Records don't make you the best ever.

Going by the records, he was.

 

[HailGreen28]

Sorry, but i find it rather amusing that you've just accused someone of being "so stupid he can't appreciate a rival players excelling" when he has clearly done just that with Green. You've insulted him, and in the process made yourself look worse than the insult you've labeled him with. People have differing opinions. Perhaps the "stupid people" are the ones that can't accept that.

...but feel free to post here more...your insight is truly a blessing on this board.

I see that, and appreciate it. Doesn't change him trying to nitpick an equally honorable player, why? Maybe it's not him or me that's the stupid one here. I find it amusing that neither of you addressed the article's points.

 

[Hostile]

Going by the records, he was.

So Paul Krause is the greatest Safety ever to play in the NFL?

 

[Hostile]

I see that, and appreciate it. Doesn't change him trying to nitpick an equally honorable player, why? Maybe it's not him or me that's the stupid one here. I find it amusing that neither of you addressed the article's points.

He wasn't nitpicking. He made a statement. Art Monk was not the best WR in the History of the NFL when he retired. That isn't nitpicking not did it deserve your insult as Tomson pointed out.

 

[HailGreen28]

So Paul Krause is the greatest Safety ever to play in the NFL?

Don't know, but he's in the hall of fame isn't he?* So again, why isn't Monk? Thanks for the good example, and something to look up and learn.



*http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/member.jsp?player_id=116
Paul James Krause. . .Commanders’ No. 2 draft pick, 1964. . . Outstanding rookie year, led league with 12 interceptions, named All-Pro. . .Retired as history’s all-time interception leader with 81. . . Traded to Vikings for player and draft pick, 1968. . .Played in eight Pro Bowls. . .All-NFL four times. . .All-Eastern Conference 1964, 1965. . .All-NFC five times. . . Started at free safety in four Super Bowls, five NFL/NFC championship games. . .Born February 19, 1942, in Flint, Michigan.

 

[HailGreen28]

He wasn't nitpicking. He made a statement. Art Monk was not the best WR in the History of the NFL when he retired. That isn't nitpicking not did it deserve your insult as Tomson pointed out.

He picked out one sentence and called the article a joke without addressing the rest. Yes, it is a nitpick.

 

[Hostile]

Don't know, but he's in the hall of fame isn't he?* So again, why isn't Monk? Thanks for the good example, and something to look up and learn.



*http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/member.jsp?player_id=116
Paul James Krause. . .Commanders’ No. 2 draft pick, 1964. . . Outstanding rookie year, led league with 12 interceptions, named All-Pro. . .Retired as history’s all-time interception leader with 81. . . Traded to Vikings for player and draft pick, 1968. . .Played in eight Pro Bowls. . .All-NFL four times. . .All-Eastern Conference 1964, 1965. . .All-NFC five times. . . Started at free safety in four Super Bowls, five NFL/NFC championship games. . .Born February 19, 1942, in Flint, Michigan.

Apparently you can't read. Okay, let me help.

He didn't say Art Monk isn't a Hall of Famer. He said he was NOT the greatest WR in the NFL when he retired.

You replied that he owned all the important records. Whoop-dee-freaking-doo.

Paul Krause owns the all time Interception record but he isn't even close to the best Safety to ever play the game. Just the record holder. You see there was this Safety named Ronnie Lott who was the best ever. He doesn't own the INT record, but records do not make anyone the best.

Within 3 or 4 years of being in the NFL it was obvious to anyone with eyes in their head that Jerry Rice was the greatest WR in the History of the game.

No charge for the education. There will be a test later.

 

[Hostile]

He picked out one sentence and called the article a joke without addressing the rest. Yes, it is a nitpick.

No, it was the truth. Art Monk wasn't the greatest WR in the History of the NFL when he retired. He was dead on right about that.