Comments on: Pro Football Hall of Fame – Class of 2010 Senior List http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/ Two Linemen, Dropping Into Coverage Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Darrell Adams http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/#comment-3106 Darrell Adams Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:15:42 +0000 http://www.zoneblitz.com/?p=730#comment-3106 Just a thought - if Roger Brown (for example) gets consideration (and I'm not saying he shouldn't) - why not Alex Karras? Just a thought – if Roger Brown (for example) gets consideration (and I’m not saying he shouldn’t) – why not Alex Karras?

]]> By: boknows34 http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/#comment-3105 boknows34 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:09:10 +0000 http://www.zoneblitz.com/?p=730#comment-3105 I think we are just over a month away from the announcement of the two Senior nominees for the Class of 2011. I think we are just over a month away from the announcement of the two Senior nominees for the Class of 2011.

]]> By: Darrell Adams http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/#comment-2636 Darrell Adams Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:37:11 +0000 http://www.zoneblitz.com/?p=730#comment-2636 Speaking of "wild card players" - what about Earl Morrall? I know he lost Super Bowl lll - but he also won Super Bowl V - by coming in and replacing Johnny Unitas in the second quarter. And that is what he was perhaps best at - fireman duties. He also replaced Griese for most of the perfect season (started 12 of the 17). It took the baseball hall of fame a long time to recognize the fireman/reliever role with Rollie Fingers, and when you consider Morrall's career in total - his longevity (21 years), his skill (his career numbers are probably better that you think - 161 tds to 148 picks: almost 21,000 yards and a 71.4 rating; he also won awards as both NFL player of the year, and NFL comeback player of the year), his role in key NFL games and seasons, even his post NFL career (Morrall was also the quarterback coach at the University of Miami for Jim Kelly, Bernie Kosar and Vinnie Testerverde after leaving the NFL) - I think he's been overlooked... what do you think? Speaking of “wild card players” – what about Earl Morrall? I know he lost Super Bowl lll – but he also won Super Bowl V – by coming in and replacing Johnny Unitas in the second quarter. And that is what he was perhaps best at – fireman duties. He also replaced Griese for most of the perfect season (started 12 of the 17). It took the baseball hall of fame a long time to recognize the fireman/reliever role with Rollie Fingers, and when you consider Morrall’s career in total – his longevity (21 years), his skill (his career numbers are probably better that you think – 161 tds to 148 picks: almost 21,000 yards and a 71.4 rating; he also won awards as both NFL player of the year, and NFL comeback player of the year), his role in key NFL games and seasons, even his post NFL career (Morrall was also the quarterback coach at the University of Miami for Jim Kelly, Bernie Kosar and Vinnie Testerverde after leaving the NFL) – I think he’s been overlooked… what do you think?

]]> By: Brad http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/#comment-2352 Brad Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:32:52 +0000 http://www.zoneblitz.com/?p=730#comment-2352 I agree with you packerbackerbill.Mac Speedie should get considered. He was a member of the 1940's All Decade Team. He was the league leader in receptions 4 times and receiving yards 2 times. He was a 2 time Pro Bowler and was First Team All Pro 3 Times and was named to a total of 6 All Pro Teams( First or Second Team). Lionel Taylor deserves it as well, but he played his whole career in the AFL(expect his rookie season, but he didn't catch 1 pass that season). He led the AFL in receptions 5 times. He was the first player in NFL/AFL/AAFC history to catch 100 balls in 1 season(14 games). He was named to 3 Pro Bowls and was named to 4 First Team All Pros(5 in total). Here is a "wild-card" player for you: Bobby Joe Conrad. Check out his stats as a whole. He really wasn't that bad of a player when it comes to stats. Just a thought. I agree with you packerbackerbill.Mac Speedie should get considered. He was a member of the 1940′s All Decade Team. He was the league leader in receptions 4 times and receiving yards 2 times. He was a 2 time Pro Bowler and was First Team All Pro 3 Times and was named to a total of 6 All Pro Teams( First or Second Team). Lionel Taylor deserves it as well, but he played his whole career in the AFL(expect his rookie season, but he didn’t catch 1 pass that season). He led the AFL in receptions 5 times. He was the first player in NFL/AFL/AAFC history to catch 100 balls in 1 season(14 games). He was named to 3 Pro Bowls and was named to 4 First Team All Pros(5 in total). Here is a “wild-card” player for you: Bobby Joe Conrad. Check out his stats as a whole. He really wasn’t that bad of a player when it comes to stats. Just a thought.

]]> By: packerbackerbill http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/#comment-2351 packerbackerbill Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:51:30 +0000 http://www.zoneblitz.com/?p=730#comment-2351 Jerry Kramer is long past due for entering the HOF! When the 1st 50 yrs. all NFL team was announced, Jerry is the only offensive player NOT to be put in Canton! It's high time Jerry, along with Eagles' OL Al Wissert, belong as members of the Hall of Fame! Jerry Kramer is long past due for entering the HOF! When the 1st 50 yrs. all NFL team was announced, Jerry is the only offensive player NOT to be put in Canton! It’s high time Jerry, along with Eagles’ OL Al Wissert, belong as members of the Hall of Fame!

]]> By: Brad http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/#comment-2256 Brad Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:20:22 +0000 http://www.zoneblitz.com/?p=730#comment-2256 Tony P, the record is tied Tony P, the record is tied

]]> By: Tony P http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/#comment-2255 Tony P Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:52:10 +0000 http://www.zoneblitz.com/?p=730#comment-2255 i thought miami's dick anderson had 4 in a game i watched. maybe vs, cinncy?memory is faded. i know he had a huge game! i thought miami’s dick anderson had 4 in a game i watched. maybe vs, cinncy?memory is faded. i know he had a huge game!

]]> By: Brad http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/#comment-2252 Brad Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:07:18 +0000 http://www.zoneblitz.com/?p=730#comment-2252 Jerry Norton: DB/P/HB-1/5. 35 Int's. Led the NFL in punting yards 2 times. Had 4 Int's in a game(NFL record). Jerry Norton: DB/P/HB-1/5. 35 Int’s. Led the NFL in punting yards 2 times. Had 4 Int’s in a game(NFL record).

]]> By: Tony P http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/#comment-2219 Tony P Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:59:27 +0000 http://www.zoneblitz.com/?p=730#comment-2219 Nice list Craig. I like that you said "could" be in the HOF. a I'll work off your list and say these players "will" be in the HOF. On Offense: Bob Kuechenberg, Russ Washington, Ken Anderson, Drew Pearson and Harold Carmichael. On Defense: Dick LeBeau, Randy Gradishar, Johnny Robinson, Lemar Parrish, Louis Wright, Harvey Martin, Tommy Nobis and Ray Guy. Nice list Craig. I like that you said “could” be in the HOF.
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I’ll work off your list and say these players “will” be in the HOF.

On Offense: Bob Kuechenberg, Russ Washington, Ken Anderson, Drew Pearson and
Harold Carmichael.

On Defense: Dick LeBeau, Randy Gradishar, Johnny Robinson, Lemar Parrish, Louis Wright, Harvey Martin, Tommy Nobis and Ray Guy.

]]> By: bachslunch http://www.zoneblitz.com/2009/01/30/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-senior-list/#comment-2218 bachslunch Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:14:36 +0000 http://www.zoneblitz.com/?p=730#comment-2218 Craig, a good list by and large -- I don't agree in total with everyone it, but with that long a list and so many omissions, that's to be expected. And a few folks on your list aren't Senior eligible yet but will likely be soon enough, most notably Ken Anderson. Plus Jimmy Patton should be mentioned on the defensive side of things. There are a handful of Seniors who date from pre-1950 who I think are eminently HoF worthy to varying degrees and deserve mention, including Lavvie Dilweg, Verne Lewellen, Duke Slater, Al Wistert, and Riley Matheson. Additional Senior-eligible players from the '50s and later who definitely deserve some measure of consideration include Billy Howton, Billy Wilson, Mac Speedie, Bobby Dillon, Gene Brito, Robert Brazile, Bobby Boyd, Cornell Green, Eddie Meador, Ed Budde, Isiah Robertson, and Larry Grantham. Craig, a good list by and large — I don’t agree in total with everyone it, but with that long a list and so many omissions, that’s to be expected. And a few folks on your list aren’t Senior eligible yet but will likely be soon enough, most notably Ken Anderson. Plus Jimmy Patton should be mentioned on the defensive side of things.

There are a handful of Seniors who date from pre-1950 who I think are eminently HoF worthy to varying degrees and deserve mention, including Lavvie Dilweg, Verne Lewellen, Duke Slater, Al Wistert, and Riley Matheson. Additional Senior-eligible players from the ’50s and later who definitely deserve some measure of consideration include Billy Howton, Billy Wilson, Mac Speedie, Bobby Dillon, Gene Brito, Robert Brazile, Bobby Boyd, Cornell Green, Eddie Meador, Ed Budde, Isiah Robertson, and Larry Grantham.

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