Pro Football Hall of Fame

[SniperSB23]

Real glad that Thurman got in. I thought Irvin's induction was expedited because he is an announcer and close to the voters. He was a great receiver and belongs in the HOF but shouldn't have got in before Art Monk and maybe even Andre Reed.

Career receiving yards:
Reed - 13198
Monk - 12721
Irvin - 11904

Career receptions:
Reed - 951
Monk - 940
Irvin - 750

Career receiving TDs:
Reed - 87
Monk - 68
Irvin - 65

Considering that Irvin's career started in 1988 as opposed to Reed in 1985 and Monk in 1980 and he started in a much more pass happy era I think that makes this difference even more staggering. I hate it when they reward the guys that had shorter careers and then enjoy success as a commentator rather than the guys who were great for a long time.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Real glad that Thurman got in. I thought Irvin's induction was expedited because he is an announcer and close to the voters. He was a great receiver and belongs in the HOF but shouldn't have got in before Art Monk and maybe even Andre Reed.

Career receiving yards:
Reed - 13198
Monk - 12721
Irvin - 11904

Career receptions:
Reed - 951
Monk - 940
Irvin - 750

Career receiving TDs:
Reed - 87
Monk - 68
Irvin - 65

Considering that Irvin's career started in 1988 as opposed to Reed in 1985 and Monk in 1980 and he started in a much more pass happy era I think that makes this difference even more staggering. I hate it when they reward the guys that had shorter careers and then enjoy success as a commentator rather than the guys who were great for a long time.

Great stats,Sniper! Media perception is usually skewed by the bright,shiny objects like trophies!

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Great stats,Sniper! Media perception is usually skewed by the bright,shiny objects like trophies!

Yeah, like Irvin would have had any of those trophies without that incredible offensive line. And I'm sure Andre Reed must have distracted Norwood on that field goal to make him miss so it is all his fault he didn't get a ring. The funny thing is Monk even has a ring and at the time of his retirement was the NFL's all time leading receiver and yet he still isn't in. Maybe someday the media will realize that sports are team games and individuals' abilities shouldn't be based solely on championships won. I doubt it though.