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BrudLee · 02-14-2005, 10:45 AM

The part of me that wants to say "Hell, Yes!" is going to remain quiet for a few paragraphs.

There has never been a pure return man enshrined in the Hall. Yes, Mitchell holds those impressive records, but I can't recall a sincere push to enshrine the people he took them from (primarily Mel Gray, I believe - though others have risen since). The knock against Mitchell is similar to the (perceived) knock against Monk - was he the most feared player of his position? BMitch was frequently in the shadows of Gray, Milburn, and (to our eternal shame) Deion Sanders.

We should also consider the overall likelihood that multiple Redskins will be enshrined in the coming years. Art Monk belongs in Canton, as does Darrell Green. I believe they belong there ahead of Mitchell, and even the most inbred HOF voter (anyone for Starbucks?) would likely agree. Since we witness the voter pool making decisions based upon frivolity, it may not be to assume they might want to get more qualified persons from the same team in before the less qualified - but I would hope such a factor would enter the conversation.

Brian Mitchell deserves respect. He deserves his name on the Ring of Honor. He should feel safe that the #30 will not be worn again without his permission. Canton may be reaching too far, though.

Now, back to being Brud.

Hell, yes!

02-14-2005, 10:45 AM	#2
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Brian Mitchell: Worthy of the HOF? The part of me that wants to say "Hell, Yes!" is going to remain quiet for a few paragraphs. There has never been a pure return man enshrined in the Hall. Yes, Mitchell holds those impressive records, but I can't recall a sincere push to enshrine the people he took them from (primarily Mel Gray, I believe - though others have risen since). The knock against Mitchell is similar to the (perceived) knock against Monk - was he the most feared player of his position? BMitch was frequently in the shadows of Gray, Milburn, and (to our eternal shame) Deion Sanders. We should also consider the overall likelihood that multiple Redskins will be enshrined in the coming years. Art Monk belongs in Canton, as does Darrell Green. I believe they belong there ahead of Mitchell, and even the most inbred HOF voter (anyone for Starbucks?) would likely agree. Since we witness the voter pool making decisions based upon frivolity, it may not be to assume they might want to get more qualified persons from the same team in before the less qualified - but I would hope such a factor would enter the conversation. Brian Mitchell deserves respect. He deserves his name on the Ring of Honor. He should feel safe that the #30 will not be worn again without his permission. Canton may be reaching too far, though. Now, back to being Brud. Hell, yes! __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.