Hall of Fame Class of 2012

[Leader In Sports]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Sharpe played 7 years, shouldn't that be enough?

Not at the WR position. Again, compare him to the other guys who are not in. Guys like Cris Carter, Andre Reed, Tim Brown, Marvin Harrison and what makes you say Sharpe should be in before them? It is not that someone was good or great - it is how do they stack up against others at their position.

I think 7 years is possible for someone like a running back who traditionally doesn't have the longer careers. Great receivers play 10+ years.

Positions

Modern Era: Wide Receivers (21)
Lance Alworth 1962-1972
Raymond Berry 1955-1967
Fred Biletnikoff 1965-1978
Tom Fears 1948-1956
Bob Hayes 1965-1975
Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch (also HB) 1946-1956
Michael Irvin 1988-1999
Charlie Joiner 1969-1986
Steve Largent 1976-1989
Dante Lavelli 1946-1956
James Lofton 1978-1993
Don Maynard 1958, 1960-1973
Tommy McDonald 1957-1968
Bobby Mitchell (also HB) 1958-1968
Art Monk 1980-1995
Pete Pihos 1947-1955
Jerry Rice 1985-2000
John Stallworth 1974-1987
Lynn Swann 1974-1982
Charley Taylor (also HB) 1964-1975, 1977
Paul Warfield 1964-1977
Only 1 of these receivers played less than 10 years and he has 4 rings and a Super Bowl MVP. Sharpe doesn't compare to this list.