Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions

SkinsRock · 05-27-2005, 11:27 AM

Darrell Green not making the HoF is absolutely absurd. He was considered at least one of, if not the best CB in the game for years, went to 7 pro bowls (I think), and was always the consumate professional. He defined the term "shut-down corner" before Sanders even came along. I'll be surprised if he doesn't get voted in his first year eligible. I don't know what Joe T. was smoking before that interview.

I like what he said about the Skins chances this year. I think all of us were surprised at how "rusty" Gibbs was last year, but this year he will be on a mission to prove himself.

Schneed10 · 05-27-2005, 11:42 AM

One of Peter King's biggest knocks on Art Monk is that he was only voted to the Pro Bowl 3 times. King acknowledges that Monk was very good, but he points out that Monk was only considered, via his pro-bowl selections, a top 4 WR in the NFC in 3 years of his 15-year career, in '84, '85, and '86. He played for 9 seasons after that and never went to the Pro Bowl.

Darrell Green was voted to the Pro Bowl 7 times in his 20-year career, and those times spanned his entire career. He went in '84, '86, '87, '90, '91, '96, and '97. That shows he was considered a top flight CB at various points ALL THROUGHOUT his career. So King can't go making the same argument he made about Monk, because Green was voted to the Pro Bowl a lot more than Art.

I think Darrell will get in, though I'm going to drop a note in Peter King's mailbag to see if he'll address Green's chances in his next column. I suggest you guys do the same.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200.../mmqbte/1.html

skinsguy · 05-27-2005, 01:08 PM

Haha...maybe Joey T. realized that the 'Skins are going to get snuffed out of the HOF anyways so he changed his answer....lol

FRPLG · 05-27-2005, 03:18 PM

Green should be a first ballot HOF. Who else will be a first year eligible that year? My guess is he'll be the most deserving of the candiates. I would be stunned and truly disappointed if he didn't make the HOF. That would be a travesty. On top of being a top tier CB for basically his entire career (he was probably in the top three every year until 98 or so) he is responsible for one the greatest moments in football history. When he ran down Dorsett from accross the field on Monday night he made a name for himself. That type of exposure goes a long way in the HOF voting. He was also a decent interview (at least better than Monk) so they won't be able to argue that he wasn't media friendly.

GoSkins! · 05-27-2005, 11:14 PM

If Green would come back now, I'd still want him. The guy defined what it is to be a Redskin. It's not just his outstanding play that deserves to be in the Hall, but also the man that wore the uniform for 2 decades. Class act.

Darrell, you have my vote!!!!!!

VTSkins897 · 05-27-2005, 11:59 PM

i heard that same radio broadcast when i was on the road. i think he mentioned at the end that russ grimm and maybe another of the hogs should get conisderation. russ grimm over DG? i dont know. maybe he just didnt want to seem too biased considering he played in washington.

celts32 · 05-28-2005, 12:49 AM

Russ Grimm & Joe Jacoby will both be in some day. The O-line is the most respected group league wide from the skins title teams so they will eventually get represented.

skinsbug · 05-31-2005, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

Russ Grimm & Joe Jacoby will both be in some day. The O-line is the most respected group league wide from the skins title teams so they will eventually get represented.

Given the old O-line are widely respected amongt football aficianados, linemen rarely are recognized amongt a society so determined to raise up a QB above everyone else, (can we all so Ron Mexico?). The Hawgs deserve the honor as much as anyone who's ever played the game but will they...I just don't know gentlemen

mooby · 05-30-2005, 07:10 PM

woot today is taylor jacobs' birthday. happy b-day taylor, and i hope he steps up his play next year like everyone thinks he will.

monk81 · 06-01-2005, 09:31 PM

They inducted the Steeler's Center Webster......so I think our Hogs deserve to be inducted.......our team was one of the first that gave well deserved recognition to offensive lines........Ahhh memories who coud ever forget "Hogs Nite Out".........with honorary hog Riggo. I think Jansen is a throwback "hog"...............his team loyalty and work ethic........

05-27-2005, 11:27 AM	#1
SkinsRock Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crofton, MD Age: 55 Posts: 907	Re: Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions Darrell Green not making the HoF is absolutely absurd. He was considered at least one of, if not the best CB in the game for years, went to 7 pro bowls (I think), and was always the consumate professional. He defined the term "shut-down corner" before Sanders even came along. I'll be surprised if he doesn't get voted in his first year eligible. I don't know what Joe T. was smoking before that interview. I like what he said about the Skins chances this year. I think all of us were surprised at how "rusty" Gibbs was last year, but this year he will be on a mission to prove himself.

05-27-2005, 11:42 AM	#2
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions One of Peter King's biggest knocks on Art Monk is that he was only voted to the Pro Bowl 3 times. King acknowledges that Monk was very good, but he points out that Monk was only considered, via his pro-bowl selections, a top 4 WR in the NFC in 3 years of his 15-year career, in '84, '85, and '86. He played for 9 seasons after that and never went to the Pro Bowl. Darrell Green was voted to the Pro Bowl 7 times in his 20-year career, and those times spanned his entire career. He went in '84, '86, '87, '90, '91, '96, and '97. That shows he was considered a top flight CB at various points ALL THROUGHOUT his career. So King can't go making the same argument he made about Monk, because Green was voted to the Pro Bowl a lot more than Art. I think Darrell will get in, though I'm going to drop a note in Peter King's mailbag to see if he'll address Green's chances in his next column. I suggest you guys do the same. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200.../mmqbte/1.html

05-27-2005, 01:08 PM	#3
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions Haha...maybe Joey T. realized that the 'Skins are going to get snuffed out of the HOF anyways so he changed his answer....lol __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

05-27-2005, 03:18 PM	#4
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions Green should be a first ballot HOF. Who else will be a first year eligible that year? My guess is he'll be the most deserving of the candiates. I would be stunned and truly disappointed if he didn't make the HOF. That would be a travesty. On top of being a top tier CB for basically his entire career (he was probably in the top three every year until 98 or so) he is responsible for one the greatest moments in football history. When he ran down Dorsett from accross the field on Monday night he made a name for himself. That type of exposure goes a long way in the HOF voting. He was also a decent interview (at least better than Monk) so they won't be able to argue that he wasn't media friendly.

05-27-2005, 11:14 PM	#5
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 56 Posts: 1,587	Re: Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions If Green would come back now, I'd still want him. The guy defined what it is to be a Redskin. It's not just his outstanding play that deserves to be in the Hall, but also the man that wore the uniform for 2 decades. Class act. Darrell, you have my vote!!!!!! __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. A. Einstien

05-27-2005, 11:59 PM	#6
VTSkins897 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 42 Posts: 890	Re: Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions i heard that same radio broadcast when i was on the road. i think he mentioned at the end that russ grimm and maybe another of the hogs should get conisderation. russ grimm over DG? i dont know. maybe he just didnt want to seem too biased considering he played in washington.

05-28-2005, 12:49 AM	#7
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 54 Posts: 2,665	Re: Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions Russ Grimm & Joe Jacoby will both be in some day. The O-line is the most respected group league wide from the skins title teams so they will eventually get represented.

05-30-2005, 07:10 PM	#9
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,577	Re: Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions woot today is taylor jacobs' birthday. happy b-day taylor, and i hope he steps up his play next year like everyone thinks he will. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

06-01-2005, 09:31 PM	#10
monk81 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 2,029	Re: Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions They inducted the Steeler's Center Webster......so I think our Hogs deserve to be inducted.......our team was one of the first that gave well deserved recognition to offensive lines........Ahhh memories who coud ever forget "Hogs Nite Out".........with honorary hog Riggo. I think Jansen is a throwback "hog"...............his team loyalty and work ethic........ __________________ "It's absolutely criminal, in my opinion, that Monk has yet to be enshrined (in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame)" Dan Arkush PFW

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