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A lock for the Hall no doubt. If Fitzgerald is not a first ballot electee, he'll be elected in shortly thereafter.

JuggernautJ wrote:

74_75_78_79_ wrote: Thoughts?

Pey... ton... Man... ning.
How many MVPs do we think Brady might have had if not for Peyton?

You're right, but include Aaron Rodgers, too. Manning won 5 MVP awards and Rodgers has won 2.

I think it would be a slap in the face not to include Jason Witten in the conversation. He's arguably been Dallas' best player this century. IMO one of the best tight ends and reliable offensive players in NFL history.

Sugar Bear Hamilton says hi as well.[/quote] Pats get another controversial call in their favor this afternoon: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21866395/an-apparent-touchdown-catch-buffalo-bills-receiver-kelvin-benjamin-new-england-patriots-overturned-replay Y'all's arguments not looking too good...

Antonio Gates put his numbers up playing alongside Eric Parker, Keenan McCardell, Vincent Jackson, Malcolm Floyd. Winslow put his numbers up playing alongside John Jefferson, Charlie Joiner, and Wes Chandler. Winslow led the NFL in receiving in 1980 and 1981. I'm not sure if a TE can lead the leagu...

rhickok1109 wrote:

sluggermatt15 wrote:When it comes down to officiating or controversial calls, New England always receives the benefit of the doubt. Thus, I'm not surprised in the ruling. Politics and favoritism rules once again!

You mean things like Brady's suspension?

Yep, and like Spygate, too.

Great thread.

A recent example that comes to mind is Robert Griffin III. 2012 was his best statistical season with the Redskins, then, it all went downhill from there.

When it comes down to officiating or controversial calls, New England always receives the benefit of the doubt. Thus, I'm not surprised in the ruling. Politics and favoritism rules once again!

@rewing84 - Why not? Then what is the purpose of the HoF? Is it not to honor the best players and contributors to the game of football?

Here's my opinion. I'm no "expert", but I look at players who should be in the HoF as the greatest, best ever, in the history of the game. I don't vote based on, hey this guy should be in case so-and-so is in. Steve Atwater - NO Ronde Barber - NO Tony Boselli - NO Isaac Bruce - NO LeRoy Bu...