Another Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced on Saturday night Canton, so it's time for my annual early August rant. I wrote last year about LeRoy Butler not getting the respect he deserves from the voters. Well, thanks to former Bronco Terrell Davis' induction, this year's post will be about Sterling Sharpe. TheContinue Reading›› 

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While I would love for Sterling to be in the Hall, 7 years isn't long enough to be included among the all time greats. I can't help it if someone else gets in after only 7 seasons. That doesn't make it right.

Originally Posted by: wpr 

I still don't know how Gale Sayers got into the Hall of Fame. He played in less than 70 games and his statistics weren't anything special for his era. Terrell Davis at least topped 2,000 yards and won league MVP and pair of Super Bowls. Sterling Sharpe argument I would make is them two and Sharpe averaging over 100 receptions and 14 TD's his last three seasons in the NFL.

If you're going to let Sayers and Davis in, I don't see how you keep Sharpe out.

Which makes me wonder ... what constitutes a Hall of Fame career?

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

I think all 3 belong in the Hall of the Pretty Damn Good. Of the 3 Sayers is the closest to making an argument for dominance in his time. He was All Pro 5 times in his 7 years. (Sharpe and Davis only 3 each.) I ignore Pro Bowl as it is a more flawed voting system.

Then again the NFL Hall seems to have a lower admittance requirement than the MLB.

Originally Posted by: wpr 

I have heard it said , that unless a player is already considered a HOF "Lock" , then his HOF consideration can heavily depend upon the nominating presentation and who speaks on their behalf . An influential respected presenter that makes an impressive case , can (and has) put a person as they say , "over the hump" in the final vote .

Sharp was a brilliant WR and while not a "Lock" , if he had a high powered presenter to make his case for him , perhaps then he just may have a better chance at the HOF . [thumbup]

Originally Posted by: Smokey