2007 NFL Hall of Fame Class Announced

JoseA · February 4th, 2007, 02:51 PM

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MIAMI (AP) -- Michael Irvin wrapped his arms around Thurman Thomas in the kind of hug that new Hall of Famers share. Somewhere, Paul Tagliabue could only envy their emotional display.

"That embrace Thurman and I had, we talked earlier, we were falling apart on the phone," Irvin said. "We don't sound like cool people that played a tough game right now."

The former Dallas Cowboys receiver with the off-field woes and three Super Bowl rings, was among six former players voted into the Canton shrine Saturday. But the commissioner who guided the NFL for 18 years before retiring last summer didn't even make the first cut.

Irvin and Thomas were joined by Bruce Matthews, Roger Wehrli, Charlie Sanders and Gene Hickerson.

Irvin in, Tagliabue out for Hall of Fame - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Any thoughts?

I think decent selections, and am happy to see Irvin get in because he was dominating and its nice to see thurman and matthews get in too.

all4phillysportsfan · February 5th, 2007, 06:16 AM

Philly fans will always hate Michael Irvin for 2 reasons: Him and TO are buddies, and he played with the Cowboys. I hope some Eagles fans are there to boo him when he gets inducted. He was a very good wideout, but I think there could have been a better selection than him.

DiamondDave · February 5th, 2007, 06:32 AM

Just waiting to hear the Art Monk supporters cry for the accumulator even more now....

SouthernPitbull · February 5th, 2007, 09:46 AM

Seasons among the league top 10
Rec 1984 #1 1985 #2 1988 #9t 1989 #3t
Rec Yrds 1984#4 1985 #3 1989 #10
Rec TDs 1991 #9t

Ranking in the ALL time top 50

Rec 6th
Yards 11th
tds 30tht
YFS 32

1980: Named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
1985: Named to the NFL Pro Bowl, the Pro Football Weekly All-Pro Team, the Associated Press All-Pro Team and the UPI All-NFL Team.
1986: Named to the NFL Pro Bowl and the UPI All-NFC Team.
1987: Named to the NFL Pro Bowl.
1992: Sets NFL record for most career receptions at the time (820) on nationally-televised game against the Denver Broncos.

At the moment, no receiver in the Hall has more receptions. And when he retired, no receiver in football had more, either. Also, he played on four teams that went to Super Bowls, with three of them winning championships.

If thats not a good resume than what is?

LaxD · February 5th, 2007, 03:38 PM

Yeah Art Monk will get in eventually though.

He desrved it a couple of years ago. I mean, he is one of the best all time. We all know that he will get in soon so no worries. I'm calling it next year.

With that, I'm very happy that Charlie Sanders got in! You gotta think though. We have so many HOFers but not 1 superbowl win! We are a sad franchise.

DiamondDave · February 5th, 2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthernPitbull

Seasons among the league top 10
Rec 1984 #1 1985 #2 1988 #9t 1989 #3t
Rec Yrds 1984#4 1985 #3 1989 #10
Rec TDs 1991 #9t

Ranking in the ALL time top 50

Rec 6th
Yards 11th
tds 30tht
YFS 32

1980: Named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
1985: Named to the NFL Pro Bowl, the Pro Football Weekly All-Pro Team, the Associated Press All-Pro Team and the UPI All-NFL Team.
1986: Named to the NFL Pro Bowl and the UPI All-NFC Team.
1987: Named to the NFL Pro Bowl.
1992: Sets NFL record for most career receptions at the time (820) on nationally-televised game against the Denver Broncos.

At the moment, no receiver in the Hall has more receptions. And when he retired, no receiver in football had more, either. Also, he played on four teams that went to Super Bowls, with three of them winning championships.

If thats not a good resume than what is?

How many seasons in the league, and only that many appearances on the leaderrboards??? That in itself says it all. He was an accumulator, not a dominant player

TITANFAN · February 5th, 2007, 07:23 PM

From my ole buddy DD.....He was an accumulator, not a dominant player.

Well Dave....The man took the hits in the NFL to accumulate those numbers. They are his numbers. They are good enough for the HOF. I think the fact he stood in there that long to get those numbers says tons. Hall of Fame???? You bet!!!!

Just my take.

js

Ninersrule · February 5th, 2007, 09:14 PM

NOt to mention the fact that he was not the only reciever on a very talented offense. He had lots of company as well...Ricky Sanders, Gary Clark, Ernest
Byner, John Riggins, Tim Smith.

The great think about Monk, was his hands. He did not have the speed of a
Jerry Rice or the size of Harold Carmichael, but in the clutch when it counted
the most, and a catch was needed the MAN was Art Monk.

He deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, and should have been before Michael
Irvin was ever considered. Next year, he should be in, because it is a thin
year.

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Originally Posted by TITANFAN

From my ole buddy DD.....He was an accumulator, not a dominant player.

Well Dave....The man took the hits in the NFL to accumulate those numbers. They are his numbers. They are good enough for the HOF. I think the fact he stood in there that long to get those numbers says tons. Hall of Fame???? You bet!!!!

Just my take.

js

SouthernPitbull · February 7th, 2007, 01:58 PM

So, Emmit Smith is not and will not be a hall of famer either right? I mean he only got the record because he player 2 more years in Zona. Guess he was just an accumulator....

steve30084 · February 11th, 2007, 09:43 AM

Monk was never dominant.If the HOF is suppose to be about the best players of all time,Monk was named to the pro bowl 3 times over his career,while it is to be respected,is not among the best.I think Monk would be more deserving than some WR's in there like Swann and Stallworth.

I could make a strong case that Drew Pearson should be in the HOF for his clutch catches,and being named on the all decade team for the 1970's.

Irvin deserved to get in.A definate team leader.He was 4th in 100 yard receiving games of all time.and had the most in 1 year.His stats,even counting his injured years,are better than Monk's.

February 5th, 2007, 06:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Philly fans will always hate Michael Irvin for 2 reasons: Him and TO are buddies, and he played with the Cowboys. I hope some Eagles fans are there to boo him when he gets inducted. He was a very good wideout, but I think there could have been a better selection than him. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

February 5th, 2007, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
DiamondDave Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD, on the Potomac River Posts: 5,390	Just waiting to hear the Art Monk supporters cry for the accumulator even more now.... __________________ Reagan in 08... Even though he's dead, he's the better choice! Superdelegates - Because even the Democratic party knows it's base is too stupid to make really important decisions.

February 5th, 2007, 09:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
SouthernPitbull Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 114	Seasons among the league top 10 Rec 1984 #1 1985 #2 1988 #9t 1989 #3t Rec Yrds 1984#4 1985 #3 1989 #10 Rec TDs 1991 #9t Ranking in the ALL time top 50 Rec 6th Yards 11th tds 30tht YFS 32 1980: Named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. 1985: Named to the NFL Pro Bowl, the Pro Football Weekly All-Pro Team, the Associated Press All-Pro Team and the UPI All-NFL Team. 1986: Named to the NFL Pro Bowl and the UPI All-NFC Team. 1987: Named to the NFL Pro Bowl. 1992: Sets NFL record for most career receptions at the time (820) on nationally-televised game against the Denver Broncos. At the moment, no receiver in the Hall has more receptions. And when he retired, no receiver in football had more, either. Also, he played on four teams that went to Super Bowls, with three of them winning championships. If thats not a good resume than what is? __________________ "The test of success is not what you do when your on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." - General George S. Patton, Jr

February 5th, 2007, 03:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
LaxD Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 875	Yeah Art Monk will get in eventually though. He desrved it a couple of years ago. I mean, he is one of the best all time. We all know that he will get in soon so no worries. I'm calling it next year. With that, I'm very happy that Charlie Sanders got in! You gotta think though. We have so many HOFers but not 1 superbowl win! We are a sad franchise. __________________ Guests:Please register on fanhome, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Members: Join Fanhome's Official Fantasy Football League Last edited by LaxD; February 5th, 2007 at 03:41 PM.

February 5th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
TITANFAN Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 365	From my ole buddy DD.....He was an accumulator, not a dominant player. Well Dave....The man took the hits in the NFL to accumulate those numbers. They are his numbers. They are good enough for the HOF. I think the fact he stood in there that long to get those numbers says tons. Hall of Fame???? You bet!!!! Just my take. js Last edited by TITANFAN; February 5th, 2007 at 07:40 PM.

February 7th, 2007, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
SouthernPitbull Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 114	So, Emmit Smith is not and will not be a hall of famer either right? I mean he only got the record because he player 2 more years in Zona. Guess he was just an accumulator.... __________________ "The test of success is not what you do when your on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." - General George S. Patton, Jr

February 11th, 2007, 09:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
steve30084 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 59	Monk was never dominant.If the HOF is suppose to be about the best players of all time,Monk was named to the pro bowl 3 times over his career,while it is to be respected,is not among the best.I think Monk would be more deserving than some WR's in there like Swann and Stallworth. I could make a strong case that Drew Pearson should be in the HOF for his clutch catches,and being named on the all decade team for the 1970's. Irvin deserved to get in.A definate team leader.He was 4th in 100 yard receiving games of all time.and had the most in 1 year.His stats,even counting his injured years,are better than Monk's.