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Who is in the hall that should not be. I'm going with Lynn Swann. The guy NEVER HAD A 1,000 SEASON!! Incredible. He also didnt play very long and wasnt even the best WR on the team (john Stallworth). The Steelers would have been great without lynn swann, because he wasnt a big part of their offense.
Who else doesnt belong?? Keep in mind all the receivers inferior to Art Monk, who still cant get in!

2007-01-11 08:26:27 · 10 answers · asked by The Brain 3 in Sports Football (American)

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i'm gonna tell you how to get in the Hall. you have to be the best on your team and you need to win a Super Bowl. that is why Lynn Swann is on it. great player, but if he never would've won a Super Bowl, he wouldn't have been thought of. since i'm a Viking fan, i'll throw some Viking names out. Jim Marshall, Randall McDaniel, Gary Larsen, Joey Browner, Chuck Foreman may have made it had they won the Super Bowl, Mick Tingelhoff (Pro Bowl '64-'69, started 4 Super Bowls), i mean, that's why. Peyton Manning NEEDS to win a Super Bowl to be mentioned. Tom Brady isn't even CLOSE to Manning statistically, but because of his 3 Super Bowls, he'll easily be on the first ballet. and Art Monk. he retired as the all time leader in catches. i'm 14, but don't doubt me. win a Super Bowl, be a big name on that team, you're in.

2007-01-11 10:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by VikeFan 3 · 1 0

First of all to ham..Tony Romo isn't in the HOF...and I disagree being a Cowboys fan that Aikman doesn't belong. He did alot of stuff...and all 3 of the ones you mentioned weren't all out at the same time. He could choose others to go to but why when it works the way it is? And if it weren't for him(and the others of course) the 'boys wouldn't have been what they were. The thing with football is you're a TEAM...not just one player. And I hate the Giants but do agree that Phil Simms does belong also. Not sure about Lynn Swann not being there but at the time he set records for the NFL. Not actually sure who shouldn't be there but know a few who should be that aren't.

2007-01-11 17:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by wranglerchic74 2 · 1 0

You're being pretty harsh. As a rookie, Swann led the NFL in punt returns with 577 yards on 41 returns, which at that time was the fourth best in NFL history. Swann became a regular at wide receiver in his second year and recorded 49 catches for 781 yards and a league-high 11 touchdowns and finished off the season by winning Most Valuable Player honors in the Steelers’ 21-17 Super Bowl victory over the Cowboys. For his part, Swann contributed four receptions for a then-Super Bowl record 161 yards. Included was a spectacular 64-yard catch and run that produced the winning touchdown.

Lynn played nine seasons with the Steelers. His lifetime chart showed 336 receptions for 5,462 yards and 51 touchdowns. His combined total of 364 receiving yards in four games ranked first in Super Bowl history at the time of his retirement.

Named All-Pro in 1975, 1977, and 1978, Swann was also voted to the Pro Bowl after each of those seasons. Swann was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1970s. In a pretty competitive decade, he must have had something to stand in such company.

2007-01-11 16:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

I can't think of anyone off hand but I wouldn't say Swann totally shouldn't be in.

For older recievers, you shouldn't always look at yards in a season, because that's only dependant on how many times they get the ball. Running was the thing back then (for most teams). The most he ever got the ball in one season was 61 times! 61! Most big time recievers today get the ball ~90 times if they start every game.

You need to lood at yards per catch. That really tells the story (as does yards per rush). It is the factor that can filter out longevity or lack-of-involvment in terms of production.

2007-01-11 16:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by Andy T 4 · 1 0

Swann wasn't a big part of the Steeler offense you say...

Why then was he named to the 70's all decade team
named Super Bowl X MVP
named to 3 Pro Bowl's

That was funny dude, next time get a clue.

2007-01-11 16:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

But Swann had great hands, remember that catch against Dallas in the Superbowl?

Art Monk is on the list and I believe he should make it no problem. We don't have any of those instant first ballot folks this year.

2007-01-11 16:36:41 · answer #6 · answered by chefantwon 4 · 2 1

I'm gonna have to agre with Lynn Swann too. Art Monk was a far better Wideout.

2007-01-11 16:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by Inkz 1 · 1 1

I'd have to take a long look at the HOF list, but Steve Young making it on the first ballot was a little surprising. He may deserve to be in, but not first ballot.

2007-01-11 16:31:09 · answer #8 · answered by clone1973 5 · 1 1

I know the Cowboy fans are going to crucify me, but
Troy Aikman does not belong. He NEVER could carry the team
on his own, (think of when Emmitt/Irvin/Harper were hurting).
Phil Simms (and I'm not a Giants fan) has more yards and TD's
and he's not in.

2007-01-11 16:37:56 · answer #9 · answered by pheasant tail 5 · 2 3

Tony Romo

2007-01-11 16:32:42 · answer #10 · answered by hamthugger 4 · 0 6

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