2007-07-10 07:33:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
I actually agree. I remember him when he was playing ( I was young )
It might be because he never played for team that was worth a pinch. That seems to be the only thing people consider...championships.
When Largent retired, he held many NFL receiving records, including: most receptions in a career (819), most receiving yards in a career (13,089), and most touchdown receptions (101). He was also in possession of a then-record streak of 177 consecutive regular-season games with a reception.
2007-07-10 07:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by ivan_beals 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, because I can think of 5 guys I would much rather have than him. Rice, Carter, Irvin, Monk, and Harrison. All Largent did was play for a long time and catch a pass every game. He wasn't explosive, and teams didn't game plan around him.
2007-07-10 10:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by blibityblabity 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He has a good chance of being a top 5 receiver of all time, but unlike Jerry Rice and Don Hutson, he never truly dominated a era. I would have him as a top 10 receiver of all time along with the likes of Michael Irvin, James Lofton, Tim Brown Lynn Swann etc.. which isnt a bad class to be mentioned with.
2007-07-10 08:47:57 · answer #3 · answered by calisurfer941 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If his stats say it, then yes. But you have to take in account for rings, pro bowls, impact on game. I am a Seahawks guy, 12 Jerseys( 1 old school Largent ), and he went to college in my home town, Tulsa. He was the reason I became a fan of the Seahawks.
2007-07-10 07:39:24 · answer #4 · answered by reign3469 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He certainly deserves consideration but statistically he falls out of the top five (but definitely in the top ten). Rice, Harrison, and Carter are definitely ahead of him, Don Hutson needs consideration and if you put a couple of less likable current receivers (Owens and Moss) up to his 200 games, the numbers aren't anywhere close. Great all-time receiver but not top five.
2007-07-10 08:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by wiczyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the fact that he played on mostly losing teams doesn't get him the attention de deserves. He held several records before he retired. I know Rice broke a few, not sure if he still holds any, but he was definatley one of the best.
2007-07-10 07:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by BigD 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to burst you bubble but; he's not top 5.
1) Jerry Rice
2-5) you pick: Tim Brown, Marvin Harrison, Cris Carter, Andre Reed
Largent can be considered top 10.
2007-07-10 07:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by BF 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually, Id put him at 3 all time, behind Jerry Rice and Cris Carter.
2007-07-10 08:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by FDub 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
His years with the sucky (at that time--God, how I hated to hear Dave Kreig try to rationalize every sorry game!!) Seahawks certainly cloud his greatness.
2007-07-10 07:50:49 · answer #9 · answered by leeceegee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hes the best white receiver in history better than biletnikof(i f%cked that one up), i consider him top 10
2007-07-10 09:48:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋