Does Being A Steeler Hurt Ward's HOF Chances?

Question

OK everyone....Hines Ward is one of the most consistent wideouts in the game...how many receivers going into 2007 are looking for their 7th straight season of at least 975 yards? Hines Ward is...how many are considered the greatest blocking receiver of his generation, or have gone to 4 straight probowls, or have a Superbowl MVP? Hines Ward does...

BUT...since Pittsburgh is a winning, run-oriented franchise, who usually shuts down the passing attack halfway through the 3rd quarter to bleed the clock, Hines Ward loses 200 or 300 receiving yards each year, that pass-oriented offenses, like the Colts or the Rams receivers, don't lose.

Do you think the Hall Of Fame will REALIZE, that receiving for 900 yards in Pittsburgh, is like receiving for 1,200 in some cities? Plus, Harrison/Wayne/Bruce/Holt/Owens/etc played most of their careers inside, or fairweather towns. Hines has to snag balls in 10 degree snowstorms! Will the Hall realize he's disadvantaged statistically where he plays?

Answer 1

ward is a great player but I belive the hall of fame should be the elites. as good as ward has been at any given time in his career he was not a top 5 WR. but i do think he will be in the HoF some day probably not a first ballot guy though.

1000yds rec or rushing is not really the amazing achievement it was. in a 16 game season 66 per game is 1000 yds.

1000yds was amazing back when the nfl had 14 game seasons and we have not moved the benchmark

Answer 2

Hines Ward is hands down a Hall of Famer. The HOF doesn't look at just stats, which by the way, Hines Ward does have a very impressive resume (all time leading receiver for the steelers, beating out Lynn Swann and Stallworth who are Hall of Famers). Hines Ward personifies the kind of player that the Hall of Fame looks for, he gives it all on every play and does so much more than just catch passes. Hines does it all, great blocks, great routes, great hands, all for a smaller guy who rarely misses a game. He's got the stats, he's got the superbowl ring and MVP, and he's got the heart and attitude. I can't wait for his speech when he is inducted into the hall of fame!

Answer 3

To answer ur question no he doesnt hurt his chances at all but to elaborate on what u said, if u asked hines ward himself if he felt he was at a disadvantage compared to other teams for bein on the steelers and playing in cold weather and all that he'd be the first to say no. No professional receiver would ever use the weather or things like that as an excuse. And yes the HOF doesnt just look at stats so if they truly felt he was "robbed" of the 200-300 passing yards a season (untrue, he'd tell u that too) they'd put that in consideration. But like u pointed out they look at big things like consistency, mvp's, the 7 straight almost 1000 yrd seasons, probowls, etc. So i think he'll be just fine in their consideration...

Answer 4

It doesn't matter what team Ward plays on, he's HOF material in every sense of the word. (Thank God he plays for the Steelers!) Monk & Co. don't have a fraction of the class & character that Ward does, plus the more than decent receiving numbers he puts up on a run oriented team. He actually assists the run game with his devastating down field blocks & most defensive backs around the league are VERY aware of his presence. I don't know where that guy lives, but I've seen Ward play in the snow dozens of times myself in person as a season ticket holder that also travels all over to see the Steelers on the road.

Answer 5

I don't know where you live, but I live about an hour from Pittsburgh, and Hines Ward hasn't played in 5 snowstorms in his career (the weather usually doesn't turn until January). And yes, Ward's lack of big numbers will hurt his Hall of Fame chances. He's going to finish his career with fewer catches and yards than guys like Jimmy Smith, Keyshawn Johnson, Keenan McCardell, etc., and none of those guys have ever been elite talents. The fact that he plays for a running team and has dealt with an inconsistent QB situation most of his career won't help, either.

Answer 6

I think that the voters for the HOF can recognize a class player when they see one . Hines Ward will definitely be worthy of a shot at the HOF when the time comes . I'd much rather have him on my team than one of those smart *** , bitching , whining , team disrupting prima donna idiots with larger stats ( me me me I I I ) .
Hines Ward is a great player who gives his all on every play and in the words of safety Rodney Harrison , " he's one tough son of a ***** " . He's not only a credit to the Steelers but to football .

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I don't think he has the stats to get in. Look at Art Monk, 3 Super Bowl rings with 3 different QBs and led the league in career yardage when he retired and he's still not in the hall.

Answer 9

i do not think it hurts his chances being a steeler. he is just not a HOF player at all. like SHORTY said monk is a much better player thatn ward and is still not in.

passing and recieving stats are skewed toward the modern player and ward was a "good" player but NEVER a great player. hate if you want but this is the truth

Answer 10

Ward is not HOF material, with or without being a Steeler