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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Definitely Morgan. Good article in the Herald w/ Grogan claiming Morgan should be in the NFL HOF.I know Coates had some great yrs, but believe it or not was not as consitant as Stanley the Steamer.. It should be Morgan by a landslide..
Career stats of the three:
http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/players.nsf/ID/05840138
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/CoatBe00.htm
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/BurtRo00.htm
Looking at the career stats, it seems like Stanley Morgan should run away with it, but you never know because alot of the youngsters could vote for Coates, because he's the only one they've seen play.
Burton's stats are largely irrelevant - I believe he was nominated for the example he set in community service.... its a nice tip of the cap by the team to recognize that they value more than stats. However I think their community service award is already named after him... so while I have no problem with a HoF place for him, he's been honored already... I still go with Morgan
All three are worthy - but Morgan should be first.
How is Ron Burton worthy? Never rushed for 600 yds, never caught 500 yds worth of passes. As a football player, 100 guys belong in b-4 him. Good works off the field don't make you a HOFer IMHO. Media group did the selecting, RB's selection as a finalist is a favor to his son Steve more than it is appreciation for his talent as a football player. No doubt he did great things off the field, I want great PLAYERS in the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Burton's stats are largely irrelevant - I believe he was nominated for the example he set in community service.... its a nice tip of the cap by the team to recognize that they value more than stats. However I think their community service award is already named after him... so while I have no problem with a HoF place for him, he's been honored already... I still go with Morgan
Career stats of the three:
http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/players.nsf/ID/05840138
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/CoatBe00.htm
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/BurtRo00.htm
Looking at the career stats, it seems like Stanley Morgan should run away with it, but you never know because alot of the youngsters could vote for Coates, because he's the only one they've seen play.