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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.This is off-topic, but I totally just realized something about Vinatieri...the Pats are 0-2 in Super Bowls without him and 3-1 with him...the Colts are 1-0 with and 0-1 without...is this guy a lucky charm?
Moss will get in but which team will he wear the uniform of. My guess is that it will be the Patriots because of his record breaking season.
Colts are 1-1 with him and 1-1 without him. Colts have been to the SB 4 times.
This is off-topic, but I totally just realized something about Vinatieri...the Pats are 0-2 in Super Bowls without him and 3-1 with him...the Colts are 1-0 with and 0-1 without...is this guy a lucky charm?
Actually he played when the pats lost to the packers.
Andy Katzenmoyer /thread
Vinateri would be the first kicker ever in the HoF so I don't think he's a first ballot (ie how to you let Vinateri in but not Ray Guy?)
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Andy Katzenmoyer /thread
...You could include Drew Bledsoe, but I dont think he's a lock like Ted should be.
I think Bledsoe will get discussed because of his stats, but ultimately I don't think he'll be in. With a ring, maybe, but even then I'm not sure. I've defended Drew out here a lot and been flamed for it, but there's a line between "really good" and "great" and I don't think he crossed it.
But I always wanted to strangle that guy walking off the field while being interviewed after a loss and the guy just looked so damn disinterested. Show a little PASSION for your team, you're the fricking quarterback, why don't cha? Freaking Lurch.
Good question since only Brady and BB are locks for the HOF and are still active...also those SB teams had a mix of players who had good stats and played for multiple teams (one route to the HOF) and players who were one-team guys and leaders who symbolized a great team (another route).
My thoughts...
Ted Washington didn't quite have the press or leadership rep to make it in a position that is not stat-friendly.
Willie McGinest has NE support and leadership but won't make it simlply because OLBs need tons of sacks.
Ty Law doesn't have the stats or a group like NE fans ready to go to bat for him (his last few years hurt his chances, IMO)
Corey Dillon has the stats so is close, but he played on a lot of bad teams and wasn't in NE long enough. If he had spent, say, 4 years in NE and won 2 SBs here I think he would make it. RB is also just too competitive a position (just ask poor Curtis Martin).
Centers is an interesting one, but RBs need to run not catch passes.
AV has a shot. If any kicker is going to the HOF it should be him. The snow game kick was the best I ever saw and I'm guessing a lot of voters feel that way. If kickers can't make the HOF then why have them anyway? I say he makes it. But as someone pointed out AV is still playing...
So I'm going with Rodney. He was a leader of 2 great defenses. He has the rings. NE loves him. By the time he is eligible the HGH thing and dirty player stigmas will have worn off. He's now a prominent media member which always helps (see: Jim Rice). And ultimately *someone* from those great NE defenses has to make the HOF.
So I say it's Rodney that makes it first. Great question.
Drew Bledsoe has ring. But Rohan Davey has 2, & Damon Huard has 1, I don't think either are getting in either.
I mean with a ring "of his own" from an SB to which he led a team for a season and started the big game himself. he was clearly an important part of the 2001 season, esp vs. Steelers, but it was Tommy's team. Yes, one ring is not enough to put you in the HOF as QB or HC, unless it is accompanied by awesome stats.
Accumultors dont tend to get HOF votes. Quality is required.Drew Bledsoe is 6th all-time in completed passes and attempts, 7th all-time in passing yards and 13th in touchdowns. He holds the single season Patriots record in completions at 400 - 6th all time and 2 completions ahead of 2007 for Brady. Awesome enough?