Mr_Blizzard Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 So it's been 11 years ssince Andre Reed retired. He's been referred to as "Future Hall of Famer" since the mid 90's. Here we are many years later and he still isn't in. My thoughts: Andre was one of the best receivers of his era, but he will always be over-shadowed by Jerry Rice. There were also a few other terrific receivers in the same timeframe; some with better stats. I think if the Bills had won SB XXV and XXVIII, he would already be in. Comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 He was a great player, but might not have broken the right records to get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 So it's been 11 years ssince Andre Reed retired. He's been referred to as "Future Hall of Famer" since the mid 90's. Here we are many years later and he still isn't in. My thoughts: Andre was one of the best receivers of his era, but he will always be over-shadowed by Jerry Rice. There were also a few other terrific receivers in the same timeframe; some with better stats. I think if the Bills had won SB XXV and XXVIII, he would already be in. Comments? Not just Jerry Rice, Andre was overshadowed by Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas & Bruce Smith. Andre should be in the Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Búfalo Blanco Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Even with today's passing stats, he is one of the greatest receivers in the history of the game... He should have been in already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Here are this year's HOF Finalists: The Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee’s 17 finalists (15 modern-era and two senior nominees*) with their positions, teams, and years active follow: See detailed capsule bios on the 17 Finalists>>> Jerome Bettis – Running Back – 1993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1996-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers Tim Brown – Wide Receiver/Kick Returner – 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jack Butler* – Cornerback – 1951-59 Pittsburgh Steelers Cris Carter – Wide Receiver – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins Dermontti Dawson – Center – 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers Edward DeBartolo, Jr. – Owner – 1977-2000 San Francisco 49ers Chris Doleman – Defensive End/Linebacker – 1985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-98 San Francisco 49ers Kevin Greene – Linebacker/Defensive End – 1985-1992 Los Angeles Rams, 1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1996, 1998-99 Carolina Panthers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers Charles Haley – Defensive End/Linebacker – 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys Cortez Kennedy – Defensive Tackle – 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks Curtis Martin – Running Back – 1995-97 New England Patriots, 1998-2005 New York Jets Bill Parcells – Coach – 1983-1990 New York Giants, 1993-96 New England Patriots, 1997-99 New York Jets, 2003-06 Dallas Cowboys Andre Reed – Wide Receiver – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins Willie Roaf – Tackle – 1993-2001 New Orleans Saints, 2002-05 Kansas City Chiefs Will Shields – Guard – 1993-2006 Kansas City Chiefs Dick Stanfel* – Guard – 1952-55 Detroit Lions, 1956-58 Washington Redskins Aeneas Williams – Cornerback/Safety – 1991-2000 Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, 2001-04 St. Louis Rams Edited January 7, 2012 by Mark Vader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Someday he will be in. In his era he was truly one of the best. Every year now he is a finalist. There's a very good reason for that. Some also think someday Steve Tasker will get in as the first special teamer ever in the HOF. That's probably a long ways off though. Edited January 7, 2012 by Best Player Available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 We've been one of the best represented teams in Canton over the last ten years...we need to keep it goin'...c'mon Andre!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 We've been one of the best represented teams in Canton over the last ten years...we need to keep it goin'...c'mon Andre!!! Nah. Hall of very good. Hall of "i have warm fuzzy memories of him." Not hall of fame though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Here are this year's HOF Finalists: The Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee’s 17 finalists (15 modern-era and two senior nominees*) with their positions, teams, and years active follow: See detailed capsule bios on the 17 Finalists>>> Jerome Bettis – Running Back – 1993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1996-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers Tim Brown – Wide Receiver/Kick Returner – 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jack Butler* – Cornerback – 1951-59 Pittsburgh Steelers Cris Carter – Wide Receiver – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins Dermontti Dawson – Center – 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers Edward DeBartolo, Jr. – Owner – 1977-2000 San Francisco 49ers Chris Doleman – Defensive End/Linebacker – 1985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-98 San Francisco 49ers Kevin Greene – Linebacker/Defensive End – 1985-1992 Los Angeles Rams, 1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1996, 1998-99 Carolina Panthers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers Charles Haley – Defensive End/Linebacker – 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys Cortez Kennedy – Defensive Tackle – 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks Curtis Martin – Running Back – 1995-97 New England Patriots, 1998-2005 New York Jets Bill Parcells – Coach – 1983-1990 New York Giants, 1993-96 New England Patriots, 1997-99 New York Jets, 2003-06 Dallas Cowboys Andre Reed – Wide Receiver – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins Willie Roaf – Tackle – 1993-2001 New Orleans Saints, 2002-05 Kansas City Chiefs Will Shields – Guard – 1993-2006 Kansas City Chiefs Dick Stanfel* – Guard – 1952-55 Detroit Lions, 1956-58 Washington Redskins Aeneas Williams – Cornerback/Safety – 1991-2000 Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, 2001-04 St. Louis Rams I'm very underwhelmed by this year's potential class, lots of good names there, but very few great. I would only put Haley and (I guess) Parcells above Andre, and then there is a pretty big gap. So, I think this is his year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 I'm very underwhelmed by this year's potential class, lots of good names there, but very few great. I would only put Haley and (I guess) Parcells above Andre, and then there is a pretty big gap. So, I think this is his year. I think Parcells is a shoo-in. Brown has better stats than Andre, but given a choice between the 3 receivers on the ballet this year, Andre Reed is the guy I would want on my team. The only guy from his era that I would have taken over Reed is Jerry Rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I really hope he gets in this year. I agree with Rico, beyond Parcells, Charles Hailey, and maybe Willie Roaf, there aren't many guys on that list (from my time- can't really comment on 50's & 60's players) that I would say absolutely belong in the HOF any more than Andre Reed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I'm very underwhelmed by this year's potential class, lots of good names there, but very few great. I would only put Haley and (I guess) Parcells above Andre, and then there is a pretty big gap. So, I think this is his year. Have we already forgotten how great Curtis Martin was? Great runner, tough, great receiver. First ballot, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Of course I believe he should already be in. Andre was a game-breaker and that's the key requirement. Unfortunately, I think his best chance has past -finalist again notwithstanding. Best wishes, Andre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Have we already forgotten how great Curtis Martin was? Great runner, tough, great receiver. First ballot, in my opinion. This is not his first year of eligibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve79 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 To be honest, I think everyone on the list belongs in the Hall except maybe Kevin Greene and Cortez Kennedy. It always amazes me how tough it is to get into the Footbaal Hall, yet with any of the other sports it seems like every fringe hall of famer is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 He has four SB losses working against him, plus others from his team are already representing the SB Bills. That said, I think this is one of the weaker lists in a while, Parcells is a shoe-in but the other spots are anyone's guess. Go Andre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 This is not his first year of eligibility. Didn't say it was. He should have been elected last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Andre's been a finalist the last two years though Carter and Brown have better stats for the most part than Andre. I see Parcells, Martin, and Haley getting in this year. Hope Andre breaks in too. Don't want to see DeBartolo in, and there are enough Stealers in already to suit my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Have we already forgotten how great Curtis Martin was? Great runner, tough, great receiver. First ballot, in my opinion. I'd have to go back and look, but I don't remember Curtis Martin being close to the best running back in any given year, seems to me there were always several others who were better. Very good player, but great, I'm not sure about that. Edited January 8, 2012 by Rico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 We've been one of the best represented teams in Canton over the last ten years...we need to keep it goin'...c'mon Andre!!! I fear that works against him, but remain optimistic that this is Andre's year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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