HOUSE Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) The Case for Cornelius: While most agree it’s not a matter of “if” but “when,” the former Crimson Tide linebacker has yet to make it past the semifinalist round for the game’s most prestigious honor By ole whistlebritches@OWB_RTR Jul 13, 2018, 9:30am CDT Share Bennett and cohort Bruce Smith formed one of the most feared pass rushing tandems of all time. When one thinks back to the long and illustrious history of the linebacker position at the University of Alabama, a few names always come to mind. There was the tough and gritty, hard-hitting Lee Roy Jordan, one of Bear’s Boys. There was possibly the greatest ‘backer to play the game at any level in the legendary Derrick Thomas. There is a litany of more recent names from the Saban Era such as Dont’a Hightower, C.J. Mosley, Rolando McClain, and Courtney Upshaw. Some have made their marks on the pro ranks, while others remain works in progress. But one former Crimson Tide linebacker who distinguished himself not only during his time at Alabama but as a prolific pro defender in the NFL is Bama’s beloved “Biscuit,” Cornelius Bennett. Bennett was easily one of the most heralded linebackers to play at the Capstone, and he parlayed that potential into a dominant career in the NFL which saw him play for a Super Bowl five times with two different teams. Bennett was a fixture on the Buffalo Bills “always a bridesmaid, never a bride” teams of the late ‘80’s and early ‘90s, when the Bills dominated the AFC but just couldn’t make it over the hump to get a Super Bowl ring. More https://www.rollbamaroll.com/2018/7/13/17565710/the-case-for-cornelius-bennett-pro-football-hall-of-fame-crimson-tide-buffalo-bills-falcons-colts Edited July 13, 2018 by THE SLAMMER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Never. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 he won't 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneblitz Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame but definitely should be on the Bills Wall of Fame 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I was expecting to see a bunch of fans posting: "Yeah! He should be in the HOF!" Not the case. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Not a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) He never saved a puppy from a burning car.... Edited July 13, 2018 by THE SLAMMER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 He’s not HOF caliber. He had a few very good seasons but didn’t develop the consistency to be considered among the greats. Not every player makes the HOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 It's not even a close call that requires any serious contemplation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I love Biscuit and he was a good player, but not HOF caliber. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 He'll have to come in through the back door... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 14 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: He’s not HOF caliber. He had a few very good seasons but didn’t develop the consistency to be considered among the greats. Not every player makes the HOF I'd say he had about 5 extremely good seasons for the Bills and that was when the Bills were in their prime going to Super Bowls every year. It might be a different story had the Bills won a couple of those Super Bowls but he didn't stay on to have the longevity Bruce, Thurman, and Andre had. Biscuit was a huge component to the Bills success though, so many people forget about the season he had in 1991 when Bruce was injured most of that season and Bennett just wrecked havoc(he won AFC Defensive player of the year that season) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: I'd say he had about 5 extremely good seasons for the Bills and that was when the Bills were in their prime going to Super Bowls every year. It might be a different story had the Bills won a couple of those Super Bowls but he didn't stay on to have the longevity Bruce, Thurman, and Andre had. Biscuit was a huge component to the Bills success though, so many people forget about the season he had in 1991 when Bruce was injured most of that season and Bennett just wrecked havoc(he won AFC Defensive player of the year that season) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I think when the Football HOF opens up that forced sodomy wing, C Bennett will be a first ballot inductee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) He’s a convicted rapist he is also not qualified for nfl hof Edited July 14, 2018 by mattynh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, mattynh said: He’s a convicted rapist he is also not qualified for nfl hof Personal life On May 1997,[8] Bennett committed "vicious acts"[9] during a sexual assault of a woman at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Buffalo. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in jail for sexual misconduct. He was also placed on three years' probation, fined $500, ordered to perform 100 hours of community service, ordered to pay back $617 in medical bills for the woman,[10] and ordered to undergo anger-management and substance-abuse counseling.[11] Bennett lives in Hollywood, Florida, with his second wife, Kimberly Bennett.[12] In May 2010, Bennett announced he will donate his brain for a study of long-term brain injuries resulting from football-related injuries.[13] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornelius_Bennett Edited July 14, 2018 by THE SLAMMER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahbonas Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Great talent absolutely wasted by defensive coordinator Walt Corey - should always have played on the same side as Bruce causing one or the other to get single teamed! Bennet was great and wasted 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 30 minutes ago, mattynh said: He’s a convicted rapist he is also not qualified for nfl hof Actually, he is not a convicted rapist. Still not going to enter the HOF though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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