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...
Rochesterfan Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 2 hours ago, THE SLAMMER said: 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 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 Great player, but not a HOF player. His chances are better than Incognito, but neither should make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 52 minutes ago, mattynh said: He’s a convicted rapist he is also not qualified for nfl hof That you, Timmah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 HOF? Probably not. He definitely should be on the Bills WOF though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 He had an outstanding first year and a half. He then hurt his shoulder and was very good the rest of his career. No HOF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 HOF? No, but he should be on the Bills WOF though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 There's no shame in being admitted to the Hall of Very Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadonkadonk Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Should have been on WOF before Talley. Not HOF I respect Derrick Thomas, but is there any person that would rank him over Lawrence Taylor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 24 minutes ago, Dadonkadonk said: Should have been on WOF before Talley. Not HOF I respect Derrick Thomas, but is there any person that would rank him over Lawrence Taylor? Disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Fadingpain said: Actually, he is not a convicted rapist. Still not going to enter the HOF though. He is a registered Sex offender. Yeah he plead down to something less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jr1 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 there's a lot of LBs not in the hall https://hubpages.com/sports/Top-10-Linebackers-Not-in-the-Pro-Football-Hall-of-Fame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Pegulas are going to need to build a 400,000 capacity stadium to fit everyone on the WOF that people want. It's already watered down - oh, and includes a murderer. They can't put every member of the four years' worth of good teams this team has seen on the WOF, folks. As for the HOF? Bennett will get in just like we do ... with a ticket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 27 minutes ago, jr1 said: there's a lot of LBs not in the hall https://hubpages.com/sports/Top-10-Linebackers-Not-in-the-Pro-Football-Hall-of-Fame Pat Swilling and Ricky Jackson were dominate for some not so good Saints teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 4 hours ago, MJS said: I was expecting to see a bunch of fans posting: "Yeah! He should be in the HOF!" Not the case. Interesting. Bennett was a key player on those 90’s Bills teams. He absolutely possessed HOF talent. Unfortunately, he never was able to consistently show it. Unlike say, a Bruce Smith who early on decided he would dedicate himself to the game and delivered consistent excellence. There were plays Bennett would make that would leave you astounded. Then he might disappear for a long stretch of time. I recall a play in an AFC title game vs KC where Montana dropped back to pass and Bennett rushed him. It was a well executed screen to Marcus Allen in the flat, but Bennett wasn’t fooled. He stopped in his tracks and headed toward the waiting Allen with tremendous speed , tackling him in the backfield for a loss. The announcing team were just about at a loss for words at the display of sheer athleticism. Unfortunately for the Biscuit, his career was just a very good one, with valleys to go with the peaks. Wall of fame, yes. Not HOF worthy , though he could have been. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 If they had a Hall of Fame for sodomizong women, he would have been in a long time ago. Unfortunately, they don’t and he will never make it it. 17 stitches in yo @ss!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folz Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Yeah, I'm kind of surprised at how many people think Cornelius shouldn't even be in the conversation for HOF (as far as his playing career goes). I'm not saying he should be a shoo in or anything, but when you think of great players, you think about them making those clutch plays at just the right moment to turn a game around. And honestly, though Kelly, Hull, Thurman, and Reed were the engine that drove that team, when I think of clutch plays that turned games around in a heartbeat, I think of three players: Bruce, Tasker, and Bennett. Biscuit had a knack for making big plays at just the right time in a game. Guys can rack up a lot of stats without being great...but the great ones always come through in the clutch and Cornelius did that on a consistent basis throughout his career. And for comparison sake: Yrs Gm Starts Total Tackles Avg. Tkls/yr Total sacks Avg. sk/yr Total FF Avg. FF/yr Total FR Avg. FR/yr Total INT Avg. INT/yr Bennett 14 206 204 1,050 75 71.5 5.12 31 2.2 27 1.93 7 .5 Urlacher 13 182 180 1,040 80 41.5 3.19 11 .85 15 1.15 22 2 Awards/Honors Urlacher Bennett 8 Pro Bowls 5 Pro Bowls Defensive Rookie of year All Rookie Team 1 Defensive player of year 2 AFC Defensive player of the year HOF All-decade team 2000s HOF All-decade team 1990s 4 First Team All-Pro 3 First Team All-Pro 7-time Defensive player of the week 7-time Defensive player of the week 1 Super Bowl appearance 5 Super Bowl appearances played 13 years for one team played 9 years for one team Urlacher is a first-ballot Hall of Famer and most think Cornelius shouldn't even be in the discussion? Edited July 14, 2018 by folz 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 OP provides a link to a homer bama fan site to back up his point as if that means anything at all. this troll should be banned they do this all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I liked Bennett, but agree with several of you he didn’t have the long term success usually required to make the HOF. Think about Bruce, and others and he just doesn’t rise to that level of greatness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 He needs to pay off the Election committee with fine jewelry and expensive cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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