RCow Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I think Hull is the only one with a realistic shot. Should but won't: Tasker - If Ray Guy isn't in, neither is Steve. Wilson - A great injustice. I'd be appalled even if I wasn't a Bills fan. Talley - Very good, but not HOF caliber. Smerlas - Ditto (if not a character he'd be unknown elsewhere) Speilman - Excellent LB but not enough dominant years (or games). Knox - Very good, but not great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Are talking this year, or ever? Ralph will get in...and they better hurry, if you know what I mean. I think Tasker should be in, though with the lock first timers this time around, he'll probably have to wait. The rest of them...nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCow Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 Are talking this year, or ever? Ralph will get in...and they better hurry, if you know what I mean. I think Tasker should be in, though with the lock first timers this time around, he'll probably have to wait. The rest of them...nope. 80959[/snapback] This year: Hull Ever: Tasker (but not before Guy - which may be ever) and Wilson (though I fear he won't be around to enjoy it). Others: never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCow Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 Anyone know when Reed and Thurman are eligible? Anyone else I'm forgetting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Anyone else I'm forgetting? 80962[/snapback] Bruce Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCow Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 Bruce Smith. 80965[/snapback] Ah, right. Can Bruce speed up his eligibility since he all but retired 4 years ago? Oh, I almost forgot Lonnie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 It is a crime that Ralph Wilson is not in the HOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Anyone know when Reed and Thurman are eligible? Anyone else I'm forgetting? 80962[/snapback] Thurman is up for it next year...he's a first year guy for sure. Reed is up the following year...might take him a year or two before he gets in though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunTheBall Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Wilson will eventually get in. Thurman, Smith are first ballot HOFers Tasker and Hull will get in, not first ballot. Reed is going to have a tough time getting in. RunTheBall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 No one this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF_in_Indiana Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 The only one with a realistic shot this year is Ralph. No chance for the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I think Hull gets in, but it will take a guy like Felser to barnstorm for him kind of like he did for Joe D. Wilson is being denied for some odd reason. He must have made some enemies somewhere. ---------- Go Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I think Hull is the only one with a realistic shot. Should but won't: Tasker - If Ray Guy isn't in, neither is Steve. Wilson - A great injustice. I'd be appalled even if I wasn't a Bills fan. Talley - Very good, but not HOF caliber. Smerlas - Ditto (if not a character he'd be unknown elsewhere) Speilman - Excellent LB but not enough dominant years (or games). Knox - Very good, but not great. 80957[/snapback] If Tags makes it and Wilson does not, it will render the entire HOF meaningless to this football fan. What an absolute joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Wilson will eventually get in.Thurman, Smith are first ballot HOFers Tasker and Hull will get in, not first ballot. Reed is going to have a tough time getting in. RunTheBall I agree on all but Reed. Why do you say Reed will have a tough time? I know receivers are tougher (Art Monk) and Reed won't be anywhere near first ballot, but never?? His numbers were better than everyone except Lofton in yards and Rice when he retired. If Tim Brown is a HOFer, so is Reed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I think Hull gets in, but it will take a guy like Felser to barnstorm for him kind of like he did for Joe D. Wilson is being denied for some odd reason. He must have made some enemies somewhere. ---------- Go Bills 81076[/snapback] Remember, Felser is no longer on the board of Hall selectors - Mark Gaughan has Buffalo's vote now. And I repeat what I said last night - if any OL gets in this year, it's more likely to be Gary Zimmerman than Kent Hull. Long-term: don't underestimate Spielman's chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS4LIFE Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I think Hull and Wilson have the best shots. Unfortunately,Tasker and Talley will have to wait awhile longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I think Hull is the only one with a realistic shot. Should but won't: Tasker - If Ray Guy isn't in, neither is Steve. Wilson - A great injustice. I'd be appalled even if I wasn't a Bills fan. Talley - Very good, but not HOF caliber. Smerlas - Ditto (if not a character he'd be unknown elsewhere) Speilman - Excellent LB but not enough dominant years (or games). Knox - Very good, but not great. 80957[/snapback] Huh? How many PB did Hull go to? Tasker on the other hand wen to 7 and was the MVP once! Steve is the only sure shot in that list. BTW, Tasker was the best at his position during his time in the league. Sorry to say it but Kent never was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Ralph Wilson will never get into the HOF until after George Young does. Never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsue Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 If Ralph, Tasker, Hull make to the finals. We at TBD must do another road trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCow Posted October 23, 2004 Author Share Posted October 23, 2004 Huh? How many PB did Hull go to? Tasker on the other hand wen to 7 and was the MVP once! Steve is the only sure shot in that list. BTW, Tasker was the best at his position during his time in the league. Sorry to say it but Kent never was. 81419[/snapback] Pro-bowl selection is only one of many criteria. If it carried a lot of weight the HOF would be a joke and Ruben Brown would be a sure thing. Many of the great players are not properly recognized until after their careers and most players would agree that a Pro Bowl is never a hallmark of one's career. At the time Hull was overlooked because of Kelly, Thurman and Reed - the line made it look so easy (under Hull's direction) it didn't look like they had to work very hard. Besides there were quite a few outstanding centers (and much more popular and well known) and for some reason I can't recall a single name (I'll have to jog my memory). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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