Brian Dawkins- Hall of Famer?

[Saints-Tigers]

I think his stats are great, but he is a guy that brings far more to a defense, and to his teammates than his stats indicate.

I'd put him in personally.

[BamaFalcon59]

Wowzers I did not realise Ed Reed is already 30. I thought he was like 27.

Anyone think he gets in?

[Go_Eagles77]

Originally Posted by MetSox17

Too bad it doesn't work that way.

I knew someone was gonna say this when I posted it, obviously I know it doesn't work that way, it's my opinion.

[jth1331]

Steve freakin Atwater should be getting more votes for being in the HoF, best safety in the 90's.

[GermanSaint]

definitely

[MetSox17]

Originally Posted by Go_Eagles77

I knew someone was gonna say this when I posted it, obviously I know it doesn't work that way, it's my opinion.

So if you "obviously know it doesn't work that way", it wouldn't make sense to be hoping he gets in because of that, correct?

[Go_Eagles77]

Originally Posted by MetSox17

So if you "obviously know it doesn't work that way", it wouldn't make sense to be hoping he gets in because of that, correct?

Are you serious dude? I never even said I hope/think he can get in because of that, I know it's all about how good the player is, and I think he's good enough to get in as one of the best safetys of all time, I was just adding that he's a great guy off the field so he'd deserve it too, unlike some other people who are terrible role models but still get in.

[Bengalsrocket]

Originally Posted by Go_Eagles77

Are you serious dude? I never even said I hope/think he can get in because of that, I know it's all about how good the player is, and I think he's good enough to get in as one of the best safetys of all time, I was just adding that he's a great guy off the field so he'd deserve it too, unlike some other people who are terrible role models but still get in.

I disagree on your opinion that off the field actions should be considered when deciding who gets into the HoF. A player's actions off the field can shape who he is on the field - This is includes guys with bad attitudes.

I'm not saying guys like Steve Smith should be rewarded for punching other people. I'm just saying that's part of his play style; he's an extremely passionate player who doesn't take crap from other people. And Chad Johnson is a more flamboyant attention ***** than most players, but again that's just what fuels him to get on the field and make big plays.

I'm not saying that these are good characteristics of players I want on my team, but I am saying that they wouldn't be the same players without them and to deny those players the HoF simply because of the very thing that makes them who they are would be a shame.

[Go_Eagles77]

Originally Posted by Bengalsrocket

I disagree on your opinion that off the field actions should be considered when deciding who gets into the HoF.

Again I never said that, I can see why you guys think I did but I didn't. What I'm basically saying is I would feel better for someone like Brian Dawkins getting into the hall then someone who is a terrible role model. But it's truly about how good the player is and I understand that.

[kalbears13]

you can still create a poll. go to thread tools.