Steve Smith...

[The Link]

Does anyone think he will end up in the HOF?

As much as it hurts to say, I don't think he will.

[carpanfan96]

he would have to at least have 2 more great seasons, then another 3 maybe 4 really good seasons to have a chance.

Right now he has

509 catches for 7,348 yards and 43 receiving Td's

42 rushes for 273 yards and 2 RTD's

98 KR for 2371 yards and 2 Td's

172 PR for 1606 yards and 4 Td's

Giving him 11,598 All purpose yards with 51 total Td's

He next 5 season would probably have to look something like this for him to get in.

2009 - 88 - 1500 - 9

2010 - 80 - 1400 - 8

2011 - 66 - 1000 - 5

2012 - 69 - 1100 - 5

2013 - 50 - 800 - 4

That would put him at 862 catches for 13,148 yards with 74 receiving td's and a total of 17,398 all purpose yards with 82 total td's

[Lout]

Like they say, if you have to ask, then the answer is No. At this point in his career, and the production thus far, I'd have to say no. But, if he lasts in the league until he is 35-36 years old, then his stats may say otherwise at that point. He could have 12,000 yards and 100 Tds by then, who knows.

[Lt Pinkerton]

If he can rattle off 3-4 more 1000 yd seasons he is a shoe-in. Personally, I think he can do it.

He already has the Triple Crown.

[mantal]

Whew! The way the Huddle has been going lately I was afraid this was going to be a trade Smith thread. Not that you'd do that Misty_Mountain_Hop.

It doesn't hurt that most sports writers, etc., (who do the HOF voting) consider his one of the elite WRs in the game...

[OneBadassCat]

If he gets 2000 yds in a season like he says he wants to then I think he will get in. I don't think his overall stats will be enough but if you consider his circumstances I think he's got a shot.

Triple Crown

Run first offense

broken leg 04

Jake out 2007

Came into the league as a PR

[jasonluckydog]

I see no reason why he couldnt go heck Ryne Robinson could go the HOF too....

They will let anybody in for the price of one ticket.

[Judo Thoreau]

About 3 more seasons like this past one, and another great performance in the playoffs with a championship and he's in.

[The Link]

Whew! The way the Huddle has been going lately I was afraid this was going to be a trade Smith thread. Not that you'd do that Misty_Mountain_Hop.

It doesn't hurt that most sports writers, etc., (who do the HOF voting) consider his one of the elite WRs in the game...

I would never ever trade Smitty!

If he ends up with 11,000 yards and 100 Td's, he should be in.

A Lombardi trophy helps also...

[carpanfan96]

He's going to have to end up with around 800 receptions for around 11 or 12,000 yards with around 80 td's to get in comparing him to the most recent wr elected to the hall.

[The Answer]

In a word.

Yes.

[OneBadassCat]

Let me put it this way. When its all said and done he will deserve to get in. Will the stats say so is another question. However Smith is one of most electrifying players, and of the most electrifying WRs to play the game. If he doesn't get the numbers it won't be his fault he brings his A game every game and we all know what he is capable of. If Jake gets hurt again, or Moose, Jarrett , and Hackett diminish all these things will affect his numbers. Not mention the only pass plays we run are playaction to Smith and if he's covered, Jake throws to Moose across the middle. And it doesn't help that Jake never checks down to open TE's or spreads the ball around when Smith is in the game.

[Squirrel]

It will be awhile after he retires but he will get in.

[3 > 17]

yes