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Steve Smith Hall of Fame credentials

TN05

By TN05,
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Well they would be wrong. Smith in his prime is better than Fitzgerald.

Says the Panther fanbase....

Nationally, he isn't. Different players who go about things different. But if you arguement he gets into the HOF bc guys like Fitz will be deemed lesser WRs.....your arguement is fatally flawed IMO

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I don't think the difference is as far as you think.

What difference?

I am not he one saying they are on different tiers. One isn't a lesser WR.....Fitz however will have better numbers

The way they go about playing the position is different. One talks, one is silent. One is has always been a little trouble, the other the first in the anti-diva class that emerged in this era

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What difference?

I am not he one saying they are on different tiers. One isn't a lesser WR.....Fitz however will have better numbers

I agree about the numbers but not about the several other criteria the hof voters take into account.

I do have to admit that Smitty will probably be a long shot but a fan can dream... :-)

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I agree about the numbers but not about the several other criteria the hof voters take into account.

I do have to admit that Smitty will probably be a long shot but a fan can dream... :-)

okay, what other criteria....

The height argument IMO won't do that much for him and that IMO is the only "other" factor he will have over someone like Fitz....but then the numbers squash that

I have always maintained 89 has an outside shot....but he would have to build his postseason resume. He was off to a good start. If he could make say 2 more and make deep runs with a ring I think he could get in. But to get in he would need to be the owner of best postseason production for a WR to add his resume (and I don't think he has the ability at this stage unfortunately)

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He's got a few things working for him on top of the overall numbers:

Was he ever the best wide receiver in the game? Yes (see triple crown)

Was he unique/did he change the way people looked at the position?

Yes.

Did he perform best on the biggest stages?

Yes.

Was he memorable?

Yes.

Does he have a highlight reel of plays that make you go "Wow, how'd he do that?"

You better believe it.

Did he overcome adversity?

Yes.

Is his story marketable?

Redemption/growth story among the most marketable you can think of.

Add those kinds of things to great overall numbers and the fact that the NFL wants and needs a Panthers representative in Canton, and I think his chances of getting in are better than you think.

Thank God I didn't have to type that out...

Here you go, CRA.

Thanks to Rules and Regs for the post and his appreciation of correct grammer.

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Thank God I didn't have to type that out...

Here you go, CRA.

Thanks to Rules and Regs for the post and his appreciation of correct grammer.

and I think you could argue most of those for someone like Fitz as well....

The height issue again being the thing that stands out (adversity)

The redemption one I could give you as well.....but that is also a positive slant on a pretty big negative of his.

I don't think he changed the position though. He just didn't meet the ideal standard.

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Tomorrow the op, I think he can accomplish all these top10 things that you mentioned except for the 24 tds. That's being said this man belongs in the Hall irregardless.

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and I think you could argue most of those for someone like Fitz as well....

The height issue again being the thing that stands out (adversity)

The redemption one I could give you as well.....but that is also a positive slant on a pretty big negative of his.

I don't think he changed the position though. He just didn't meet the ideal standard.

It's nice to have a civil debate on the huddle.

Bravo, CRA. You might be right, man, but I hope not.

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It's nice to have a civil debate on the huddle.

Bravo, CRA. You might be right, man, but I hope not.

But like I said, I still think he has a shot but he needs to finish off the incredible start to his postseason resume to be the thing that separates him.

I just think Father Time might of caught him....not sure he has the skills for a gaudy stat run again.

HOF talent for sure. Best players don't always have the HOF resume....

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