Hey Barry, love your channel man! I’d love to see your opinion of the Top 15-20 QBs of the Manning/Brady Era (More specifically any and all QBs drafted and undrafted from 1998-present).
He has CTE. 99% of players have it. AB is the most obvious case rn. And ofc he can't control himself, which is why the league won't invite him to a big cerrmony
Luke Kuechly should be a lock for the HOF. One of the greatest defensive players of his decade, which included many of the greatest defensive players. I don’t think it’s outlandish to say he’s underrated.
As a Saints fan, Luke occupies that same place for me that Steve Smith, Sr. did. I loved to hate him. I really miss watching the chess matches he and Brees used to have. I think Luke is easily a HOFer.
I am an NFL and NBA stat monger, it’s like all I check while I do hmw. I say that because Luke Kuechly is absolutely a first ballot hall of famer. Most people forget he led the league in tackles twice, once as a rookie. He won DROY and then immediately won DPOY in his second year. He has the most tackles in a game and truly stuffed the stats. I don’t know why people hate on him, because I’ve literally heard it IN PERSON. One of the best defenders of all time, and he passes the eye test too-saw him play in person.
Also a Saints fan, and Kuechly is absolutely a lock for the Hall and its a travesty if he doesn't get in. To me, he was the best linebacker of his era and the only MLB who could mentally go to war with Brees every Sunday and at times come out on top.
I kind of agree with your Devin Hester take, but at the same time most games are won because of field position and no one did their team more favors in that regard than Hester. He made the Bears' offense job so easy it didn't matter than they were lackluster until they got to the superbowl.
Being a returner is one of the harder positions in football to be great at it isn't a joke just like nobody respect kickers and punters even though most people couldn't kick a ball 10 yards let alone 50 plus with the game on the line Hester literally won games for bears he was one of the main reasons the bears even went to the superbowl with Eben they lost it was his fault he just became the 1st person to ever return a kickoff in the superbowl on the opening kickoff Hester was DeShawn Jackson without the receiving skills
@Nicknursenut So you're point is people like Tucker, Gould, and other great kickers don't deserve to be in the Hof because they aren't on offense or defense. When in reality they are sometimes more clutch then both offenses and defenses combined. Field position automatically deserves to keep returners in the convos. But by your point that means that INTs don't meant much anymore if field postion doesn't matter. I think personally any player that is so dominant in their respective position that the NFL has to nerf them, they deserve to be inthe HoF. Not first ballot or even second. But somewhere down the line they should be given it.
@@FireDarylMoreyevery down doesn't mean anything its a horrible take if a guy can get you to the endzone, or field goal range before the QB takes a snap l don't see how that isn't valuable we've seen great teams lose because of kick returners and punt returners. Toney basically sealed the game fof the Chiefs..
But isn't the Hall of Fame there so you can point at it and go "this is one of the best [insert skill] ever"? The best punt returner ever should absolutely be in there. Same goes for Cordarrelle Patterson.
Or which team they played for. Lavonte David is every bit as great as Bobby Wagner and Luke Kieckley but because they got all the pro bowls and all pros he's not gonna get a look in.
@@mike04574honestly if someone at long snapper created something that gave their team an incredible advantage, I think yes a long snapper should be in the Hall of fame
Special Teams are an integral aspect of football, and are extremely underrated. Just look at the 2010 Chargers who failed to make the playoffs despite having the #1 ranked offense and defense. And look at all time leading scorers - all kickers.
Yeah, the "every down" argument is dumb, especially for kickers, punters, and long snappers, who quite literally have only one role on their team (I guess punters double as field goal holders most of the time, but that's not what they get paid to do). If you are among the best ever to play your position, no matter what sport you play, you should be in the Hall of Fame without question. Where it gets tricky is with the returners, who almost always have another job title-but the value they contribute is integral to their teams' success. I think Tasker, Hester, and Patterson, at minimum, deserve to be in the Hall of Fame because of how dominant they were in that field position battle.
I can understand the returner point a bit, but going after kickers and punters is a bit silly. Like how are you going to think someone like Justin Tucker doesn’t belong in the hall of fame when he’s been such a dominant kicker throughout his career. The field position game with returners and punters as well is an integral part of winning games and because of the impact someone like Hester can bring I do think some returners should make it. Hester obviously was never a good receiver, but teams were legitimately afraid to put the ball in his hands and would often just kick it out of bounds even when it would cost them field position rather than risk him having the chance to return it. The Hester effect was very real and for that I do think he should be in the hall and will be soon considering he was a finalist recently.
@@brendan9868If you ask me, the single best to do those special team positions should be in. They may not have provided as much value as some, but given their circumstances they probably gave as much as they could.
@@fortynights1513 Hester didn't give as much as he could. He could have been a decent starting-caliber wide receiver and that on top of his punt returning would have put him on the HOF. But he was terrible on offense.
I think elite long term impactful special teamers should get in. Tasker was a 7 time All-Pro who basically forced the league to add the Special Team position to the Pro Bowl. If you want to make them wait until their last year of eligibility for not being an every down player, fine, but they dominated the game at their position and should get in. Or don’t have the kicking game in football any more. Vinitieri, Tucker…they’re gonna get in.
As a Bears fan, that Hester rant hurt my soul. That man is a hero in Chicago. Also met him in 2020 before covid and dude’s and insanely nice and humble guy.
Would be great if Barry did a video on Russell Wilson like the one he did on Cam Newton. There must have been signs in the Seattle days that hinted at what we're now seeing in Denver and Pete Carroll obviously saw it too.
In 2020, Russell Wilson was the best qb in the league for about the first 8 weeks, and then he took a huge hit in a game against Arizona and suddenly started throwing picks a bunch. I swear, he hasn’t been the same since that
@@oldtownscouts3712 The rot had definitely started before 2021 because in 2021, the Seahawks had a really hard time scoring in the second half of games. They repeatedly struggled to move the ball and lived off an occasional deep ball to Lockett or Metcalf. In the games with Russell Wilson they scored on 33 of their 72 drives in the first half (45.8%) but only 22 of their 81 drives in the second half (27.16%).
He's a classic example of average to slightly above average production over a lengthy career.... Respectable, yes, but not really that talented or special.
Anyone who says Gore didn’t have burst didn’t watch any early Gore games. He was the best offensive player on a SB team. He was the only bright spot on some absolutely awful teams. And I get why people didn’t watch those awful 49er games but he was a beast on teams with horrible qb and offensive line play. Every team knew Gore was going to get the ball so they would stack the box and he would still run into the pile and somehow come out the other side still on his feet.
Von Miller. Super Bowl 50 mvp, 8-time pro bowler, 3 time all pro, tied for most sacks in superbowls. Not sure if he will be a first ballot but I think he definitely deserves to be in the HOF.
To add on to the Super Bowl sacks stat, he’s only one of two players to have recorded a multiple-sack performance in multiple Super Bowl Games with Justin Tuck being the other one. Oh and he may have tied Charles Haley’s record for sacks but he played in 3 fewer Super Bowls.
The problem with with Naismith Hall of Fame for just "letting anyone in" is that you didn't need to great in the NBA you just need to be great at whatever level of basketball you were in.
the baseball hof in america limits players to at least 10 years of MLB experience. The Japanese hof, absolutely, but not the one in america, yet. I'll wait til '26 when he will get eligible
The baseball HOF values accumulation and longevity more than every other sport. A short career of dominance won't get Ohtani in, he has to make this last at least another 5 years of all star like play. He's 29 and he only has about 35 WAR which is a slower pace than most other HOF players. 50 or 55 WAR is usually the baseline to even be considered.
@@keynanvarnado7592 You still cannot deny that he was dominant as both a pitcher and batter. He'll get in six years after when he retires after 2026 or later
@@keynanvarnado7592 If anyone can break the mold of the baseball HOF its Shohei, if he were to never play again, I believe they would still induct him after the sheer uniqueness and greatness of his career.
I wish Eric Berry could have been a part of the Chiefs 2019 Super Bowl team but he was released right before that season. You're right in that he struggled to stay healthy.
Matt Ryan would probably have no discussion as far as Hall of Fame goes. And the Panthers and Falcons would have championships. And Secret Base would’ve probably made a Patriots documentary by now.
My point for special teamers being hall of famers is all time great relievers getting in. The role is super specialized duh, but they're some of the greatest of all time at their position
I really love hearing Barry talk baseball. I would love to hear more. I’m sure you’re super busy with your wife and her boyfriend, but your baseball knowledge seems pretty good (Besides your wainwright comments). I know you’re already pretty deep with football and basketball, and you’re a hero for the content you’re putting out. But please consider doing more baseball stuff especially with it being the playoffs right now
What make Frank Gore special and worthy of the HOF is that he had longevity and consistency at a position that is noun for its short shelf life he was the best at being available and good at his position
Rasheed Wallace. I think he was an incredibly talented player that unfortunately played in a golden period of power forwards alongside Duncan, Dirk, KG and Webber. He was one of the best stretch 4s of that era and one of the best post players and defenders. Was the main guy on the trailblazers team that made it to the WCF twice as well as helped elevate the 04 Pistons to an all-time great team. Not to mention holds a record that will never be broken now of the most techs in a season.
Devin Hester deserves to be in the Hall based on his special teams accomplishments alone, but he was an every down guy for all but two seasons of his career, with his best season as a receiver being 2009. The Ted Ginn comparison is 100% fair when counting stats are taken into account, but Devin Hester has pro bowls, all-pros, all-decade teams and NFL records to his name. Ted Ginn doesn’t. Devin Hester deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.
No, he doesn’t special teams TD’s are worth just as much as regular season TD’s. And also who are you going to take for your team, Devin Hester or like the 8th best WR
@@elevatorelliot714I think you also have to look at the context of the TDs, there are a lot of player who can score a shit ton of goal line tds. And plus a bad returner can drastically change a game ie fumbling the ball or field position like last Super Bowl
@@elevatorelliot714 you’ve never played football before obviously. Have you ever played smeer the queer? That’s what a kickoff or punt return is like. You’re literally 1 on 11 hoping guys pick up blocks to make your job a little bit easier. Kick and punt return TDS are the hardest touchdowns to acquire. He had teams scared to kick to him.
@@tnttv24 Of course you’re 1 on 11, but special teams TD’s are worth the same as regular season TD’s. It’s not as much about what’s flashier or more impressive, it’s about what’s more impactful. Who would you rather have Hester or like the 6th best WR in the NFL, who will impact the team more.
Personally I think AJ Green should be in the Hall, but not 1st Ballot. He was arguably the 4th or 5th best receiver in the league at his peak before injuries caught up to him after 2017, and while pro bowls don’t mean as much these days, 7 pro bowls and 2 2nd team all pros is a very decorated career, on par with or guys in the hall, and better than people most people want in the hall, someone like Hines Ward. Yes yes ward has 1500 more yards and 15 more tds, he played 3 more seasons with much better Qb play, as famous women respected Big Ben and Kordale Stewart are leagues better than Andy Dalton, Aj McCarron and Kyler Murray. Imo if every really good wide receiver of the 2000’s is a hall of Famer, than Aj absolutely deserves 2nd or 3rd ballot consideration. (Ps I’m a jets fan so I don’t know why I’m ranting about Aj green lol)
Someone who doesn’t get talked about enough in this conversation is Terrell Suggs, dpoy, 8th all time in sacks, 2 super bowls, 7 pro bowls, and an all pro. But I don’t think he is a recognizable name enough to get in even though he definitely has the accolades
The thing you said for Antonio brown, the hof doesn’t take into consideration what they did off the field. I’m sure if they were a murderer or something, they’d take that into consideration but I don’t think they’re gonna take AB’s CTE moments into consideration
I think had he gone insane later in life, after he retired, I’d totally agree with your take. I think the stunt he pulled on the field in New York will be the one that keeps him out.
Shannon Sharpe once said,”I’m the only hall of famer in my family, but I’m not the best football player in my family”. As a packers fan, really wish sharpe had stayed healthy
Being a Reds fan, Votto is a tough one to say if he's a HOFer, mostly due to all the time he's missed throughout his career, whether it was from mental or physical ailments that kept him off the field. No doubt about it, his OBP is outstanding, mainly from all the walks he got because of his outstanding eye for the strike zone. Though, his career batting average is now below .300, sitting at .294 and getting worse by the year (his last .300+ BA was in 2017 and his last respectable year was in 2021 with a .266 BA with 36 HR and 99 RBI.) And while his BB are very good, he actually strikes out more than he walks. He's also a hot head who gets ejected from games more than the average player. Some voters aren't too keen on voting for hot heads if they are borderline HOF, like Votto is. There is definitely arguments for and against Votto's inclusion in the HOF. His pluses include his career OBP, his career BA (though, dropped below .300 in the last 2 years,) his 2010 MVP year (though, an argument could be made that Pujols was just as deserving that year,) and a decent (not great) defensive 1B (only one gold glove.) His negatives include missing a lot of time due to injury, his skills and seasonal stats have deteriorated over the last few years due to age and injury, and his anger issues with the umps causing ejections that some voters do not like (to be fair, though, that is from his passion for the game.) In interviews with the media and talking to fans, he's a likeable and funny guy. Also, the Reds only made the playoffs a few times during Votto's career and never got past the first round (though, not Votto's fault.) His guaranteed 10-year $225M contract with the Reds ended this past season. Though, there is still a one-year team option to bring him back in 2024 at $20M. So, if the Reds don't bring him back, I don't know if Votto will retire or try to sign with another team. If he doesn't come back to the Reds, it's a shame that his last game with the Reds will be a 1st inning ejection from arguing balls and strikes from the dugout. Votto is now 40 years old also and the Reds have a lot of young guys on the team now who will only get better with more playing time. Bringing back Votto will take away playing time from the younger guys who play 1B and/or DH.
Barry, please do an "inverse video" of this: Players for NFL/NBA/MLB who are in the Hall, but probably shouldn't be. I know a lot of the old-timers don't have the stats, but still should be in for their skills and influence. 😊
Matt Ryan is summed up by Rob Riggle when he did pregame sketches for Fox: "Brought to you by our favorite beer, Matty Ice. It freezes up when you need it the most!"
The Steve Tasker takes weird to me, Steve doesn’t belong in but by saying kickers and returners don’t belong in the hall because they specialized in special teams and not Offense or Defense isn’t a good take. Justin Tucker belongs especially if he plays the way he always has for like 2 more years, and Devin Hester is the greatest returner ever, I believe their ability swung the outcome of games as much as star WRs and and HBs. Justin wins games constantly. I think Special Teams is almost just as important as the other two sides of the ball. (I’m a Chargers fan who cries when he hears the word “2010”)
Your logic for Mike Evans and Reggie Wayne (never having a super dominant season yet their longevity is so excellent their counting stats over time are excellent) contradicts you keeping Frank Gore out. C’mon. Gore absolutely deserves to be in. Probably one of the most impressive RB careers ever given just how long he was actually really good.
I saw an interview with Marshawn Lynch and he said he would step back and let the other running backs get the ball after he hit 100yds in a game if they weren't losing, if that's true I think he definitely deserves to be in the HOF. It would be a shame if he doesn't get in because his stats were less for being a team player
Aikman being in the Hall is a crime against football. If he had played his career with the Cardinals there's zero chance he would have even been under consideration. It's just the NFL's goofy pro-Cowboys bias that got him in.
@@jackwilson5152if Plaxico doesn’t get careless with a gun in 2008, the 10-1 Giants were the best team in NFL. Eli might be the only QB to have his WR not only shoot himself in the leg but also shoot away his chance at another SB. If Eli has three SB? Does that change?
Just to be clear: Roger Craig was the first player to have 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in one season-which only two other players have done since-but he shouldn’t be in the hall of fame because of a single play in a game? Dude…
From a Seahawks fan, one play like that shouldn’t keep Roger Craig out of Canton. If you want to make an argument about his production, go ahead, but if you think arguing a player belongs for a few memorable highlights is silly, then arguing that someone doesn’t belong because of one play is just as silly.
@@gamingsquad2326Personally I think that’s not a good precedent to go off of. I don’t think the wrong way run should be a huge reason why you aren’t voting for Marshall. Don’t get me wrong, if you want to argue that Marshall was consistently good but rarely elite, or didn’t peak as high as some, then I’d say that is a better argument against him being in Canton. There’s also at least one precedent for the inverse here: The only thing anyone seems to remember from Jackie Smith’s career was his dropped pass in Super Bowl 13, and he made it to Canton (it took longer than it would’ve without it, but he still got in).
I agree that special teams TDs aren’t worth any more than regular ones. But Hester is no doubt a HOF player. If touchdowns were really all that mattered no offense lineman or defensive players would ever sniff the hall of fame. No one in NFL history was a better returner than him.
Hesters a HOFer. I get the special teams players tax but very few times did team have to game plan for a returner and you had to plan for Hester on returns
I pretty much agree with all your points about every player. Especially Ochocinco. I’ve gotten so much shit about him not being a hall of famer. He was very good but I don’t think he did enough to be a lock. His peak wasn’t long and considering the era he played in, other receivers in that time(Moss, Owens, Harrison, Fitz, Wayne, Andre, Bruce, Holt) all more elite.
While i don't think Shaun Alexander belongs in the hall of fame, I don't think he was exposed so much as injured to hell and back. Injuries lower production and end careers.
Bob sanders played in exactly 48 games in regular season over 8 years so a total of 3 full seasons in 8. But in those 3 seasons/majority of 3 he managed to be a 2 time all pro, 2 time Pro Bowler, NFL Defensive player of the year, and a Super Bowl champion. I’m a colts fan and no one could ever convince me that manning deserved the super bowl mvp trophy, over Sanders, especially having 1 good half and average games the rest of the 2006 playoffs. That Super Bowl run and win was the break out moment for Sanders and he won the Defensive Player of the Year, deservedly and I believe unanimously, the very next regular season. His resume in only 48 games is Hof esque, but I agree that consistency and longevity should be valued greatly when being inducted into the hall of fame and Bob Sanders should fall short. No doubt I’d take the careers of Ed Reed, Troy Polumala, and Brian Dawkins as the Colts safeties from that era, over Sanders, but you’re givng me one game to pick the best players to form an all time greatest team, or die, I’m riding with Bob Sanders at strong safety. When he played he was one of, if not, the greatest. He literally changed that defense 180 degrees and each game completely.
Tucker for sure, the Ravens for years have basically been able to approach their decisions and game management with the confidence that Tucker will make 50-60 yard long field goals.
As a Bears fan thank you for the Ted Ginn Jr comparison to show what I have been saying for years- Hester is not a HOFer! All the years of frustration that he couldn’t run routes and had hands of stone when counted on as a WR. Meanwhile respecter of women Tyreek Hill is proving that you can go from superstar KR to legit WR1 and might finally break the 2k mark this year and possibly do it in 16 games.
I disagree with your Matt Ryan take because you said he always found a way to mess it up. But if you look at the numbers, he’s 4th all time in 4 quarters comebacks and 6th all time in game winning drives
Yup those two things definitely need to be differentiated. Cam Newton for example was Hall of Fame talent. But did he have a Hall of Fame career? Not really because he fell off after 2018.
Thoughts on Rajon Rondo as a hall of famer? Wasnt exactly a great scorer, but was a great point guard when it came to defense and play making. Was on a whole nother lever in the playoffs as well. I think the low amount of ppg would hinder him, but his play in the playoffs and being a great defensive point guard and great passer.
Just to show some love for Steve Tasker, apparently Marv Levy kept him on special teams because he was so valuable and Levy didn't want him to get hurt playing offense.
@@fortynights1513 I have always had a soft spot for Tasker as I played on some special teams in high school. I know what it is like so I really appreaciate how good he was.
Can we get an opposite video of this, a hall of shame? Players who ruined their careers, image, or sabotaged their own team. I feel like this could be a fun viewer idea, where we get to ask you to tear into the wrongs each of these players have done and what they should’ve been doing. I feel like since you’re the expert you should try it
Eli Manning is a hall of famer. Other QBs you say don't have Super Bowl rings and Manning has 2 and played great in both games. Plus he had that long consecutive game streak.
You can't say that Hester doesn't get in because his touchdowns are only worth six points like all others, but then discount all kickers when they score more points than anyone.
I think for special teamers to be in the HOF no one is an "every snap player" because the teams are split anyways. Plus a Hall of Game should be "Who is the best at their position" because everyone is tasked with their job. If the team doesn't win a Superbowl because of bad QB play that suddenly places the blame on the punter who was consistently doing his job perfectly every time? If you're building a team, you want the best kicker because they get you points, you want the best return guy because they set you up with yards or score you points. It's all about who helps you to win, and if they do their part, even if the team doesn't do it, they deserve the recognition they get. The Hall of Fame is each individual player and position focused it doesn't need to add team success otherwise what's the point because and NFL team is 50+ players plus coaching staff
I’d make a very bold argument in saying that the prime of ABs career, AB was the greatest WR in the history of the sport, he put up several consecutive seasons of hall of fame play.
Jj is on 3 straight 1400+ in his first 3 years. He might still crack 1200 even missing 5 games this year. AB has never been the best reciever ever. Not once.
It's weird, I agree and disagree with your special teams take. On the one hand, there should be basically no special teams specialists in the hall. On the other hand, I think being the best at anything deserves consideration. Like should a great punter get in? Probably not. But should like, the top 2-3 punters ever be in there? Yeah I'd say so, its still part of the game and its important to recognize people who excel at it. So I think Hester being in there is okay, but when the time comes to debate Cordarelle Patterson, might be a tougher sell
I believe devin hester deserves the spot because he was so good at his position that there was nobody before or since that can replicate his performances at kick returner.
Before- Brian Mitchell / Deion Sanders After- Tyreek Hill / Cordarelle Patterson The reason Prime Time and Cheetah are/will be HOFers is that they were/are much more than just return specialists. If Hester would’ve been the lock-down CB he was drafted to be or the WR1 they tried to make him then yes, but he failed miserably at both. Signed, -A Bears Fan
Yea McNabb was such a beast when he was on form. I grew up wanting to throw it like Warren Moon and Randall Cunningham, but I think McNabb just misses the Hall despite my like of him as a player. You may have already, so ignore of you have done so, but a video about the most TALENTED vs the GREATEST at many positions would be interesting. As in, Brady is clearly the GOAT of QBs, but nowhere close to being the most talented...personally I think Vick has that title locked up for now, although Randall gets a nod as well.
Hester's job was returning kicks. Don't disrespect him like that. He'll get in. What he did was historical and he legit changed the game. Nearly changed the rules too.
I know the Basketball HOF seems to have lower standards on entry and it does for the most part, but may I inject that the Basketball HOF is not just the NBA HOF. They take in account all levels including foreign leagues. Also having a Gold Medal in the Olympics or Pan-American games gets taken into account.
Barry, thank you mightly for saving us from the marijuana apocalypse. Do you think Jimmy Garoppolo is worthy of the hall of fame? If not what about the hall of handsomeness? I feel like I ask this on behalf of all of us.
Antonio Brown should get in to the hall of fame. Guys like Jim Brown and Karl Malone are in as great players who are complete scumbags. Michael Irvin stabbed a dude and had worse stats and is in th Hall. Steve Smith is a certifiable lunatic who beat up his own teammate and will probably get in eventually. Lawrence Taylor is terrible off the field as well and is in the super elite inner circle of Canton. AB has not done anything near as bad as those dudes so he should be a hall of famer I believe. It's a hall of great sports players, not of great human beings.
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You should do the opposite. Mailbox of us saying which players are in the hall of fame but don't deserve it, and give your thoughts on that.
I think MCNABB SHOULD be in HALL OF FAME... WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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Hey Barry, love your channel man! I’d love to see your opinion of the Top 15-20 QBs of the Manning/Brady Era (More specifically any and all QBs drafted and undrafted from 1998-present).
AB will get in, posthumous. As soon as the threat of AB showing up to the ceremony is gone, there's no stopping it
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If he is shown to have CTE after death, he might get in. You cannot really control yourself over that type of disease. Look what happened to Seau
He has CTE. 99% of players have it. AB is the most obvious case rn. And ofc he can't control himself, which is why the league won't invite him to a big cerrmony
For all his issues, I wouldn’t mind Antonio Brown being considered a Hall of Famer.
This. I'd frankly induct him and ban him from showing up for the ceremony. Thats probably the reasonable thing to do.
Luke Kuechly should be a lock for the HOF. One of the greatest defensive players of his decade, which included many of the greatest defensive players. I don’t think it’s outlandish to say he’s underrated.
As a Saints fan, Luke occupies that same place for me that Steve Smith, Sr. did. I loved to hate him. I really miss watching the chess matches he and Brees used to have. I think Luke is easily a HOFer.
I am an NFL and NBA stat monger, it’s like all I check while I do hmw. I say that because Luke Kuechly is absolutely a first ballot hall of famer. Most people forget he led the league in tackles twice, once as a rookie. He won DROY and then immediately won DPOY in his second year. He has the most tackles in a game and truly stuffed the stats. I don’t know why people hate on him, because I’ve literally heard it IN PERSON. One of the best defenders of all time, and he passes the eye test too-saw him play in person.
Also a Saints fan, and Kuechly is absolutely a lock for the Hall and its a travesty if he doesn't get in. To me, he was the best linebacker of his era and the only MLB who could mentally go to war with Brees every Sunday and at times come out on top.
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I kind of agree with your Devin Hester take, but at the same time most games are won because of field position and no one did their team more favors in that regard than Hester. He made the Bears' offense job so easy it didn't matter than they were lackluster until they got to the superbowl.
That field positioning point you made is an incredibly good point for his HOF case.
Being a returner is one of the harder positions in football to be great at it isn't a joke just like nobody respect kickers and punters even though most people couldn't kick a ball 10 yards let alone 50 plus with the game on the line Hester literally won games for bears he was one of the main reasons the bears even went to the superbowl with Eben they lost it was his fault he just became the 1st person to ever return a kickoff in the superbowl on the opening kickoff Hester was DeShawn Jackson without the receiving skills
@Nicknursenut So you're point is people like Tucker, Gould, and other great kickers don't deserve to be in the Hof because they aren't on offense or defense. When in reality they are sometimes more clutch then both offenses and defenses combined.
Field position automatically deserves to keep returners in the convos. But by your point that means that INTs don't meant much anymore if field postion doesn't matter.
I think personally any player that is so dominant in their respective position that the NFL has to nerf them, they deserve to be inthe HoF. Not first ballot or even second. But somewhere down the line they should be given it.
@@FireDarylMoreyevery down doesn't mean anything its a horrible take if a guy can get you to the endzone, or field goal range before the QB takes a snap l don't see how that isn't valuable we've seen great teams lose because of kick returners and punt returners. Toney basically sealed the game fof the Chiefs..
But isn't the Hall of Fame there so you can point at it and go "this is one of the best [insert skill] ever"? The best punt returner ever should absolutely be in there. Same goes for Cordarrelle Patterson.
Barry you should do a reverse video where you list people who are in the hall of fame that you think shouldn't be
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I find it disingenuous how some players, no matter how great they played will never make the Hall of Fame because of the position they played. (NFL)
Or which team they played for. Lavonte David is every bit as great as Bobby Wagner and Luke Kieckley but because they got all the pro bowls and all pros he's not gonna get a look in.
Some positions are less valuable, long snapper ofc isn’t going to make it
@@northernbloke6787they got it cuz they were better too
@@northernbloke6787kuechley was the best or top 2 linebacker for 5+ years
@@mike04574honestly if someone at long snapper created something that gave their team an incredible advantage, I think yes a long snapper should be in the Hall of fame
Special Teams are an integral aspect of football, and are extremely underrated. Just look at the 2010 Chargers who failed to make the playoffs despite having the #1 ranked offense and defense. And look at all time leading scorers - all kickers.
Yeah, the "every down" argument is dumb, especially for kickers, punters, and long snappers, who quite literally have only one role on their team (I guess punters double as field goal holders most of the time, but that's not what they get paid to do). If you are among the best ever to play your position, no matter what sport you play, you should be in the Hall of Fame without question. Where it gets tricky is with the returners, who almost always have another job title-but the value they contribute is integral to their teams' success. I think Tasker, Hester, and Patterson, at minimum, deserve to be in the Hall of Fame because of how dominant they were in that field position battle.
I can understand the returner point a bit, but going after kickers and punters is a bit silly. Like how are you going to think someone like Justin Tucker doesn’t belong in the hall of fame when he’s been such a dominant kicker throughout his career.
The field position game with returners and punters as well is an integral part of winning games and because of the impact someone like Hester can bring I do think some returners should make it. Hester obviously was never a good receiver, but teams were legitimately afraid to put the ball in his hands and would often just kick it out of bounds even when it would cost them field position rather than risk him having the chance to return it.
The Hester effect was very real and for that I do think he should be in the hall and will be soon considering he was a finalist recently.
@@brendan9868If you ask me, the single best to do those special team positions should be in.
They may not have provided as much value as some, but given their circumstances they probably gave as much as they could.
@@fortynights1513 Hester didn't give as much as he could. He could have been a decent starting-caliber wide receiver and that on top of his punt returning would have put him on the HOF. But he was terrible on offense.
I think elite long term impactful special teamers should get in. Tasker was a 7 time All-Pro who basically forced the league to add the Special Team position to the Pro Bowl. If you want to make them wait until their last year of eligibility for not being an every down player, fine, but they dominated the game at their position and should get in. Or don’t have the kicking game in football any more. Vinitieri, Tucker…they’re gonna get in.
You’re in the Hall of Fame of my soul, Barry
As a Bears fan, that Hester rant hurt my soul. That man is a hero in Chicago. Also met him in 2020 before covid and dude’s and insanely nice and humble guy.
Thank you Barry for saving my family from deadly marijuana addiction 🙏
Would be great if Barry did a video on Russell Wilson like the one he did on Cam Newton. There must have been signs in the Seattle days that hinted at what we're now seeing in Denver and Pete Carroll obviously saw it too.
You could say that about any QB though, if they get hit before they throw they obviously aren’t going to be making any plays. ie Mahomes Super Bowl 55
I would also like to see him do a qb career video on "welfare queen" Brett Favre, the way he did one on Marino, Peyton, and Brees.
In 2020, Russell Wilson was the best qb in the league for about the first 8 weeks, and then he took a huge hit in a game against Arizona and suddenly started throwing picks a bunch. I swear, he hasn’t been the same since that
@@oldtownscouts3712 The rot had definitely started before 2021 because in 2021, the Seahawks had a really hard time scoring in the second half of games. They repeatedly struggled to move the ball and lived off an occasional deep ball to Lockett or Metcalf. In the games with Russell Wilson they scored on 33 of their 72 drives in the first half (45.8%) but only 22 of their 81 drives in the second half (27.16%).
Russell’s had a good career, but I don’t know about HOF
Frank Gore’s lack of burst due to multiple knee injuries in college is a huge reason why not seen as a Hall of Famer by many.
He's a classic example of average to slightly above average production over a lengthy career.... Respectable, yes, but not really that talented or special.
I just saw that Frank Gore (2006) had a similar season comparable to Curtis Martin's (2004, HOFer)
Anyone who says Gore didn’t have burst didn’t watch any early Gore games. He was the best offensive player on a SB team. He was the only bright spot on some absolutely awful teams. And I get why people didn’t watch those awful 49er games but he was a beast on teams with horrible qb and offensive line play. Every team knew Gore was going to get the ball so they would stack the box and he would still run into the pile and somehow come out the other side still on his feet.
Von Miller. Super Bowl 50 mvp, 8-time pro bowler, 3 time all pro, tied for most sacks in superbowls. Not sure if he will be a first ballot but I think he definitely deserves to be in the HOF.
The dude is easily a first ballot right now. He basically won that Super Bowl for Denver.
Hes a 7 time all pro...
Von definitely gets in
3 time first team all pro*
But yes, you are correct.
To add on to the Super Bowl sacks stat, he’s only one of two players to have recorded a multiple-sack performance in multiple Super Bowl Games with Justin Tuck being the other one. Oh and he may have tied Charles Haley’s record for sacks but he played in 3 fewer Super Bowls.
you absolutley HAVE to do these more frequently!! Thanks Barry!
The problem with with Naismith Hall of Fame for just "letting anyone in" is that you didn't need to great in the NBA you just need to be great at whatever level of basketball you were in.
Yes, you are absolutely correct
International players yes, but it took Dantley a long time, DJ and other great NBA players that has not gotten in.
That’s not a problem because it’s called the basketball hall of fame not the nba hall of fame.
Thank you for starting off my weekend on a high note with this absolute banger of a video. Your a 1st ballot hall of fame YTer, Mr.McCockiner
Shohei is a HOFamer right now. He's doing what no one else has ever done, will have two MVPs after this season, the guy is already a HOF
the baseball hof in america limits players to at least 10 years of MLB experience. The Japanese hof, absolutely, but not the one in america, yet. I'll wait til '26 when he will get eligible
The baseball HOF values accumulation and longevity more than every other sport. A short career of dominance won't get Ohtani in, he has to make this last at least another 5 years of all star like play. He's 29 and he only has about 35 WAR which is a slower pace than most other HOF players. 50 or 55 WAR is usually the baseline to even be considered.
@@keynanvarnado7592 You still cannot deny that he was dominant as both a pitcher and batter. He'll get in six years after when he retires after 2026 or later
@@keynanvarnado7592 If anyone can break the mold of the baseball HOF its Shohei, if he were to never play again, I believe they would still induct him after the sheer uniqueness and greatness of his career.
@@ajburrrbaseball hall of fame would for sure make an exception for shohei
I wish Eric Berry could have been a part of the Chiefs 2019 Super Bowl team but he was released right before that season. You're right in that he struggled to stay healthy.
I would love to see a video where barry talks about the legacies of teams and players had they not lost to tom brady in the Super bowl
Plus Eli Manning and Nick Foles' legacy if they had *lost* to Brady.
Matt Ryan would probably have no discussion as far as Hall of Fame goes.
And the Panthers and Falcons would have championships.
And Secret Base would’ve probably made a Patriots documentary by now.
@@94dfk1 I feel like Nick Foles barely even has a "legacy" even with a ring and a SBMVP. He's basically a meme.
The photos Barry uses makes this already amazing video perfect.
I personally believe my wife's boyfriend deserves to go into the hall of fame. He let me out of the basement for 26 minutes just to watch you Barry
broooo
Mine even bought me my own TV for the basement.
What did you do with your extra 13 seconds
@@joshoberstprobably got busy with his wife for the first 3. Don’t know about the other 10 though
Mike Evans is EASILY the greatest offensive player in Bucs franchise history so that has to count for something
My point for special teamers being hall of famers is all time great relievers getting in. The role is super specialized duh, but they're some of the greatest of all time at their position
I really love hearing Barry talk baseball. I would love to hear more. I’m sure you’re super busy with your wife and her boyfriend, but your baseball knowledge seems pretty good (Besides your wainwright comments). I know you’re already pretty deep with football and basketball, and you’re a hero for the content you’re putting out. But please consider doing more baseball stuff especially with it being the playoffs right now
What make Frank Gore special and worthy of the HOF is that he had longevity and consistency at a position that is noun for its short shelf life he was the best at being available and good at his position
Rasheed Wallace. I think he was an incredibly talented player that unfortunately played in a golden period of power forwards alongside Duncan, Dirk, KG and Webber. He was one of the best stretch 4s of that era and one of the best post players and defenders. Was the main guy on the trailblazers team that made it to the WCF twice as well as helped elevate the 04 Pistons to an all-time great team. Not to mention holds a record that will never be broken now of the most techs in a season.
The ball don't lie!!!
Devin Hester deserves to be in the Hall based on his special teams accomplishments alone, but he was an every down guy for all but two seasons of his career, with his best season as a receiver being 2009.
The Ted Ginn comparison is 100% fair when counting stats are taken into account, but Devin Hester has pro bowls, all-pros, all-decade teams and NFL records to his name. Ted Ginn doesn’t.
Devin Hester deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.
No, he doesn’t special teams TD’s are worth just as much as regular season TD’s. And also who are you going to take for your team, Devin Hester or like the 8th best WR
@@elevatorelliot714I think you also have to look at the context of the TDs, there are a lot of player who can score a shit ton of goal line tds. And plus a bad returner can drastically change a game ie fumbling the ball or field position like last Super Bowl
@@jjttdog true but the bottom line is special teams TD’s are worth just as much as regular TD’s
@@elevatorelliot714 you’ve never played football before obviously. Have you ever played smeer the queer? That’s what a kickoff or punt return is like. You’re literally 1 on 11 hoping guys pick up blocks to make your job a little bit easier. Kick and punt return TDS are the hardest touchdowns to acquire. He had teams scared to kick to him.
@@tnttv24 Of course you’re 1 on 11, but special teams TD’s are worth the same as regular season TD’s. It’s not as much about what’s flashier or more impressive, it’s about what’s more impactful. Who would you rather have Hester or like the 6th best WR in the NFL, who will impact the team more.
Personally I think AJ Green should be in the Hall, but not 1st Ballot. He was arguably the 4th or 5th best receiver in the league at his peak before injuries caught up to him after 2017, and while pro bowls don’t mean as much these days, 7 pro bowls and 2 2nd team all pros is a very decorated career, on par with or guys in the hall, and better than people most people want in the hall, someone like Hines Ward. Yes yes ward has 1500 more yards and 15 more tds, he played 3 more seasons with much better Qb play, as famous women respected Big Ben and Kordale Stewart are leagues better than Andy Dalton, Aj McCarron and Kyler Murray. Imo if every really good wide receiver of the 2000’s is a hall of Famer, than Aj absolutely deserves 2nd or 3rd ballot consideration. (Ps I’m a jets fan so I don’t know why I’m ranting about Aj green lol)
Remember when he went for 180 on you guys?
Thank you Barry for giving us panthers fans something to be happy about with the Kuechly take
COLAWS COMMENTED?!? That is an incredible crossover I didn’t expect
Someone who doesn’t get talked about enough in this conversation is Terrell Suggs, dpoy, 8th all time in sacks, 2 super bowls, 7 pro bowls, and an all pro. But I don’t think he is a recognizable name enough to get in even though he definitely has the accolades
Suggs has two all pros if you count second team selections (08 in that case).
Thank you, Barry. My wife's boyfriend let me play on his phone while they wrestled in the bed, and now I get to watch you!😊
The thing you said for Antonio brown, the hof doesn’t take into consideration what they did off the field. I’m sure if they were a murderer or something, they’d take that into consideration but I don’t think they’re gonna take AB’s CTE moments into consideration
If OJ got in and didn't get removed, MBC will too
I think had he gone insane later in life, after he retired, I’d totally agree with your take. I think the stunt he pulled on the field in New York will be the one that keeps him out.
Isn't TO not in the hall of fame?
@@nuisancejones4908TO’s in
@@nuisancejones4908he made it in 2018
Shannon Sharpe once said,”I’m the only hall of famer in my family, but I’m not the best football player in my family”. As a packers fan, really wish sharpe had stayed healthy
Sterling's career was on a Jerry Rice-like trajectory before his neck injury. If he hadn't gotten hurt the Packers probably three-peat from 1995-1997.
Being a Reds fan, Votto is a tough one to say if he's a HOFer, mostly due to all the time he's missed throughout his career, whether it was from mental or physical ailments that kept him off the field. No doubt about it, his OBP is outstanding, mainly from all the walks he got because of his outstanding eye for the strike zone. Though, his career batting average is now below .300, sitting at .294 and getting worse by the year (his last .300+ BA was in 2017 and his last respectable year was in 2021 with a .266 BA with 36 HR and 99 RBI.) And while his BB are very good, he actually strikes out more than he walks. He's also a hot head who gets ejected from games more than the average player. Some voters aren't too keen on voting for hot heads if they are borderline HOF, like Votto is. There is definitely arguments for and against Votto's inclusion in the HOF. His pluses include his career OBP, his career BA (though, dropped below .300 in the last 2 years,) his 2010 MVP year (though, an argument could be made that Pujols was just as deserving that year,) and a decent (not great) defensive 1B (only one gold glove.) His negatives include missing a lot of time due to injury, his skills and seasonal stats have deteriorated over the last few years due to age and injury, and his anger issues with the umps causing ejections that some voters do not like (to be fair, though, that is from his passion for the game.) In interviews with the media and talking to fans, he's a likeable and funny guy. Also, the Reds only made the playoffs a few times during Votto's career and never got past the first round (though, not Votto's fault.)
His guaranteed 10-year $225M contract with the Reds ended this past season. Though, there is still a one-year team option to bring him back in 2024 at $20M. So, if the Reds don't bring him back, I don't know if Votto will retire or try to sign with another team. If he doesn't come back to the Reds, it's a shame that his last game with the Reds will be a 1st inning ejection from arguing balls and strikes from the dugout. Votto is now 40 years old also and the Reds have a lot of young guys on the team now who will only get better with more playing time. Bringing back Votto will take away playing time from the younger guys who play 1B and/or DH.
Barry, please do an "inverse video" of this: Players for NFL/NBA/MLB who are in the Hall, but probably shouldn't be. I know a lot of the old-timers don't have the stats, but still should be in for their skills and influence. 😊
Matt Ryan is summed up by Rob Riggle when he did pregame sketches for Fox:
"Brought to you by our favorite beer, Matty Ice. It freezes up when you need it the most!"
Hope he's enjoying his broadcasting career @ CBS
I feel ya on the Donovan McNabb thing. Was a fan from 1995 on. I’d love to see him get in but he just misses the cut.
Barry's dumping on Brady will always get the best laughs out of me.
You should do a video picking one active player from every nfl team who you think will make the hof one day
The Steve Tasker takes weird to me, Steve doesn’t belong in but by saying kickers and returners don’t belong in the hall because they specialized in special teams and not Offense or Defense isn’t a good take. Justin Tucker belongs especially if he plays the way he always has for like 2 more years, and Devin Hester is the greatest returner ever, I believe their ability swung the outcome of games as much as star WRs and and HBs. Justin wins games constantly. I think Special Teams is almost just as important as the other two sides of the ball. (I’m a Chargers fan who cries when he hears the word “2010”)
What do you think about Jamaal Charles? 3x All-Pro, 4-time pro bowler, nfl record for yards per carry (5.4) 5x 1,000 yard seasons and a rushing title.
Your logic for Mike Evans and Reggie Wayne (never having a super dominant season yet their longevity is so excellent their counting stats over time are excellent) contradicts you keeping Frank Gore out. C’mon. Gore absolutely deserves to be in. Probably one of the most impressive RB careers ever given just how long he was actually really good.
My hero has posted again
I saw an interview with Marshawn Lynch and he said he would step back and let the other running backs get the ball after he hit 100yds in a game if they weren't losing, if that's true I think he definitely deserves to be in the HOF. It would be a shame if he doesn't get in because his stats were less for being a team player
As a Rams fan and Mathew Stafford fan since he was drafted. I 100% agree with the Stafford assessment.
If Troy Aikman is in the hall of fame, Eli manning deserves to be in there.
Completely agree as a DAL fan. In fact Aikman was first ballot.
Aikman being in the Hall is a crime against football. If he had played his career with the Cardinals there's zero chance he would have even been under consideration. It's just the NFL's goofy pro-Cowboys bias that got him in.
Aikman had 3 and was part of a dynasty. Manning was never part of a dynasty. So the comparison is not the best.
@@jackwilson5152if Plaxico doesn’t get careless with a gun in 2008, the 10-1 Giants were the best team in NFL. Eli might be the only QB to have his WR not only shoot himself in the leg but also shoot away his chance at another SB. If Eli has three SB? Does that change?
Thanks for featuring me Barry ❤
Where's the Week 6 Review at Barry?
Probably still embarrassed from that eagles loss this week
@@jacobsmithr1819 I know, that's why I'm so excited as a professional Jalen Hurts hater lol
@benhicks7963 I don't really hate jalen hurts in particular, but I do hate the eagles as a whole
Barry using Tiger Woods' mugshot for Russell Wilson is gold.
Just to be clear: Roger Craig was the first player to have 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in one season-which only two other players have done since-but he shouldn’t be in the hall of fame because of a single play in a game? Dude…
From a Seahawks fan, one play like that shouldn’t keep Roger Craig out of Canton.
If you want to make an argument about his production, go ahead, but if you think arguing a player belongs for a few memorable highlights is silly, then arguing that someone doesn’t belong because of one play is just as silly.
@@fortynights1513I do think there’s precedent for it thought which is unfortunate.That’s why Jim Marshall isn’t in the hof
@@gamingsquad2326Personally I think that’s not a good precedent to go off of.
I don’t think the wrong way run should be a huge reason why you aren’t voting for Marshall.
Don’t get me wrong, if you want to argue that Marshall was consistently good but rarely elite, or didn’t peak as high as some, then I’d say that is a better argument against him being in Canton.
There’s also at least one precedent for the inverse here:
The only thing anyone seems to remember from Jackie Smith’s career was his dropped pass in Super Bowl 13, and he made it to Canton (it took longer than it would’ve without it, but he still got in).
Barry this was a very dominant video and certainly belongs in the hall of fame
Sean Alexander being the most underrated rb take had me flabbergasted
Shaun Alexander was a good player but I wouldn’t say Hall of Fame
Hope everyone is doing well! You're awesome!
I agree that special teams TDs aren’t worth any more than regular ones. But Hester is no doubt a HOF player. If touchdowns were really all that mattered no offense lineman or defensive players would ever sniff the hall of fame. No one in NFL history was a better returner than him.
Hope you're alright, barry! Can't wait for next video from our favorite class act!
Hesters a HOFer. I get the special teams players tax but very few times did team have to game plan for a returner and you had to plan for Hester on returns
I pretty much agree with all your points about every player. Especially Ochocinco. I’ve gotten so much shit about him not being a hall of famer. He was very good but I don’t think he did enough to be a lock. His peak wasn’t long and considering the era he played in, other receivers in that time(Moss, Owens, Harrison, Fitz, Wayne, Andre, Bruce, Holt) all more elite.
If you do this again, Barry, I gotta hear your opinion on Blue Jays pitcher Dave Stieb
If fans and media keep his case well-known, he’ll get in via Veterans Committee eventually.
Definitely belongs
Video Idea: Hall of Famers that should be in the Hall of Very Good. Love the content!
Baseball: Jack Morris, Harold Baines.
Football: Joe Namath, Paul Hornung
Basketball: Yao Ming, Vlade Divac, possibly Ralph Sampson
While i don't think Shaun Alexander belongs in the hall of fame, I don't think he was exposed so much as injured to hell and back. Injuries lower production and end careers.
Bob sanders played in exactly 48 games in regular season over 8 years so a total of 3 full seasons in 8. But in those 3 seasons/majority of 3 he managed to be a 2 time all pro, 2 time Pro Bowler, NFL Defensive player of the year, and a Super Bowl champion.
I’m a colts fan and no one could ever convince me that manning deserved the super bowl mvp trophy, over Sanders, especially having 1 good half and average games the rest of the 2006 playoffs. That Super Bowl run and win was the break out moment for Sanders and he won the Defensive Player of the Year, deservedly and I believe unanimously, the very next regular season.
His resume in only 48 games is Hof esque, but I agree that consistency and longevity should be valued greatly when being inducted into the hall of fame and Bob Sanders should fall short. No doubt I’d take the careers of Ed Reed, Troy Polumala, and Brian Dawkins as the Colts safeties from that era, over Sanders, but you’re givng me one game to pick the best players to form an all time greatest team, or die, I’m riding with Bob Sanders at strong safety. When he played he was one of, if not, the greatest. He literally changed that defense 180 degrees and each game completely.
Saying kickers shouldn't make the HOF is crazy to me, that's where most of your points come from. Justin Tucker is a LOCK for the Hall
Yea barry is an idiot
Tucker for sure, the Ravens for years have basically been able to approach their decisions and game management with the confidence that Tucker will make 50-60 yard long field goals.
i saw someone holding a sign of Barry on College Gameday last week
As a Bears fan thank you for the Ted Ginn Jr comparison to show what I have been saying for years- Hester is not a HOFer! All the years of frustration that he couldn’t run routes and had hands of stone when counted on as a WR. Meanwhile respecter of women Tyreek Hill is proving that you can go from superstar KR to legit WR1 and might finally break the 2k mark this year and possibly do it in 16 games.
Barry I haven’t watched this yet but I can tell it’s gonna be a banger
I disagree with your Matt Ryan take because you said he always found a way to mess it up. But if you look at the numbers, he’s 4th all time in 4 quarters comebacks and 6th all time in game winning drives
Maybe he meant in a playoff setting?
I had a mouth full of coffee at the end, I’m now cleaning that up from the floor and counters, thanks for the laughs Barry always.,.
HoF talent vs HoF career
Yup those two things definitely need to be differentiated. Cam Newton for example was Hall of Fame talent. But did he have a Hall of Fame career? Not really because he fell off after 2018.
Thoughts on Rajon Rondo as a hall of famer? Wasnt exactly a great scorer, but was a great point guard when it came to defense and play making. Was on a whole nother lever in the playoffs as well. I think the low amount of ppg would hinder him, but his play in the playoffs and being a great defensive point guard and great passer.
Just to show some love for Steve Tasker, apparently Marv Levy kept him on special teams because he was so valuable and Levy didn't want him to get hurt playing offense.
In my opinion if you are saying yes to Devin Hester, then Steve Tasker should also be a yes.
But if you said no to both I’d understand it.
@@fortynights1513 I have always had a soft spot for Tasker as I played on some special teams in high school. I know what it is like so I really appreaciate how good he was.
Can we get an opposite video of this, a hall of shame? Players who ruined their careers, image, or sabotaged their own team. I feel like this could be a fun viewer idea, where we get to ask you to tear into the wrongs each of these players have done and what they should’ve been doing. I feel like since you’re the expert you should try it
Barry deserves to be in the hall of fame for being the greatest husband his wife's boyfriend.
Eli Manning is a hall of famer. Other QBs you say don't have Super Bowl rings and Manning has 2 and played great in both games. Plus he had that long consecutive game streak.
I really need to see Mike Alstott get put up here eventually
You can't say that Hester doesn't get in because his touchdowns are only worth six points like all others, but then discount all kickers when they score more points than anyone.
Post the week 6 recap!
I think for special teamers to be in the HOF no one is an "every snap player" because the teams are split anyways. Plus a Hall of Game should be "Who is the best at their position" because everyone is tasked with their job. If the team doesn't win a Superbowl because of bad QB play that suddenly places the blame on the punter who was consistently doing his job perfectly every time? If you're building a team, you want the best kicker because they get you points, you want the best return guy because they set you up with yards or score you points. It's all about who helps you to win, and if they do their part, even if the team doesn't do it, they deserve the recognition they get. The Hall of Fame is each individual player and position focused it doesn't need to add team success otherwise what's the point because and NFL team is 50+ players plus coaching staff
Making my morning greater again!!!
Who’s here after Joe Mauer got elected to the National Baseball Hall Of Fame?
🖐
If you do a part 2, I’d like to hear your opinion on Torry Holt. He has the most receiving yards of any player throughout the 2000s.
Holt Absolutely deserves to be the HOF
Isn’t he In the hof
I hope Antonio Brown makes the Hall of Fame. He deserves it despite everything he says and does
We all love our handsome stud Jimmy Garoppolo here on this channel.
I agree with you on everything except for Eli Manning. Not a first or maybe even second ballot. But he is definitely a HOFer.
I’d make a very bold argument in saying that the prime of ABs career, AB was the greatest WR in the history of the sport, he put up several consecutive seasons of hall of fame play.
6 straight 1200+ yard seasons, like c’mon
Jj is on 3 straight 1400+ in his first 3 years. He might still crack 1200 even missing 5 games this year. AB has never been the best reciever ever. Not once.
It's weird, I agree and disagree with your special teams take. On the one hand, there should be basically no special teams specialists in the hall. On the other hand, I think being the best at anything deserves consideration. Like should a great punter get in? Probably not. But should like, the top 2-3 punters ever be in there? Yeah I'd say so, its still part of the game and its important to recognize people who excel at it. So I think Hester being in there is okay, but when the time comes to debate Cordarelle Patterson, might be a tougher sell
I believe devin hester deserves the spot because he was so good at his position that there was nobody before or since that can replicate his performances at kick returner.
Before- Brian Mitchell / Deion Sanders
After- Tyreek Hill / Cordarelle Patterson
The reason Prime Time and Cheetah are/will be HOFers is that they were/are much more than just return specialists. If Hester would’ve been the lock-down CB he was drafted to be or the WR1 they tried to make him then yes, but he failed miserably at both.
Signed,
-A Bears Fan
@@NotMeNaNaNaWho the hell thought he was gonna be a lock-down CB? Anyone who watched him in college knew he was a kick returner.
@@apexcaliber9912 he was drafted as a CB. Thankfully he happened to be a pretty good KR/PR.
@@NotMeNaNaNaNobody is drafted as a PR/KR specialist. They are usually drafted as a WR/CB but are never used at those positions.
Yea McNabb was such a beast when he was on form. I grew up wanting to throw it like Warren Moon and Randall Cunningham, but I think McNabb just misses the Hall despite my like of him as a player.
You may have already, so ignore of you have done so, but a video about the most TALENTED vs the GREATEST at many positions would be interesting. As in, Brady is clearly the GOAT of QBs, but nowhere close to being the most talented...personally I think Vick has that title locked up for now, although Randall gets a nod as well.
I agree 100% with your take on Bob Sanders.
MORE I NEED ANOTHER PART THREE BARRY WHAT THE JEEPERS
Hester's job was returning kicks. Don't disrespect him like that. He'll get in. What he did was historical and he legit changed the game. Nearly changed the rules too.
Hester is in dawg. He’s the best returner. It gets him in
I know the Basketball HOF seems to have lower standards on entry and it does for the most part, but may I inject that the Basketball HOF is not just the NBA HOF. They take in account all levels including foreign leagues. Also having a Gold Medal in the Olympics or Pan-American games gets taken into account.
Donovan Mcnabb just needed some receivers that got along with him 😖
Love the ending Barry
Barry, thank you mightly for saving us from the marijuana apocalypse.
Do you think Jimmy Garoppolo is worthy of the hall of fame? If not what about the hall of handsomeness?
I feel like I ask this on behalf of all of us.
Andre Johnson? Love that guy. Texans legend.
I would put him in. Monster career stats, seven pro bowls, and had some top 3 receiver campaigns
Absolutely belongs
Antonio Brown should get in to the hall of fame. Guys like Jim Brown and Karl Malone are in as great players who are complete scumbags. Michael Irvin stabbed a dude and had worse stats and is in th Hall. Steve Smith is a certifiable lunatic who beat up his own teammate and will probably get in eventually. Lawrence Taylor is terrible off the field as well and is in the super elite inner circle of Canton. AB has not done anything near as bad as those dudes so he should be a hall of famer I believe.
It's a hall of great sports players, not of great human beings.
A very in-depth and persuasive argument against Tom Bradys potential Hall of Fame status