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Steve Smith in HOF?

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By pepaw,
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I think everyone here can agree watching steve smith grow as a player and person has been amazing. There's been bumps in the road but all and all I'd say he's turned out pretty good just to be a 3rd round kick returner;)

I'm sure a lot of you watched his interview with Sharpe where steve got emotional when the subject switched to him one day being in the HOF. http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80d4929b. But I got to wondering if Steve will have the numbers to get in?

-- yrs pro - catches - yds - tds - Pro Bowls/ All Pro

Steve Smith - 8 - 509 - 7,348- 45 - 4/2

Chad J. - 8 - 612 - 8905 - 53 - 5/2

Larry F. - 5 - 426 - 5975 - 46 - 3/1

Reggie W. -8 - 576 - 8129 - 53 - 3/1

Anquan B. - 6 - 502 - 6496 - 40 - 3/0?

Andre J. - 6 - 486 - 6379 - 33 - 3/2

Some old Farts

Terrel Owens - 13 - 951 - 14,122 - 139 - 6/6

Randy Moss - 11 - 843 - 13,201 - 135 - 6/4

Marvin H. - 13 - 1102 - 14,580 - 128 - 8/8

Hines Ward - 11 - 800 - 9780 - 72 - 4/3

For the record I do not feel Ward belongs on this list. But with the Steelers huge market and his two superbowls who knows.

As for Steve he came into the league at a disadvantage being mainly a kick returner (only 154 rec yds his first year) and being a part of one of the worst teams ever. Not to mention in 04 when only playing half a game of the season. 06 and 07 were waste of him in the prime of his career. 06 horrid O-line, no legit no 2 receiver and 3rd and Draw Dan Henning calling the shots.

07 Jake goes out after 3 games =p. He still managed to get 1000 yards though. He's only really had 6 seasons as a receiver with a run based offense.

As for the playoffs I couldn't find all the stats but I'm sure he's ahead of most. 404 postseason yards in 03. That ass beating he gave giants and bears in 05.

I think the cut off for this current generation of receivers is going to be high. I hope he gets some more 1500 yd seasons, its gonna be close:confused:

Any thoughts on his chances or how the HOF works?

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*If* he stays healthy and *if* he continues to put up amazing numbers for another few years, he *could* make the Hall. He's the only Panther that's going to be close to making it though. Well, you could say that Beason has the talent, but it's ridiculously early to start suggesting that he's Hall-worthy.

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We've discussed this a few times, however all of the old threads were lost when the forum crashed.

I think the general consensus is he's got to have a few more really great seasons in order to make it. Looking at Smith as an individual athlete and not a Panther, it's sort of a shame he wasn't in an offense that would have better utilized his talents.

Don't get me wrong: I want Smith to be a Panther for life. But imagine what he could do in another system with perhaps another quarterback.

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Lynn Swann was a punt Returner

With all the retired WR's waiting to get into HOF

I think a WR has to do more than numbers,He has to have the numbers,

But numbers alone want do it .

Playoffs & Super Bowls will play a big part .

And having the ability to take over in those games

That's what the nominating committee will remember first .

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From a talent standpoint, Steve Smith is definitely a HOF receiver. Unfortunately, he probably won't have the necessary stats by the end of his career. As mentioned, his uneventful first two seasons, and the broken leg in '04 hurt his stats. If the Panthers win a couple of Super Bowls while Steve Smith is still a big contributor, then he'll have more of a case. If he were in a pass first offense, such as the Pats, I have no doubt his numbers would be HOF worthy.

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Too true, also he has always been under a conservative offense.

If Jake and Fox leave sooner than later, he will have a better shot

That's completely false and unrelated. Fox has NEVER been opposed to going to Smith deep.

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