Keyshawn Johnson: Hall of Famer?

Prodigal Son · 05-29-2007, 03:49 PM

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Keyshawn Johnson was a tremendous NFL wide receiver for a number of years, with his peak coming early in his career when he was arguably the best player at his position in 1998-99. He will serve as the prototype "possession receiver" in comparisons for years to come. If I could get a quarter for every time an analyst will compare a draft prospect to Keyshawn over the next decade, I'd end up with enough money to get a 'do from Mel Kiper's stylist.

Johnson was a hell of a player, simply put, but he was not a Hall of Famer. Especially if Art Monk--the original ultimate possession receiver--is not one...

http://sportsblogguy.blogspot.com/

What you guys think?

mirrf · 05-29-2007, 04:16 PM

If Art Monk isn't in the hall, than Keyshawn isn't.

Dagrims · 05-29-2007, 04:26 PM

I don't think that his statistics warrant inclusion in the HOF.

Three time Pro-Bowler
64 receiving TDs (#44 all-time), with just one year of 10+ and not more than six in any of his last six seasons
Just one year in the top five (#4) in receptions
Never in top five in receiving yards or receiving TDs
15th in all-time receptions, behind guys like Larry Centers, Irving Fryar and Keenan McCardell
23rd in receiving yards
2 TDs in 7 postseason games - not exactly the team's go-to guy

I am not well-versed in any advanced statistical metrics for football, so maybe he shines in some of those, but I never thought of him as the best receiver in football in any year.

I'd vote no.

plubbr · 05-29-2007, 04:43 PM

Excellent wide receiver, but not quite good enough for the hall.

darkhorse · 05-29-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagrims

I am not well-versed in any advanced statistical metrics for football, so maybe he shines in some of those, but I never thought of him as the best receiver in football in any year.

I'd vote no.

Footballoutsiders.com has ratings for the last 7 years of his 12 year career. They are unimpressive.

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/wr.php

2000 38th
2001 42nd
2002 21st
2003 8th
2004 20th
2005 37th
2006 55th

darkhorse · 05-29-2007, 04:47 PM

Good thing this wasn't a poll.

Dagrims · 05-29-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

Good thing this wasn't a poll.

Just Give Me the Damn Poll!

Slackker · 05-29-2007, 05:29 PM

Certainly not.

He's one of those guys that has had a career that has been both underrated and overrated at certain points, but.. none of his career is even remotely HOF worthy.

05-29-2007, 04:26 PM	#3
Dagrims Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,827	I don't think that his statistics warrant inclusion in the HOF. Three time Pro-Bowler 64 receiving TDs (#44 all-time), with just one year of 10+ and not more than six in any of his last six seasons Just one year in the top five (#4) in receptions Never in top five in receiving yards or receiving TDs 15th in all-time receptions, behind guys like Larry Centers, Irving Fryar and Keenan McCardell 23rd in receiving yards 2 TDs in 7 postseason games - not exactly the team's go-to guy I am not well-versed in any advanced statistical metrics for football, so maybe he shines in some of those, but I never thought of him as the best receiver in football in any year. I'd vote no. __________________ "Read books, get brain." Last edited by Dagrims; 05-29-2007 at 04:28 PM.

05-29-2007, 04:47 PM	#6
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Good thing this wasn't a poll. __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."

05-29-2007, 05:29 PM	#8
Slackker All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 777	Certainly not. He's one of those guys that has had a career that has been both underrated and overrated at certain points, but.. none of his career is even remotely HOF worthy.