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  1. OneM24 OneM24 is offline beer pong champion

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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:35am)

    Does anybody here think Devin Hester makes the Hall of Fame simply for his punt and kickoff return skills? Was having this conversation with somebody earlier today, after watching some highlights and watching sports center. I really don't know the answer.

    Thoughts?
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:36am) in reply to OneM24

    No, if he gets in it opens the flood gates for a slew of punt return/kickoff return guys to get it and waters down the HOF.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:37am) in reply to sellittojohn

    I don't think so unless they changed the criteria.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:38am) in reply to ACgaming

    If he stopped playing today? No. If he does what he's doing for 5 more years? Meh... Maybe?
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:38am) in reply to Realbigfish4

    I really don't think so.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:39am) in reply to Purple Jesus

    If Devin Hester gets in, then Steve Tasker has to get in
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:39am) in reply to dolphin13

    Why not wait until his career is over for this topic. You will need to look at just how high he set the bar for the kick return record before this question can be justly answered.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:40am) in reply to DBo Fo Sho

    Until punters and kickers get in regularly, you won't find kick returners.
     
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:42am) in reply to sellittojohn

     
    Originally Posted by sellittojohn View Post

    No, if he gets in it opens the flood gates for a slew of punt return/kickoff return guys to get it and waters down the HOF.


    idk about this tho...pretty sure Hester is the GOAT wrt returning kicks, not like if you let him in you instantly have to let in every flavor of the month kick returner.

    I'd say if he can keep this up for several more years he's certainly worthy of serious consideration
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:45am) in reply to Lord Supremo

    http://www.advancednflstats.com/2010...l-of-fame.html

    Cliffs: No special teamer deserves HOF status. But if anyone does, it's Devin Fn Hester.
     
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:45am) in reply to Randers

    If Brian Mitchell didnt get in before Hester became a Star, i doubt Hester gets in.


    Brian Keith Mitchell (born August 18, 1968) is a former American football running back and return specialist in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round (130th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft. He played college football at University of Southwestern Louisiana where he was a quarterback.

    Mitchell also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. He is currently second on the NFL's all-time list in all-purpose yardage with 23,330 yards, behind Jerry Rice. His 13 special teams touchdowns are second in NFL history, behind Devin Hester, and his nine punt return touchdowns are third behind Eric Metcalf with 10, and Hester with 11. Mitchell was ranked the 2nd Greatest specialist in NFL History by NFL Network's NFL Top 10 Return Aces.


    He is also one of only four players to record four seasons of over 2,000 total yards, (the others being Marshall Faulk, Dante Hall and Tiki Barber) and missed out on a fifth by only five yards
    Edited By: wantagolf Dec 1st, 2011 at 12:54 AM
     
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:48am) in reply to wantagolf

    His biggest argument will be that Jan Stenarud got in. A fucking PK. GTFO Jan.
     
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:53am) in reply to Randers

    If he can finish his career with 8.5k return yards, 25 return tds, 5.5k recieving yrds, and 25 recieving tds he'll def have an argument. Imo it will still be a bit short, but will def be a sick career.
    Edited By: Realbigfish4 Dec 1st, 2011 at 12:56 AM
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:53am) in reply to Realbigfish4

    As a Bears fan I still say no, but if he figures out how to run a decent route as a WR and does some damage there as well as keep his pace up on returns, anything is possible, but I doubt it on all counts
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:55am) in reply to undertheradar

    If when all is said and done and he has say double or even a little less than twice the returns of second place he's going to be ahead by such a high margin I doubt it opens any flood gates for other special teams players, it would just be universally accepted that he was let in as an exception.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:57am) in reply to Lord Supremo

     
    Originally Posted by Lord Supremo View Post

    idk about this tho...pretty sure Hester is the GOAT wrt returning kicks, not like if you let him in you instantly have to let in every flavor of the month kick returner.

    I'd say if he can keep this up for several more years he's certainly worthy of serious consideration

    I agree that Hester is the best in the business today, there are a handfull of players that are right behind him in terms of being at his level. Unless Hester is returning 10 punts and kicks a year for TD's there is 0 chance he gets into the HOF.

     
    Originally Posted by wantagolf View Post

    If Brian Mitchell didnt get in before Hester became a Star, i doubt Hester gets in.

    Brian Keith Mitchell (born August 18, 1968) is a former American football running back and return specialist in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round (130th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft. He played college football at University of Southwestern Louisiana where he was a quarterback.

    Mitchell also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. He is currently second on the NFL's all-time list in all-purpose yardage with 23,330 yards, behind Jerry Rice. His 13 special teams touchdowns are second in NFL history, behind Devin Hester, and his nine punt return touchdowns are third behind Eric Metcalf with 10, and Hester with 11. Mitchell was ranked the 2nd Greatest specialist in NFL History by NFL Network's NFL Top 10 Return Aces.

    He is also one of only four players to record four seasons of over 2,000 total yards, (the others being Marshall Faulk, Dante Hall and Tiki Barber) and missed out on a fifth by only five yards

    and wata hit the nail on the head with the GOAT
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:57am) in reply to sellittojohn

    hester is the reason the bears have made the superbowl/nfc championship. you could argue defense but nahh, hester is the reason. one of the questions for the criteria is "can you write the history of the nfl without including him?"

    he will continue to score and he will get in and people who were around to see it will look back with fond memories of his greatness

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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:58am) in reply to Donkey Kong

    Vinatieri is in now and I think Hester will be by the time he is through. There's 2 special teamers for ya.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 12:58am) in reply to undertheradar

    He's the best ever at his position and his position is exciting as hell, why not?
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:00am) in reply to undertheradar

     
    Originally Posted by undertheradar View Post

    As a Bears fan I still say no, but if he figures out how to run a decent route as a WR and does some damage there as well as keep his pace up on returns, anything is possible, but I doubt it on all counts

    Hester is just not a wr, no other way to put it. He is fast as fuck and the Bears have for years looked for a way to get him on the field to make a difference.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:03am) in reply to sellittojohn

    RAY GUY
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:03am) in reply to warden

    I say yes because no one will ever break any of his records and if you base it off of position then definitely.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:03am) in reply to Oh Rale

    ^^^being the best at your position is def. an argument to get in. I know his ability to be exciting every time he gets the ball from a punt/ko isn't a category for the HOF, but if you were creating the best team you could across all the ages, i'm taking hester to return punts/ko's, which for me, puts him into the HOF
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:04am) in reply to wantagolf

     
    Originally Posted by wantagolf View Post

    If Brian Mitchell didnt get in before Hester became a Star, i doubt Hester gets in.


    Brian Keith Mitchell (born August 18, 1968) is a former American football running back and return specialist in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round (130th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft. He played college football at University of Southwestern Louisiana where he was a quarterback.

    Mitchell also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. He is currently second on the NFL's all-time list in all-purpose yardage with 23,330 yards, behind Jerry Rice. His 13 special teams touchdowns are second in NFL history, behind Devin Hester, and his nine punt return touchdowns are third behind Eric Metcalf with 10, and Hester with 11. Mitchell was ranked the 2nd Greatest specialist in NFL History by NFL Network's NFL Top 10 Return Aces.


    He is also one of only four players to record four seasons of over 2,000 total yards, (the others being Marshall Faulk, Dante Hall and Tiki Barber) and missed out on a fifth by only five yards

    You kinda just made the arguement that Hester should be in, and Brian Mitchell shouldnt.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:05am) in reply to Oh Rale

     
    Originally Posted by Oh Rale View Post

    I say yes because no one will ever break any of his records and if you base it off of position then definitely.

    lOOOOOOOL
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:06am) in reply to sellittojohn

    No, seriously, there's no chance he gets in.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:07am) in reply to Purple Jesus

    If his career continues as it has , most definitely.
     
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:08am) in reply to Oh Rale

     
    Originally Posted by Oh Rale View Post

    I say yes because no one will ever break any of his records and if you base it off of position then definitely.

    i mean patrick peterson has 4 punt return TDs already and he's been playing in the NFL for like three months
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:10am) in reply to warden

     
    Originally Posted by warden View Post

    i mean patrick peterson has 4 punt return TDs already and he's been playing in the NFL for like three months

    winning, this was one of the 2-3 guys that i had in mind that will make Hester look like a chump in 5 years.
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    Dec 1st, 2011 (12/1/2011 1:11am) in reply to sellittojohn

     
    Originally Posted by sellittojohn View Post

    winning, this was one of the 2-3 guys that i had in mind that will not get kicked to in the near future.

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