Rufridr101 Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Absolutely loved watching him play. Couldn't sneak the cheese past him. 1
BillyWhiteShows Posted January 15, 2019 Author Posted January 15, 2019 I disagree....Ted is HOF worthy. Name a better NT. And no Fred Smerlas was not better 2
row_33 Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 23 minutes ago, BillyWhiteShows said: I disagree....Ted is HOF worthy. Name a better NT. And no Fred Smerlas was not better how many NTs are in there are 25 or more other teams in the NFL to pick from through the years...
mjt328 Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 My initial gut reaction was: "No. He was a really good player. But was never dominant enough to be in the Hall of Fame." But then I tried to think of another Nose Tackle I've seen who was better. (I've been watching the NFL for over 30 years). I honestly couldn't think of one. Not a single one. 1
BillyWhiteShows Posted January 15, 2019 Author Posted January 15, 2019 1 minute ago, mjt328 said: My initial gut reaction was: "No. He was a really good player. But was never dominant enough to be in the Hall of Fame." But then I tried to think of another Nose Tackle I've seen who was better. (I've been watching the NFL for over 30 years). I honestly couldn't think of one. Not a single one. Right I agree and that’s why I started this thread. He improves the rushing defense of a team vastly. More than most LB’s or DE’s 1
row_33 Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 just did a little search for the best in history, here's one list: Vince Wilfork, Patriots Casey Hampton, Steelers Haloti Ngata, Ravens Ted Washington, lots of teams Jamal Williams, Chargers and Broncos Joe Klecko, who transitioned to NT for the Jets Michael Carter, 49ers Jay Ratliff, Cowboys none of them thanks....
LSHMEAB Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 A "space eater" who managed 34.5 sacks and had a 92 tackle season. Imagine that? Worthy of consideration, but not a HOF'er.
BillyWhiteShows Posted January 16, 2019 Author Posted January 16, 2019 3 hours ago, row_33 said: just did a little search for the best in history, here's one list: Vince Wilfork, Patriots Casey Hampton, Steelers Haloti Ngata, Ravens Ted Washington, lots of teams Jamal Williams, Chargers and Broncos Joe Klecko, who transitioned to NT for the Jets Michael Carter, 49ers Jay Ratliff, Cowboys none of them thanks.... I may be biased but Ted is better than all those names. Next closest is Vince Wilfork. Same kind of player as Ted though 1
row_33 Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Just now, BillyWhiteShows said: I may be biased but Ted is better than all those names. Next closest is Vince Wilfork. Same kind of player as Ted though Agreed but not for Canton
Rico Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Initially I would say no, but I think he is at least as worthy as Cortez Kennedy and more worthy than either Fred Dean or Jason Taylor. May as well let him in. 1 1
RiotAct Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 I had no clue he played for 16 seasons... wow!
BillyWhiteShows Posted January 16, 2019 Author Posted January 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Rico said: Initially I would say no, but I think he is at least as worthy as Cortez Kennedy and more worthy than either Fred Dean or Jason Taylor. May as well let him in. I’m telling you - he was a difference maker! Just look at the rankings of the defenses he played in vs. the run. They were always among the best and he played for a lot of teams! 23 minutes ago, RiotAct said: I had no clue he played for 16 seasons... wow! And did so carrying about 340 lbs. He said in an interview that his hips are feeling it. I can’t imagine how they wouldn’t be. Ditto for his knees and back. 1
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