burrrton wrote:About dmn time. Fingers crossed for him.
I-5 wrote:It's going to be a tough sell nationally for two reasons: the length of his career, and the lack of overall success of those teams. Having said that, Easley is easily one of the most dominant and feared players ever at his position. But we all know that in Seattle.
Hawk Sista wrote:http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000685511/article/seahawks-kenny-easley-named-hof-senior-finalist
Too bad I don't get a vote. He is the reason I am a Seahawk Fan!
Zorn76 wrote:Think positive, Obi, lol.
You skepticism is understood on one level but, all bias aside, he does deserve to be enshrined in Canton.
The HOF has made allowances for others who many thought would never get in, and they should do so here.
obiken wrote:Kenny was my favorite Hawk but its not going to happen, not enough time in the league. I really really hope I am wrong.
HumanCockroach wrote:Several hall of famers with 7 ( or less) years in the league ( Gale Sayers is the most recognizable but several others).
Talking about a player that was all pro 4 years straight and a pro bowl player 6 times, defensive player of the year, rookie defensive player of the year, AFC defensive player...
What would you rather have? Someone that plays 7 years, is the best in the game every single one of them at his position, or one that plays 10 years with 4 great seasons and is horrible the other six? What Easley did CHANGED not only the games he played in, but how other teams filled the position, utilized the players in that position. In essence he changed the NFL.
There is no Kam without a Kenny...
c_hawkbob wrote:When was the last time you saw that happen?
c_hawkbob wrote:So you really think there will just not be a senior committee player this year?
Sorry but no way the NFL just omits that portion of their carefully crafted program for the Hall, it's become too big a selling point to the TV audience.
RiverDog wrote:I didn't say that. All I'm saying is that I think it's a little premature to be declaring Easley as a near certainty to be inducted. I understand what you're saying about the senior committee's recommendation carrying a lot of weight, but there's still a lot of weight behind the argument against his induction, ie a 7 year career. They'd be breaking virtually new ground by admitting someone with such a short (time wise) resume.
HumanCockroach wrote:To answer your question Bob, the least year without a senior selection was 1975... Odds are he's in.
NorthHawk wrote:He could run like ET, hit like Kam and had the ball skills (when it was in the air) of Sherm.
That was a lethal combination for WRs and opposing OC's so it's no wonder they had to game plan against him.
I have a huge amount of respect for Kenny Easley's ability. I just don't join the others in this forum that feel his acceptance into the HOF is a foregone conclusion. There is one helluva an obstacle for him to overcome in terms of his longevity.
c_hawkbob wrote:Then make a call already.
Is he going to get the 80% votes of the selection committee or does the the HOF go without a Senior inductee for the first time since you and I were in school?
This just acting like the voice of reason saying "not so fast" without taking a real stand is too easy.
Hawktawk wrote:Easley belongs in the Hall. I have a hard time finding his highlights online to show my 21 year old son. He cant believe we had a safety as good or better than the ones we have now.
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