swede
09-24-2007, 11:18 AM
DD is well-known for being…well…not well-known.
At this point in his career he has 441 receptions, 6,194 yards, and 38 touchdowns. It is remarkable to me how he has been punished during his career and yet somehow survives to play at a high level. That hit by the San Diego defensive back's helmet was like being in a freaking car accident and he just picks himself up and catches two more TD's.
Michael Irvin, a player for whom I have little respect, was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame with about 750 receptions, just under 12,000 receiving yards, and 65 touchdowns.
If DD plays 3 more years he should have similar numbers in receptions and touchdowns. What else would this guy need to do to make a claim on the HOF?
Is it already out of reach given the rather slow start to his career, or will it take 3, 4, or even 5 years of DD-like #s to overcome the anonymity and impress sports journalists?
At this point in his career he has 441 receptions, 6,194 yards, and 38 touchdowns. It is remarkable to me how he has been punished during his career and yet somehow survives to play at a high level. That hit by the San Diego defensive back's helmet was like being in a freaking car accident and he just picks himself up and catches two more TD's.
Michael Irvin, a player for whom I have little respect, was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame with about 750 receptions, just under 12,000 receiving yards, and 65 touchdowns.
If DD plays 3 more years he should have similar numbers in receptions and touchdowns. What else would this guy need to do to make a claim on the HOF?
Is it already out of reach given the rather slow start to his career, or will it take 3, 4, or even 5 years of DD-like #s to overcome the anonymity and impress sports journalists?