For the first time in three years, the Vikings will not send anyone to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Former receiver Cris Carter and defensive end Chris Doleman were among the first five players cut during a 7-hour, 26-minute Hall of Fame selection committee meeting at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Dallas, site of Sunday's Super Bowl XLV. Carter and Doleman were caught up in the numbers despite the fact they were among the very best at their positions statistically when they retired. When Carter retired, he was second in receptions (1,101) and touchdown receptions (130). Doleman, meanwhile, still ranks fourth in career sacks with 150 1/2 behind only Bruce Smith, Reggie White and Kevin Greene. Source: Star-Tribune
Man, I can't figure that one out at all. Guy seemed to never drop a pbutt. Crazy not to have him in the HOF.
Not only did Carter not get in, but John Clayton reported that both Andre Reed and Tim Brown got more votes than him.
He must have been a real rod to reporters back in the day or something. This can't be about his drug issues. I think it just comes down to a bunch of candidates at wide receiver. Many NFL purists feel receivers have inflated numbers now.
I could maybe, MAYBE let one argue that Reed did a lot for the Bills in the K-Gun and they got to 4 Super Bowls...I'll listen to that. Tim Brown? Please... Carter >>>>>>>>> Reed & Brown.
