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Is Michael Strahan a surefire Hall of Famer? Pete Prisco of CBS Sportsline thinks so.

Mike Strahan, DE, New York Giants
Decision: Welcome to Canton.
He’s been a dominant player for a long time, but is he in the Bruce Smith-Reggie White class? He’s not, but he’s the all-time sack leader. Plus, the media likes him. He’ll get in.

While I do agree that Strahan is Hall of Fame bound, there are a few problems with Prisco’s analysis. Can anyone guess what they are?
First of all, Michael Strahan is not the all time sacks leader. Yes, he does hold the single-season record, but the all-time record? Not even close! Come on Pete, you get paid for this stuff!
Secondly, since when does the media liking a player get put on their Hall of Fame resume? I understand that some media members have to vote for them, but that should be the very last thing people consider when voting for (or against) a player.
The reality is, Strahan is going to the Hall of Fame because he’s been a dominant player throughout his career. There weren’t a few good years that stood out above the rest; he’s been consistently dominant since (almost) day one. And if he can stay healthy this year, I still think he has something left in the tank. I honestly do not believe he’s done writing that Hall of Fame resume just yet.



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[Gotham Dark Knight]

Yeah a total lock...though Brett Favre should introduce him at the Hall...

[Bette]

A definite lock, for all the reasons Vince cited. I have always liked Michael of the gap-toothed grin.

What's this about Brett Favre? You arent saying that was a put up job or something are you?

Ha ha that was one of the funniest things I ever saw.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Bette

A definite lock, for all the reasons Vince cited. I have always liked Michael of the gap-toothed grin.

What's this about Brett Favre? You arent saying that was a put up job or something are you?

Ha ha that was one of the funniest things I ever saw.

The sack record is a "Favre assisted record"...though Decon Jones probably bagged about 50 QBs one year...stats jsut weren't kept.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

The sack record is a "Favre assisted record"...though Decon Jones probably bagged about 50 QBs one year...stats jsut weren't kept.

Yeah, but it was still funny. Strahan was laying on the ground trying really hard not to show he was laughing, Brett was nonchalant about the whole thing and the Packer offense looked confused.
Unethical, but funny.

Maybe this is one of those things that will be in Tiki's tell all book.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

The sack record is a "Favre assisted record"...though Decon Jones probably bagged about 50 QBs one year...stats jsut weren't kept.

Such a shame that there's no way they can go back and see how many career sacks Deacon did have. No one would EVER break his record, I'll tell you that.

[ThePundit]

He's definitely in...Not even an issue.