I think that is the most compelling arguement. It's not that he was just GOOD. It's that many regard him as the BEST at his position.Wrigley said:
What kind of message does this send to all aspiring punters? They have no 100% concrete role model. I mean a solid piece of history sitting there in Canton, it just isnt there for them.
Since I didnt see Guy play, I always thought Landeta was the best.
inside the numbers
Played in 207 consecutive games
Punted 1,049 times for 44,493 yards, averaging 42.4
Had 210 punts inside the 20, with just 128 touchbacks
Had a streak of 619 consecutive punts before having one blocked
Has a record of 111 career punts in post season games
Had five punts of over 60 yards during the 1981 season
Ray Guy was selected to seven AFC Pro Bowl teams, and in 1994, he was named the punter on the National Football League's 75th Anniversary Team.
Played in 207 consecutive games
Punted 1,049 times for 44,493 yards, averaging 42.4
Had 210 punts inside the 20, with just 128 touchbacks
Had a streak of 619 consecutive punts before having one blocked
Has a record of 111 career punts in post season games
Had five punts of over 60 yards during the 1981 season
Ray Guy was selected to seven AFC Pro Bowl teams, and in 1994, he was named the punter on the National Football League's 75th Anniversary Team.
RobFunk said:
Right Rob, and the NFL did not have those positions listed on the 75th anniverary team maybe they should take punter off the team to
http://www.nfl.com/history/legends/75th-anniversary
Are those stats posted as an argument for him getting into the Hall...or backing up the decision to not allow an average player in? Not bashing...just curious.
The "Guy" had a great reputation for sure...his legend is rivaled by that of William Wallace. But he wouldn't start for over half the teams in the NFL this season. How he could be considered the best punter of all time is absurd.
How difficult is it for a punter to have a consecutive games streak? They don't get hit or have to hit anyone the entire game. They take the field maybe 7 times a game at most.Wrigley said:
This would seem to be a negative more than a positive. A 42.4 yard average is not very good.Wrigley said:
Jason Baker of Carolina had 31 inside the 20 with just 12 touchbacks last season alone. He also had a 45.7 yard average.Wrigley said:
I won't even waste my time trying to find how many others are close or have a similar streak going.Wrigley said:
So he played on a lot of great teams?Wrigley said:
:aktion033Wrigley said:
Wrigley said:
The "Guy" had a great reputation for sure...his legend is rivaled by that of William Wallace. But he wouldn't start for over half the teams in the NFL this season. How he could be considered the best punter of all time is absurd.
Clip, you're too young to understand what Guy meant to the Raiders and the game...Ray Guy was the best punter in football.... hangtime, coffin corner, placement...you can't always pull out your stats and have the answer...of course time has passed, 95% of the players from the 70's are not as athletic and physical as todays players...to base your arguement on that is absurd.
