01-24-2017, 11:18 PM
(01-24-2017, 10:36 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: The only way James Harrison gets into the HoF is because he played for the Steelers. There are currently 10 active players with more sacks than him (plus one tied in almost half the years), and I am pretty sure at least 75% of them are less overloaded on steroids to make their career start.
Active:
Julius Peppers- 143.5
DeMarcus Ware- 138.5
Jared Allen- 136.0
Robert Mathis- 123.0
Dwight Freeney- 122.5
Terrell Suggs- 114.5
Elvis Dumervil- 99.0
Mario Williams- 97.5
Trent Cole- 90.5
Tamba Hali- 89.5
Cameron Wake- 81.5 (8 years)
James Harrison- 81.5 (15 years)
Yeah Harrison is taking a page from Bettis and Ward.
It seems any "good not great" Steelers player can get HOF consideration if they hang around and pad their stats enough. As you point out, his career stats still ain't all that, but I'm sure he'll still get mention at the very least.
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