Is Devin Hester a HOFer?

[reno]

Do you think Devin Hester could get into the hall of fame, as a punt/ kick returner? I don't believe a returner has ever made it into the hof before, as its also very rare for kickers to get in. But hester is a special player, an extraordinary one at the least. He brings excitement to every time he touches the ball, makes teams scared to punt/kick it to him. Already holds the record for most kick returns in a career, and its only his 5th season as a pro.

 

 

 

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[Jenneral]

I'd say if he keeps going like this another 3-4 solid seasons then yes. But as of now, probably not.

[AllenIverson#1fan]

Yep. ^ As of right now, he isn't but a couple more of good seasons no doubt.

[crabbylion]

What tha hecks wrong with you guys? Devin Hester could get in right now, and should get in on account of what he's already accomplished in the league. The last time I've checked, the HOF is full of game changers. Hester is truly one, especially when he's making the opposition kick to one (narrow) side of the field. You just don't want to kick to this guy. The Hall should honor every position in the game and just because return men are rare doesn't mean he should be left out of HOF disscussions.

 

Hell, the guy's from South Florida, isn't he?

[ChosenOne]

What tha hecks wrong with you guys? Devin Hester could get in right now, and should get in on account of what he's already accomplished in the league. The last time I've checked, the HOF is full of game changers. Hester is truly one, especially when he's making the opposition kick to one (narrow) side of the field. You just don't want to kick to this guy. The Hall should honor every position in the game and just because return men are rare doesn't mean he should be left out of HOF disscussions.

 

Hell, the guy's from South Florida, isn't he?

 

No just cause you hold a record that does not mean you get put into the hof. Also there are a ton of players in the league that are game changers that dont me they all belong in the hof. Imo he has to return at least 5 more kicks to the house to be considered or put into the conversation of hof'er.

[trutrojan8]

He's not even close tbh... I bet he'd need to probably double his return stats to even be considered

[The Great iBoldin]

What tha hecks wrong with you guys? Devin Hester could get in right now, and should get in on account of what he's already accomplished in the league. The last time I've checked, the HOF is full of game changers. Hester is truly one, especially when he's making the opposition kick to one (narrow) side of the field. You just don't want to kick to this guy. The Hall should honor every position in the game and just because return men are rare doesn't mean he should be left out of HOF disscussions.

 

Hell, the guy's from South Florida, isn't he?

 

He could get in right now? What are you smoking?

 

There's a reason guys like Cris Carter, Roger Craig, Tim Brown, Chris Doleman aren't in right now. Why isn't Brian Mitchell in the Hall of Fame? Because you don't put guys like Brian Mitchell in the Hall of Fame. As low as the standards are right now, Devin Hester wouldn't even sniff the Hall of Fame. It's such a prestigious honor you don't have time to induct a player like Devin Hester.

 

At the same time, we may as well induct Dante Hall, he was good for a couple years, right? Why don't we elect Lorenzo Neal at the same time for how much he did for the fullback position? Are we going to induct Mike Vanderjagt? He was automatic for almost two years!

 

There's a reason you don't put guys like Devin Hester in the Hall of Fame.

[JYD]

Haha. He's not a HOF'er. He'd have to keep doing what he's done for the next 5 years. He doesn't contribute besides the PR/KR game, which he is very good at, but if he was a top WR as well I'd say he'd get in...but he isn't a very good WR so he's not going to get in unless he has another incredible 5 years as a PR/KR and then maybe we could talk.

[Lkr]

It is hard to say. In one respect, he has obliterated records in record time. He is the only player to ever return the opening kickoff in a Super Bowl for a TD as well as the fastest score from start of the game in Super Bowl history. He has been the entire Bears offense for a few years(before the arrival of Cutler, he was really all they had). Hell, he was even named to the All-Decade team(but to be honest, he had no competition for a KR). He even gives his team outstanding field position because teams don't want him to touch the ball.

 

Now on the other hand, you look at the guys who aren't in the HOF. That right there is what is holding out Hester at the moment. If he breaks Deion Sanders's record for the most non-offensive TDs, he will get in imo.

 

To be honest though, how many guys have been inducted into the HOF as a kick returner? I don't think it would shock anyone if he got in with that title.

 

For what its worth, Deion Sanders thinks he is a HOFer: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=5943305

Edited December 30, 2010 by Lkr

[JYD]

He's not a HOF'er right now, no way...there's too many guys out there that have not gotten in that have way better careers. But I think if he continued to do what he's done for another few years, he could certainly have a good shot to get in. But if he retired today? I just don't see it.

[Real Deal]

iBoldin mentioned Dante Hall. Perfect example of why Hester shouldn't get in just yet. A player can erupt for a few years, then completely fall off the map. That wouldn't be Hall of Fame worthy.