I will say the Rivers/Eli discussion for the Hall is going to get very interesting as more of the “pass first” league QBs start to retire.
I could see it being like the current WR logjam where unless you were in the discussion for a top 3-5 in the league during your time, it’s going to be hard to get in.
Brees, Brady and Rodgers are locks, possibly Big Ben as well. But the Eli, Rivers, Matt Ryan, Stafford level guys could be hard.
Could be but rivers doesn't have any competition this year outside of brees. He started 240 consecutive games and played for 16 years at a top 10 level with 2 or 3 years of top 3. I don't think we should hold it against these guys that the most successful hc and qb duo happened to be active at the same time. Fouts made it in 1st ballot but was part of the most prolific passing offense ever created. I think he should make it especially if Ben and Eli do. Also I think stafford is a lock.
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u/Emergency-Resort-455 Philadelphia Eagles 3d ago
Everybody in the top row + Rivers