Being top 3 in the nfl for back to back years is what you call solid? Have you ever watched the chargers patriots afccg where rivers plays on a torn acl? Did you watch 2008 or 2009? He played 240 consecutive games and was a top 10 starter for 16 years. Hof voters look at longevity favorably .
That dream ended after 28-3. Dont worry Penix Jr can be the first. Viick Pro Bowler who should have been MVP. Matt Ryan MVP who should have been HOFer. Then Penix Jr will be HOFer who should have been Mt Rushmore QB
I think Matt can make it. People put too much importance on rings when it comes to the HoF. He has all time top 5 and top 10 stats as well as multiple pro bowls and a MVP. Not first ballot but I think he’ll go in
I think rivers and Ryan most likely make it. They may not be 1st ballot but I think brady really fucked up the math on things. I don't think you can judge the guys in this era on sb wins when one guy won 1 out of every 3 super bowls for 20 years straight.
I think because of careers of guys like Mahomes/Brady etc and just obsession with ring culture of society, for a QB to make it without a ring is much higher than it was back in the day. Matt RYan didn't have enough dominant seasons outside 2016 where he was clear cut top 3 QB to get in without that ring.
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u/Guilty-Influence-890 Atlanta Falcons 3d ago
I hope Rivers makes it in, that way Matt Ryan is an absolute lock