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re: Lynn Swann: Calvin Johnson has not done enough to be considered a HOFer
Posted on 2/10/16 at 2:05 pm to sugar71
Posted on 2/10/16 at 2:05 pm to sugar71
Let's take a look at the Steelers offense when Swann played for them.
1974 - 1,958yds passing, 2,417yds rushing
1975 - 2,254yds passing, 2,633yds rushing
1976 - 1,666yds passing, 2,971yds rushing
1977 - 2,387yds passing, 2,258yds rushing
1978 - 2,699yds passing, 2,297yds rushing
1979 - 3,655yds passing, 2,603yds rushing
1980 - 3,568yds passing, 1,986yds rushing
1981 - 3,226yds passing, 2,372yds rushing
1982 - 1,768yds passing, 1,187yds rushing strike shortened season
The game was played differently during Swann's career. Teams ran the ball >60% of plays. 1978 is when the Mel Blount Rule went into effect, and you can see the effect it had on passing yardage. Passing became even more predominant with the later liberalization of the offensive holding rules.
Swann came up big in big moments. He shone brightest when the spotlight was on. He left lasting impressions for those who got to see him make spectacular plays when all eyes were watching.
1974 - 1,958yds passing, 2,417yds rushing
1975 - 2,254yds passing, 2,633yds rushing
1976 - 1,666yds passing, 2,971yds rushing
1977 - 2,387yds passing, 2,258yds rushing
1978 - 2,699yds passing, 2,297yds rushing
1979 - 3,655yds passing, 2,603yds rushing
1980 - 3,568yds passing, 1,986yds rushing
1981 - 3,226yds passing, 2,372yds rushing
1982 - 1,768yds passing, 1,187yds rushing strike shortened season
The game was played differently during Swann's career. Teams ran the ball >60% of plays. 1978 is when the Mel Blount Rule went into effect, and you can see the effect it had on passing yardage. Passing became even more predominant with the later liberalization of the offensive holding rules.
Swann came up big in big moments. He shone brightest when the spotlight was on. He left lasting impressions for those who got to see him make spectacular plays when all eyes were watching.
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Posted on 2/10/16 at 2:16 pm to Poodlebrain
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Swann came up big in big moments. He shone brightest when the spotlight was on. He left lasting impressions for those who got to see him make spectacular plays when all eyes were watching.
So did David Tyree, but he isn't in the HOF either.
I understand your sentiment, but Swann is a perfect example of that being overblown. Some kind of way Swann's big moments have got him in but a guy like Roger Craig is never getting in. It is a shame really.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 2:51 pm to Poodlebrain
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Let's take a look at the Steelers offense when Swann played for them.
1974 - 1,958yds passing, 2,417yds rushing
1975 - 2,254yds passing, 2,633yds rushing
1976 - 1,666yds passing, 2,971yds rushing
1977 - 2,387yds passing, 2,258yds rushing
1978 - 2,699yds passing, 2,297yds rushing
1979 - 3,655yds passing, 2,603yds rushing
1980 - 3,568yds passing, 1,986yds rushing
1981 - 3,226yds passing, 2,372yds rushing
Great post. You can see the huge jump in passing yards after 1978 rule changes & this is 14 games. Look at 74 & 76 .
Although it wasn't impossible since Namath threw for 4007 yards ( 14 games) in 1967 & Johnny Unitas ( greatness personified) consistently threw for roughly 3000-3500 yds.
It was just " Hard" to do,but not impossible.
The League took the easy way out to improve passing/ protect QBs/ score points easier .
Posted on 2/10/16 at 4:26 pm to Poodlebrain
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Swann came up big in big moments. He shone brightest when the spotlight was on. He left lasting impressions for those who got to see him make spectacular plays when all eyes were watching.
Cliff Branch playoffs:
18 starts
73 - recs
1289- yds
18- ypc
58- ypg
5 - tds
Swann
13 starts:
48 - recs
907-yds
19- ypc
57- ypg
9- tds
Outside of Tds Branch has nothing to be ashamed of
Plus Branch's absolute peak years were in the mid 70's without a running game/ feature back like Harris to take the pressure off the passing game. By the 80's he was still solid ,but.........
A defense not quite as great, but the Raiders had great talent.
I don't blame Branch for not reaching more Super Bowls in the 70's
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