re: Lynn Swann: Calvin Johnson has not done enough to be considered a HOFer

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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

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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 .