Shannon Sharpe on NFL top tight ends... - The Orange Mane

tsiguy96 · 06-18-2008, 12:46 PM

hes #4...and if you were to ask NFL network, he was a raven almost all his career. without exaggeration, half of the highlights they showed, if not more, were from his one year with the ravens. it should be on NFL.com now

montrose · 06-18-2008, 12:51 PM

I was just about to post about that. It will probably help Shannon get into the Hall since Baltimore is on the East Coast, but watching that package you'd think Shannon spent 12 years in Baltimore and 2 in Denver.

Kaylore · 06-18-2008, 12:54 PM

Yeah I saw that too. It's hard to disagree with their list though. Gonzo at 8 and Gates at 10 had me laughing.

broncofan7 · 06-18-2008, 12:55 PM

It was ridiculous---and did Kellen Winslow SR. have better stats than Shannon? I could not believe that he was ranked #2.

Sharpe:

Receptions	815
Receiving yards	10,060
Touchdowns	62

Winslow:

Receptions	541
Receiving Yards	6,741
Touchdowns	45

TheReverend · 06-18-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by broncofan7

It was ridiculous---and did Kellen Winslow SR. have better stats than Shannon? I could not believe that he was ranked #2.

No, but seasons were also shorter and he's kinda the guy that changed the position, so........

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-18-2008, 01:01 PM

Gonzalez should be in the top five at least, if not the top three. That's horrible.

broncofan7 · 06-18-2008, 01:02 PM

Seeing those John Mackey highlights--that guy was a beast----but honestly---here is my top 5

1) Sharpe
2) Mackey
3) Gonzo
4) Ditka
5) Kellen Winslow

dbfan21 · 06-18-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

No, but seasons were also shorter and he's kinda the guy that changed the position, so........

I agree with you, but Shannon's dual threat of speed and size also changed the position as well.

TheReverend · 06-18-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dbfan21

I agree with you, but Shannon's dual threat of speed and size also changed the position as well.

Hey, Shannon is, and probably will be, my favorite TE of all time, I just can't really argue with Winslow being higher is all.

Hotrod · 06-18-2008, 01:22 PM

nothing on Mustard what a crock of ****

Bronco Jamus · 06-18-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

nothing on Mustard what a crock of ****

Bronco Jamus · 06-18-2008, 01:28 PM

So what was the full list.

I bet Newsome was on there too.

Bronco Jamus · 06-18-2008, 01:29 PM

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Hey, Shannon is, and probably will be, my favorite TE of all time, I just can't really argue with Winslow being higher is all.

I could from a Championship perspective. Shannon Sharpe was KEY to gaining both the ones we have.

Bronco Jamus · 06-18-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Gonzalez should be in the top five at least, if not the top three. That's horrible.

Top 5 maybe, absolutely top 10. He's got the stats to be number 1

epicSocialism4tw · 06-18-2008, 01:30 PM

Any TE list without Shannon at the very top is a crock and not worthy of any other comment.

BigPlayShay · 06-18-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco Jamus

I could from a Championship perspective. Shannon Sharpe was KEY to gaining both the ones we have.

Not to mention "blocking" for a 2,000 yard rusher in 98.

Kaylore · 06-18-2008, 01:33 PM

All you have to do is see what the other tight ends did. Ditka, Mackey those guys caught passes with great ability, but they broke tackles like running backs, and they blocked like linemen. Sharpe was one of the greatest, but the top spots should go to the tight ends with the most complete game.

Bronco Jamus · 06-18-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

All you have to do is see what the other tight ends did. Ditka, Mackey those guys caught passes with great ability, but they broke tackles like running backs, and they blocked like linemen. Sharpe was one of the greatest, but the top spots should go to the tight ends with the most complete game.

That is a good point.

I still haven't seen the list, but Mark Bravro should be up there as well. At least top 12.

SonOfLe-loLang · 06-18-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

All you have to do is see what the other tight ends did. Ditka, Mackey those guys caught passes with great ability, but they broke tackles like running backs, and they blocked like linemen. Sharpe was one of the greatest, but the top spots should go to the tight ends with the most complete game.

Agreed. Shannon was never really known for his blocking, though its something he improved upon. He ushered in that modern tight end thats essentially a very large receiver, so his place in history is noted as he revolutionized the position.

Claiming that his championships or the fact that he blocked for a 2,000 rusher shouldnt really enter the equation. For one, the "champion to reflect career success" argument, while probably silly to begin with, is usually reserved for QB's. As for the 2,000 yards? I think Jones, Schlereth, Nalen, Neil, Swayne, Carswell, Griffith (god i hope im getting those right) had more to do with it than Sharpe.

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-18-2008, 01:56 PM

You want broken tackles?

alkemical · 06-18-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SonOfLe-loLang

Agreed. Shannon was never really known for his blocking, though its something he improved upon. He ushered in that modern tight end thats essentially a very large receiver, so his place in history is noted as he revolutionized the position.

Claiming that his championships or the fact that he blocked for a 2,000 rusher shouldnt really enter the equation. For one, the "champion to reflect career success" argument, while probably silly to begin with, is usually reserved for QB's. As for the 2,000 yards? I think Jones, Schlereth, Nalen, Neil, Swayne, Carswell, Griffith (god i hope im getting those right) had more to do with it than Sharpe.

No offense man - but not counting the downfield blocking of the WR's & the TE to seal off the edge is horrible man...horrible...

TheReverend · 06-18-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

You want broken tackles?

Wow, an entire careers worth and the best you find is another 6 whole yards!

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-18-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Wow, an entire careers worth and the best you find is another 6 whole yards!

Let's see you disparage this one, then:

kmonty · 06-18-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Let's see you disparage this one, then:

What, he can't even outrun the guy?

tsiguy96 · 06-18-2008, 02:21 PM

wow bob is pathetic. the broncos managed to feed sharpe the ball when they had smith and eddiemac catching. what other good WR have teh chiefs had...ever?

06-18-2008, 12:46 PM	#1
tsiguy96 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,559 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Shannon Sharpe on NFL top tight ends... hes #4...and if you were to ask NFL network, he was a raven almost all his career. without exaggeration, half of the highlights they showed, if not more, were from his one year with the ravens. it should be on NFL.com now

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06-18-2008, 12:51 PM	#2
montrose Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6,095 Adopt-a-Bronco: VP John Elway	I was just about to post about that. It will probably help Shannon get into the Hall since Baltimore is on the East Coast, but watching that package you'd think Shannon spent 12 years in Baltimore and 2 in Denver.

06-18-2008, 12:54 PM	#3
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,074 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Yeah I saw that too. It's hard to disagree with their list though. Gonzo at 8 and Gates at 10 had me laughing.

06-18-2008, 01:01 PM	#6
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,921 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	Gonzalez should be in the top five at least, if not the top three. That's horrible.

06-18-2008, 01:02 PM	#7
broncofan7 AKA "THE STANDARD" BQ looks ALMOST as good as I do Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BIG D Posts: 6,022	Seeing those John Mackey highlights--that guy was a beast----but honestly---here is my top 5 1) Sharpe 2) Mackey 3) Gonzo 4) Ditka 5) Kellen Winslow

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Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	nothing on Mustard what a crock of ****

06-18-2008, 01:28 PM	#12
Bronco Jamus Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 1,636	So what was the full list. I bet Newsome was on there too.

06-18-2008, 01:30 PM	#15
epicSocialism4tw Tebowing the long haul all the way to the title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX, USA Posts: 37,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	Any TE list without Shannon at the very top is a crock and not worthy of any other comment.

06-18-2008, 01:33 PM	#17
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,074 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	All you have to do is see what the other tight ends did. Ditka, Mackey those guys caught passes with great ability, but they broke tackles like running backs, and they blocked like linemen. Sharpe was one of the greatest, but the top spots should go to the tight ends with the most complete game.

06-18-2008, 01:56 PM	#20
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,921 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	You want broken tackles?

06-18-2008, 02:21 PM	#25
tsiguy96 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,559 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	wow bob is pathetic. the broncos managed to feed sharpe the ball when they had smith and eddiemac catching. what other good WR have teh chiefs had...ever?