Woodson shut out again.
It is sad when a guy like Gradishar finally gets in. That is likely what Woodson will have to do...wait until his brain is cooked or he is dead.
In the logjam of WRs, interesting they selected Andre Johnson over Torry Holt, Reggie Wayne, Steve Smith and Hines Ward. Don’t disagree with it, although I would’ve gone Steve Smith first. But definitely they gave Andre extra credit for being a Texan.
Disappointed, but not surprised Woodson overlooked. Most likely passed over because he was overshadowed on the Cowboys, wasn’t a Sacks or INT specialist, didn’t continue awards into career’s second half, and they’ll say doesn’t have a memorable playoffs performance despite 13 playoff starts. Although, knocking out Rodney Pete starting QB in playoffs with a clean hit was pretty significant. Just frustrating because you keep Woodson out, but in recent years allow Bryant Young and Sam Mills in? With Reed, Polamalu, Dawkins, Atwater, Lynch, Butler, Easley all inducted recently, possibly voters deemed enough safeties for now.
I’m fine with Hester being selected, but specialists shouldn’t take one of the five slots from regular players. When Vinatieri is eligible next year, he’s eventually going to take a slot away, too.