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Franco Harris: One of the most overrated players in NFL history

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by ScoutingSteelers, Jun 26, 2019.

  1. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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    I hate the Raiders and all... but Jim Plunkett has 2 rings, no HOF... while Namath is HOF just because he made a prediction and played in NY market. Yep... it's a tragedy.
     
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  2. santeesteel

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    As I recall, Plunkett was pretty good as a Patriot too...….
     
  3. Roonatic

    Roonatic Well-Known Member

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    I wonder if the Steelersscuddlescout has trolled the Jets fans about this yet?
     
  4. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    You inspired the masses. We are now in double digits.
     
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  5. KnoxVegasSteel

    KnoxVegasSteel Well-Known Member

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    Haven't been on the MB for awhile and I just have one question:

    What in the ever living f*×& is this horseshyte thread? Someone needs to get a girlfriend.
     
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  6. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Seems unlikely at this point.
     
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  7. groutbrook

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    He might be able to find a Cowboys fan.

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  8. Iowasteeljim

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    I suspect he has one and her name is Rosey Palm.
     
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  9. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    This post started badly and has taken a tern for the wurst.
     
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  10. tyler christopher

    tyler christopher Well-Known Member

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    I personally think Franco is underrated.... You people gotta stop throwing up stats... Game and stats are completely different now especially for qback.......
     
  11. HugeSnack

    HugeSnack Well-Known Member

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    I went back and added mine. What's the record? Can we break it?? Let's get to 50!
     
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  12. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    Just checked the stats for his career and his 5 years with the Pats. He pretty much sucked, the team around him sucked as well. No winning record, only one year above 50% passing. His career pretty much mirrors that. I think that is the rap against HOF. While QB's standards were quite different in the 70's, Plunkett was never in a pro bowl or all pro. I was actually excited for his resurgence, just not HOF worthy, nor is Namath.
     
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  13. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    Wasn’t Plunkett a first pick in the draft as well? His story is great as a battler who made his way to the SB the hard way. Performance wise, probably not HOF worthy all things considered. But I also agree Namath is in the HOF for the story and the timing (AFL-NFL parity) more than his career performance.
     
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  14. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    Plunkett was the first pick in the 1971 draft, the Saints took Archie Manning with the second pick. The Steelers drafted Frank Lewis in the first round and then look at this list of rookies they brought into the defense. Jack Ham, Dwight White, Ernie Holmes, Mike Wagner and Glen Edwards.
     
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  15. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    That’s a pretty good haul...

    Thanks for the info.
     
  16. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    The largest I remember was 12-14 which I think I may have incorrectly attributed to Real Steel. We are now past that.
     
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  17. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    Yes first overall pick, first Hispanic player drafted (or at least in first round). Had all the tools, just not surrounded by the talent.
     
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  18. mark

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    guys we are full of our selves as stealer fans. I clip does not make a career. The voice of reason.
     
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  19. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    So much to say, but I'm going to practice the virtue of silence...
     
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  20. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    Steeler fans actually know how to spell Steeler.
     
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  21. MojaveDesertPghFan

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    Glen Edwards? Did you say Glen Edwards? I remember that time Glen Edwards rounded third base and Barry Bones couldn't throw him out at the plate and the Pirates went into a 20+ year tailspin. Oh wait, that was Sid Bream. Sorry, I get those superman legends mixed up. Never mind. :hehehe:
     
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  22. MojaveDesertPghFan

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    ....and Chuck Knoll is spinning in his grave. :facepalm:
     
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  23. Ray D

    Ray D Staff Member Mod Team

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  24. SteelerGlenn

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    I'd like to be your voice of reason. Learn how to spell Steelers. Actually just learn how to spell.
     
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  25. KnoxVegasSteel

    KnoxVegasSteel Well-Known Member

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    And her five sisters :lolol:
     
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