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OnThInIcE911
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Chris Carter still isn't in the HOF so I would't be surprised if Bruce has to wait a while.
Holy Schneikes
Footballguy
This doesn't make sense to me at all. In his second year he put up 1781 yards, which is the 2nd most receiving yardage in a season ALL TIME (behind only Jerry Rice). He lead the league in receiving yardage the following year. If that isn't dominant, I don't know what is. He was one of the best route runners of all time.Torry Holt both helped and hurt him. Sure, Torry took some pressure off of him, but he may have robbed him of some opportunities as well. People forget what he did BEFORE Holt arrived, and it was amazing. Bruce WAS the "show" in St Louis at one point. It is really hard to say what would have happened if Holt hadn't arrived. We might have be talking about Bruce as the 2nd best receiver of all time right now.
leave a whisper
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i heart Isaac Bruce 
1 of my all-time fav WR's
1 of my all-time fav WR's
Matt Waldman
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Anthony Borbely
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I'm with you. That comment is ridiculous to me.
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
We didn't need him anymore but I'm glad SF had him for a short time.
Aardvarks
Footballguy
Superlative talent who went about his business the right way. Bruce could have been one of the 5 best WRs ever if Torry Holt hadn't taken away his thunder so many times. He was also aided by the Rams' pass-wacky climate for a while there. Still, Bruce is one of the 10 best ever. At one time nobody was quicker. On the books he is #2 all-time in receiving yards and that is amazing.
8 seasons of 1000+ yards and would have had a 9th if not for a blasted hammy in '98. He also
in the Big Show. Great, great player.
8 seasons of 1000+ yards and would have had a 9th if not for a blasted hammy in '98. He also
in the Big Show. Great, great player.
Ghost Rider
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If Bruce had played in Pittsburgh or NY, he would be a lock for the HoF, and his Super Bowl catch would be called one of the greatest ever. However, he played most of his career in St. Louis, so that catch is rarely talked about, and I think he'll have a tough time making the Hall, which is a shame. Still, he is a classy guy who will go down as one of the best WRs of his generation.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Very odd and yet another good reason to not make these guys role models. I'm a Christian and to read some of those comments at the bottom is concerning, hard to believe someone really thinks like that.
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Yep, whether you're a fan of Rick Reilly or not, he's a reputable columnist with good relationships with a number of high profile athletes, which validates the idea that he understands how to treat people and be fair in print. It was probably just immaturity. I'm sure there are things I've said or thought 10 years ago that wouldn't be fun to have in print. Thinking about it that way, I wish I didn't dig it up - why hold it over a guy's head for 10 years?
I am going to ask a stupid question, but I thought Thomas died on the scene?^---- Can of worm, Matt...
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
No, he died of a massive pulmonary embolism (clot to the lungs) later on.I am going to ask a stupid question, but I thought Thomas died on the scene?^---- Can of worm, Matt...
Native
Footballguy
Remember that article. It was TEN years ago. I shudder to think about all the dumb things I said as a young guy that I regret now. Its not really relevant IMO anymore.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
A mortal lock? I don't see that. Hell, look at how long it is taking Cris Carter to get in. The only WRs who might be mortal locks of the past 10-15 years are Marvin Harrison and maybe Randy Moss, and even Moss might be forced to wait a few years, because of some of the nonsense that surrounded him years ago, just like I am sure voters will make Terrell Owens wait a few years before they let him in (if they ever do).Aardvarks said:
Aardvarks
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Cris Carter is having a tough time for two reasons: His drug past, and lack of jewelry. But he'll probably get in, once his sturdy broadcast career and drug-counseling have tipped the perception scales in his favor.
Bruce never free-based his way out of town like Carter did. Bruce also has a shiny ring. He's #2 all-time in rec yards, #9 all-time in rec TDs, #5 all-time in recs... plus the #2 all-time single-season rec yardage mark (1,781). Bruce has 16 career 150-yard games, including the beastly 6-162-1 effort in that Super Bowl. He's a worker, leader, playmaker and Hall-of-Famer. He's going in. Period.
Bruce never free-based his way out of town like Carter did. Bruce also has a shiny ring. He's #2 all-time in rec yards, #9 all-time in rec TDs, #5 all-time in recs... plus the #2 all-time single-season rec yardage mark (1,781). Bruce has 16 career 150-yard games, including the beastly 6-162-1 effort in that Super Bowl. He's a worker, leader, playmaker and Hall-of-Famer. He's going in. Period.
Creed Bratton
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I agree, Bruce has the career stats, the single season stats, and the postseason success with him producing crucial plays in the superbowl. I just can't see him having a hard time getting in.
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