The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall

MTK · 11-27-2006, 11:20 AM

SI.com - Writers - Monday Morning QB (cont.) - Monday November 27, 2006 10:00AM

In some ways I've been part of the problem. Even though Monk retired with the all-time receptions record, I've historically been anti-Monk for several reasons. He played 16 seasons and led his own team in receiving six times; only once was he voted first-team All-Pro. I questioned his impact on a team where the running game and Gary Clark, for many years, were the prime targets to stop by opposing defensive coordinators. I know. I watched the Giants do it nine times over four years against Washington. But last year, after a man I'd advocated got in (Harry Carson), veteran NFL writer Len Shapiro from the Washington Post e-mailed me and reminded me that everything Carson meant to the Giants, Monk meant to Washington. The leadership, the selflessness, the durable productivity ... all the same. I decided I should re-think my position.

As I made my rounds of training camps this year, I asked veteran coaches about Monk and the one word that kept coming up was "unselfish.'' His downfield blocking prowess kept coming up. His long-term numbers were almost Yastrzemski-like (one or two great years, lots of productive ones, very reliable). But when I talked to Joe Gibbs on Friday, the one thing that stood out was the body of work we don't see -- the downfield blocking, the quiet leadership, and this: Unlike his louder receiving mates Clark and Ricky Sanders, Monk, according to Gibbs, never once said he wanted the ball more. "We used him almost as a tight end a lot,'' said Gibbs, "and not only did he do it willingly, he was a great blocker for us. If he'd been a squeaky wheel, who knows how many catches Art would have had. But he cared about one thing -- the team.''

So many of the things Carson did can't be quantified. Similarly with Monk. Not only did he lead the NFL in all-time receptions when he retired, but he blocked superbly and was the most important locker-room influence on a three-time Super Bowl champion. I'm voting for him.

TheMalcolmConnection · 11-27-2006, 11:23 AM

Oh...my...God.

ArtMonkDrillz · 11-27-2006, 11:24 AM

It's about time, but at least I'm happy that he's finally opened his eyes. Now, if only we can get the rest of the voters to agree with him...

JWsleep · 11-27-2006, 11:27 AM

WTF?!?!?! Jeeze, did someone get some nasty pcitures of the guy? Has hell frozen over? Are their flying pigs nearby? Wow.

SmootSmack · 11-27-2006, 11:28 AM

It's not like Gibbs hasn't been saying this all along. And why did it take until now for him to ask Gibbs what he thought? Makes me think he always intended to vote him in. He just wanted to be difficult, and more importantly, to draw attention to himself

freddyg12 · 11-27-2006, 11:32 AM

I'm still pissed that he says "Even though Monk retired with the all-time receptions record," like that's something anyone can do!
Add to his list that MOnk was also a clutch reciever & great runner after the catch & not easy for db's to bring down at 6'3, 210.

MonkFan4Life · 11-27-2006, 11:33 AM

Get The *&#^ Out Of Here !!!!!

MTK · 11-27-2006, 11:34 AM

All along King has said that he would keep an open mind about Monk, let's at least give him credit for that. He's come through on his word.

Carson getting in was clearly the catalyst for this change of heart.

724Skinsfan · 11-27-2006, 11:35 AM

Hmmm...mayhaps I'll have to check hotel rates in Canton sometime in the near future. As shitty as the ballot selection has been for Art, I hope he gets in and I hope he has the largest supporting crowd ever for a HOF induction ceremony.

Redskins_P · 11-27-2006, 11:35 AM

Its about time he recognized.

I still hate him though....

MTK · 11-27-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

Hmmm...mayhaps I'll have to check hotel rates in Canton sometime in the near future. As shitty as the ballot selection has been for Art, I hope he gets in and I hope he has the largest supporting crowd ever for a HOF induction ceremony.

If he does get in I'm going to seriously consider taking that trip too.

BrudLee · 11-27-2006, 11:39 AM

4k5y7xcvn zrt

(My jaw just hit the keyboard.)

MonkFan4Life · 11-27-2006, 11:39 AM

Well It's About Time To Break Out The Timeshare Baby !!!!!!

MonkFan4Life · 11-27-2006, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrudLee

4k5y7xcvn zrt

(My jaw just hit the keyboard.)

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

JoeRedskin · 11-27-2006, 11:43 AM

Was just about to post with the exact same headline.

Holy Crap!!!

Monk's in baby! The tide has turned!!! It's about f***ing time!

11-27-2006, 11:20 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall SI.com - Writers - Monday Morning QB (cont.) - Monday November 27, 2006 10:00AM In some ways I've been part of the problem. Even though Monk retired with the all-time receptions record, I've historically been anti-Monk for several reasons. He played 16 seasons and led his own team in receiving six times; only once was he voted first-team All-Pro. I questioned his impact on a team where the running game and Gary Clark, for many years, were the prime targets to stop by opposing defensive coordinators. I know. I watched the Giants do it nine times over four years against Washington. But last year, after a man I'd advocated got in (Harry Carson), veteran NFL writer Len Shapiro from the Washington Post e-mailed me and reminded me that everything Carson meant to the Giants, Monk meant to Washington. The leadership, the selflessness, the durable productivity ... all the same. I decided I should re-think my position. As I made my rounds of training camps this year, I asked veteran coaches about Monk and the one word that kept coming up was "unselfish.'' His downfield blocking prowess kept coming up. His long-term numbers were almost Yastrzemski-like (one or two great years, lots of productive ones, very reliable). But when I talked to Joe Gibbs on Friday, the one thing that stood out was the body of work we don't see -- the downfield blocking, the quiet leadership, and this: Unlike his louder receiving mates Clark and Ricky Sanders, Monk, according to Gibbs, never once said he wanted the ball more. "We used him almost as a tight end a lot,'' said Gibbs, "and not only did he do it willingly, he was a great blocker for us. If he'd been a squeaky wheel, who knows how many catches Art would have had. But he cared about one thing -- the team.'' So many of the things Carson did can't be quantified. Similarly with Monk. Not only did he lead the NFL in all-time receptions when he retired, but he blocked superbly and was the most important locker-room influence on a three-time Super Bowl champion. I'm voting for him. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-27-2006, 11:23 AM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall Oh...my...God. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

11-27-2006, 11:24 AM	#3
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall It's about time, but at least I'm happy that he's finally opened his eyes. Now, if only we can get the rest of the voters to agree with him... __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

11-27-2006, 11:27 AM	#4
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,717	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall WTF?!?!?! Jeeze, did someone get some nasty pcitures of the guy? Has hell frozen over? Are their flying pigs nearby? Wow. __________________ Hail from Houston!

11-27-2006, 11:28 AM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall It's not like Gibbs hasn't been saying this all along. And why did it take until now for him to ask Gibbs what he thought? Makes me think he always intended to vote him in. He just wanted to be difficult, and more importantly, to draw attention to himself __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

11-27-2006, 11:32 AM	#6
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall I'm still pissed that he says "Even though Monk retired with the all-time receptions record," like that's something anyone can do! Add to his list that MOnk was also a clutch reciever & great runner after the catch & not easy for db's to bring down at 6'3, 210.

11-27-2006, 11:33 AM	#7
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 47 Posts: 1,851	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall Get The &#^ Out Of Here !!!!! __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"*

11-27-2006, 11:34 AM	#8
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall All along King has said that he would keep an open mind about Monk, let's at least give him credit for that. He's come through on his word. Carson getting in was clearly the catalyst for this change of heart. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-27-2006, 11:35 AM	#9
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall Hmmm...mayhaps I'll have to check hotel rates in Canton sometime in the near future. As shitty as the ballot selection has been for Art, I hope he gets in and I hope he has the largest supporting crowd ever for a HOF induction ceremony. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

11-27-2006, 11:35 AM	#10
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall Its about time he recognized. I still hate him though....

11-27-2006, 11:39 AM	#12
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall 4k5y7xcvn zrt (My jaw just hit the keyboard.) __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

11-27-2006, 11:43 AM	#15
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: The end of the world must be near: King voting for Monk for the Hall Was just about to post with the exact same headline. Holy Crap!!! Monk's in baby! The tide has turned!!! It's about f***ing time! __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

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