Open Thread: Chris Samuels Retirement Press Conference LIVE

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Natural Question for Today - HoF

So is Samuels a HoF’er? When you remove the emotion of the day, it is a tough question. Did he play long enough to get in? He certainly has the reputation and Pro Bowls but will it be enough? I hope so but I’m not sure….

by Hustler of Culture on Mar 4, 2010 10:20 AM EST reply actions

Who will he be up against

in the voting. I guess Ogden of the Ravens, Jones of the Seahawks, Pace (based on Rams) .

He could be 3rd or 4th choice out of those four guys which gives him a tough route to the Hall.

A good player and a shame his career was shortened by injury .

by G Fan in England on Mar 4, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions

Samuels

A good player and a shame his career was shortened by injury .

I’d like to edit:
A good player and a shame his career was shortened ~~by injury~~ coaching carousels and total lack of stability and organization.

"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato

by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 4, 2010 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

i dont think he is a HOF tackle. he was a good one, but not HOF worthy. The shortened career will really hurt him at this position. And the skins never won with him.

by les boulez bomber on Mar 4, 2010 12:17 PM EST up reply actions

I agree

I liked Samuels, he was a hell of a professional, and I’d love to see him get in. But I think the voting will be turned by the other LT’s in his “era.” I think he was always considered a step below the truly “elite” LT’s like Ogden, Walter Jones, and Orlando Pace. Unfortunately, I think he’s on the same level as Flozell Adams and Tra Thomas.

by CJHutch on Mar 4, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions

Link updated to actual stream page

"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato

by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 4, 2010 11:55 AM EST reply actions

even though he has retired i think we should sign him to the practice squad so we can count him as depth at the O line when we tell the fans we fixed the line and want them to pony up for season tickets.

he doesnt really have to practice. conversely, maybe we can pay him to be an asst coach and count him as a player/coach

so far, the only thing that looks to have changed is dan realizes he doesnt ever want another no name coach

by les boulez bomber on Mar 4, 2010 12:15 PM EST reply actions

Chris Samuels will be an intern OL coach right away

Awesome.

"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato

by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 4, 2010 1:23 PM EST reply actions

He also said after the CAR he knew he was retiring

"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato

by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 4, 2010 1:24 PM EST reply actions