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Greg C. said:If I could compare DD to anyone, I'd probably compare him to Steve Largent, who is probably before a lot of your times. Those of you who are older would know who I'm talking about.
Largent is a good comparison in some ways. Largent was tough and reliable and greatly respected by his peers, though he didn't get a lot of press. But his style of play was very different from Driver's. I remember Largent as more of a down-the-field receiver rather than a big YAC guy like Driver. Driver reminds me more of Charlie Joyner, who used to play for the Chargers.
I agree with Aytumious that Driver probably got too much of a late start to get serious HOF consideration, but I can easily picture him having five more good years in him. So it's not out of the question. I just think there are going to be too many other receivers by that time who have bigger numbers.
Here's a thought: A Super Bowl ring would help his cause. Maybe it could happen.
Greg - Excellent post. I think when I wrote this, I was thinking more of mindset rather than skillset. Largent was that humble guy who just played his heart out. He was a longshot to make it into the NFL, and ended up with a Hall of Fame career.