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B0mb3rs (HoF) said 12/13, 11:01 AM
Friggin Sweet. I love brining Art Monk back into the discussion. First let's just look at stats:

940 Receptions 6th all time
12721 Yards 12th all time
13.5 Average
68 Td's 31st all time
34th in yards from scrimmage

Monk was one of the best receivers in the NFL period. He retired as the NFL's all-time leading receiver. He holds Redskins records for career receptions (888), catches in a season 106 in 1984, catches in a game 13 and career receiving yards. He played in four SB's and won three. He retired with the record for single season receptions record and the most consecutive games with a catch 183. (man I swear I can still picture it)

He did everything as a receiver and he blocked (and did it probably the best out of any receiver) His skills were diverse. Monk also averaged 5.3 yards per rushing attempt. (63 attempts) The amazing thing about Monk's success was that for a good period of his career, he had two other pro bowl receivers lined up with him. Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders.

Monk has the rings, the stats and the respect of all he played for and against. Monk has been eligble longer and should already be in. He should go in before Reed.

B0mb3rs (HoF) said 12/13, 12:13 PM
Yes they both went to SB's, but Monk won when he went. Do you know why Monk didn't get that many catches in the SB's? Gary Clark, and again Ricky Sanders, when you have three PB receivers on the same squad at the same time, and you still distinguish yourself, that shows how good he was. The fact that the Skins could run as well as they did only reiterates, what Monk brought to the team. Not only did he make plays to open up the run but they also ran to his side of the field a ton, because of his blocking ability. John Madden once said during a game, look at Art Monk he looks like a Olinemen with his jersey pulled out, you only get that way if you block like he did. Don't discount his blocking. 9 times in his career he exceeded 50 catches, he went over the middle, he couldn't be stopped on short yardage receptions. I discount nothing that Reed did in his career, nothing. He should be in the Hall. However Monk has been elgible longer, and the fact that Irvin went in before him shows, the media's clear distain for him. He never ran his mouth, he always made the play, he did everything he was asked to and more. The only knock against Monk is that he didn't self promote.

B0mb3rs (HoF) said 12/13, 01:07 PM
Look I get what your saying (Ricky had the stats to be a PBler but they couldn't name three receivers from the same team) However you fail to see that SB numbers just don't count as the only thing that quailfies your for a HoF career. The fact that Monk was out there meant the other team had to account for him, this made them pick their poison. You want to get run on? You want to get thrown on choose, now that you choose passing, who do you want to stop? Monk, however him being there gave the other receivers the numbers they had. I make this statement without any hesistation. Without Monk Clark doesn't put up the numbers he did. Without Monk this team would have had a hard time passing the ball. IN A RUN FIRST OFFENSE with two other very good receivers he still put up those numbers.

Walter Payton had how many SB TD's? ZERO and he's in the hall.

Did Andre have a HoF career? YES
Did Monk? YES
Was Monk Elgible first? YES
Should Monk be in? YES

Then the answer to me is quite clear, if both WR's had HoF careers and were first round balloters the same year, I would put Reed in first. However since Monk has been elgible for all this time he should go in before Reed.