If the Football Hall of Fame was based solely on excitement there should be no doubt that
Randall Cunningham would have been inducted on the first ballot. His nickname of the “Human Highlight Reel” was well deserved and he was hands down the most entertaining Quarterback of his era.
Randall Cunningham could beat you with his throwing arms or with his legs. He excelled at scrambling and is the current all time leader for rushing yards (4,928) for a Quarterback. This made him exciting to watch but also overshadowed his ability to throw. Cunningham was an efficient thrower and as his speed began to wane, he was able to prove to a lot of people in the league that he could throw with the best of them.
Cunningham scrambling was not always effective as he was sacked a lot. He did however bring so many weapons (he was also a great punter) to the field that he inspired a new generation of mobile multi faceted quarterbacks. This should be enough to be worth a look from the Hall.
Should Randall Cunningham be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 81.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.5%
Comments
Hold up, Ziggy. Cris Carter is in the HOF primarily because he padded his stats in Minnesota as the "possession" receiver, catching two- and three-yard passes, just like another fake HOFer, Art Monk. If you'd look up the facts instead of dealing in delusional revisionist history, Cris Carter was never anywhere near Randall's leading receiver in either Philly nor Minnesota. That would be Mike Quick, Keith Jackson, and Randy Moss. To quote actor Eddie Murphy from Beverly Hills Cop II regarding your unwarranted venom toward Cunningham, "...Is this a Black thing?"
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