Cliff Branch vs Drew Pearson

[RaZon]

Asked & Answered.
(Also you have my opinion on Swann)

Branch more catchs more yards, really is just that easy,

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Branch more catchs more yards, really is just that easy,

using that Analogy.
Testeverde>Montana

 

[RaZon]

using that Analogy.
Testeverde>Montana

Not even close, everyone who follows the sport knows Testerverde played until he was like 45.

Branch simply the better WR and everyone who knows the game knows this.

 

[jeep99tj]

Branch can get in after baseball puts Shoeless Joe in.

 

[RaZon]

For example, the case for Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch is inexcusable.

Branch has been Hall of Fame-eligible since 1991. The reasons why he is not in the HOF does not make sense when comparing his success to other receivers from his era who are in the Hall of Fame.

"I don't want to hear about all these things, this or that, but he didn't do this, he didn't do that. He's a Hall of Famer," HOF coach Mike Ditka said.

A three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time Pro Bowler, and a three-time First Team All-Pro, his resume's questions are foolish.

Branch would finish his career with 501 receptions for 8,685 yards and 67 touchdowns.

Branch currently sits as the Raiders third-all time franchise leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

And he is one of six players who played in all three Raiders Super Bowl championship teams.

When Branch retired, he would become the NFL's career playoff leader in receiving yards and receptions, holding that spot until Jerry Rice came along.

Today, he currently sits fourth in receiving yards and 10th in receptions and is the only senior candidate near the top of both categories who is not in the HOF.

During his era, he was often compared to Lynn Swann, the receiver of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Comparing Swann's career numbers to Branch's doesn't seem fair. Swann would tally 336 receptions for 5,462 yards and 51 touchdowns and would finish his career with four Super Bowl victories, one First-Team All-Pro selection, three Pro Bowls, and is inducted in the HOF.

According to Pro Football WR Hall of Fame Monitor, (a metric designed to estimate a player's chances of making the Pro Football Hall of Fame) Branch's 77.86 HOF metric scores are higher than Swann's 70.95 scores.

Research conducted by The Ethical Skeptic continues to show the leagues' bias against the Raiders.

Honoring the great Cliff Branch

The Oakland Raiders drafted Branch in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft.

A former track star at the University of Colorado, Branch brought that speed to the field, creating his famous personal motto, "Speed kills."

"He changed the game, in the way a game is played as a wide receiver. People started going out and looking for speed, and looking for guys like Cliff Branch," said HOF cornerback Mel Blount, who covered Branch when the Raiders and Steelers played in those epic games.

In 1974, Branch led the NFL in receiving yards with 1,092 and 13 touchdown receptions.

Two years later, in '76, he finished second in receiving yards with 1,111, losing the No. 1 spot to Baltimore Colt Roger Carr. Branch would lead the NFL that season with 12 TD receptions.

In 1983, Branch would score on a 99-yard reception against the Washington Redskins, tied as the longest receiving touchdown in NFL history.

"The way Cliff played overshadows a lot of us," HOF wide receiver Fled Biletnikoff said.

Added quarterback Kenny "Snake" Stabler, another Hall of Famer: "When we broke the huddle, the first thing the defense looked for was where Cliff was lined up. He opened things up for the rest of our offense because they had to pay so much attention to him."





Branch retired from the NFL after the 1983 season, but would eventually come out of retirement in 1988 to play one season with the Los Angeles Cobras of the Arena Football League, the team's only season.

Branch died on August 3, 2019, at the age of 71 from natural causes.

A statement by the Raiders said: "Cliff Branch touched the lives of generations of Raiders fans. His loss leaves an eternal void for the Raiders Family, but his kindness and loving nature will be fondly remembered forever.

Cliff's on-field accomplishments are well documented and undeniably Hall of Fame worthy, but his friendship and smile are what the Raider Nation will always cherish."



BY JAIRO ALVARADO

 

[jeep99tj]

using that Analogy.
Testeverde>Montana

Damnit, the stats never lie!

 

[RaZon]

Damnit, the stats never lie!

So why did he say....


Tried to tell you a long time ago. Not always about stats.

 

[SteelersPride]

So why did he say....


Tried to tell you a long time ago. Not always about stats.

Yet, thats pretty much all you use to justify russel wilson. Seems like you pick and choose when they matter.

 

[RaZon]

Yet, thats pretty much all you use to justify russel wilson. Seems like you pick and choose when they matter.

Wrong yet again.

Rushing
Comp%
TD/INT ratio
Passing yards
NFL firsts
NFL records
Playoff success
wins
starts
passer rating
pro bowls
ranking by other players

What else is there?

No QB in NFL history had a better first nine seasons of the career, simply how it is.

 

[SteelersPride]

Wrong yet again.

Rushing
Comp%
TD/INT ratio
Passing yards
NFL firsts
NFL records
Playoff success
wins
starts
passer rating
pro bowls
ranking by other players

What else is there?

No QB in NFL history had a better first nine seasons of the career, simply how it is.

So stats. Cool.

 

[RaZon]

So stats. Cool.

starts
wins
pro bowls
NFL records
ranking by fellow players

He is a stud!

 

[jeep99tj]

Yet, thats pretty much all you use to justify russel wilson. Seems like you pick and choose when they matter.

Google gives you a wide variety of stats to choose from.

 

[SteelersPride]

Google gives you a wide variety of stats to choose from.

All pre-formatted for easy copy and pasting!

 

[SteelersPride]

starts
wins
pro bowls
NFL records
ranking by fellow players

He is a stud!

So stats. Also, bw the constant comments about guys humping you, the multiple threads that have comments about “gay”, maybe refrain from calling guys studs. Then again, it falls in line with everything else, and things youve said in your mini melt-downs

 

[RaZon]

So stats. Also, bw the constant comments about guys humping you, the multiple threads that have comments about “gay”, maybe refrain from calling guys studs. Then again, it falls in line with everything else, and things youve said in your mini melt-downs

Why don't ever talk about those who follow me around, well?

How about.....hey Southie don't talk family, ok? Well?

 

[pachyderm]

Google:30

I'm researching your avatar...

 

[RaZon]

 

[Southieinnc]

For example, the case for Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch is inexcusable.

Branch has been Hall of Fame-eligible since 1991. The reasons why he is not in the HOF does not make sense when comparing his success to other receivers from his era who are in the Hall of Fame.

"I don't want to hear about all these things, this or that, but he didn't do this, he didn't do that. He's a Hall of Famer," HOF coach Mike Ditka said.

A three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time Pro Bowler, and a three-time First Team All-Pro, his resume's questions are foolish.

Branch would finish his career with 501 receptions for 8,685 yards and 67 touchdowns.

Branch currently sits as the Raiders third-all time franchise leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

And he is one of six players who played in all three Raiders Super Bowl championship teams.

When Branch retired, he would become the NFL's career playoff leader in receiving yards and receptions, holding that spot until Jerry Rice came along.

Today, he currently sits fourth in receiving yards and 10th in receptions and is the only senior candidate near the top of both categories who is not in the HOF.

During his era, he was often compared to Lynn Swann, the receiver of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Comparing Swann's career numbers to Branch's doesn't seem fair. Swann would tally 336 receptions for 5,462 yards and 51 touchdowns and would finish his career with four Super Bowl victories, one First-Team All-Pro selection, three Pro Bowls, and is inducted in the HOF.

According to Pro Football WR Hall of Fame Monitor, (a metric designed to estimate a player's chances of making the Pro Football Hall of Fame) Branch's 77.86 HOF metric scores are higher than Swann's 70.95 scores.

Research conducted by The Ethical Skeptic continues to show the leagues' bias against the Raiders.

Honoring the great Cliff Branch

The Oakland Raiders drafted Branch in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft.

A former track star at the University of Colorado, Branch brought that speed to the field, creating his famous personal motto, "Speed kills."

"He changed the game, in the way a game is played as a wide receiver. People started going out and looking for speed, and looking for guys like Cliff Branch," said HOF cornerback Mel Blount, who covered Branch when the Raiders and Steelers played in those epic games.

In 1974, Branch led the NFL in receiving yards with 1,092 and 13 touchdown receptions.

Two years later, in '76, he finished second in receiving yards with 1,111, losing the No. 1 spot to Baltimore Colt Roger Carr. Branch would lead the NFL that season with 12 TD receptions.

In 1983, Branch would score on a 99-yard reception against the Washington Redskins, tied as the longest receiving touchdown in NFL history.

"The way Cliff played overshadows a lot of us," HOF wide receiver Fled Biletnikoff said.

Added quarterback Kenny "Snake" Stabler, another Hall of Famer: "When we broke the huddle, the first thing the defense looked for was where Cliff was lined up. He opened things up for the rest of our offense because they had to pay so much attention to him."





Branch retired from the NFL after the 1983 season, but would eventually come out of retirement in 1988 to play one season with the Los Angeles Cobras of the Arena Football League, the team's only season.

Branch died on August 3, 2019, at the age of 71 from natural causes.

A statement by the Raiders said: "Cliff Branch touched the lives of generations of Raiders fans. His loss leaves an eternal void for the Raiders Family, but his kindness and loving nature will be fondly remembered forever.

Cliff's on-field accomplishments are well documented and undeniably Hall of Fame worthy, but his friendship and smile are what the Raider Nation will always cherish."



BY JAIRO ALVARADO

TMDNR

 

[Dalybuc]

Branch simply the better WR and everyone who knows the game knows this.

Obviously not since he’s not in HOF, seems to me the people that judge these things disagree with your take. Just because you have a strong opinion on something doesn’t mean your right. I’d personally take Branch over Pearson, although I did want to lean Pearson’s since Razon liked Branch. Could be as simple as the one on America’s team got in and the one on Al Davis’s BadBoy team didn’t.
I’m 51 and can’t remember what I ate a week ago let alone rap off shit from the 70’s like it was yesterday. Guess I need more brain food in my diet.

 

[jarntt]

I’m at Hayward Field in Oregon this weekend for the Nike outdoor Nationals to watch my son compete. I haven’t seen Razon yet. The announcer does sound a little loopy though, so maybe…