jimster Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Quotes From and About 2008 Pro Football Hall of Famers http://sports.iwon.com/news/02022008/v6664.html Feb 2, 7:25 PM (ET) Email this Story PHOENIX (AP) -Quotes from and about the class of 2008 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which was selected on Saturday: "The 1983 first-round class - I made it. Dan Marino, (John) Elway, (Jim) Kelly, (Eric) Dickerson, (Bruce) Matthews, Green." - Darrell Green on joining five other first-rounders from '83 in the Hall. ---= "I started playing as a defensive lineman because I was always one of the biggest kids. I always bugged them to at least give me an opportunity (with the ball)." - Art Monk, who became one of the NFL's most prolific receivers from 1980-95. ---= "I knew how people had spoken about him as a coach. I asked him, what are you going to do with me? It was probably my third year. He says, 'Nothing.' "He said you were covering (Cardinals star receiver) Roy Green and I have seen how you cover. Basically, I am going to let you go into what you do." - Darrell Green on Emmitt Thomas, his defensive backs coach early in his career in Washington. ---= "I think he suffered for a few years. But that's the way it goes. You can't get everyone in every year." - Former Redskins QB Doug Williams on Monk's eight-year wait to get voted into the Hall. ---= "I didn't work for this. I worked for the love of the game." - Defensive end Fred Dean, one of the game's best sackmasters from 1975-85 with San Diego and San Francisco. ---= "Those guys have high character. I'm proud to go in with them." - Emmitt Thomas, an assistant coach in Washington when Monk and Green played there, and one of the best cornerbacks of the 1960s and '70s with Kansas City. ---= "I was trying to keep my composure. I'm emotional. I will cry at the drop of a hat. It was pretty overwhelming for me. I tried to keep it together as long as I could." - Andre Tippett, a star linebacker with New England in the 1980s who waited 10 years to be elected. ---= "I never dreamed this day would come, and I've never looked at myself as being this caliber of player. I played with many great players. I think they are the ones that really helped me get to this spot. I just feel very honored, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Who said the last quote? It was refreshingly humble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGreenistheBest Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Who said the last quote? It was refreshingly humble. I'm guessing it was Monk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 Who said the last quote? It was refreshingly humble. ...sorry "I never dreamed this day would come, and I've never looked at myself as being this caliber of player. I played with many great players. I think they are the ones that really helped me get to this spot. I just feel very honored, lucky - you name it." - Tackle Gary Zimmerman, elected in his sixth year of eligibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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