Playaction2Sanders Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 99% of us fans are aware of Monks greatness, wait no I would say maybe 70%. When we compare yesterday, today, and tomorrow's Redskin WR's to him do most of us really know what made Monk so amazing?? I was 7 when we won SB 22 with Doug Williams, 11 when Rypien lead us to SB 26. I always had a bit of an idea of how great Art was according to Redskin fan public opinion, and had witnessed some of it for myself but I didn't witness his true growth from when he came into the league to what he became. I only witnessed the aftermath.. Until now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 What a pleasant way to start a day! One of my all time favorites. Thank you for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuriousD Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Seems like a lifetime ago but, let's see... I think the route he was most famous for was called "The Dodge". If memory serves, it was one of those multiple choice routes dictated by coverage where if QB and receiver read the coverage correctly, there was always an opening to exploit. Pretty sure the Dodge was significant in driving his reception numbers but it wasn't necessarily a chunk play. It was more a possession play. He was a great blocker in the run game. He absolutely killed Denver safety, Tony Lilley in SB 22 on one of Timmy Smith's long runs! It happened just off camera but Dierdorf picked it up on replay and described a crushing block that left Lilley with a wicked limp in the aftermath. Not sure Lilley came back into the game after that... I remember feeling bad for him in SB26 after a touchdown back of the endzone was reversed. I wanted him to have a Superbowl TD really bad but his toe was on the line by maybe 1/2-inch and it was called back, dammit! Don't think he ever pulled in a SB TD, right? Ultimately, he was a phenomenal possession receiver. Not big, not fast, not flashy... Just always in the right place at the right time to pull in the ball. Kinda like Steve Largent in a way. Very little razzle-dazzle but record numbers in workman like fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSilverMaC Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 On 8/25/2020 at 11:58 AM, FuriousD said: Ultimately, he was a phenomenal possession receiver. Not big, not fast, not flashy... Just always in the right place at the right time to pull in the ball. Kinda like Steve Largent in a way. Very little razzle-dazzle but record numbers in workman like fashion. I mean, he wasn’t plaxico burress, but the man was 6’3 210-220 and had pretty respectable speed. But you’re right about not being flashy. Monk showed up did his job, better than pretty much anyone else who was playing at the time, and was fairly quiet about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, MrSilverMaC said: I mean, he wasn’t plaxico burress, but the man was 6’3 210-220 and had pretty respectable speed. But you’re right about not being flashy. Monk showed up did his job, better than pretty much anyone else who was playing at the time, and was fairly quiet about it. Art Monk did things we don't usually think of as a primary part of a WRs job. Blocking for example. He also did not have a problem with making his team mates look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Acre Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 He ran a 4.5. He was also a running back his first year or two at Syracuse. He wasn't just a possession receiver but he was the best around during his time, and if you want to be a SB contender year in and year out, you maximize what he gives you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canfan Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Three words to best describe Art Monk dependable, tough, classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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