2010 Hall Of Fame: The NFL’s All-Time Greatest Is Still Jerry Rice

March 4, 2010   ·   Jason Nedrich   ·   Jump to comments

I know Rice being the greatest wide receiver of all time ranks among one of the more obvious opinions in sports. No matter what angle you approach it, the answer is always Rice. He was as good as anyone in every aspect of the position (routes, hands, running, blocking).  In fact, he is one of 3 athletes in my opinion that I have seen who had no weakness in their respective sports.  Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods being the others.
This article is designed to defuse any possible arguments to the contrary.  I have seen countless articles and comments of message boards attempting to diminish what Rice had accomplished, in favor of an active player.  As we live in a society always looking at "the now", sometimes we are too quick to declare the title "greatest of all time" to someone or something current when it has yet to surpass it's predecessor.
Theory No. 1: Rice was only the greatest because of his two Hall of Fame quarterbacks:
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