Chiefs NFL top 100 and Derrick Thomas....

aturnis · 11-05-2010, 09:46 PM

So the NFL Network recently aired the finale to their ten part series called NFL's top 100 players. The episodes came and went, and finally, last night, the entire series was over with. Over, without any mention of Derrick Thomas.

Now, the fact that the so called experts didn't consider Derrick Thomas a top 100 player isn't necessarily what bothers me. It's some of the names that ARE considered top 100 player OF ALL TIME, ahead of Derrick Thomas.

Michael Strahan for instance. Strahan retired with 141.5 career sacks, 794 career tackles, 4 career interceptions for 2 TD's, 21 forced fumbles and 15 fumble recoveries for 1 TD, plus 1 safety. A total of 20 points scored over a 15 year career. He was also named to the Pro Bowl roster seven times.

While Derrick Thomas had 126.5 career sacks, 654 career tackles, 1 career interception, 41 forced fumbles and 19 fumble recoveries for for 4 touchdowns, plus 3 safeties. A total of 30 points scored in an 11 year career. He was also named to the Pro Bowl roster nine times.

Each player had a moment that will jump out at you.

For Strahan, that moment was his record breaking season of 22.5 sacks. Which, some people think was a "gift" record.

As for Thomas, that would either be his 20 sack season, or his record setting 7 sacks in one game.

Looking at each players body of work, does anyone think Strahan deserves to be in the top 100 while Derrick Thomas does not?

**Rain Man** · 11-05-2010, 09:49 PM

I'd generally give the nod to a lineman over a linebacker with similar sack stats, but in this case I'd take Derrick Thomas over Michael Strahan. I don't view Strahan as a Top 100 player at all, and DT is borderline Top 100, maybe not quite.

I really think they should weight by position and not have so many freaking quarterbacks on the list.

**kysirsoze** · 11-05-2010, 09:49 PM

Nope. But DT isn't around to do Subway commercials.

**kysirsoze** · 11-05-2010, 09:50 PM

The bigger omission was Willie Roaf.

KurtCobain · 11-05-2010, 10:01 PM

can someone please post a list of that top 100?
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**Rain Man** · 11-05-2010, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kysirsoze

The bigger omission was Willie Roaf.

Oh, wow. You're right.

What tackles are on the list? I know Munoz is, but I might take Roaf over Munoz. Roaf was a god.

**kysirsoze** · 11-05-2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Oh, wow. You're right.

What tackles are on the list? I know Munoz is, but I might take Roaf over Munoz. Roaf was a god.

Ogden.

**Rain Man** · 11-05-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kysirsoze

Ogden.

HotRoute · 11-05-2010, 10:20 PM

That list seems like complete bullshit

**Guru** · 11-05-2010, 10:33 PM

Winning a superbowl must have been a requirement for that list.

Chiefs Rool · 11-05-2010, 10:48 PM

DT and Strahan would both deserve it i would think. I haven't seen this list though

KChiefs1 · 11-05-2010, 10:52 PM

3 Chiefs on that list

Tony Gonzalez
Willie Lanier
Bobby Bell

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-05-2010, 11:01 PM

I'm of the opinion that...

D.T. deserves top 100 recognition, but...

...so does Strahan.

They were both players that other teams, LITERALLY, had to "plan" around....had to "prepare" for...

THAT is top 100 to me. Just sayin'

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-05-2010, 11:05 PM

Roaf, left off??? Seriously?

No way. No way, in hell.

That PROOVES this 'list' is worthless.....

Sweet Daddy Hate · 11-05-2010, 11:10 PM

Deion Sanders needs to

, that ungrateful little shitheel.

11-05-2010, 09:46 PM
aturnis PALKO POWER! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Iowa Casino cash: $73532	NFL top 100 and Derrick Thomas.... So the NFL Network recently aired the finale to their ten part series called NFL's top 100 players. The episodes came and went, and finally, last night, the entire series was over with. Over, without any mention of Derrick Thomas. Now, the fact that the so called experts didn't consider Derrick Thomas a top 100 player isn't necessarily what bothers me. It's some of the names that ARE considered top 100 player OF ALL TIME, ahead of Derrick Thomas. Michael Strahan for instance. Strahan retired with 141.5 career sacks, 794 career tackles, 4 career interceptions for 2 TD's, 21 forced fumbles and 15 fumble recoveries for 1 TD, plus 1 safety. A total of 20 points scored over a 15 year career. He was also named to the Pro Bowl roster seven times. While Derrick Thomas had 126.5 career sacks, 654 career tackles, 1 career interception, 41 forced fumbles and 19 fumble recoveries for for 4 touchdowns, plus 3 safeties. A total of 30 points scored in an 11 year career. He was also named to the Pro Bowl roster nine times. Each player had a moment that will jump out at you. For Strahan, that moment was his record breaking season of 22.5 sacks. Which, some people think was a "gift" record. As for Thomas, that would either be his 20 sack season, or his record setting 7 sacks in one game. Looking at each players body of work, does anyone think Strahan deserves to be in the top 100 while Derrick Thomas does not?
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11-05-2010, 09:49 PM	#2
Rain Man Welcome, Eric Fisher & Friends Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 1.61 KM high city Casino cash: $62680377	I'd generally give the nod to a lineman over a linebacker with similar sack stats, but in this case I'd take Derrick Thomas over Michael Strahan. I don't view Strahan as a Top 100 player at all, and DT is borderline Top 100, maybe not quite. I really think they should weight by position and not have so many freaking quarterbacks on the list. __________________ Onward Fisher, Onward Fisher, block right through that line. Block the ball clear down the field, a touchdown sure this time. Onward Fisher, Onward Fisher, fight on for her fame. Fight, fellows, fight, fight, fight, we'll win this game.
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kysirsoze SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Casino cash: $14140895	Nope. But DT isn't around to do Subway commercials.
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11-05-2010, 09:50 PM	#4
kysirsoze SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Casino cash: $14140895	The bigger omission was Willie Roaf.
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KurtCobain Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ban City, USA Casino cash: $14798240	can someone please post a list of that top 100? Posted via Mobile Device
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11-05-2010, 10:20 PM	#9
HotRoute Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Casino cash: $29495	That list seems like complete bullshit
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Guru This better work Clark!!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Middle of the USA Casino cash: $55085093	Winning a superbowl must have been a requirement for that list. __________________ Same as it ever was.
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11-05-2010, 10:48 PM	#11
Chiefs Rool Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Top City Casino cash: $64801	DT and Strahan would both deserve it i would think. I haven't seen this list though
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11-05-2010, 10:52 PM	#12
KChiefs1 ChiefsPlanet Pick'em Champ! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $92883	3 Chiefs on that list Tony Gonzalez Willie Lanier Bobby Bell
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11-05-2010, 11:01 PM	#13
Mr. Kotter Lookin' for the answers... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Somewhere else Casino cash: $11200428	I'm of the opinion that... D.T. deserves top 100 recognition, but... ...so does Strahan. They were both players that other teams, *LITERALLY*, had to "plan" around....had to "prepare" for... THAT is top 100 to me. Just sayin' __________________ Alex Smith will be better than Geno or Cassel, Alex Smith will be better than Geno or Cassel, Alex Smith will be better than Geno or Cassel, Alex Smith will be better than Geno or Cassel...
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Mr. Kotter Lookin' for the answers... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Somewhere else Casino cash: $11200428	Roaf, left off??? Seriously? No way. No way, in hell. That PROOVES this 'list' is worthless..... __________________ Alex Smith will be better than Geno or Cassel, Alex Smith will be better than Geno or Cassel, Alex Smith will be better than Geno or Cassel, Alex Smith will be better than Geno or Cassel...
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Sweet Daddy Hate ReachingForGreatnessAsUsu al: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ABQNM Casino cash: $1063209	Deion Sanders needs to , that ungrateful little shitheel.
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