Thoughts on Art Powell

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sluggermatt15
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Re: Thoughts on Art Powell

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bachslunch wrote:
sluggermatt15 wrote:If one bases HoF strictly on numbers, looking at the chart, Powell only has 900 less receiving yards than Fred Biletnikoff, 5 more receiving TDs, and better averages in most categories. The latter is in the HoF and Powell is not. :shock:
Couple thoughts:

-they were two different types of receivers. Biletnikoff was a possession WR while Powell wasn’t.

-they’re from different eras, where direct comparison is always tricky, and the early AFL tended towards more wide open receiver play than Biletnikoff’s heyday.
Understand. It's also very interesting that Powell has over 100 less receptions.
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