When Whitworth lines up against the Arizona Cardinals,. Very little chance. Then there's the hipocrisy of longevity where it matters for some but not others like Gale Sayers or Terrell Davis. 14 photos Whitworth said he grew up as a Christian from a young age, but he lived mostly for himself. Cincinnati Bengals fans and otherwise quickly hit social media to call for a reunion with Andrew Whitworth as a response to the team losing La'el Collins for the rest of the season. Posted on . Thats probably not going to happen, but Eric Weddle made the most of a comeback, so he could too. They both share two first-team All-Pro nods, but the Cowboys veteran OT made four more Pro Bowls than Whitworth. He got shorted too many pro bowls and all-pros. Its perfect. Andrew Whitworth has seemingly been in the NFL for almost an eternity. With that victory, Whitworth became only the 12th starter in league history to earn victories against all 32 NFL teams. Proudly created with Wix.com. CONGRATS BIG WHIT https://t.co/sTvTW1IJfC Whitworth was named the 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year at the 11th Annual NFL Honors. No. No Ickey Woods, no vote. Things seemed so dire that calling Andrew Whitworth out of retirement was a real thing fans wanted. Arguably the best OT in his era. 2022 by My Site. If you have stripes on your helmet it seems twice as difficult to get in. We were so close to having the storybook ending too. Shell J. Slater D. Dierdorf G. Zimmerman R. Yary B. Matthews S. Jones This post was edited on 12/7 at 9:09 am Back to top Reply Replies (3) 5 2 SportsGuyNOLA I dont believe he had enough AP honors (as he had two AP seasons) or SB rings to make up for his lack of AP seasons. He was a part of three Louisiana Class 5A State Championship teams in 1997, 1998, and 2000 when the school was listed by the National High School Football Tony Poll as national champions for the last two. Even if, by some miracle, they would have landed Burrow, maybe Burrow never gets hurt and the Bengals out perform their 4 - 12 record in 2020. Its one of a kind, and its a unique thing from the ground up. He wasn't before the SB and isn't afterwards. As it stands, theres only one former Bengal to date that has been enshrined in Canton - the venerable Anthony Muoz, the greatest left tackle who ever lived. Is Andrew Whitworth in the Hall of Fame? But Brown didnt go far enough. Probably not. Andrew Whitworth has not been elected into the Hall of . No. Oldest offensive lineman to win a Super Bowl. The former offensive lineman gets his first regular-season shot in the booth when the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Kansas City Chiefs next Thursday night in Week 2 on Amazon Prime. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! (Rob Carr/Getty Images). By not allowing a sack all season, he finished his career with 22 straight games of no sacks allowed. With the official start to the NFL season only a day away, Whitworth found a new team in Pepsi to help a fan get the ultimate experience when they spend their Sundays watching football on TV. In 2002, he started as a redshirt freshman every game, and was recognized as a first-team Freshman All-American by The Sporting News and Football Writers Association. And liked how it showed John Lennon was really a douche and having an open affair with May Pang (with Yoko's approval). Yet, the man himself doesnt think hell make it to Canton one day. As a diehard Bengals fan, its hard to view this as anything other than a slap in the face a la Tommy Pham on Joc Pederson-style. Andrew Whitworth and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Andrew Dice Clay played an unrecognizable slob shady record producer. I was ready to live the way He called me to. Dane Brugler from the Athletic boldly said that if Ball didn't have the off-field issues, he could . Like Tom Brady, Andrew Whitworth is eluding Father Time, at least for now. . The Cowboys OT Tyron Smith is a borderline HOF candidate at this moment, but I expect him to make it into Canton after 2-3 more Pro Bowl seasons. Where was Andrew Whitworth born? No way Whit gets in the HOF. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Whitworths former team will start their Super Bowl defense against a potential Super Bowl LVII contender Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. "There is nobody that has had a bigger impact than Andrew Whitworth on establishing the foundation, the culture of "We Not Me", and being a part of something bigger than yourself." January 23, 2023 7 min Watch. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I look forward to it. "Its really special. "No, I don't think so. He participated in the first-ever U.S. Army All-American Bowl game on December 30, 2000, along with other future LSU players Marcus Spears, Marquise Hill, and Ben Wilkerson. Former Los Angeles Rams tackle Andrew Whitworth was a key contributor during the Rams Super Bowl winning season in 2021. Rams 53-man roster projection: How injuries change outlook at LB, OL You got the toughest schedules any time you finish first so youre not going to have easy games. 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Im not implying that Burrow needed to get hurt for the Bengals to be good, merely that his injury, as well as all these other factors, put the Bengals in the position to add some of the most generationally talented players in the NFL - players I am certain will lead Cincinnati to its first Lombardi Trophy. "Obviously, you hear guys guys who have been here for a long time or guys who are trying to get in I think their take on who deserves to get in changes drastically over the years. And lead with your heart."@RamsNFL OT Andrew Whitworth delivers a moving #WPMOY acceptance As has been said many times before; "it's the Hall of Fame, not the Hall of Skill". Not quite. Thus, it would not be. Let me restate for the record: it didnt work out. The Bengals might have missed out on Joe Burrow. He has been a model of continuity throughout that period as well, missing just one game in 2017, when the Los Angeles Rams rested their start in the season finale. Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth has a very special place in the heart of most Cincinnati Bengals fans. The voters love that sort of stuff (as they should). In addition to his superb resume, he hauled in his elusive Super Bowl ring w/ Sean McVays gang last season. He was credited with 96 key blocks, including 66 knockdowns, and played every offensive snap during a four-game stretch against Georgia, Florida, Troy, and Vanderbilt. He wasnt great his entire career. Maybe. [16] He was activated on January 7, 2021, before the team's playoff game. Super Bowl 56 champ. [8] He was voted as the 67th best player by his peers in the 2016 list. He . jhowdy54 Whitworth did not play in the 2001 season as he was redshirted. McVay praised Whitworth not only as a player, but as an incredible person and leader who helped establish the culture in Los Angeles five years ago. He's a Hall of Very Good player, but a 200-game winner who is 20 games over .500 normally won't make the Hall of Fame. Hes been consistently good, but the character he displays off the field is a big component that many of us arent really factoring in to this equation. Whitworth said on Pardon My Take that he doesnt believe hell be a Hall of Famer when its all said and done. Contrary to Sean McVays unbiased opinion on whether Whitworth deserves to be in Canton, I dont believe Whitworth should be cast into the HOF. [citation needed], Whitworth is active in the community through his BigWhit 77 Foundation. He played every offensive snap in nine of the thirteen contests, for an offense that averaged 374.1 yards per game. Id love to keep talking about it and being involved with it. How will Patrick Mahomes ' limited mobility affect Kansas City? Has some old Stones Mick Jagger was involved with show producer or something and his son played a pretty prominent role in it as lead singer of a band called the Naughty Bits. I could remember like, would I want to be on a golf course? In fact, it seems Whitworth himself wasnt particularly pleased with the outcome, either. Whitworth was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round (55th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft. (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images). Oldest offensive lineman to play in a Super Bowl. Display as a link instead, . For reference (not in order). I am a student and a blogger all alone, Gurmeet. Tk3, February 14, 2022 in NFL Comparisons, Prior to this season, I would have adamantly put him in the "hall of very good" and possibly even in the "hall of Frank Gore" for longevity, But he did have a stretch of a couple All-Pro accolades, played for 15+ years, and now has a ring - and played at a very high level even at the late stage of his career. Is Tim Wakefield a Hall of Famer? "So, for me, it was like how do I stay close to this game I love so much? For me, football was my passion and dream. According to Whitworth, the three-time All-Pro wrote a letter to the Bengals owner Mike Brown, in which he expressed his disappointment that the team was not treating him better and that he was prepared to repay the prorated amount of his contract and walk away on the spot. Pasted as rich text. Andrew Whitworth (OT) Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams - First year: 2006 - Drafted: Round 2, Pick 55 . Rams. I allowed guilt to control my life and cause me to make huge mistakes. After his second season in the NFL, Whitworth recommitted to his faith after going to church. And two, Ive already thought through. Manage Settings Lineman dont get a ton of credit for rings to begin with the way QBs do. [21], Whitworth is a Christian. Upload or insert images from URL. He earned All-Southeastern Conference first-team honors in each of his last two seasons, including a consensus nod as a senior. Los Angeles valued him the way the Bengals should have, and they were rewarded with a player who is just as special off the field as he is on the field. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Instead of being upset, be glad that Whitworth still has so much love for Cincinnati, and be glad that one of our own is going to be enshrined one day. He hosts a fund-raising golf tournament in Louisiana and serves as a motivational speaker to youth groups in both Greater Cincinnati and in Louisiana. Im not going to lie, it really hurts to hear that, especially knowing how much Cincinnati meant to Whitworth too. Powered by Invision Community, THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*. Whitworth was rated by CNNSI.com as the sixth-best offensive line prospect in the nation. February 15, 2022 Whitworth said he spoke to the Rams about potentially staying in the organization in some way or try to stay in football some other way, like in the broadcast booth. Best photos of Rams' preseason win over Broncos He was deserving of a Pro Bowl selection last season, too, earning an overall grade of 83.1 from Pro Football Focus, allowing only four sacks all year. Your previous content has been restored. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Hall of Famer Kathy Whitworth, whose 88 victories are the most by any golfer on a single professional tour, dies at 83. Willie and Ken Anderson, Riley, Curtis,Whit even C. Johnson was arguably the best or one of top 3 at his position for a good 4 or 5 year stretch leading AFC in rec yards every one of those years but he wont get close which is a shame. Andrew Whitworth's resume might not scream Hall of Famer, but anyone that has watched him play over the years knows he makes a case for it. The definition of a consummate Professional. In the eighth week of the 2019 season, the Rams defeated the Bengals 2410, giving Whitworth a victory over his former team. I know they're supposed to be hugely influential and I guess you have to take all those other bands say-so on that, but to me they were just kind of.. meh. "But if you look at it on that list, if you played in that decade alone, much less I played longer in both decades Ive played in three of them, in the one decade (from 2010 to 2020), I won the most games, I went to just as many Pro Bowls, I went to a Super Bowl, I played the most snaps, right up there with the least sacks (allowed) if not the least, I was one of the highest graders of all those guys if you want to (look at) statistics of (Pro Football Focus), won the most division championships, I think only one other guy went to the Super Bowl, so I think its gone of those things like what do you want to measure it with, which I think its always so funny with quarterbacks sometimes, we flip the conversation whether theyre a winner or whether its statistics. With Whitworths start at left tackle as he celebrated his 40th birthday, he became the oldest player in NFL history to make a start at this position. His four Pro Bowl selections, which he mentioned in the interview, are not exactly eye-popping, either. No idea why he continues to be overlooked. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Or The Sonics if you want to talk about influential. I don't think I would complain if he made it, but I wouldn't complain if he didn't either. He's been a top-3 tackle/guard his entire career. He finished with four Pro Bowl and two First-Team All-Pro selections to . Andrew Whitworth is that man. Sent from my iPhone using Go-Bengals.com. I fell to my knees and told God I was tired of running. Rams LT Andrew Whitworth doesn't think he'll make Hall of Fame Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC. Like T-Dub said, I have a feeling that positions like LT are graded out by HOF voters more on name recognition associated with a winning team/good QB instead of o-lineman metrics that they could use. The QB life, he says, is being born tall, thin and . The last time the Los Angeles Rams had a dominant offensive lineman play into his 40s, Hall of. How will the Chiefs stop Trey Hendrickson? Well, for that answer, let me turn things over to the big man, himself. Arguably the best OT in his era. Then you have guys wholl probably retire in a year or so and get in ahead of him (Rodgers, Watt, Peterson, Sherman,etc). The Thanos clone was a constant brick wall in his football career as an offensive tackle. Being born in the family of literals Education and prosperity has been a sole purpose to follow, but I have chosen a different path for my life. Posted by. Never understood the NY Dolls thing. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. In his estimation, getting into Hall of Fame discussion would also be recompense for Whitworth missing out on the all-decade team: I think its something thats going to come up over the years. Too bad he didn't wear a sticker on only one side of his helmet throughout his career, or perhaps a blue star. He made his NFL debut on special teams on September 10 against Kansas City. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital. Thats a tough claim to dispute, too. Pace W. Roaf A. Munoz A. Its a tough pill to swallow. In January 2013, for the first time in his career, Whitworth was named a left tackle on the AFC Pro Bowl team. I enjoyed it alot and was disappointed it got cancelled. "Obviously, for one, having kids we all know about Pepsi. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, His career numbers don't quite meet the standards of a Hall of Famer. Its going to be a bit of a wait for Whit - but given how his career ended (Walter Payton Man of the Yearand SB Winner) I dont think he cares. He was credited with 104 key blocks/knockdowns. 56 photos, Sign up for the Rams Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. I think if you look at it, to me, you look at last August and this August theyre a better football team that they were last August. Three first-year eligible players among candidates Selection Committee will consider for Enshrinement. "For me being retired, its why it resonated so much," Whitworth said of teaming up with Pepsi to unveil the "Pepsi 18 Week Pack." https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/15/rams-andrew-whitworth-sean-mcvay-hall-of-fame-eligibility/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Whitworth said he has thought about being enshrined in Canton as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and believed his resume spoke for itself. No. He deserves a ton of credit alongside McVay for that quick turn around. They didn't disappoint, and rightfully earned the approval of a future Hall of Fame player. He was up there with the best of em in his era. Whitworths list of achievements is nearly endless, as he mentioned during an interview with Fox News. But no matter how much I want to, no matter how much I try to get angry or upset or sad, it just wont happen. To highlight this historic mark, the Hall collected Whitworths game-worn jersey. Andrew Whitworth: Position: T, Career: 239g (80th), 1st TD, 2x All-Pro (1st), 4xProBowl, Bengals/Rams 2006-2021, born in 1981.Today we will discuss about Andrew Whitworth: Is a hall of famer| 2006| Hall of Fame. Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Final Season: 2021 Eligible: Class of 2027 Seasons: 2006 2021 Legends Score: 17 ? The announcement was made during NFL Honors, the League's . Clear editor. First established in 1970, the national award was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back WALTER PAYTON.
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