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Matthew Slater

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This will be a massive test for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

When you speak of players who have ten Pro Bowls, an All-Decade, three Super Bowls, and did it all with one team, you would say automatically that this is a Hall of Fame lock.  Not so fast.

The man in question is Matthew Slater, son of Hall of Fame Lineman Jackie Slater, but his position was Special Teams.

More specifically, the younger Slater was a Gunner, and no player, including Steve Tasker, whose career was defined by non-kicking/punting Special Teams has ever made it to the Hall. This includes Steve Tasker, who did receive consideration, but arguably, Slater has the better resume.

So, what happens?  What will they do with the best player at what he does?  This is one of our most fascinating cases for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 April 2029
  • Position: Special Teams, Wide Receiver
  • Games Played: 239
  • Notable Statistics:

    3 Games Started
    1 Reception
    46 Receiving Yards
    2 Rushing Attempts
    11 Rushing Yards
    35 Kick Returns
    637 Kick Return Yards
    0 Approximate Value

    25 Playoff Games
    3 Kick Returns
    65 Kick Return Yards

  • Played For: New England Patriots
  • College: UCLA
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 11th Overall in 2014.
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (2016 & 2019)
    Second Team All-Pro (2017, 2020 & 2021
    Pro Bowl (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 & 2021)
    All-Rookie (2014)
    Super Bowl Rings (3) (New England Patriots XLIX, LI & LIII)

  • Other Points of Note: None
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None

Should Matthew Slater be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 100%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
Last modified on Tuesday, 16 April 2024 00:38