What Riley wasn’t was a Hall-of-Fame factor, never discussed by the Hall’s board of selectors despite 65 career interceptions in his 15 years with Cincinnati (1969-83). So what's the solution?
Bowlen was alive when he was elected to the Hall in February but passed away earlier this month.“I’m 71 now,’’ he said. Riley recorded 65 interceptions in his career, which was the fourth most in NFL history at the time of his retirement behind three members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dick Lane, Emlen Tunnell, and Paul Krause. Please remind Canton.Yes, Riley may have given up some plays like all corners, especially now, do, but being the great ballhawk that he was, especially during some dead ball years, he deserves his place in the Hall, with Parrish getting consideration as well.Yes, Riley or Parrish didn't win a championship but at least Riley got to one. Cincinnati Bengals Hall of Famer and Florida A&M legend Ken Riley died Sunday.He was 72.
man Jim Saccomano to report on this week’s outpouring of respect and love for Pat Bowlen, the Broncos’ long-time owner who recently passed away. There was a lot of love from the fans.\u2019\u2019So we thought we’d ask someone this week who does -- former Cincinnati Bengals’ cornerback Ken Riley.So what, if QBs avoid Parrish but go after Riley, they win ?With 65 interceptions, I would say Riley won alot of those battles. \u201CThen he\u2019d say, \u2018And then shut up about it.\u2019 \\\"\\\"I guess I was modest.
Here's why.Also paying a visit to our studio is former Denver Broncos’ P.R.
It’s perplexing, but I’m not bitter.
But his Hall of Fame candidacy tumbles into the senior abyss in 2021.Former Dallas linebacker Chuck Howley deserves to be in Canton. Is there a definitive number on who has the most career passes defenced or broken up ?Saccomano tells Bowlen stories that explain why Broncos fans felt that way about a guy they seldom saw and who seldom sought public recognition for his many acts of charity in the community.The Hall-of-Fame's Centennial Class has been named, and former commissioner Paul Tagliabue is part of it.Dont'a Hightower's decision to opt out of playing this season gives the Patriots an opt-out problem on defense for Bill Belichick.Dak Prescott seems more secure than the Dallas Cowboys despite failing to sign a long-term contract."I guess I was modest. \u201CHe\u2019d say, \u2018Give it to them\u2019 when people asked for something,\u2019\u2019 Saccomano said.
Those years trying to knock off Pittsburgh, have to count for something. “You get lost in the shuffle. His interceptions, interception return yards, and interceptions returned for touchdowns are all Bengals' records.Commenting about not yet being enshrined in the Hall of Fame, Riley said "I think my numbers are deserving of the Hall of Fame. John Madden of the Raiders thought that Riley's best quality at CB, was hitting the receiver just as the ball got there, breaking up the pass. I've always been a modest and low-key type guy. Those years aren't possible without Riley.\\nTo my knowledge, the only pass rushers they had, was some years from Coy Bacon and Mike Reid. So how did Ken Riley … When I finished I was fourth all-time. Bowlen was alive when he was elected to the Hall in February but passed away earlier this month.Riley’s 65 interceptions are a number so remarkable that not only are the four players ahead of him in Canton, so are the two behind him who are Hall eligible.Billy Howton had a career that deserves to be recognized.
Kenneth Jerome Riley (August 6, 1947 – June 7, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback. Maybe one day.’’So what, if QBs avoid Parrish but go after Riley, they win ?\\nWith 65 interceptions, I would say Riley won alot of those battles. Cincinnati Bengals legend Ken Riley should’ve had a chance to don his jacket at the Hall of Fame.
It's like it's working against me now because the older you get and the longer you stay out of it, people forget who you are." Maybe one day.\u2019\u2019Maybe Riley didn't tackle enough.But neither did Deion Sanders.If a guy plays 15 yrs, you would think he was good to excellent.
He and Lemarr Parrish, who always went to pro bowls, both have an excellent case.Also paying a visit to our studio is former Denver Broncos\u2019 P.R.
There was a lot of love from the fans.’’
Those years aren't possible without Riley.To my knowledge, the only pass rushers they had, was some years from Coy Bacon and Mike Reid. I\u2019ve done everything I was supposed to do. Those years trying to knock off Pittsburgh, have to count for something. \u201CThere was a serpentine line around the stadium.