ANALYSIS/OPINION
As we wait and see if Washington Redskins great Joe Jacoby takes his rightful place alongside Russ Grimm in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we are reminded once again of the diminishing tradition of this franchise.
If Jacoby gets in, the list of the Redskins with a chance for induction in Canton grows smaller. Brian Mitchell — second only to Jerry Rice in total career yards —would likely be the last candidate for a real shot at the Hall from the Super Bowl era teams.
You could make a case for Gary Clark, but it’s tough for receivers from the 1980s and 1990s to get in today, given the inflated pass-catching numbers and the growing list of receivers waiting to get in that are likely ahead of Clark.