Postmortem: Seattle v The Real Zombie Oilers

[Donn Beach]

I was going to say, it's hard to compare eras. The style of play Largent endured, it was a different sport back then. I saw an interview with Lawrence Taylor where he scoffed at Tom Brady being the greatest. Taylor says it's Joe Montana. The punishment he and the rest of the league inflicted, how Montana stood in there and beat them. He was the league's greatest qb

[Sibelius Hindemith]

Largent was highly dependable and maintained a consistent level of excellence for over a decade. But he was not a yards after the catch or breakaway threat type of receiver which limited the yardage he was able to rack up.

[Captain 97]

JSN now on pace to be the first receiver in history to crack the 2000 yard milestone. Might have to change his middle name to Roger Banister.

Broke the Seahawk's single season yardage record....with five games to play!? I guess no one can say he did it because of the 17th game right?

Sure, but breaking a Seahawk record for receiving yardage is like you or me breaking the record for the fastest mile in the Special Olympics. Actually, i might not be able to do that...

I thought that was hyperbole but I looked it up and man you aren't joking at all. JSN current season ranks 206th all time. Every other team has like 5 or 6 seasons that are better than the Seahawks record.

[Michael K.]

Largent was highly dependable and maintained a consistent level of excellence for over a decade. But he was not a yards after the catch or breakaway threat type of receiver which limited the yardage he was able to rack up.

It was also a different game back then though. His "lack" of numbers has more to do with the style of offense played than his inability to run after the catch, IMO.

[Sibelius Hindemith]

Largent was highly dependable and maintained a consistent level of excellence for over a decade. But he was not a yards after the catch or breakaway threat type of receiver which limited the yardage he was able to rack up.

It was also a different game back then though. His "lack" of numbers has more to do with the style of offense played than his inability to run after the catch, IMO.

Yes, that is true. And the more i think about it the more i seem to recall that he actually wasn't that bad after the catch. He's probably in the argument for best possession receiver of all time.

[douche]

He's probably in the argument for best possession receiver of all time.

I would think so. And his work ethic was spectacular, I don't think I ever saw him take a play off. That game where he destroyed Harden.

[Michael K.]

The more I understand and follow this game? Largent was amazing. It's like JSN, they KNOW we are throwing to him, and still can't stop him.

[Donn Beach]

The more I understand and follow this game? Largent was amazing. It's like JSN, they KNOW we are throwing to him, and still can't stop him.

And it was his character more than physical talent, that's what made him special

Pretty wild wiki deal on his early career situation

Largent was not selected until the fourth round of the 1976 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers with the 117th pick. After four preseason games, he was slated to be cut. According to Largent, Bum Phillips called him into his office and told Largent he had all the receivers they needed, and that Houston would be releasing him. Largent feared his career was over before it began.

However, his college offensive coordinator, Jerry Rhome, was now the quarterbacks and receivers coach of the expansion Seattle Seahawks. Rhome convinced head coach Jack Patera to trade a 1977 eighth-round draft pick for Largent. His first practice with the team went horribly, as he was suffering from nine days of sleep deprivation while financially struggling to care for his mother and three younger brothers after their mother left her alcoholic and violent second husband. Despite this unpromising start, he made the roster of the expansion team's first season.

[Nwadventure]

The more I understand and follow this game? Largent was amazing. It's like JSN, they KNOW we are throwing to him, and still can't stop him.

And it was his character more than physical talent, that's what made him special

Pretty wild wiki deal on his early career situation

Largent was not selected until the fourth round of the 1976 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers with the 117th pick. After four preseason games, he was slated to be cut. According to Largent, Bum Phillips called him into his office and told Largent he had all the receivers they needed, and that Houston would be releasing him. Largent feared his career was over before it began.

However, his college offensive coordinator, Jerry Rhome, was now the quarterbacks and receivers coach of the expansion Seattle Seahawks. Rhome convinced head coach Jack Patera to trade a 1977 eighth-round draft pick for Largent. His first practice with the team went horribly, as he was suffering from nine days of sleep deprivation while financially struggling to care for his mother and three younger brothers after their mother left her alcoholic and violent second husband. Despite this unpromising start, he made the roster of the expansion team's first season.

Thanks for sharing, had not heard the specifics of that situation - Uncle got me Largent's autograph @ the Kingdome in 79 - Its locked up here

[douche]

And it was his character more than physical talent, that's what made him special

So true. The guys who aren't handed anything are usually the hardest workers.

Polar opposite? Cam Newton.