Save this and disseminate it to the HOF voters 5 years after he retires and every year after that until he gets in. Super job of encapsulating Smith’s impact with numbers and voices, Matt.
Harry would be a lock for the Hall if he played in a big market. Unfortunately the Vikings will deal with this kind of treatment until they become true contenders year in and out.
Excellent analysis, Matthew! I hope he returns next season, but what do the 2023 stats show? Has his performance decreased significantly? If so, who do we have that can fill his shoes? Perhaps a first round QB selection will free up money to bring in a proven free agent? Did the Vikes put Smith up for any awards this year? I have noticed when a player is at the zenith of his career, the Vikings seem to put them up for awards. Watch Smith at the end of Sunday’s game. Non-verbal behavior indicates a lot...
Excellent reporting and writing, Matthew! Perhaps your best article since the inception of PI. Awesome job, thank you! I very much agree that this article needs to be read by every HOF voter that will impact the eventual decision on Harry.
Save this and disseminate it to the HOF voters 5 years after he retires and every year after that until he gets in. Super job of encapsulating Smith’s impact with numbers and voices, Matt.
Thanks Josh! I'll definitely be running a "from the archives" on this one when the time comes haha
Amazing article Matthew!
Harry would be a lock for the Hall if he played in a big market. Unfortunately the Vikings will deal with this kind of treatment until they become true contenders year in and out.
We as fans could not have asked for anything more than he brings to the Vikings. He and Randle are my two all time favorites.
Excellent analysis, Matthew! I hope he returns next season, but what do the 2023 stats show? Has his performance decreased significantly? If so, who do we have that can fill his shoes? Perhaps a first round QB selection will free up money to bring in a proven free agent? Did the Vikes put Smith up for any awards this year? I have noticed when a player is at the zenith of his career, the Vikings seem to put them up for awards. Watch Smith at the end of Sunday’s game. Non-verbal behavior indicates a lot...
He's been a solid player still by the numbers this year. I don't think he knows right now what he's going to do.
Excellent reporting and writing, Matthew! Perhaps your best article since the inception of PI. Awesome job, thank you! I very much agree that this article needs to be read by every HOF voter that will impact the eventual decision on Harry.