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Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe offer up their opinions on Jason Witten's career. Is the former Dallas Cowboys TE a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
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[@UndisputedOnFS1]

Does Jason Witten belong in the pantheon of greatest TEs ever?

[@ricolives1166]

Skip and Shannon: UNDISPUTED absolutley not

[@fatboysentertainment9042]

Most definitely he is bay far one of the most consistent tight ends ever

[@keishaseabrain1708]

No way

[@keishaseabrain1708]

Skip and Shannon: UNDISPUTED Gronk,Graham, Bennett,Reed,Kelce,Ertz

[@solomonkessington8136]

Skip and Shannon: UNDISPUTED I'm a Steelers fan and EASILY. Amazing player on and off the field, 4th in career receptions and over 14, 000+ yards, no questions.

[@Fsunolesnation]

For as slow as he was he was always open lol

[@TheGeorgeD13]

That's because he was an extremely good route runner. His route running is the most underrated aspect of his game.

[@TreDayImages]

He ran great routes

[@mikeyo3675]

He ran great routes and his yac skills were crazy for his speed

[@MegaMyown]

My brother and I always cracked up at how, no matter how quick, strong, fast, tall, or whatever you put on that man, they simply couldn’t AND STILL CAN’T stop this man from catching passes lol

[@beauchnicherubin9652]

TO was triple covered usually

[@ericzorzit9045]

I really love just how objective Shannon AND (most importantly!) Skip are on this topic. This was an amazing clip.

[@Shawn.Mathew]

Emalena Is Awesome check out the clip where they discuss shaq’s legacy that’s another good one now if only they were this objective on lebron lol

[@ericzorzit9045]

Shawn Mathew loool too true. I also love the one where Shannon daddies up on OBJ when he gets caught on camera with the IG model and the white substance on the bed. I've watched that a couple times and it's really good. I'll watch yours in a few!

[@tumalditamadresita]

to much money to be made on being devisive on lebron

[@avid195]

Go to school kiddo.

[@ericzorzit9045]

David Sherman You idiot... I'm not the child in the videos on my channel, I'm the adult.

[@johnjuarez6452]

Tony Gonzalez and Gronk play the new dynamic receiver version prevalent in modern NFL offenses. Jason Witten plays the old school traditional role of a blocker and outlet receiver.

[@emperorbraphomet]

Was waiting on this....Thank you. Now can we get this to the top of comment secion?

[@chipchippington4551]

Gronk a great blocker also though

[@SlaminSalmon-ni3wj]

I agree, but he is definitely one of the best all around TE’s ever

[@josephvazquez5108]

Ah another nfl fan who is clueless

[@godusopp2752]

Shannon was the original receiver tight end

[@longjump08]

Arguably the most underrated tight end of all time, but certainly of his era

[@dariusdafigga]

Here in 2024 after having reviewed his stats, this man is a forsure first ballot HoFer. His receiving stats are somewhere in between Gonzalez & Gates. He has less all around receiving stats than Gonzalez but more catches, games, and receiving yards than Gates. Since all three of them never got a ring, Gonzalez is already in the hall and Gates is on his way there, it is a no brainer that Witten will be there as well.

[@chaunceyjr9856]

Lol on madden jason written is my favorite A button

[@aragornair6286]

Chauncey Edwards stg he comes up with 99% of the passes thrown to him

[@fwarleader]

LOL mine too especially the run across the line delay. Boom 4 to 20 yards.

[@jtrails694]

Scott Bond I hated witten in Madden lol

[@BeeReaves1]

lies i always sub him out for hanna...hanna has 89 speed,,,witten like 83 lol

[@caivue3314]

Jason Written is my favorite safe player I throw to in 3rd & 3 or short getting an 1st down by pushing X button

[@paulmcguire1370]

How do you quantify blocking though? He’s arguably one of the best all around TEs all time.

[@travis5729]

People like Shannon Sharpe don't. He wouldn't have been in the HOF if Elway hadn't dragged him through 2 super bowls. Don't even start on the Ravens...

[@shmould97]

@@travis5729 Ravens don't win a Superbowl without Shannon, and elway didn't drag him, Shannon was a bad, bad man

[@travis5729]

@NauticTL You can call him a lot of things but intelligent? That's a first...

[@shmould97]

@@travis5729 clearly never watched him play

[@94toomey]

@@travis5729 thank you for this. These guys are jokes

[@nimstennis]

One of my favorite players and person. broken family and dad bailed on him and he is a stand u man and family guy . true pro

[@ketobodybuilder2482]

thats an old stigma, lots of ppl have divorced parents. or raised by 1. as a giant fan , i put him in the hof. he always killed us and made us worry about him.

[@mvn50]

Thats probably 85% of nfl players come from a broken home.

[@dontevertouchmyhat1169]

And we've never heard that story right?

[@bennyhath1789]

Shannon is spot on about Gronkowski, gates and Tony g, but Jimmy Graham hasn't done enough to be in the conversation yet. He dominated for a few years with drew brees and then is hardly a pro bowler (with Russell wilson). Now he gets to play with Rodgers, imagine if Tony Gonzalez got to play with that cast of qb's

[@johnr4868]

Benny Hath I think what he's saying, is that over the course of his career, he's never been the best active TE. It was TG and AG early, then Gronk and Graham picked it up after them. Not that Graham is an all timer, just he was the best at his position for awhile.

[@bennyhath1789]

John Rosetta I watched it again and totally agree with you. My point (which I still stand by but now realize isn't all that relevant to the video) is that Jimmy Graham doesn't belong in the conversation of best TE's of the 2000's-2010's, at least not yet

[@sharifelfeky7217]

Matt Ryan and Trent Green are no slouches both were top 10 qb's during their time with Ryan currently being one still

[@bennyhath1789]

Sharif Elfeky not hating on them (I mean Matt Ryan was the mvp last year), but brees is a first-ballot HOFer and Russell Wilson is a top 5 qb arguably

[@xaviervega468]

Honestly I would take Witten over Gates. Gates was a complete liability in the running game.

[@lbjfan2323]

If he gets in 1st ballot and TO did not the NFL hof is a joke.

[@thexman6138]

Folesadelphia, Wentzsylvania Preach

[@Rivs5117]

Folesadelphia, Wentzsylvania facts 💯

[@QughHefner]

Folesadelphia, Wentzsylvania PREACH

[@LITTEBIGGIE12]

Dylan That shouldn’t matter. Regardless of if he was a crybaby, his numbers are definitely HoF worthy

[@ziegfeld4131]

Marky Mark yea and JW is top 5 in basically ever category and hes one of the most clutch third down tes in nfl history also he missed a total of 1 game is 15 seasons

[@bigmoney8251]

Coming from a Eagles fan this is disrespectful only thing witten lacked at the position was some athleticism but he made up for it by being one of the greatest blocking TE of all time and getting open with chemistry with romo he is a top 5 TE only made his team better and was a huge part in wether the cowboys won or loss clutch preformed great leader

[@andrewgilliam5983]

Dylan Roderick I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU, THIS IS DISRESPECTFUL

[@andreterrell8648]

thank you bro same here as a eagles fan witten use to get me salty with those 3rd covs

[@_The_Journey]

Dylan Roderick this is not disrespectful its the truth, he shannon said it perfectly

[@Cts_99]

Respect homie

[@brianharley1334]

@bobwatters nobody said he wasn't a hof player

[@scork27]

Witten is one of the last greatest tight ends blocking and receiving, not just receiving. He is the the last of the real Tight Ends so should be in the Hall of Fame!

[@xaviervega468]

100% agreed!!! It mystifies me that people automatically think Gates is better even though Gates often had to be pulled on running downs.

[@blackshirts1126]

S C 👌👌👌👌👍👍🤜

[@donjulio457]

Shannon said he should be in the HOF he just said not 1st ballot. It’s ok man lol TO didn’t even get in 1st Ballot. I think Jason should make it in but game changer??? Nah

[@austinbailey7775]

Personally I believe witten is the best all around TE in history he is also the most dependable target in NFL history in my opinion if that balls near him it was caught

[@rashdaddypogboom2375]

George Kittle says “hi”

[@jmarcusbrooks8636]

I agree with an earlier comment. They can be objective on everything except Jordan, Lebron and basketball in general lol

[@coasterman2093]

J'Marcus Brooks and Brady

[@noahornosh]

And the cowboys being super bowl contenders.

[@ayeyobossman6151]

Yeah this show is much better when talking about football. Shannon knows a lot more about it obviously and can analyse stuff more.

[@ctmusic7360]

True but I mean you can’t really expect heavily opinionated debaters to be objective about their favorite players.

[@m.alexanderzagorski3868]

On Third Down,Witten was a virtual FIRST DOWN!

[@The-Man-Right-Chea]

Shannon is forgetting that blocking is a key component of a TE position so I think he's only judging his offensive presence.

[@trjohnson57]

That's because it wasn't a big part of Sharpe's game lol.

[@TheRexrapper]

Witten didn't get credit for being the best TE because people looked at his receiving totals in comparison. But Witten didn't consistently put up those numbers because he actually blocked. For a while, he was considered the best blocking TE in the game. Witten was an all around TE. He didn't have any flaws in his game. Even in his prime he had the speed to make plays down the field.

[@dariusdafigga]

Here in 2023 after having reviewed his stats, this man is a forsure first ballot HoFer. His receiving stats are somewhere in between Gonzalez & Gates. He has less all around receiving stats than Gonzalez but more catches, games, and receiving yards than Gates. Since all three of them never got a ring, Gonzalez is already in the hall and Gates is on his way there, it is a no brainer that Witten will be there as well.

[@mg19cal]

3:33 Skip: "The Hall of Fame is soft now on entry." *Terrell Owens has entered the chat*

[@showout2982]

Gonna miss watching Witten gain 8 yards on 3rd & 9 😢 first ballot HOFer 👏🏽

[@MaccDaKnife]

Show Out what are you talking about? Witten is notorious for picking up big first downs.

[@showout2982]

MaccDaKnife I’m also gonna miss watching him gain 8 yards on 3rd & 7...happy now???

[@MaccDaKnife]

Not happy, but At least that's a more accurate comment...

[@SuperThumpasaurus]

LOL

[@Juice-ig3jz]

Show Out woah shots fired....

[@bobmcboberson2353]

9:05 RIP

[@ToneBaldino]

Hes def better than jimmy Graham. No idea what shannon is talking about. Jimmy Graham didnt block. He was a product of drew brees and their vertical offense.

[@grunt-sw8si]

That actually backs up his argument. As reliable as Witten was, he wasn't a game changer like Graham, and in most categories his numbers (aside from longevity) don't measure up. But, he should absolutely be in HOF at some point.

[@playahdub5287]

@@grunt-sw8si na jimmy was only good for 3 years

[@2PressurePonch]

grunt 0341 Witten was and is extremely relible in 3rd down situations. I would consider that game changing.

[@jessefisher3038]

He was never the same after the left the saints

[@minjamike]

This comment did not age well, at all...

[@Ac367998]

Witten’s strength is being a complete player, he’s a much better blocking TE than guys like Graham. That’s half the position

[@kingcurmudgeon8685]

Graham isnt even in the conversation. Not sure why theyre bringing him into it.

[@theboatman360]

God bless Jason Whitten! Amazing person and player!

[@bb2757]

I feel like we don’t talk enough about shannon’s career, the guy was a beast

[@MegaMyown]

BB 27, I think it probably has something to do with the fact that the LITERAL back half of (14 years playing, final 7 were played with Tony G in the league) his career landed right on the front end of Tony G’s, so there never was a time to truly sit back, relax, watch the film, and be like, “no one else is gonna touch that man’s records” because Tony G was already well on his way to Shannon’s TE records at the time both of them were playing.

[@MegaMyown]

And then to add onto it, by Gonzales’s 4th year (00’), he was already the best TE in the game, if not by 98’-99’ already.

[@judahisrisingyahschosen9481]

It helps to have John elway..TD and two great defenses

[@deucepickle2091]

Jimmy Graham? There's no possible way you mention his name in the same sentence as Witten, Gates and Gonzales.

[@user-bo7bk1jw4f]

Compton 187 he is absolute garbage without Brees

[@hillbillydelux]

Exactly

[@bigdoge6602]

I’d take prime Graham over Prime Witten any day

[@youngshiva714]

Jason witten is my favorite tight end of all time and he truly is an Ironman

[@KareemAbduljaCobb]

1152 receptions (4th most catches all time regardless of position), 12,500 yards, 68 TDs, 11x pro bowl, 2x 1st team All-Pro and is a traditional TE where he blocks just as well as he catches it... He's a HOFer for sure.

[@dariusdafigga]

Here in 2024 after having reviewed his stats, this man is a forsure first ballot HoFer. His receiving stats are somewhere in between Gonzalez & Gates. He has less all around receiving stats than Gonzalez but more catches, games, and receiving yards than Gates. Since all three of them never got a ring, Gonzalez is already in the hall and Gates is on his way there, it is a no brainer that Witten will be there as well.

[@peterpetigrew2869]

Witten's should be in HOF. Incredible player !!!

[@1phndux286]

I'm very impressed with how objective skip was I was waiting for him to call him the greatest TE lol

[@gdc615]

Big Shannon with 3 rings. The last one with my Ravens. Goat💪

[@tridentdiving4040]

Missed one game in 15 years, Cowboy leader in receptions and receiving yards, top 2 or three tight ends all time, probably the BEST all time blocking tight end, and had a rule put in place because of him. Yeah, first ballot.

[@sethwade7793]

Without a doubt Witten is a better all purpose tight end than any other tight end in his era.. durability, dependability, safe hands, blocking, you name it you got it..

[@97NikeSb]

He wasn’t better than Gronk at all stop it

[@dariusdafigga]

Here in 2024 after having reviewed his stats, this man is a forsure first ballot HoFer. His receiving stats are somewhere in between Gonzalez & Gates. He has less all around receiving stats than Gonzalez but more catches, games, and receiving yards than Gates. Since all three of them never got a ring, Gonzalez is already in the hall and Gates is on his way there, it is a no brainer that Witten will be there as well.

[@tigerwoods232000]

Sean Lee should become first player inducted before he retires

[@ShawnFX]

tigerwoods232000 dead!!

[@_The_Journey]

tigerwoods232000 umm..okay

[@MrSnevets70]

tigerwoods232000 inducted into what? HOF?? I doubt it.. maybe the Cowboys ring of honor

[@mg19cal]

Yeah if Skip Bayless had the only HOF vote

[@mylesartis9605]

What's his most impressive stat most hamstrings pulled. Look I'm a diehard cowboys fan and I like Sean Lee, he's definitely a Hall of Famer but to do something like this he's not worthy

[@bam2xl14]

JW was the master of making the big six yard catch on 3rd and 7.

[@rafaelgarza6562]

My man Wit! One of the all time greatest Cowboys. Much respect Mr. Witten.

[@x17TheQuietOne21x]

The disrespect to Drew Brees is still unbelievable man!!

[@michaelmcskittles7204]

Still are man look how many times they been a step away and lose man playoff is undoubtedly what matters when it comes down to it

[@Rocky-wn1ff]

Jason written also has a NFL man of the year award also.

[@paulallen2271]

Rocky Coleman FACTS

[@CalienteQuack]

my step dad is second in line for assistant manager at Pep Boys....sorry, thought we were bring up useless information.

[@paulallen2271]

QuackAttack lmaooooo .... Well hopefully he bosses up soon! Pep boyyyyyys does everything for LESSSS

[@BeastOner90]

Jason Witten is one of those players you'll see in the HOF without a SB ring.

[@chilldaddy57]

"John Elway didn't throw me 14,000 yards worth of passes." Your right Shannon, he threw you roughly 7000 yards out of 10,060.

[@jamesbulge481]

So what are you trying to get at written is better than shannon cause lol?

[@chrisjack543]

That's like saying Dan Marino shouldn't be in the HOF because of Kelly and Elway

[@James-hq1yv]

Chris Jack 👏👏👏👏👏 the most logical response under this video.

[@_The_Journey]

Chris Jack shannon said it perfectly

[@retrobat153]

but marino was more well known than both thats why no one really remembers kelly

[@JustinL186]

qb is different

[@jamesspiegel9118]

lma miss you ol' reliable.

[@michaelvaldez5453]

James Spiegel guess who’s back lmao

[@lukecote6532]

Leave it to skip Bayless to abandon one of the best players to ever play on his team.

[@CryptoY0seph]

If TO not a first ballot HOFer then Jason Witten is defiantly not lol

[@noahornosh]

definitely*

[@josuemagana7242]

TO was a black dude who had fun on the field, jason witten is a white guy who played tight end. In the eyes of the NFL hall of fame witten > TO

[@cassidy109]

TO was a cancer that ripped apart at least 3 locker rooms and had major public falling outs with three big time Pro Bowl QBs in Garcia, McNabb & Romo. On stats alone TO deserves to be in the HoF, but he definitely wasn't a first ballot guy.

[@kurtmckelvey9478]

Sway Magma Written was a Football player !!!! T O was a entertainer !!!!! 😕

[@bb2757]

Correction: TO was both

[@gamingeagle19]

If you only look at his receiving stats, sure he's not the best TE of his ERA. But people forget, he was the total package. He blocked exceptionally well and was basically the 6th man on the O-line for huge chunks of his career because their line was atrocious until a few years ago. In the red zone especially he blocked a ton. Add all of it together and I think you COULD make a case for him being a better overall TE than these guys even if their receiving numbers were better.

[@dariusdafigga]

Here in 2024 after having reviewed his stats, this man is a forsure first ballot HoFer. His receiving stats are somewhere in between Gonzalez & Gates. He has less all around receiving stats than Gonzalez but more catches, games, and receiving yards than Gates. Since all three of them never got a ring, Gonzalez is already in the hall and Gates is on his way there, it is a no brainer that Witten will be there as well.

[@lilpeewee7873]

he had a moment. when his helmet fell off and he kept running

[@rbz5798]

And has been deemed a hero ever since

[@cardelloverstreet722]

How is this even a valid question?... numbers don’t lie. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@GR8NESS15]

To everyone saying those other TE were special y'all do realize they were also the number 1 receiving options for their teams right. Jason was never that because they always had a number 1 WR. He was meant to be a great do-it-all player and that's exactly what he was. He's first ballot no question.

[@rbz5798]

Witten was always Romo's 1st option even when the play called for otherwise and was open. He only got the production he did due to relationships w Romo. Similar to manning/Harrison. Any true top wr would have done 2x what Marvin did w Peyton.

[@bondsgoat25]

@@rbz5798 your so wrong it defies description

[@dariusdafigga]

Here in 2024 after having reviewed his stats, this man is a forsure first ballot HoFer. His receiving stats are somewhere in between Gonzalez & Gates. He has less all around receiving stats than Gonzalez but more catches, games, and receiving yards than Gates. Since all three of them never got a ring, Gonzalez is already in the hall and Gates is on his way there, it is a no brainer that Witten will be there as well.

[@greezythumb]

A stupid question. Since when is run after catch a requirement? If that's the case you can take half the TEs and WRs out the hall of fame. Who says Tony Gonzales is the standard or Antonio Gates. If that's the case then take. Kellen Winslow out. Jason Witten put up numbers, moved the chains and scored TDs. Hall of Fame.

[@TheRaquan4]

Witten been the best blocking TE for YEARS, GREAT hands, SUPER durable, and Mr RELIABLE only thing you can knock Witten for is athleticism .. this segment was disrespectful.. playing tight end isn’t always about making the big plays down the field. Witten is the type of TE to make your passing, run game, AND pass protection game more efficient They don’t make em like Witten no more I’m damn sure gone miss em

[@tymentz99]

4th best in his era where the other 3 are HOF's also... he's a top 10 TE

[@phlemphlam574]

God damn...Let him have his day and let him rejoice it?

[@Incognito-----------]

he was the master at the Y rout. he was damn near uncoverable. his playoff record should not have anything to do with it because it takes 54 players, coaches, 11 on offense,11 on defense, and 11 on special teams to win in the playoffs, not 1 player. and Skip just pointed out the thorn in my side when it comes to hall of fame voting. The only people that who should have any say into who gets in the hall of fame, are the people in the hall of fame. not sports writers who probably never even picked up a football much less played the sport. to me he is a hall of fame TE

[@acqaustin3430]

Let's be clear, Witten has that big moment. 2015 NFl Wild card round Detroit @ Dallas 4th a 4, 6 minutes left in the game Down by 4 Witten runs a Y-option route for a gain of 23 yards. A few plays later Williams catches the game winning TD. J

[@davidsmith-uw2ci]

Witten is a great all around TE not just one dimensional TE

[@fredro833]

Witten can’t control how many playoff games he’s won 😂

[@jiraiya4588]

Shannon and Skip, i actually agree with all that you both said, except one thing. Skip, you said at 7:32 he didn't change life with the cowboys....He changed my life as a cowboy FAN...since Aikman...It was Carter, Hutchinson, Testaverde, Bledsoe....Then Romo....aside from the Romo arguement....Witten was then man through it all...that gave me hope. Since he joined the leagues he changed life as a cowboys fan and while he may not have molded the Cowboys to super bowl winners...he breathed life into the organization. Thank you Jason Witten.

[@lesperdants]

And now hes back

[@m.alexanderzagorski3868]

Witten was an automatic First Down on Third Down!!!!!!

[@robcollins6829]

Jason witten is 1 of the best TE in the NFL. He don't drop passes,he is always open, the best blocking TE.He is 1st rd ballot Hof. He was always the person to go to when its 3rd and 9 and you need that first down he got it. He was powerful he would still get 3 or more yards after contact. I remember when he caught this football and right when he turned around he got smacked hard his helmet flew off but he stayed up and ran for another 20 plus yards.Outstanding TE. Deserves all respect!

[@dariusdafigga]

Here in 2024 after having reviewed his stats, this man is a forsure first ballot HoFer. His receiving stats are somewhere in between Gonzalez & Gates. He has less all around receiving stats than Gonzalez but more catches, games, and receiving yards than Gates. Since all three of them never got a ring, Gonzalez is already in the hall and Gates is on his way there, it is a no brainer that Witten will be there as well.

[@plainsimple244]

You know what's funny about Jason Witten, he just worked and went about his business but was only famous due to him playing for the Dallas Cowboys. The lack of team success by the Cowboys put Witten at a disadvantage of how he'll be looked upon as all-time great in terms of status. Jay Novacek was a solid and good sometimes great tight end but his team success made him famous and great - he was the glue to that offense in the 90's Cowboys. Witten had those same qualities and could have been that during his career but those Dallas Cowboys' Romo-led teams were choking year after year because they were not serious and their leadership was not solid at all... there was no grit or power nor sense of urgency to win titles from those guys during Witten's time there and you could see during his press conference there was regret that he could not win a title because the Cowboys (had they been serious enough) could have won 2 either with Parcells or Phillips and too-little and too-late for Romo in Dak's rookie season because of injuries to Tony Romo. Witten just has to feel good about the work he put in, that's all a man can do.

[@theonly_prodigy]

After Shannon’s done talking who else stops watching the video 😂

[@dabearcub]

Racist

[@leonardocucchiara4782]

Since when do you need to be the best player in your position of the whole era to get in the hall?!

[@donaldyoung5473]

This is a very thoughtful, carefully dissecting discussion on HoF criteria of an individual (Jason Witten) that should have strong consideration for enshrinement. However, understanding the likes of very good players left out the HoF like yesterday, LB Zach Thomas and G Bob Kuchenberg of the Dolphins, leaves me to believe the HoF is at a level where many "very good" players may never be inducted. Thank you both for giving a noteworthy talk on this subject.

[@drewerving7428]

Best blocking tightend of all time and did really well considering he had Tony Romo for a quarterback and Jerry Jones as an owner.

[@irohied1266]

I actually looked at wittems first 8 years compared to gronk and witten has more yards.

[@waiwaix2222]

How about Vernon Davis??🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jakethethird1584]

Ummm no lol

[@michaelwashington4408]

For a 3 year stretch I'll take Vernon over Witten

[@user-ib6xy4re3f]

JASON WITTEN HALL OF FAME ⭐ As a coach: Liberty Christian School (2021-present) Head coach Career highlights and awards 2× First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010) 2× Second-team All-Pro (2008, 2012) 11× Pro Bowl (2004-2010, 2012-2014, 2017) Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2012) Bart Starr Award (2013) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2003) First-team All-SEC (2002) Texas Sports Hall of Fame (2019) NFL record Most career NFL games by a tight end: 271 Career NFL statistics Receptions: 1,228 Receiving yards: 13,046 Receiving touchdowns: 74

[@Datlef2008]

the fact is jason witten put up those numbers when he blocked a lot in his career is simply amazing

[@yesterdaysover247]

100% should be in HOF it’s the little things (Packers fan)

[@jmt3116]

Rob Gronkowski-Special Tony Gonzalez-Special Antonio Gates-Special Jimmy Graham(When he was throw the ball)-Special Shannon Sharpe-Special Ozzie Newsome-Special(He was crazy athletic kinda played like Gronk before Gronk was even born lol) Kellen Winslow-Special(He's the OG) Jason Witten-Very Solid for a long time My point is Jason Witten isn't a first ballot nor would he be in my HOF, much like an Edgerrin James(12,250 yds, 80 TDs) he's in the Hall of Very Good but that's because both these players were just solid for a long time, no crazy moments.......

[@thexman6138]

JMT 100% agree

[@muley101]

Hellfied valid Points these Guys are Special!!!

[@tmroadrunner]

JMT Agreed

[@brettdupuis8793]

Agree on everything except for graham

[@jmt3116]

Brett Dupuis At one point Jimmy Graham was better than even Gronk..... Though I don't think he's going to the HOF, I just mentioned him because at one point he was the best in the game.

[@unclefester1840]

That’s kind of like saying Troy Aikman wasn’t a first ballot Hall of Famer because he played in the same era as Marino Montana Elway young and Favre.

[@bobholland5302]

The TE’s Sharp rattled off are technically TE’s. But they are really just huge slower WR’s. Witten is a legit TE both technically and in the way he played the position. He did every game what those other guys could not. I believe he deserves to be in the HOF not only because of his numbers, but because in his era he was the greatest true TE in the league. He belongs in the pantheon of the greatest TE’s ever.

[@dariusdafigga]

Here in 2024 after having reviewed his stats, this man is a forsure first ballot HoFer. His receiving stats are somewhere in between Gonzalez & Gates. He has less all around receiving stats than Gonzalez but more catches, games, and receiving yards than Gates. Since all three of them never got a ring, Gonzalez is already in the hall and Gates is on his way there, it is a no brainer that Witten will be there as well.

[@gregtaylor994]

Are we ignoring the fact that Tony Gonzalez only has 1 Playoff win...

[@chole5276]

Who cares he is the goat

[@gregtaylor994]

Cole S you're literally missing the point.

[@donjulio457]

U trippin

[@nicholaswhite66]

Greg Taylor you right which is why i hate these guys

[@donjulio457]

By your logic Sharpe is the best TE ever cause he won 2 Super Bowls and been to about 4

[@jaredalexander5811]

Im a cowboys fan but i agree he was a very great player but wasn’t a game changer. Mr. Durable but he didn’t jump off my TV screen

[@jeffsamuels2539]

Jared Alexander remember when he caught the rock against philly they ripped off his helmet and he kept running? My fav kitten moment ever but outside of that never JUMPED OFF the screen

[@Marsonis2ya]

you know he averaged.6 less yards then the great Tony G. Don't know what you were watching but this dude consistently got first downs when you needed them and more importantly was an amazing blocker. I'll argue he was the greatest blocking TE NFL has ever seen.

[@tmroadrunner]

Jared Alexander Well said. Perfect description of Witten

[@ajmaster1998]

thats not what makes him great as a person who is a steelers fan and could care less about the cowboys what makes jason witten the greatest of all time is his blocking as well as production in the passing game when you needed reliability jason would make the play that was needed whether thats a block in the passing game or the running game or if he needed a touchdown pass in the red zone jason would catch it or draw attention for the other guys its the things you miss that makes him great its the attention to detail he was the best blocker for romo for a few years while they had a trash o line gonzalez, sharpe, and even gronk are nowhere near the blockers or complete tight ends witten was

[@eazythetruth]

Jared Alexander good analysis

[@theressakimbrough2867]

Is there a new episode today?

[@RobertBalto]

Why does it matter if Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates and Rob Gronkowski are better? It was a really good era for Tight Ends and the position evolved. If there are 4 players from one era worthy of the Hall of Fame, then put them all in the Hall of Fame. Period.

[@bamfordblue6853]

Btw, how are you going to use playoff victories as a metric for Witten not being HOF when Tony G is 1-6 in playoff games? Calvin Johnson is 0-2 in playoff games, is he not HOF worthy by that argument?

[@tomdadon253]

But those player HAD the number

[@biglez5577]

@@tomdadon253 so does witten

[@irohied1266]

You know at first I was like "oh Megatron is 1st ballot" but then I started realizing some other guys that didn't make it around the first time an was like "give him some more time".

[@bamfordblue6853]

@@irohied1266 not for Megatron lol. The eye test says first ballot easy.

[@xaviervega468]

I DESPISE the Cowboys but I couldn't disagree with Shannon more than I do here. In his era the only TE's better than him are Gronk and Gonzalez. Jason Witten is one of the most complete players at the TE position, a guy who was equally good blocking and catching. Jimmy Graham and Antonio Gates couldn't block my wife. Also Witten had 4 1000 yd seasons. Gates only has 2 Gates does have a huge edge in TD's but that was the way San Diego's offense was designed, whereas the Cowboys tended to run in the redzone. Not to mention San Diego's receivers were garbage for the most part.

[@mg19cal]

Is your wife 6'5, 275 pounds? Gates is a monster dude

[@michaelwashington4408]

Give me Gates over Witten any day and twice on Sunday period

[@kp-ig9ex]

yards are just empty calories TDS are what win games shannon said witten WILL be in the HOF its just a matter of when

[@DreLeon89]

I didnt know he only missed one game. Playing with a repaired broken jaw the next week damn thats toughness

[@ryankendrick4835]

I thought he only missed half a game

[@Solostar9]

What’s cool about Shannon is, his 214 yard game as a tight end still holds to this day….even during the passing era…:and Brian Griese was his QB that day👍🏾⭐️⭐️

[@Hugo_1]

Greg Olsen? Ok

[@alonzowatchesvids]

I can agree with Shannon nd Skip. His numbers will get em in the HOF. Outside of numbers, he was never a #1 TE in the league at any point in his career. Honestly, I do believe they let alot of people in because of longevity.

[@bherbo3943]

Alonzo Watches Vids longevity is the most important trait though. He didn’t have the peak but he had consistency.

[@whatwouldezrado]

Alonzo Watches Vids I feel Jason Taylor, Michael Strahan, Kevin Greene all had longevity. Hall of good. Not Hall of Fame.

[@bherbo3943]

whatwouldezrado Kevin Greene is the only one that shouldn’t considered hall of very good. You’re outta ur mind with the other two dudes.

[@whatwouldezrado]

herby sylvestre the other 2 were good to me. They didn't jump off the screen to me like a Bruce Smith, Reggie White, or even John Randle.

[@michaelmartinez9114]

jmcfan11 never a #1 sorry

[@michaellopez2250]

No debate. He is a HOF... Stop it....

[@henrykjohn78]

I like how Shannon is aware of how good of a player he was and isn't afraid to talk about himself as such - without being arrogant about it

[@aragornair6286]

Tony G is the greatest TE of all time, and he said Witten is a First Ballot, so I’ll go with Tony G on this one

[@chipchippington4551]

aragornair6 Think of that, Tony G greatest TE wasn't first Ballet, and Witten is? doesn't make no sense

[@eamonmac2751]

Gronk is the greatest imo. What he achieved in such a short time is ridiculous. Could play another 10 years and get the same amount of TDs as Gates or Tony but why bother.

[@rhythmstyx1945]

Chip chippington he didn't say he wasn't a first rounder. He said Witten was. Don't over analyze.

[@xXPhiiLyKinGXx]

He’s definitely top 10

[@xXPhiiLyKinGXx]

King David how much can a TE effect a game? Obviously some, he’s not the QB, or Coaching staff. His durability is immense and his numbers are up there.

[@keishaseabrain1708]

On the bum list

[@jeffsamuels2539]

I just want my baby at a historically weak position

[@scottmatthews6889]

A tightend is not just a pass catcher and that's what Shannons main argument is. Written is one of the best all time Real tight ends. Great pass catcher, great blocker

[@cb9603]

FINALLY!! Skip is, for once, objective talking about a player with the Cowboys... usually any topic that has to do with the Cowboys, he’ll aggressively defend, even when he’s in the wrong. He’s actually interesting when he speaks objectively. Any fan boy can make endless arguments about their team...

[@trjohnson57]

I'm a Cowboys fan and I don't like listening to Skip talk about the Cowboys because he's a idiot. That being said, Skip is wrong again as usual. Witten was the best all around TE in his era because he blocked like an offensive lineman and was nearly unstoppable in the passing game even though he wasn't nearly as athletic as the 4 guys Sharpe mentions as the best of his era. It's Gonzalez first, then Witten, then Gronk/Gates, the Graham who was only dominant a few seasons with the Saints. Gronk was unstoppable when he was on the field, but the greatest part of ability is AVAILability, and Witten not only missed just 1 game in 15 years, but he played over 90% of the offensive snaps every year. People shouldn't let Fantasy football cloud their judgment here, Witten is a first ballot HoF player.

[@xavi12R]

How many other guys find themselves wide open on critical downs. Witten was incredibly smart. Don't just look at stats, look how he impacted and elongated drives.

[@mveytia]

Everyone in these comments saying Witten isn't 1st ballot a hall of famer seems to be forgetting that catching the ball is only half a TE's job. All the other guys they listed can't hold a candle to Witten's blocking. Watch all the big td runs for Dallas, and you'll see Witten getting the key block on around half of them. I'm not saying he's better than Gronk or Gonzalez, but Witten is the best all around TE ever.

[@TheGeorgeD13]

Witten's catch rate was better than most receivers, though, so I would say he was a very underrated receiver. Extremely dependable player. There's a reason Romo and Dak and Bledsoe all looked to him on 3rd down. He'd get you past the first down marker almost every time.

[@mikerusso703]

Trevor Phillips AHAHAHAHAHAHA 2 Playoff wins nuff said

[@ameronsahota9913]

Gronk is the greatest blocking TE of all time

[@enriquedunbar7182]

I totally agree as special as the other guys are I would take jw all day block and catch and tough as leather

[@illmixture]

this whole conversation proves TO right.

[@javiersalazar713]

I hate the cowboys but why is this even a debate??? He was beyond great and deserves to be in the hall of fame. Just leave it at that.

[@kappa99]

Absolutely.. what Skip and Shannon failed to explain .. Witten was a possession TE.. and one of the best blocking TE ever .. in certain situations he was given the ball .. because he did not have break out speed .. but he would burn you on routes each and ever time in the box.. Ask the eagles .. the giants .. the redskins etc .. he was know as the Eagle killer for years .. Teams game plan was to "Stop Witten"

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

Second tier

[@TjayK2]

Venice Beach Sports Network I agree he's durable and reliable but he was never anything special where you thought nobody could do something he does.

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

Troy Koester that's the correct way to say it "never anything special"

[@RR-vu3ol]

@@TjayK2 you have no idea what you're talking about. He was a constant chain mover and did it inside the box where games are won and lost.

[@9ctc998]

@@RR-vu3ol ... FACTS!

[@justdl]

@@TjayK2 the dude did stuff that’s not on the stat sheet like being a damn good blocker. Bunch of TEs these days suck at that cause it’s glory and you dont get the stats.

[@jonasjohnson9827]

Although i appreciate both of them being very objective...skip"s last sentence is the reason the hall of fame voters need to b revamp...it's not about the player being media friendly, its about what the player did on the field...

[@joedorben3504]

I understand and agree with a lot of the points they made here, especially about how he never completely dominated in his era, but holding his lack of playoff wins or SBs or whatever other BS against him is ridiculous, and needs to stop. In basketball, those sorts of things may be relevant, given how much of an impact singular great players can have on the game, on both sides of the ball, and especially with how the game flows continuously, but in football, they really shouldnt matter, bc it's the ultimate team sport. No player on the field, not even a QB or MLB (as Skip mentioned) has enough of an impact on the game to evaluate their greatness based on how many wins and rings they have. Case in point, Trent Dilfer has a ring, from a season he started in, so does Brad Johnson, and Doug Williams, Joe Namath, etc, and Jim Plunkett has two (though Im not sure if he started at all during the season(s) he got them in), but Dan Marino has none, yet there should be no doubt in anybody's mind that Marino is greater than all of them, Barry Sanders, I believe, went to the playoffs only once in his career, and I dont think he ever won a playoff game, yet his numbers and tape clearly show that he was greater than Emmitt Smith (Sanders' ypc and ypg are much higher), who won 3 SBs and was part of arguably the most dominant team(s) in NFL history.

[@nickwilson9216]

The disrespect

[@TV1stTime]

You have to consider his blocking along with the numbers I would rather Witten than Gonzalez as a fit for the Cowboys team cuz he sprung Zeke on ALOT of those edge runs

[@knoxbox1212]

People forget TE has two jobs, receiving and blocking. He was definitely a better blocker than Graham, Gates and Gonzales. Gronk is debatable. He is definitely a HOFer

[@edgarcasillas4740]

1.Gonzalez 2.Gates 3.Witten 4.Ghram

[@brandonchristopher9657]

My problem with Jason Witten as a player is that I don't think a single team has ever went into a game and said we must stop that guy. Most hall of famers demand that respect. He'll probably go down as the least offensively impressive game-breaking tight end to join the Hall of Fame. That's how I see it.

[@Sundrop43]

Brandon Christopher NFC East teams do

[@brandonchristopher9657]

Sundrop [] I doubt that NFC teams worried about Jason Witten more than they did Dez Bryant, DeMarco Murray and Zeke LOL I don't think witness ever been the number one threat on his own team let alone a top tight end threat in the league over the last for 5 years he's not even been in my top 3 tight ends Jason Witten is a good tight end. Very good not great. He reminds me of a baseball player with 3000 hits but was never an MVP candidate LOL

[@ziegfeld4131]

Brandon Christopher you didnt watch cowboys games back in wmhis forst 6-7 seasons he was always doubled

[@brandonchristopher9657]

zieg feld I can go on the internet right now and pull up his numbers from his first six seasons and pull up the numbers from Antonio Gates first six seasons Jimmy Graham's first six seasons Rob Gronkowski's first six seasons Travis Kelsey's and I'm telling you I'd rather have all those guys over Jason Witten

[@ziegfeld4131]

Brandon Christopher jason witten was the most complete te in the nfl he did more and he has had plenty of great stat seasons and was literally doubled on every 3rd down and still managed to get open