Proof That Raider Todd Christensen Deserves To Be In the Hall Of Fame

Two of the greatest tight ends to ever play in the NFL were Raiders, and one—Dave Casper—has rightfully been recognized as such and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio. The other it seems has been forgotten.  If you compare former Oakland/Los Angeles Raider Todd Christensen’s stats to the tight ends that are in the Hall of Fame, his numbers are as good, and often better than the inducted ones. Christensen was on two Super Bowl teams, he was the second TE ever to lead the league in total receptions (Kellen Winslow was first), and was the first TE to ever have two seasons of 90 catches. There are seven tight ends from the modern era that have been inducted into Pro Football’s Hall of Fame, I have listed each of the seven players and their career totals in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, take a look at their numbers compared to Christensen’s.  The Magnificent seven tight ends, plus one (in chronological order)   Mik...