Fans of the Seattle Seahawks are saddened by the release Friday of three time All Pro cornerback Richard Sherman from the team. Many fans were quick to not only suggest the team retire his number, but to declare him a Hall of Famer, and a first ballot Hall of Famer at that.
But how does he stack up against the other cornerbacks that are in the Hall of Fame?
The first thing to consider is that it is far more difficult for defensive players to make the Hall of Fame than it is for offensive players.