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His detractors questioned his career average and the position he played.
Raider’s bias aside, the Hall of Fame likely excludes Hayes …
www.raiders.com/news/lester-hayes-belongs-in-the-hall-of-fame-15317658 But, Raiders Owner Al Davis and Head Coach John Madden asked Hayes to make the switch. He also recovered 2 fumbles.Listed as a safety on various online resources and described as a safety who converted to cornerback upon entry into the NFL, Hayes once told me he played linebacker at Texas A&M and he did not want to play corner. And when it happens, they should add extra security for the bust because Hayes will just pick it off and take it to the house.Take a look back at the career of iconic CB Lester Hayes.The Raiders' 2019 preseason schedule features a nationally-televised ESPN contest against the Arizona Cardinals and games against the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks.Twenty-one years ago, running back Napoleon Kaufman etched his name in the Raiders record books with a performance for the ages.Eddie Paskal and Kyle Martin of Raiders.com share their takeaways from the team's unofficial depth chart.After the passing of former Oakland Raiders running back/tight end, and Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon, here's a look at every Raider who's taken home the prestigious award.The Oakland Raiders released a statement on the passing of running back/tight end Billy Cannon.The Oakland Raiders have signed first-round draft pick tackle Kolton Miller, the club announced Friday.Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack was honored at his alma mater Thursday.Eddy Piñeiro's road to the NFL has been an interesting one to say the least. Selection of Old-timer/senior candidate began in 1972.
By all accounts, Hayes should be an NFL Hall of Famer. Ultimately it was impact on the game, his defining of the position, his impact on his team, that finally put him in the Hall where he belongs.If Willie Brown and the Soul Patrol defined playing defensive back in the National Football League, Hayes was an apt pupil who made the cornerback position his own.
Hayes was known for his outstanding speed for his size and not only intimidated receivers but running backs as well.
Absolutely not.
BOLD CAPS Indicates those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
When the Raiders added Mike Haynes in 1983, quarterbacks had nowhere to throw. Before Deion Sanders (an iconic Hall of Famer in his own right), Hayes took away half the field.
# indicates contributor nominee.
Unfortunately, he’s in a group with all the Raiders that continued to receive disrespect such as Jim Plunkett, Cliff Branch, and coach Tom Flores.
* indicates Old-timer/senior nominee.
Lester Hayes, Class: 1976 Induction: 1995 Sport(s): Football - One of the biggest free safeties to ever Lester Hayes (1995) - Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame - Texas A&M Athletics - Home of the 12th Man
Bobby Boyd, Lester Hayes, Ty Law and Louis Wright were NFL all-decade selections at cornerback who await their call from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
No nominee was picked in 1975. ©2020 by the Las Vegas Raiders. Friday, May 22, 2015 03:10 AM That season ended with a championship as the Raiders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 in Super Bowl XV. He intercepted 13 passes during the regular season that year and returned them 273 yards with 1 touchdown. I know he's on the ballots. The rest is, as they say, history.Does one season make a career? He talked with Raiders.com about just that.The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent G Cameron Hunt, the club announced Thursday.The Silver and Black have a rich history of playmakers, and that includes the guys on special teams.As dominant as he was at North Carolina A&T, Brandon Parker's college head coach thinks his best days are still ahead of him.The Oakland Raiders have signed fifth-round draft pick DT Maurice Hurst, the club announced Wednesday. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. One of the biggest free safeties to ever play for the Aggies at 6-2, 208 lbs., Lester Hayes helped set the tone for establising a tradition of dominating defensive backs at Texas A&M. He finished his career, played entirely in Silver and Black, tied with Hall of Famer Willie Brown for the franchise lead with 39 interceptions.His 1980 season is considered one of the greatest single campaigns for any player at any position.
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It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Corners who play in predominantly zone defenses and safeties get the bulk of the picks. Hayes still grabbed 39.P Ray Guy waited an interminable amount of time to be selected for the Hall of Fame. Lester Hayes Among 3 Forgotten Raiders Who Should Be in the Hall of Fame Getty Former Raiders CB Lester Hayes. Boyd and Wright have never even been finalists. I read somewhere that someone thought he shouldn't be in because he used Stickum.