Mike Holmgren -- once the coach of Brett Favre -- called long-time Seahawks LT Walter Jones the best player he’s ever coached. High praise for a man many consider to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Walter Jones Retires, Ending Hall Of Fame Career With Seattle
SB Nation’s Field Gulls has a nice piece appreciated what Walter Jones did.
It feels like the sword of Damocles is hanging over our collective heads as the official retirement of Walter Jonesis imminent. Many of us will feel a certain elation, many of us will feel some frustration at the way he leaves and particularly his final game, all of us will feel at least a little sadness at the retirement of this great player.
Field Gulls has rounded up quotes from various writers appreciating Jones’ time in Seattle.
The final numbers are impressive.
He pass blocked over 5,700 times in his 13-year career. He was called for holding 9 times and gave up 23 sacks -- that’s why he’s a lock for the Hall of Fame.
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