A first-round pick out of South Carolina State in 1992 — No. 26 overall — Porcher spent his entire 13-year career with the Lions. He holds the franchise’s official single-season and career sack records.
Sorry, neither he or Hansen deserve the honor. Three pro bowls is great but not elite. Is every three time pro bowler getting a blue jacket? If so, that wall is going to be really crowded.
Feels like Lions are honoring longevity versus performance. Also, both players were part of really bad era in Lions football. That should matter.
Sorry, neither he or Hansen deserve the honor. Three pro bowls is great but not elite. Is every three time pro bowler getting a blue jacket? If so, that wall is going to be really crowded.
Feels like Lions are honoring longevity versus performance. Also, both players were part of really bad era in Lions football. That should matter.
Absolutely agree. Both “above-average” but not “great”.
Hanson retired as one of the top kickers of all time and Porcher is the franchise sack leader (sacks weren’t an official stat until 1982)
The first jersey I bought and one of my all time favorite players.
Well deserved, what a great selection.😎👍 He's another guy underrecognized for his work during the 'before times'.