Cris Carter didn't even make the final cut

The WR position has gone through such a revolution, not only in number of catches per year, but in career length. There was a time when even the most productive players were 60 catch guys for seven or eight years. Eighty catches is a disappointment now for players in their primes, and Jerry Rice played for 20 seasons.

Monk was around for the beginning of the stat-hog WRs, but never was one. It harmed his case - but thankfully didn't kill it.

Why doesn't Tags have to wait five years before he is eligible. He retired in 2006 and was instantly eligible for the HOF. I don't understand it. Don't the rules apply to him also.

Why doesn't Tags have to wait five years before he is eligible. He retired in 2006 and was instantly eligible for the HOF. I don't understand it. Don't the rules apply to him also.
Executives are different. He will never be in the NFL again. Players unretire all the time (Junior Seau).