Sonny threw amazingly despite playing on a weak team and back when throwing was just plain harder to do -- the rules favored defense. Art was a possession receiver in the modern era where a perfect pass can't be defended without committing P.I. Moreover, Charley Brown and Gary Clark were more exciting receivers and made it easy for Art to make catches. Sonny wins this one.

Sonny Jurgensen (with the possible inclusion of Bobby Mitchell & Larry Brown) WAS the Redskins offense in an era when the 'skins had a very weak team. He was brought here also because he had the quickest release in pro football, could bring the ball back to his ear and throw it accurately 50 yards down field. The 'skins had no offensive line to speak of, when he arrived, and he was brought here to be the offense because that was quicker and cheaper than getting a whole offensive team. He had a down-and-out pass everybody knew was coming but no defense could stop. Being down 21-0, I saw him score two touchdowns in the last 2 minutes to beat Dallas 34-31, in '66. I saw him throw a ball 20 downfield yards flipping it sideways from behind his back. He was the most accurate passer in the NFL ever. Imagine what he could have done in his prime with a good team!

Art Monk was a great receiver, fantastic work ethic and part of one of the strongest teams ever in football.

Sonny gets the nod.

Please, this is easy. Sonny was the type of player who lifted the team around him. With Sonny playing it's easy to envision the Redskins beating the Dolphins in the Super Bowl and saving us from hearing about the damn Miami undefeated season every year.

Monk was a really solid, healthy posession reciever/blocker. The Redskins were lucky to have been wise enough to draft him. But he wasn't a game maker/breaker...Sonny was.

While I am at it....there have been several teams better than the 72 Dolphins. I wish we could all jump in a time machne and watch the 72 Dolphins play against any of the Troy Aikman or John Elway led teams that won Super Bowls. Modern player are bigger faster and stronger. Back in the Calvin Hill, John Brockington, Terry Metcalf days linemen rarely approached 300 lbs. Today they are rarely below 300 lbs. Despite a few guys like Bob Hayes and Harold Jackson WRs from back in the day had no-where near the speed to today's DBs and WRs. Miami-schmiami...enough already.

All due respect to Art Monk, who I believe to be one of the classiest Skins ever....Sonny Jurgensen was and still is the Washington Redskins. If Lombardi could have lived long enough to coach the Skins for as long as he coached the Packers. Jurgensen would have had at least a couple of championship rings, if not more, and would be regarded as the very best to ever play the game. Instead, he played for teams that had no defense at all and he had to out and score 30+ every week just to be in the game. I watched him play every week and I saw him do things on a football field,I have never seen anyone else do. Not Montana, Elway or Manning. There are players that have stats better than Sonny, but absolutely no one has ever had more talent at the position of quarterback than Sonny Jurgensen. The last thing he did as a Redskin (Coach G. Allen released him after being the top rated quarterback in the NFC the year before)was to turn down an offer from the Philadelphia Bell of the now defunct WFL. They offered him $1,000,000 to play QB for one year. This is when a million bucks was a ton of money. He declined because he wanted to retire and be remebered as a Redskin. If it was up to me, his picture would be on the side of the helmet.

I feel like I'm adding insult to injury here. Jurgy is the face of the franchise and gets my vote but, Monk continues to be possibly the most underrated player of the last 25 years. The fact that he has been snubbed by Peter King's smug circle of HOF know-nothings show what a joke that supposed shrine to greatness has become. Monk has been punished because he was workman-like at a position where flashiness is everything. He's also suffering payback from the media he chose to ignore for so many years (Monk rarely did interviews). In addition to the records he set, Monk was one of only three Skins to start on offense for all four Redskin Super Bowl teams (Bostic and Jacoby were the others and yes, I realize Monk missed Super Bowl XVII with an injury). So, again, this one goes to Sonny, but in my mind it's very, very close.

Art Monk is the class of the class. His team attitude and quiet support of what the team needed is what has probably kept him out of the Hall of Fame. I am getting sick and tired of people talking about Irvin's snub when Monk has him beat in every category, especially character. I know it is hard to pick Monk over Riggins, but think about it before you vote, and I'm sure you will end up agreeing with me.

Frankly it seems to me that people are just voting for the players they know. These are ALL great players, and every single matchup is a tough decision to make, but the one that really gets me is Sonny vs. Sammy. I've been listening to Sonny broadcast games since as long as I can remember(I'm not quite old enough to have seen him play), but I know his stats, I've seen the highlights, and I love the guy like he's family. I realize that this is about the greatest REDSKIN ever, however it must be pointed out that Sammy Baugh was not only one of, if not THE greatest Redskin players ever, but one of the greatest FOOTBALL players ever. He is universally credited as the man who perfected the forward pass. He is universally credited as the greatest player of his era. I just don't think that a lot of people realize the total impact that the man had on the entire game of football. Sammy Baugh can not even arguably be considered the father of the game as we know it today, and it is a shame that more people don't recognize that fact, simply for not knowing the history.

This matchup should have come last. Sonny Jurgensen was/is the best pure passer I have ever seen and with the right team - best QB ever - read Vince Lombardi bio. Quicker release than Dan Marino, stronger arm in his prime than anyone, deadly accurate. He was cursed with a no-defense, no-running game for years and then when injured under George Allen was called in only in bail out situations - heaven forbid George's defense not being the savior. I have enormous respect for Art Monk - one of top 10 receivers of all time, but folks... come on.

Both are not doubt in a league of there own But Sonny is the engine that made the car run , and Monk was the wheels, The wheels won't turn without the motor..Sonny played without the bump and run and Monk did. Mitchell Taylor and Smith would brokem all the records monks has if the playing fields were level..The Nod has to go to Sommy.

Pleeeeeeeeeze, people!
Sonny!
PERIOD!

Sonny Jurgenson was without a doubt the most talented, colorful, and exciting player the Skins or any team has ever had. His knowledge of football, ability to rally the troups, and determination would have been rewarded except for George Allen who wanted to win with defense. Sonny should at least be remembered as the best Redskin ever to play the game

Sonny is the best redskin ever. Lombardi said sonny was the best quarterback he ever saw.
Remember, Lombardi saw Unitas and all those other great quarterbacks. He coached against them and coached some of them in the pro bowl.
Miami would have not been able to stand up redkins lineman to stop Brown. Sonny would have play-actioned that concept right out ot the stadium.

Tough battle, but I give the edge to Sonny. Art will end up in Canton, I mean Steve Largent is in, Art will be inducted (soon, we all hope) Sonny made football exciting in DC, and put up incredible numbers along the way. Art was always there on 3rd and 17, he would get 17 1/2.
Number 9 gets the edge in this match-up

I am very sadden that Ark has not made it in the Hall Of Fame. What does it take to make it in the Hall of Fame? Ark has broken records, strived and worked faithfully for the Washington Redskins, although i think they too did him wrong, but what God has for you is for you and he will get his reconition in due time. Ark I love you and I want you to know, you are still the greatest player ever to play football.

Sonny is the best.
Without Sonny George Allen would have been a loser.
Without George Allen Sonny would have had 100 more TD passes and at least 10,000 more passing yards.
What was George Allen doing with Sam Wyche on the Super Bowl roster? Sonny on one leg was as good as both Sam Wyche and Billy Kilmer.

i said gary clarke ex-redskin football player can you understand i said nothing about sonny jurgen an d art monk. i said gary clarke

There will never be another Sonny Jurgensen. Living in Boston, I never had the opportunities that Washington fans had to watch the master wield his skills. I would offer that as a passer no living human threw such a variety of passes from so many different angles so accurarely.As a field general ,Sonny epitomized the the "Rocky" quality I so admired in him. His acumen on the field was unrivaled. How many times did I watch Sonny throw 7 yard out patterns,(sometimes five in a row!), until fake pumping to the same side then throwing deep? Sonny not only wins this match-up but he also wins any match-up with any quarterback in any era!!

In referernce to Art Monk--- he should be in the hall of fame. He was and is one classy guy and an incomparable reciever. My comments about Sonny stem from my notion that Jurgy never has received close to his due recognition in the new millenium as a master unequaled in the art of grace under pressure.Let's face it, Tom Brady under center in Washinton during those years 1966-1975 would have retired in his second year.The 5 seconds Tom gets to throw the ball was nothing more than a wish for Sonny. Getting the ball off in 2.5 seconds was a challenge Sonny lived with most of his career. Passer rating systems and new offensive rules not withstanding, Jurgensen is the Michelangelo of quarterbacks.

One last comment before I forget.It is said that that one judges a truly great QB by how many "rings" he has on his fingers.I submit one judges a great quarterback by how one plays the game.A champion of the "good fight",Sonny may have been on the lean side of wins and losses but he was the consumate winner of the hearts and minds of those who still believe in the spirit of performing at ones best when the odds are the greatest against one. For providing fireworks in the twilight of mediocre seasons I'm grateful to Jurgy. For showing me what it means to exhibit excellence in the face of adversity there can be no greater role model in sports.

Sonny is not only the greatest Redskin of all time, he is the greatest quarterback of all time. Playing quarterback isn't just about being able to throw the ball, it's about being a leader. When Billy would leave the field with the game in shambles,(not all his fault), Sonny would step in and an offensive line that was leaking like a sieve all day could suddenly hold back a tidal wave. Receivers with blocks of butter at the ends of their arms suddenly had the ball at the end of a string. Running backs with roller bearings on the soles of their shoes suddenly changed into spikes. It was incredible. With 5 minutes left in the game and down 20 points, Sonny would take this "new" team and come up with 21. It takes more than ability to do this (week after week), it takes leadership. His field presence inspired his teamates to play above their heads. I agree with Dan Farwell. If it was up to me, I would put Sonny's face on the side of the helmet too.

While this is undoubtedly a very hard to call group of HOF finalists. As a 4 decade+ Eagles fan and a football fan in general I'm confused about this comparison (I am sure our fans confuse most) Why isn't the real issue Andre Reede vs. Art Monk. Don't know much about Reede off the field (probably means he's a good guy)

TRUE philly fans that are old enough respect 81 (saw him twice for 16 years). I recently attended fund raiser for the Greater DC boys and girls club and Mr. Monk's message and giving was very inspiring.

Edge to Art Monk Skins fans unite (most Eagles fans are assume he has been in for some time)