That's the premise of David George's article in the Palm Beach Post.
Now, before I launch into some stats let me say that this is one of those arguments where the only way to be wrong is to insist that your right.
To write so casually about Seau's "career being so much better than Porter's shows a total lack of knowledge. I fully admit to being a fan of J-Peezy. I defended his down season last year.
My business partner is a Steeler's fan and I watched him plenty in the Black & Gold making plays. The has had a very good career. So has Seau. Neither are sure-fire HOF guys. That's just the stats talking.
Here's why it's ridiculous to think Seau is better than Joey Porter. Tackles are not accurate because the NFL apparently is not listing them prior to 2001 (I seem to remember there being tackle stats prior to 2000 before).
Junior Seau - 18 Seasons
509 Tackles (354 Solo)
56.5 Sacks
21 Passes defended
18 Interceptions
Joey Porter - 10th Season (being played now)
455 Tackles (334 Solo)
70.5 Sacks
36 Passes defended
12 Interceptions
Joey also has a Super Bowl ring.
I think there is a reason for this kind of article getting written. It's simple. People love to say Joey Porter is overrated (to the point where they underrate him) and at the same time they love to think of Junior Seau as one of the all-time greats (top ten - something I think he is not).
Joey brings it on himself. His barking makes moderate people dislike him. Meanwhile, I think the world is better with dogs in it.
Holla back, now ya hear?