Some Important Info Posted by Earl Gillem on 05/24/2022 @ 19:58pm. If he does not get in over the next three years time too close hall of fame, Posted by greg thompson on 07/21/2022 @ 01:30am. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just keeping it real here. Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Being included is truly an honor for these players. Now he's going to be immortalized in Canton. Thomas made an immediate impact by winning 1996 AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year with the Miami Dolphins, where he played from 1996-2007. FAMU football great Ken Riley was announced to be a member of the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class during Feb. 9's NFL Honors. While this year's Hall of Fame ceremony will intrigue many, others will be asking who may be next to join the select group of NFL legends in Canton, Ohio. I loved this guy when I was a kid. A relatively short career could keep Chancellor from getting the votes needed to earn a place in Canton, at least for next year. Freeney has the credentials. But Joe Thomas' presence in this class probably hurts Anderson this year. Blunt Responses to Patrick Mahomes' Hall-of-Fame Candidacy | Heavy.com LC Greenwood has been shamefully overlooked for years. Can you add Michael Vick into the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame because I really want to see Michael Vick in the Hall of Fame like some people? He played 16 years in the NFL and was willing to take on a role as a designated pass rusher late in his career. The newest batch of inductees were announced during the "NFL Honors" show. The group is highlighted by Shane Lechler and Jahri Evans, who have yet to be enshrined in Canton. I thought Barber was an excellent player who extended his career by switching to safety. NFL Jaguars at Scouting Combine 2023: Prioritizing Draft and greenwood, joe theisman, and air coryell all should be in the nfl hof, Posted by Barbara VanAuker on 06/21/2022 @ 19:19pm, Mark Clayton who was the top receiver for Dan Marino should be in the HOF. Every year since 2012, the class has featured at least one finalist in their first year of eligibility, but not this time. To be enshrined, a player must be named on at least 75% of the voters' ballots. Posted by Bobby Maduro on 01/2/2023 @ 13:11pm. Former Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch and 15-year NFL head coach Dick Vermeil were selected as the senior finalist and coach finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022, the Hall announced Tuesday. "Being recognized for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award is humbling and a dream . Former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan and former Packers and Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren may also receive consideration. Owner of the Steelers who has overseen two Super Bowl wins and worked in the team's scouting departmentfor four more. Sign up now to get football news delivered to your inbox, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. This sport's past isn't always as treasured as it should be, but I love NFL history and get geeked every time we get to talk about another new group Hall of Famers. I want to hear, once and for all, a cogent explanation as to why he's not in the Hall of Fame. 1920'S LaVern Dilweg 2022 saw both teams finish the regular season with a 7-10 record and last in their respective AFC divisions. Canton could go with another wideout like Johnson or Wayne, an elite defensive back such as Ronde Barber, or a dominant specialist like Devin Hester, who changed the state of the NFL return game. Each . NFL news: 9 players named among 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class Freeney is another fearsome pass rusher who will have a great chance to make it into the Hall of Fame. Young on Nelson: " This is a guy that Lincoln Riley had been . With the 2023 Pro Football of Fame induction class set to be announced later today at the NFL Honors ceremony, there's no better time to look ahead at the players who could eligible for next year's class. He's the second player in NFL history, along with Frank Gifford, to be selected to the Pro Bowl at three different positions. Not me. 2X Super Bowl Champion, 5th All-Time in Wins and Yds and 8th in TDs, Posted by Brian Nau on 02/9/2023 @ 21:53pm, Posted by Goifjjc on 03/10/2022 @ 22:27pm. (Again, this seems to be an important part of evaluating the candidacy of defensive players, to some.) When Is Tom Brady Eligible for The NFL Hall of Fame? He coached 14 seasons with the St. Louis Caridnals (1973-77) and the San Diego Chargers (1978-1986) and took both teams to the postseason. He had a dominant 2008 season that saw him win Defensive Player of the Year while recording a 100-yard interception return for a score in Pittsburgh's win over Arizona in Super Bowl XLIII. Congratulations to the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, whose names we learned last week. Vikings 2023 Mock Draft Tracker: Version 4.0 Five modern-day finalists -- a group that includes likely first-ballot players Darrelle Revis . Here's everything we know, Richardson sets QB mark for vertical, broad jump, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Everything you need to know about Geno Smith's contract negotiations. He's also the only Super Bowl MVP from the losing team. HOFSM.COM Hall of Fame Sports Memorabilia Framed Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Champions Patrick Mahomes MVP Facsimile Laser Engraved Signature Auto Football 12"x15" Photo Collage. He will be a Hall of Famer and stands a good chance of making it in on the first ballot. Posted by Robert Hvezda on 05/30/2022 @ 11:56am. Andrew Luck is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Kevin Hickey February 11, 2023 8:28 am ET When the 2023 season is concluded, it will mark five consecutive seasons since former. It's no longer something that can be debated. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. It won't be long until the Hall of Fame process begins. I mean no disrespect to second-time finalist Andre Johnson (Houston Texans, 2003-2014; Indianapolis Colts, 2015; Tennessee Titans, 2016), who was amazing during his career. Jamal Lewis is the lone exception. Kam Nedd/Jacksonville Jaguars. The 2022 edition saw the Las Vegas Raiders top the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-11 after a storm delay temporarily paused the contest. I know, I know. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. When it comes to receiving. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. With the Dallas Cowboys (2005-13), he twice led the NFL in sacks (2008, 2010)and holds the Cowboys' career sacks record with 117. 1940's Bruno Banducci & Al Wistert, Posted by William McCoy on 08/16/2022 @ 22:32pm. Howley was All-Pro from 1966-70 and was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1977. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! It included the Jets scoring an insane 30 total points in the fourth quarter to force overtime, and eventually win. Andre Johnson: What future Hall of Fame ballots look like In the meantime, the Jets have up-and-coming youngsters in receiver Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner, and both won NFL Rookie of the Year this past season. Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023 The following list of players retired after the 2017 season and became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. Here's more about each of the nine newest Pro Football Hall of Famers. NEWS . So, if you're considering Johnson, you have to consider Forte, especially since the latter is a better receiver. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Inside the Draft: 2023 NFL Draft Preview with Charlie Campbell The following individuals should be added for consideration to The NFL Hall of Fame 2023: Eugene "Big Daddy" Limpscomb, Defensive Tackle Baltimore Colts, Rich "Toomstone" Jackson, Denver Broncos, Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals and Roger Craig, San Francisco 49'ers. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. Top front office executives, coaching staffs, player personnel departments and medical personnel from all 32 NFL teams are in attendance at the Lucas Oil Stadium event to evaluate the nation's top football . He made a whopping 167 consecutive starts and played in an NFL-record10,363 consecutive snaps to begin his career. He was instrumental in the team's 2009 Super Bowl win over the Cardinals, during which he returned an interception 100 yards for a score just before halftime. The thing working against him here is that Ray Guy is the only pure punter in the Hall of Fame to date. Greenwood, former Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, former Bengals cornerback Ken Riley, former Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett, and former Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes. (Players must have last played at least five full seasons ago to be eligible for nomination. A quarterback in college at Florida A&M, he converted to cornerback for his 15 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (1969-1983). And numbers are not bad at all as well!! 73 is one of them. Players must be retired for five years to be eligible for induction. Cliff Branch, this year's senior nominee, is the only skill player who will receive a gold jacket and a bronze bust this summer in Canton, Ohio. Harrison is another AFC North superstar that terrorized players like Thomas for a decade and a half. He didn't. Nick Shook provides a primer on this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement, including a look at the activities planned to mark Saturday's ceremony in Canton. He has the statistics that are better than some of the guys that are currently in the HOF. The Chicago Bears hold the No. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. This is a well-deserved honor for the best of his generation. That's certainly true. Christian Gonzalez (Oregon) - Listed at 6-foot-2, 201 pounds, Gonzalez made the most of his lone season in Eugene this fall, recording the first four interceptions of his career while being named First-Team All-Pac-12 after transferring from Colorado. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. Given Cliff Branch's senior induction in 2022, there's a good chance that another one of his former teammates may receive that honor next summer. 2023 NFL Free Agency: Top Franchise Tag Candidates Roethlisberger won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and spent 18 seasons as Pittsburgh's starter. While 2023's class was filled with tough names, there's a bit of a drop-off for the class of 2024, which could end up being a benefit . I also wonder if Antonio Gates, who feels like a pretty automatic first-ballot member of the Class of 2024, might hurt the chances of some receivers. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Any time a player records 2,000-plus rushing yards in a season, they get consideration for the Hall of Fame. Willie Anderson (OT, Cincinnati Bengals, 1996-2007; Baltimore Ravens, 2008) was great. He might need to wait a rotation or two while another pass rusher who didn't make the first-ballot cut last year (see below) gets in. The final four rounds will conclude this year's draft on April 29. The 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot is out now! T A number of people are inducted every year, with some classes obviously looking stronger than others. When is Tom Brady eligible for the Hall of Fame? Explaining the - NFL That included the 2009 season when he averaged a whopping 51.1 yards per punt. Colts greats Freeney, Mathis, Wayne named semifinalists for Hall of Fame Johnson is one of eight players in NFL history to achieve this feat and of the six Hall of Fame-eligible backs to do it, five have been enshrined. Of course, Lewis' lack of enshrinement may be a harbinger of bad news for Johnson, who failed to replicate the high-end success of his 2,000-yard season during which he averaged 5.6 yards per carry. Special teams never gets the respect it deserves. The New York Giants did not pick up Daniel Jones ' fifth-year option last year, which would have been worth $22.4 million in 2023. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Revis, who also was selected in the 2007 draft, moved around much more, spending time with the Jets, Tampa Bay, New England and Kansas City. Pro Day Schedule for 2023 NFL Draft-Eligible Players Football Hall Of Fame: The Biggest Comebacks In NFL History The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Roger Craig eliminated from Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 . In his first day of measurable testing on Friday, Scott clocked a 4.45 in the 40-yard dash to rank second among 19 safeties and recorded the top time in his . How much is needed for the rightful recognition is given. Dumervil wasn't quite as consistent as some of the other players on this list, but he still has 105.5 career sacks and recorded 17-sack seasons with two different teams (the Broncos and Ravens). Harrison's 84.5 sacks is tied for 98th all time. Scott Shines At NFL Combine - California Golden Bears Athletics Also being enshrined are coachDick Vermeil and former supervisor of officialsArt McNally. Here's a look at the players will be eligible for the first time. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 | Pro Football Hall of Fame I liked him. Is Joe Thomas as close to a lock as there is in the crop of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023? Posted by Scott Farmer on 08/17/2022 @ 06:16am, Just based on the fact they were 1st team all decades these 4 are the most overlooked for induction into the PFHOF 2 time Super Bowl winner and MVP of Super Bowl. I couldn't be happier for him. The Hall of Fame requires a five-year retirement gap or period of inactivity for eligibility. Who Is Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024? - NBC He was responsible for Dan Marino being in and most QB's have at least one of their leading receivers in the HOF. ), via @pfref, but never has there been one more famous than James Harrison's 100-yard interception return for a TD in Super Bowl XLIII #Steelers pic.twitter.com/BUbjCUUFlr. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Adam Rank breaks down the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. The 15 finalists will be trimmed to 10 and then five during the selection meeting early next year. Philadelphia Eagles want No. 0 back in NFL for rule change proposal NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Breaking down the modern-era (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Finalists will be discussed by 49 selectors during an election meeting on Jan . Lechler is definitely one of the best punters ever and averaged under 45.9 yards per punt in just one season. He returned eight of his 47 career regular-season interceptions for touchdowns. Copyright 2020-2023 FutureFootballLegends.com, Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame. Ware won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos he had two sacks and four quarterback hits in the game and was namedfirst-team All-Pro on four occasions. Jets, Browns tapped for 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game, Justin Timberlake posts sweet birthday message for 'dream of a partner' Jessica Biel, Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works'. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was honored to welcome this years Class of 2023 during Super Bowl LVII festivities. Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023 - Future The New York Jets will play the Cleveland Browns to kick off the preseason in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 3 in Canton, Ohio, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. 1 pick, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing eight years in prison, Commanders rip 'blatantly false' team sale report. Freeney spent most of his 16-year career in Indianapolis, where his speed off the edge and dominant spin move led to 125.5 career sacks. Thomas was named to the Hall of Fame's All-2010s team, so that should give him a great chance of making it in during his first year on the ballot. It's easy for some to forget just how good Revis was in his prime because his decline was so swift. The fact that he has to compete with players like Revis shows just how difficult it is to get into the Hall of Fame. I'm a bit shocked there wasn't an attempt to break the logjam at wide receiver. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 revealed at 'NFL Honors', List of 'NFL Honors' award winners from 2022 NFL season, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes wins second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award. Brock Wright, Detroit Lions tight end, and Clay Harbor, former NFL tight end, give their Mount Rushmores of tight ends. As with Joe Thomas, this one felt like an automatic selection. It's just one of those things I've learned to come to expect, like the way people assume deep-dish pizza is the best pizza in Chicago, when all the people from Illinois know it's tavern-style pizza that's truly the staple of our diets. Former Cardinals, Chargers coach who created the "Air Coryell" offense. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. I salute all the players that are in, but, give these guys their due. The Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't yet announced its modern-era finalists for the Class of 2023, but the league will face a tough task in picking its best options this year. As some kid on Twitter put it, Revis getting into the Hall was a lock, just like how he locked down opposing wide receivers. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Takeaways for the 15 modern . - Former Cal safety Daniel Scott is scheduled to start his measurable skills testing and participate in an on-field workout Friday at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. I could understand some hesitation, but the voters got this one correct. But I would think Joe Thomas, (OT, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2017) is as close as it gets. Why is Darrelle Revis ranked so low? On the newest episode of "The Mission," HOF Production had an all-access backstage pass at NFL Honors, where the new class was introduced to the nation for the first time. The official start of the 2023 NFL year is March 15 when free agency kicks off. In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is welcoming eight new members to its ranks on Saturday as it enshrines its Class of 2022. How Randy Gradishar is not in hall of fame already always amazes me. He played in the Browns final six games, where they went an even 3-3 and oscillated between win and loss. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine starts this week and by the end of the event the 32 teams in the NFL will have all the medical data and on-field testing numbers for the 319 draft-eligible participants here in Indianapolis. Ben Roethlisberger is a 1st Ballot HOF Robert Kraft could be in line to receive a gold jacket as a contributor. Ahead of Dick Vermeil's enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, Kurt Warner reflects on his former coach's greatest attribute and how it impacted the Super Bowl-winning QB's life and own HOF career. 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame lookahead: Andrew Luck, Julius Peppers 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, 2022 All-Pro Team picks on offense: Chiefs, Browns, Eagles each deserve two spots, 2023 Pro Bowl Games skills competitions announced, 2022 All-Pro Team picks on defense: 49ers, Jets both deserve multiple reps, Super Bowl LVII dream matchups: Ranking the five clashes I'd most like to see in Arizona this February, NFL Power Rankings: 49ers, Bills, Bengals remain on top heading into Super Wild Card Weekend, NFL playoffs first look: What to like, dislike about 12 teams playing on Super Wild Card Weekend, link-placeholder-0] (which I pointed to in my [ranking of the semifinalists. The final five candidates will need to get 80% of the votes from the panel to get into the Hall. Who are the NFL candidates for the Hall of Fame in 2023? He should be a lock to make the Hall of Fame in 2023. New York had a more optimistic shot at making the postseason, which simultaneously wouldve ended its decade-plus playoff drought, but it lost six in a row with quarterback controversy dominating the headlines. Inside the Draft returns as Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier discuss the depth of the 2023 quarterback draft class with Luke Easterling, NFL Draft analyst from The Draft Wire and USA Today. With the Pro Football Hall of Fame's supersized 2021 Enshrinement Weekend in the books, Around the NFL's Nick Shook takes you behind the scenes at one of the most unique celebrations in NFL history. Posted by Mark E Taylor on 10/12/2022 @ 13:13pm, JOSH CRIBBS SHOULD BE IN THE HALL OF FAME CHECK OUT HIS NUMBERS, Posted by JOHN STRATFORD on 09/21/2022 @ 08:43am. First, Mexican American? I wasn't sure if it was ever going to happen for Ronde. Chancellor was a key part of the Seahawks' "Legion of Boom" and helped the team take home a victory over the Broncos in Super Bowl 48. His son, Ken II received the news first in a long-awaited phone call. Also only lb in his era that compares is ray Lewis,who is in the hall! 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. FAMU Football: Ken Riley II gets a relieving HOF phone call for father