2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Harrison's prime was elite, but his career numbers will likely hurt his case for induction next summer. Either put him in or don't make him a finalist. I don't think so. I love Ike Bruce, who was in the Class of 2020, but if you were going to tell me that one of the receivers from the Greatest Show on Turf was going to get inducted, I would have sworn it would be my guy, Torry. I remember one of our fantasy editors sparring on Twitter with receiver Chad Johnson because the editor had marked Johnson as a player to "sit" during a week when Johnson's itinerary included a trip to Revis Island. He played 16 years in the NFL and was willing to take on a role as a designated pass rusher late in his career. Hence, the iconic nickname "Revis Island" he picked up in the early part of his career with the Jets. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Ha ha ha. 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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. Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 04:29 PM CST SHARE CANTON, Ohio A special tribute from one Chiefs Super Bowl MVP to another is on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. 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. Those seasons came five years apart in 2009 and 2014. 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. Special teams never gets the respect it deserves. Steve Smith Sr. (who did not make it to the finalist stage), Torry Holt, Andre Johnson and Reggie Wayne were all left waiting. And 2022 second-round pick RB Breece Hall could also return to action after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Week 7. But again, I've seen obvious go unrewarded before. Like, we know Ware -- who ranks ninth all-time in career sacks (138.5) -- belongs in the Hall, but the voters just didn't see him as a first-ballot guy for some reason that remains mysterious to me. Maybe his comments on Jeff Saturday rubbed people the wrong way? He's also the only Super Bowl MVP from the losing team. A quarterback in college at Florida A&M, he converted to cornerback for his 15 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (1969-1983). The thing working against him here is that Ray Guy is the only pure punter in the Hall of Fame to date. It's no longer something that can be debated. 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. The former fourth-round pick out of Bloomsburg in 2008 became one of the league's best interior blockers, earning four consecutive All-Pro nods from 2009 through 2012 and making six consecutive Pro Bowls. 1920'S LaVern Dilweg The 2022 edition saw the Las Vegas Raiders top the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-11 after a storm delay temporarily paused the contest. There are 13 players from this year's ballot who will be eligible again for 2023. Because I have a suspicion it's DeMarcus Ware (DE/LB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16) who gets in this year. Overall, Palmer was a solid quarterback, but that shouldn't be enough to get him into the Hall of Fame. Freeney had seven seasons with at least 10 sacks and demonstrated incredible longevity. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. His numbers are top 15 for running backs. He is long overdue, Posted by David Werner on 06/19/2022 @ 01:29am, If Chris Johnson isn't in the hall of fame. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Thomas seems like an easy selection for the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame can select up to nine enshrinees with a maximum of five modern-era players, three senior players and one coach/contributor. 1 overall, Thomas was either going second overall to a three-win Lions team (they went with Calvin Johnson) or third overall to a Browns team with one winning season in the previous eight campaigns. The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. Known as the "Forgotten Four," Marion Motley, Woody Strode, Kenny Washington and Bill Willis reintegrated pro football in 1946, and have now been selected to share the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Ralph Hay Pioneer Award during enshrinement week. Who else makes the cut? 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. The superstar quarterback will have to wait until at least 2028 for his induction because he played in the 2022 seasonafter briefly. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson serving an 11-game suspension. Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader. Harrison was twice named an AP All-Pro, became the only undrafted player to win Defensive Player of the Year in 2008 and won two Super Bowls during his time with the Steelers. Mark Clayton help Dan Marino be the QB he was. 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). After last year's brief "retirement," Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is hanging up his cleats . He anchored a defense that complemented a high-powered offense led by Peyton Manning and helped the Colts win the Super Bowl in the 2006 season. The fact that he has to compete with players like Revis shows just how difficult it is to get into the Hall of Fame. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. And finally, I'm sure you know my feelings on Devin Hester as a Chicago Bears fan. The junior has all of the tools of a top-shelf cover corner in the NFL with his length, speed, quickness, and change of direction ability. I'll be honest, I'm not 100 percent confident they are going to get it right with Hester this time around, either. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but Ohio State quarterback C.J. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Grading 49ers' offense, defense in preseason loss to Texans Shanahan and Holmgren were head coaches in a combined five Super Bowls, with Shanahan's Broncos edging Holmgren's Packers in a thriller in Super Bowl XXXII. 0 as a legal uniform number. Players must be retired for five years to be eligible for induction. I know I might get roasted for discussing Revis' case as if he is not a 100 percent obvious choice. His numbers are very similar to Brian Urlacher. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. 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. ), Torry Holt (St. Louis Rams 1999-2008; Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009) is a finalist for a fourth time. 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. Five modern-day finalists -- a group that includes likely first-ballot players Darrelle Revis . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Malachi Nelson, USC. Posted by Jake Wilson on 12/28/2021 @ 21:53pm. He should be a lock to make the Hall of Fame in 2023. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. The nine new candidates combined for 52 Pro Bowl berths and 30 first-team All-Pro selections, with five of the nine winning Super Bowls and five making an all-decade team. More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League But he participated in the West Virginia alumni game in 1961 and mounted a comeback that landed him in Canton. Here is the fourth version of our Vikings 2023 Mock Draft Tracker, which features 16 recent predictions from around the world of . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Like, in most years, there's an older player who is mostly familiar from highlights, but this class is made up of relatively young players who were probably even frequently used in Madden. 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. 73 is one of them. 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. 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 . Mark Murphy. Tag Value: $32,416,000. Freeney might end up like that guy who is trying to walk into the club with his friends, and the bouncer is all, "Hey, we're letting your friends in, but we're not so sure about you." Zach Thomas, Linebacker - 1996-2007 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Dallas Cowboys Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 1, 2023 According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's website, football players are not deemed eligible until they've been inactive. I know, I know. Six-time Super Bowl-winning owner of the Patriots. I salute all the players that are in, but, give these guys their due. Nine individuals were granted football immortality Thursday as part of theirelectionsinto the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. He was the Browns' primary starting left tackle for 11 years and made six All-Pro teams while in Cleveland. I watched his entire career (during which he played almost every possible snap) and then became friends and colleagues with him. Lechler played 18 years in the NFL and was one of the best punters the league has ever seen. Posted by Russell houtman on 07/29/2022 @ 13:50pm, Until Ken Anderson and Ken Riley get into the hall of fame to me it should be called Hall is Shame those 2 deserve it more than anyone else, Posted by Richard McDonald on 07/27/2022 @ 17:27pm. Back in 2007, on one of the most significant days of Joe Thomas life - @joethomas73 skipped the @NFLDraft to go fishing?! A 49-person selection committee met on Jan. 17 to vote on the 19 finalists. 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. Howley was drafted seventh overall in the 1958 draft by the Chicago Bears out of West Virginia. But only if he promises to ride into the stadium in Canton the same way he rode onto the field in Minnesota for his induction into the Vikings Hall of Fame. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. Woodson's advocates are really going to lean into Woodson's three championships. In fact, if you don't remember the story, I remember writing a blog post (ask your parents what a blog was, kids; it was all the rage at the time) about how Thomas skipped the draft at Radio City Music Hall and went fishing with his dad instead. How each teams roster will look come kick-off time in August is still precarious, with free agency and the draft approaching on the offseason to-do list. How much is needed for the rightful recognition is given. Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 - Future Football Legends Eligible players for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, listed by year Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 - Future Football Legends Menu Home 2023 Finalists Hall of Famers Hall of Famers 1st Ballot Hall of Famers Most Final Ballots I loved this guy when I was a kid. 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. Tonight is about the guys who got in. But where were the first-ballot candidates? . Four-time finalist Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts, 2001-2014) would also be a solid choice here. Still, Revis was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for half a decade and was named an All-Pro four times. Follow Chris Bumbaca on Twitter @BOOMbaca. February 17: ILB Lavonte David. Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates 2023: Here are the best NFL players eligible for next year's class, Ranking Hall of Fame tiers for active NFL players, Why Jerry Jones won't give Jimmy Johnson a spot in Cowboys' Ring of Honor, Why Sue L. Robinson failed in giving Deshaun Watson a six-game suspension, TV executive who created "Monday Night Football.". As with Joe Thomas, this one felt like an automatic selection. He retired the next season after suffering what was thought to be a career-ending injury. (As we'll see when we get to a certain other Canton hopeful from a certain San Francisco team below, it clearly seems to matter to some.) There is about to be a run of guys in the 125-plus sack range seeking induction. The following list of players retired after the 2021 season and will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. Freeney won only one Super Bowl with the Colts, but the dynamic pass-rushing tandem that he created with Robert Mathis helped keep Indianapolis in contention year in and year out. 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. The list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November and to 15 finalists in January before the selection committee discusses and chooses the class of 2023 that will be enshrined in August. He's good. All players who remain eligible from the 2023 Ballot and all players who retired following the 2018 to 2019 seasons with ten plus seasons in the major leagues and a score of ten or more in the HOF Monitor are included below. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt . Rounding out the modern-era group is Ronde Barber (CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1997-2012), a third-time finalist in his sixth year of eligibility. Posted by Earl Gillem on 05/24/2022 @ 19:58pm. Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Still, in all likelihood, neither will get into the Hall of Fame at least not on the first ballot in 2023. DeCOURCY: Why Sue L. Robinson failed in giving Deshaun Watson a six-game suspension. 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. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. 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. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? They will take their place in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 5. 2 time Super Bowl winner and MVP of Super Bowl. After a bounce-back season with new head coach Brian Daboll, Jones has the Giants up against the wall. But the voters also seem to hold first-ballot enshrinees to some kind of tough-to-decipher level of prestige. Former Cleveland Browns LT Joe Thomas will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023 Cleveland Browns great Joe Thomas only has to wait one more year for his first chance to be. But while I don't want to be too harsh here, I'm not sure he would get my vote. I'd have him in. 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. In recognition, the NFLPA will donate $100,000 to Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation.
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