Stroud ( scouting report) is not interested in being drafted first overall not if the Bears are the team drafting him. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Greenwood, former Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, former Bengals cornerback Ken Riley, former Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett, and former Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes. 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. Hester also played receiver, which is one of the toughest positions as far as Hall of Fame induction is concerned. The Hall of Fame requires a five-year retirement gap or period of inactivity for eligibility. Up to three seniors and one individual from the coach/contributor category can be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the Class of 2023.. To be eligible for the seniors category,. Also known as the 'Monday Night Miracle', the Oct. 23, 2000 AFC East meeting between New York and Miami is one of the most well-known comebacks in NFL history. It's no longer something that can be debated. 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 think you're missing a great tight end, where is Antonio Gates? Hall of Famers are chosen by a committee of 49 media members who cover the. This includes offensive tackle Tony Boselli, receiver Cliff Branch, safety LeRoy Butler, linebacker Sam Mills and two defensive linemen, Richard Seymour and Bryant Young. 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." One would expect that at least one of these receivers will be part of the 2023 induction class. The 10-round 2023 USFL College Draft took place on February 21, 2023 while draft pool included over 3,000 eligible players. Because I have a suspicion it's DeMarcus Ware (DE/LB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16) who gets in this year. Guards don't get a lot of attention during their careers, but there's no doubting that Evans was one of the best. Mark Murphy. The 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot is out now! Which is a choice, I suppose. Some Important Info 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. (Sorry, that analogy made more sense in my head. I knew Hester wasn't going to get in, considering, again, how carefully voters seem to hand out first-ballot nods. Woodson's advocates are really going to lean into Woodson's three championships. Let's break up this logjam, shall we? Hester is also deserving, but the fact that he starred on special teams could lead to a longer wait. I would have gone fishing, too. 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'. They are: offensive tackle Joe Thomas, linebacker Zach Thomas, linebacker DeMarcus Ware, cornerback Darrelle Revis, cornerback Rond Barber, coach Don Coryell (deceased), linebacker Chuck Howley, defensive lineman Joe Klecko and cornerbackKen Riley (deceased). February 28, 2023. Johnson's 2009 season was certainly Hall of Fame worthy, but it's just a matter of whether the rest of his career was. This. The committee will also consider former Chargers and Cardinals coach Don Coryell in the coaching category and three senior candidates: Super Bowl V MVP Chuck Howley and All-Pro defenders Joe Klecko and Ken Riley. Lechler played 18 years in the NFL and was one of the best punters the league has ever seen. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. Roethlisberger won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and spent 18 seasons as Pittsburgh's starter. I loved this guy when I was a kid. Don Coryell selected as Coach/Contributor Finalistfor Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. Adam Rank breaks down the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. We finally know when the GOAT is going to get his gold jacket. Howley was All-Pro from 1966-70 and was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1977. 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. Back in 2007, on one of the most significant days of Joe Thomas life - @joethomas73 skipped the @NFLDraft to go fishing?! My gut tells me Ware and perhaps Mathis will be finalists. Now he joins John Lynch, Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp from that star-studded Bucs defense that won Super Bowl XXXVII. I am aware Willis does not have a ring. Dude is going to have to fly to Phoenix just to sit on his hands once again? 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. 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. And I believe this is going to be a great class. This is a well-deserved honor for the best of his generation. 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. We are excited to reveal our 28 Modern-Era Semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. 1930's Ox Emerson NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He made first-team All-Pro three straight seasons. The following list of players retired after the 2017 season and became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. 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. Also being enshrined are coachDick Vermeil and former supervisor of officialsArt McNally. The 2022 preseason opened up Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. 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. He had a 92-88-1 record, threw for46,247 yards and recorded294 touchdowns compared to 187 interceptions. The hard-hitting safety racked up 607 tackles, 12 interceptions, 44 pass defenses and nine forced fumbles during his eight-year career. (Announced Aug. 24, 2022) If Johnson is going to have a hard time getting into the Hall of Fame, then Forte probably won't get in either. I thought Barber was an excellent player who extended his career by switching to safety. 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. Yes, I am aware of the argument raised by a voter link-placeholder-0] (which I pointed to in my [ranking of the semifinalists in November) that it's tough for defensive players to get into the Hall without a ring. February 24: CB Jamel Dean. Posted by Tom Keiger on 06/24/2022 @ 13:18pm, jim plunkett, roger craig, clay matthews sr. , eugene lipscomb, l.c. I'm not going to be mad if he gets in. At the peak of his career, no quarterback would so much as look in the direction of Revis. Long-time NFL head coach who won three Super Bowls (two as a head coach, one as an assistant). I am the nephew of former defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions number 76 Roger Brown and number 78 Roger Brown for the Los Angeles Rams Fearsome Foursome I am wondering why Uncle Roger has not been inducted or picked for the Hall of Fame. It felt like Barber had been stuck in a no-man's land of defensive backs from his era, good enough to earn three first-team All-Pro nods and lead the NFL in picks in 2001 but potentially overshadowed by contemporaries like Deion Sanders, Rod Woodson, Darrell Green, Aeneas Williams, Champ Bailey and Charles Woodson. Three-time Super Bowl winner Darren Woodson will have to wait another year. Art McNally was announced Tuesday as the contributor finalist for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. How about we put guys in the HOF with there numbers and our eyes. It continues to amaze me that Patrick Willis (LB, San Francisco 49ers, 2007-2014), a second-time finalist in his fourth year of eligibility, has yet to receive "the knock," because the guy was pretty dominant. Let's quit messing around with him. Without a moment of deliberation. Won two NFL championships as the Lions head coach. They will take their place in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 5. 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. He was one of the most durable and dominant players of his era. He ranks 26th in NFL history with 125.5 career sacks and was named an All-Pro three times during his career. I think he felt a lot of competition because he played during the time that guys like Junior Seau and Ray Lewis played. After last year's brief "retirement," Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is hanging up his cleats . The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. Thomas amassed 100 tackles in each of his first 11 seasons and was a first-team All-Pro five times. He played 15 NFL seasons 13 and a half of which came with the Steelers and recorded 84.5 career sacks. Patrick Willis is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2022. That list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in . Is Darrelle Revis a lock? Longtime NFL executive and former player whose career spanned from 1943 through 2007. His numbers are top 15 for running backs. Art McNally was announced Tuesday as the contributor finalist for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. This is the full schedule of our 2023 Free Agent Focus rundown: February 15: WR Julio Jones. It's not clear, at least to me, when the committee might vote on this proposal, nor is it clear which position (s) would be eligible to wear the number if the . Thomas was a five-time All-Pro, so it just felt like it was time for him to get inducted. Fox Sports' RJ Young breaks down five true freshmen quarterbacks who are most likely to play in 2023. As I have observed before, it seems like the voters can get weird about who is allowed to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. I don't think he gets enough love for bridging the gap between Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck in Indianapolis. Former Cardinals, Chargers coach who created the "Air Coryell" offense. I find it hard to believe that most of the players he's played with on defensive lines are in the Hall of Fame without him why, Posted by Ror Moriarty on 07/9/2022 @ 19:44pm. Grading 49ers' offense, defense in preseason loss to Texans I'm not sure if anybody in this class is as much of an automatic first-ballot selection as Peyton Manning was in the Class of 2021. 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. Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. 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. Freeney had seven seasons with at least 10 sacks and demonstrated incredible longevity. His longevity and toughness are also very compelling. 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 . 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 | Please keep comments relevant to the topic. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Finalists will be discussed by 49 selectors during an election meeting on Jan . 1940's Bruno Banducci & Al Wistert, Posted by William McCoy on 08/16/2022 @ 22:32pm. 1 offer from $59.99. 100 yards for 100 days until the 2019 NFL Season 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. I thought Ware had a great chance last year, but again, it seem like we can't let just anybody in on the first ballot. The group is highlighted by Adrian Peterson and Antonio Brown, who are the favorites to be enshrined in Canton. 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. Nine individuals were granted football immortality Thursday as part of theirelectionsinto the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The thing working against him here is that Ray Guy is the only pure punter in the Hall of Fame to date. 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. Who else makes the cut? Tag Value: $32,416,000. As some kid on Twitter put it, Revis getting into the Hall was a lock, just like how he locked down opposing wide receivers. More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League Sign up now to get football news delivered to your inbox, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Hall of Fame Committee met in January to make its final selections for this year's class. 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. ), 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. 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. (Hey, sometimes us fantasy dorks get it right!) That included the 2009 season when he averaged a whopping 51.1 yards per punt. But I said I wanted to hear a cogent explanation for Willis' absence. 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. Here's a look at the players will be eligible for the first time. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! After 25 years on the modern-era ballot, players move into the Senior Committee category, which is a much slower process with fewer annual inductees. Robert Kraft could be in line to receive a gold jacket as a contributor. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Of these players, Revis and Thomas have the best shot at being inducted in their first year of eligibility. Congratulations to the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, whose names we learned last week. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Their playing statistics don't lie. Freeney is another fearsome pass rusher who will have a great chance to make it into the Hall of Fame. The inductees must fit into one of five categories: student-athlete, coach, team, athletics staff member or special achievement.