During his college coaching career, Joe Gibbs and John Madden were assistants on his staff. Long-time NFL head coach who won three Super Bowls (two as a head coach, one as an assistant). I want to hear, once and for all, a cogent explanation as to why he's not in the Hall of Fame. I think you're missing a great tight end, where is Antonio Gates? The 15 finalists will be trimmed to 10 and then five during the selection meeting early next year. March 1: S . 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 would be shocked if he didn't get in this year -- but then, I have been shocked before. 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. 2022 . The top vote-getters returning include third baseman Scott Rolen (63.2% of the vote, up from 52.9%), first. Dude is going to have to fly to Phoenix just to sit on his hands once again? Former coach known as "the father of the T formation" who helped popularize the forward pass. Who will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024? Posted by Earl Gillem on 05/24/2022 @ 19:58pm. That ranks top-100 in NFL history. Still, in all likelihood, neither will get into the Hall of Fame at least not on the first ballot in 2023. Adam Rank examines the field. He allowed a total of 30 sacks over his career and was a first-teamAll-Pro in six seasons. In the case of Joe Thomas (OT, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2017), I was working the NFL.com news desk in 2007 on the day he was drafted. Howley was All-Pro from 1966-70 and was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1977. The other first-year-eligibles are running back Chris Johnson, offensive lineman Jahri Evans, linebackers NaVorro Bowman and James Harrison, defensive back Kam Chancellor and punter Shane Lechler. Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. Peterson, fifth all-time in rushing yards (14,918), is a good bet for election on the first ballot. Malachi Nelson, USC. Johnson's 2009 season was certainly Hall of Fame worthy, but it's just a matter of whether the rest of his career was. MORE: Ranking Hall of Fame tiers for active NFL players. Looking ahead:Who will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024? The inductees must fit into one of five categories: student-athlete, coach, team, athletics staff member or special achievement. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt . 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. 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! 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. Willie Anderson (OT, Cincinnati Bengals, 1996-2007; Baltimore Ravens, 2008) was great. The final five candidates will need to get 80% of the votes from the panel to get into the Hall. This year's class brings the total to 362 former players, coaches and contributors who have received a permanent spot. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. I'll be honest, I'm not 100 percent confident they are going to get it right with Hester this time around, either. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Now he's going to be immortalized in Canton. 1940's Bruno Banducci & Al Wistert, Posted by William McCoy on 08/16/2022 @ 22:32pm. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. 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. QUARTERBACKS (6): Randall Cunningham, Jake Delhomme, Jeff Garcia, Dave Krieg, Donovan McNabb, Steve McNair. The special achievement category includes individuals who have contributed to the ideal of sports at the University. and Cleveland Browns will face off in the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio to kick off the preseason on Thursday, Aug. 3. 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At the peak of his career, no quarterback would so much as look in the direction of Revis. (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.) DeCOURCY: Why Sue L. Robinson failed in giving Deshaun Watson a six-game suspension. 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 | Four-time finalist Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts, 2001-2014) would also be a solid choice here. Thomas retired after that season, but not before becoming the first offensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first 10 seasons all with the Cleveland Browns. How about we put guys in the HOF with there numbers and our eyes. The Chicago Bears hold the No. I liked him. He's the second player in NFL history, along with Frank Gifford, to be selected to the Pro Bowl at three different positions. The 2022 preseason opened up Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Packers President/CEO. 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. He played 15 NFL seasons 13 and a half of which came with the Steelers and recorded 84.5 career sacks. ), 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. 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. 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. And, yes, he's a defensive player with a ring, if that kind of thing matters to you. Thanks to them were the best team in Football able to Create the Dynasty. He retired the next season after suffering what was thought to be a career-ending injury. 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. Either put him in or don't make him a finalist. He officially retired from the NFL in 2021. Dumervil was a two-time All-Pro and played 11 years in the NFL. However, Palmer never was an All-Pro and never won a Super Bowl during his career. That included the 2009 season when he averaged a whopping 51.1 yards per punt. T A number of people are inducted every year, with some classes obviously looking stronger than others. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Feb 10, 2023 / by Logan Reardon Bears he Pro Football Hall of Fame is an exclusive club for the game's elite players, coaches, executives and contributors. 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 . Players must be retired for five years to be eligible for induction. Riley picked up the nickname "Mr. Bengal" anddied on June 7, 2020 in his native Bartow, Florida. Posted by DEBORAH HOPE on 02/10/2023 @ 21:19pm, Your list run by mathematics is Poop. - 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. The following list of players retired after the 2017 season and became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. I couldn't be happier for him. Howley was drafted seventh overall in the 1958 draft by the Chicago Bears out of West Virginia. There are a host of possible senior nominee candidates for 2023. This. Mark Murphy. . 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. Ben Roethlisberger is a 1st Ballot HOF Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Hence, the iconic nickname "Revis Island" he picked up in the early part of his career with the Jets. Do it! 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. 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. 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. Though sometimes you never know with these Hall of Fame voters. Back in 2007, on one of the most significant days of Joe Thomas life - @joethomas73 skipped the @NFLDraft to go fishing?! Some Important Info 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 final slot in the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class could be filled by any number of worthy candidates. Thomas was a five-time All-Pro, so it just felt like it was time for him to get inducted. 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. Congratulations to the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, whose names we learned last week. Their playing statistics don't lie. His 1-3 record in playoff games, along with the fact that he played in a quarterback-rich era, hurts Palmer's case for induction in 2023. Chancellor's career was cut short by a neck injury, so his lacking longevity and zero first-team All-Pro nods may keep him out of the Hall of Fame. 1 pick, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing eight years in prison, Commanders rip 'blatantly false' team sale report. He's good. NFL Hall of Fame candidates: Best first-year eligible players for 2023 The Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't yet announced its modern-era finalists for the Class of 2023, but the. Revis was one of the most dominant players of his era, the kind of guy you would bench your fantasy receiver against back in the day. More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League Also being enshrined are coachDick Vermeil and former supervisor of officialsArt McNally. I don't think he gets enough love for bridging the gap between Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck in Indianapolis. Johnson's 2,006-yard rushing season gives him an argument, but his lack of overall production (he finished with just under 10,000 career rushing yards) probably leaves him on the outside of the vote for 2023. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson serving an 11-game suspension. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. He led the AFC in interceptions for three seasons and is tied for fifth with Charles Woodson on the NFL's all-time interceptions list. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Joe Thomas, DeMarcus Ware among 9 elected Chris Bumbaca USA TODAY 0:00 0:45 Nine individuals were granted football immortality Thursday as part of. A top coaching candidate is Marty Schottenheimer, who won 200 games during his 21 years as an NFL head coach. Like his fellow finalist Albert Lewis, my guy Ronde Barber (CB/S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1997-2012) is probably going to be hurt by the candidacy of Darrelle Revis. Barber won Super Bowl 37 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he spent his entire 16-year career with. 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. Lechler is definitely one of the best punters ever and averaged under 45.9 yards per punt in just one season. I know this is a big day for Joe, but think about what this means to me. Dwight Freeney and Julius Peppers are waiting in the wings for 2023 and 2024. 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. I mean, was he better than Revis? That's certainly true. But while I don't want to be too harsh here, I'm not sure he would get my vote. He was phenomenal, and this is pretty damn exciting. 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. Of these players, Revis and Thomas have the best shot at being inducted in their first year of eligibility. February 28-March 6 - NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. Who else makes the cut? (Sorry, my predictions piece is looming.). And you'll hear more of them later. 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. He logged 29 career interceptions and 139 pass defenses, including a whopping six and 31 in 2009. The 2022 edition saw the Las Vegas Raiders top the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-11 after a storm delay temporarily paused the contest. In recognition, the NFLPA will donate $100,000 to Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation. 2022 Semifinalists and Finalists Table; Passing Rushing Receiving Defense; Rk Ballot Player Role HOFm From To W L T Chmp AP1 PB St wAV G Cmp Att Yds TD Lng Int Sk Yds Att Yds However, Forte's overall numbers are similar to those of Johnson as you can see below. His son, Ken II received the news first in a long-awaited phone call. A few that quickly come to mind are former 49ers running back Roger Craig, former Steelers defensive end L.C. 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. There are 13 players from this year's ballot who will be eligible again for 2023. Follow Chris Bumbaca on Twitter @BOOMbaca. 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. Each . Because I have a suspicion it's DeMarcus Ware (DE/LB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16) who gets in this year. The following list of players retired after the 2021 season and will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. Baalke said he spoke with Taylor's representation Tuesday and has met with . Adam Rank breaks down the five modern-era members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 -- including an all-timer at left tackle (Joe Thomas) and an automatic shutdown corner (Darrelle Revis). 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 list includes five first-year eligible candidates. 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. Who else makes the cut? Harrison made up for lost time by making five straight Pro Bowls from 2007-11. 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.