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Harrison's prime was elite, but his career numbers will likely hurt his case for induction next summer. 5. He is long overdue, Posted by David Werner on 06/19/2022 @ 01:29am, If Chris Johnson isn't in the hall of fame. All Rights Reserved. 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. Don Coryell selected as Coach/Contributor Finalistfor Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. . 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. 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 | March 7 - Prior to 4:00 p.m., Thomas made an immediate impact by winning 1996 AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year with the Miami Dolphins, where he played from 1996-2007. Now he joins John Lynch, Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp from that star-studded Bucs defense that won Super Bowl XXXVII. 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. 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. 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. "Being recognized for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award is humbling and a dream . . 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. DeCOURCY: Why Sue L. Robinson failed in giving Deshaun Watson a six-game suspension. 2 time Super Bowl winner and MVP of Super Bowl. Just ask four-time finalist Zach Thomas (LB, Miami Dolphins, 1996-2007; Dallas Cowboys, 2008). NFL newsletter:Sign up now to get football news delivered to your inbox. 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. Art McNally was announced Tuesday as the contributor finalist for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Johnson also won an Offensive Player of the Year award in 2009, and Harrison was picked as top defensive player in 2008. Adam Rank breaks down the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. He didn't. His numbers are top 15 for running backs. He is 18th in career forced fumbles, however, which could help his case along with the fact that he won two Super Bowls while helping the Steelers reach a third Super Bowl in 2010. Shanahan's growing coaching tree only helps his case. 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, a player must have played his last game in professional football no later than the 1996 season. Palmer enjoyed early success in Cincinnati before leading the Cardinals to the NFC Championship Game in 2015. New York scored 23 unanswered points after Miami led 30-7. It's no longer something that can be debated. NFL news: 9 players named among 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class Teams AFC East Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC. Revis and Joe Thomas are the lone first-ball Hall of Famers in this year's class. 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. 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. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson. The list includes five first-year eligible candidates. Posted by Mateo Mason on 05/23/2022 @ 17:41pm, Posted by Braxton Johnson on 03/4/2022 @ 09:10am. Is Darrelle Revis a lock? Also only lb in his era that compares is ray Lewis,who is in the hall! I did write the other day that I felt like the logjam at linebacker needed to be broken up. The group is highlighted by Shane Lechler and Jahri Evans, who have yet to be enshrined in Canton. I have more doubt about the chances of Dwight Freeney (DE, Indianapolis Colts, 2002-2012; San Diego Chargers, 2013-14; Arizona Cardinals, 2015; Atlanta Falcons, 2016; Seattle Seahawks, 2017; Detroit Lions, 2017). Defense is the theme of this year's induction class, as four of the five modern-day selections played on that side of the ball. March 1: S . Next year, Doug Baldwin and Brandon Marshall will be eligible for the first time, but I'm not sure if either guy jumps the line. He was the MVP of Super Bowl 5, making him the first defensive player (and non-quarterback) to win those honors. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Finalists will be discussed by 49 selectors during an election meeting on Jan . Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. Hester also played receiver, which is one of the toughest positions as far as Hall of Fame induction is concerned. 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. 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). Mar 04, 2023 at 08:05 AM. 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 Hall of Fame Committee met in January to make its final selections for this year's class. I'm not going to be mad if he gets in. 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. March 3, 2023 1 min Watch. He's also the only Super Bowl MVP from the losing team. Then Johnson torched my Bears for 148 yards and a pair of scores the following week, and, well, I'm still very petty. Stroud ( scouting report) is not interested in being drafted first overall not if the Bears are the team drafting him. The final five candidates will need to get 80% of the votes from the panel to get into the Hall. Seeing Darrelle Revis (CB, New York Jets, 2007-2012, 2015-16; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2013; New England Patriots, 2014; Kansas City Chiefs, 2017) get in is also pretty cool. The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class will be announced Thursday night during NFL Honors. Along with Hester and Johnson, Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne are still awaiting their knock on the door after being finalists in 2022. pic.twitter.com/ENrAjjg7ag, Now, with the Raiders taking JaMarcus Russell No. 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. 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 . The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. This is a well-deserved honor for the best of his generation. Dude is going to have to fly to Phoenix just to sit on his hands once again? He retired the next season after suffering what was thought to be a career-ending injury. February 1, 2023 8:52 am ET. Dwight Freeney and Julius Peppers are waiting in the wings for 2023 and 2024. February 17: ILB Lavonte David. Who are the NFL candidates for the Hall of Fame in 2023? 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. I want to hear, once and for all, a cogent explanation as to why he's not in the Hall of Fame. Of these players, Revis and Thomas have the best shot at being inducted in their first year of eligibility. The 10-round 2023 USFL College Draft took place on February 21, 2023 while draft pool included over 3,000 eligible players. 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. 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. Richard Seymour, Defensive End/Defensive Tackle - 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders. He ranks 26th in NFL history with 125.5 career sacks and was named an All-Pro three times during his career. Had a 10-year career as a player before serving as a scout for the Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens from 1975 to 2003. The Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't yet announced its modern-era nominees for the Class of 2023, but there are plenty of intriguing first-year candidates on the ballot, and a few of them could be chosen for enshrinement in the not-so-distant future. Days before the Super Bowl, the NFL announced the 2022 class of entrants into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Devin Hester, Andre Johnson and DeMarcus Ware did not make it this past season in their first year of eligibility, but one would expect Johnson and Ware to receive significant consideration next year. 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame lookahead: Andrew Luck, Julius Peppers among first-time eligible players Two players will likely be inducted in their first year of eligibility By Bryan DeArdo. Thomas, Revis, Freeney headline HOF nominees, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? Other 2022 finalists who will likely receive consideration for induction in 2023 include defensive end Jared Allen, offensive tackle Willie Anderson, defensive back Ronde Barber, and linebackers Zach Thomas and Patrick Willis. Thomas was one of the top tackles in the league over a durable 11-year career that saw him selected first-team All-Pro six times and second-team two other times. After a weather delay, the Las Vegas Raiders came out with a commanding first half en route to a 27-11 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lechler played 18 years in the NFL and was one of the best punters the league has ever seen. A 49-person selection committee met on Jan. 17 to vote on the 19 finalists. After vanquishing arguably the NFL's most talented and deepest team, the Philadelphia Eagles, in the 2023 Super Bowl to claim his second Super Bowl ring and second Super Bowl MVP award,. It included the Jets scoring an insane 30 total points in the fourth quarter to force overtime, and eventually win. Speaking with the media from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Friday, Stroud expressed . 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. He made first-team All-Pro three straight seasons. Posted by Earl Gillem on 05/24/2022 @ 19:58pm. I would be shocked if he didn't get in this year -- but then, I have been shocked before. Zach Thomas should be in the hall of Fame! Here's a look at the players will be eligible for the first time. Same goes for four-time finalist Zach Thomas (LB, Miami Dolphins, 1996-2007; Dallas Cowboys, 2008), who was a five-time All-Pro -- that's All-Pro, not Pro Bowler. Why is Darrelle Revis ranked so low? Howley was drafted seventh overall in the 1958 draft by the Chicago Bears out of West Virginia. 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. He had a 92-88-1 record, threw for46,247 yards and recorded294 touchdowns compared to 187 interceptions. Posted by Robert Hvezda on 05/30/2022 @ 11:56am. They also did well to select DeMarcus Ware (OLB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16). Still, he will draw consideration from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And that about covers it. 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. While the party has just started for this year's induction class, let's turn our attention to what the 2023 induction class could look like. I think he felt a lot of competition because he played during the time that guys like Junior Seau and Ray Lewis played. 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. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but Ohio State quarterback C.J. I had Barber and Lewis behind Eric Allen, who didn't make the finalist list, in my ranking of the semifinalists. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 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. He logged 29 career interceptions and 139 pass defenses, including a whopping six and 31 in 2009. The one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Five modern-day finalists -- a group that includes likely first-ballot players Darrelle Revis . The newest batch of inductees were announced during the "NFL Honors" show. He's good. This. 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. Those seasons came five years apart in 2009 and 2014. 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. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Grading 49ers' offense, defense in preseason loss to Texans That's six players who are either in the Hall or were good enough to be considered.). Adam Rank examines the field. The top vote-getters returning include third baseman Scott Rolen (63.2% of the vote, up from 52.9%), first. He was a great player. Two days . 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. February 28, 2023. 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. There are 13 players from this year's ballot who will be eligible again for 2023. 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. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. I am aware Willis does not have a ring. 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. 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. The fact that this was Ware's second year was part of why I felt he had a better chance than finalist Dwight Freeney, who missed out as a potential first-ballot guy this year but will likely get in next year. 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. As with Joe Thomas, this one felt like an automatic selection. 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. 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. (I would have voted for Steve Smith Sr., but you all didn't ask me. Here's a look at some of the notable candidates with first-year Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Joe Thomas, DeMarcus Ware among 9 elected. There are nearly a dozen first-time candidates that could draw consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 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. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was honored to welcome this year's Class of 2023 during Super Bowl LVII festivities. Either put him in or don't make him a finalist. Willie Anderson (OT, Cincinnati Bengals, 1996-2007; Baltimore Ravens, 2008) was great. 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. Jets, Browns tapped for 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. And you'll hear more of them later. Four-time finalist Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts, 2001-2014) would also be a solid choice here. In his 12 NFL seasons, Ware played on only one team with a losing record. The biggest question mark is Harrison, who didn't become a starter until he was 29 years old. Longtime NFL executive and former player whose career spanned from 1943 through 2007. 'The Mission': Backstage access at NFL Honors 2023. Posted by Alfie Svoboda on 07/23/2022 @ 16:14pm, I am raiders fan. 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,. I could understand some hesitation, but the voters got this one correct. Wayne was such a solid player. And I believe this is going to be a great class. There is about to be a run of guys in the 125-plus sack range seeking induction. The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class was announced Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony at the Phoenix Convention Center. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. The Hall of Fame requires a five-year retirement gap or period of inactivity for eligibility. Each . The 33rd Team. Copyright 2020-2023 FutureFootballLegends.com, Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame. I know I might get roasted for discussing Revis' case as if he is not a 100 percent obvious choice. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Ben Liebenberg/NFL. 73 is one of them. 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. Players are eligible for the Hall of Fame ballot if they are 10 years removed from their . 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. 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. Baalke said he spoke with Taylor's representation Tuesday and has met with . And I'm talking about big-time receivers, too. MORE: Why Jerry Jones won't give Jimmy Johnson a spot in Cowboys' Ring of Honor. Barber won Super Bowl 37 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he spent his entire 16-year career with. Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. Dungy was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016 and is a member of the Colts Ring of Honor. Zach Thomas, Linebacker - 1996-2007 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Dallas Cowboys Their playing statistics don't lie. (Sorry, my predictions piece is looming.). But I would think Joe Thomas, (OT, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2017) is as close as it gets. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson serving an 11-game suspension. 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? 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. And finally, I'm sure you know my feelings on Devin Hester as a Chicago Bears fan. Also being enshrined are coachDick Vermeil and former supervisor of officialsArt McNally. 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. The final four rounds will conclude this year's draft on April 29. Hence, the iconic nickname "Revis Island" he picked up in the early part of his career with the Jets. Six-time Super Bowl-winning owner of the Patriots. It's a busy offseason and the timeline below gives a clear picture of what is coming. How much is needed for the rightful recognition is given. 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. T A number of people are inducted every year, with some classes obviously looking stronger than others. 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).