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 one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. (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.) 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. This past weekend, the Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted its 2022 class. Jets and Browns to play in annual Hall of Fame game to open 2023 NFL It's a big step in the pre-draft process with pro days and player visits to team facilities next on the docket. Then Johnson torched my Bears for 148 yards and a pair of scores the following week, and, well, I'm still very petty. Posted by Robert Hvezda on 05/30/2022 @ 11:56am. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt . 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. QUARTERBACKS (6): Randall Cunningham, Jake Delhomme, Jeff Garcia, Dave Krieg, Donovan McNabb, Steve McNair. 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! As some kid on Twitter put it, Revis getting into the Hall was a lock, just like how he locked down opposing wide receivers. Speaking with the media from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Friday, Stroud expressed . Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame (by year) Every year since 2012, the class has featured at least one finalist in their first year of eligibility, but not this time. The Merlin Olsen Super Bowl Luncheon debuted prior to Super Bowl XL in Detroit in 2006 and was named for Olsen, the longtime standout with the Los Angeles Rams and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fames Class of 1982. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. A relatively short career could keep Chancellor from getting the votes needed to earn a place in Canton, at least for next year. He played in the Browns final six games, where they went an even 3-3 and oscillated between win and loss. 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. How about we put guys in the HOF with there numbers and our eyes. 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. Two days . 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. But I would think Joe Thomas, (OT, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2017) is as close as it gets. He made first-team All-Pro three straight seasons. Long-time NFL head coach who won three Super Bowls (two as a head coach, one as an assistant). The superstar quarterback will have to wait until at least 2028 for his induction because he played in the 2022 seasonafter briefly. The list includes five first-year eligible candidates. Former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan and former Packers and Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren may also receive consideration. At any rate, yes, I was working for the NFL when Joe was drafted. On the first Saturday of every month, Mark will write about a topic of interest to . Predicting the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2022 Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Shanahan's growing coaching tree only helps his case. . 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. 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. PHOENIX - The NFL Players Association announced Damar Hamlin as the recipient of the 2023 Alan Page Community Award at its annual Super Bowl press conference on Wednesday. He ranks 26th in NFL history with 125.5 career sacks and was named an All-Pro three times during his career. 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. This year's class brings the total to 362 former players, coaches and contributors who have received a permanent spot. 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. Pro Football Hall of Fame to enshrine nine in Class of 2023 The 33rd Team. I really believe that Zach Thomas needs to be in the Hall. Chargers' Antonio Gates Among Eligible Players For 2024 Hall of Fame Some Important Info The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Had a 10-year career as a player before serving as a scout for the Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens from 1975 to 2003. Which is a choice, I suppose. Andre Johnson: What future Hall of Fame ballots look like The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class was announced Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony at the Phoenix Convention Center. Joe Thomas, James Harrison, Darrelle Revis among modern-era nominees 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. 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. LC Greenwood has been shamefully overlooked for years. Former Cardinals, Chargers coach who created the "Air Coryell" offense. 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. 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. The roster of nominees consists of 67 offensive players, 50 defensive players and 12 special teamers. Ben Volin (@BenVolin) February 1, 2023. It's easy for some to forget just how good Revis was in his prime because his decline was so swift. 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. I thought Barber was an excellent player who extended his career by switching to safety. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson. Buy Buccaneers Tickets. Colts greats Freeney, Mathis, Wayne named semifinalists for Hall of Fame Here's a look at the best first-time candidates out there as well as the senior and contributor finalists that the NFL has already selected. Why is Darrelle Revis ranked so low? 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. 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. Is Darrelle Revis a lock? Overall, Palmer was a solid quarterback, but that shouldn't be enough to get him into the Hall of Fame. (And I'm so sorry for Raiders fans who watched Megatron, Thomas, Adrian Peterson, Patrick Willis, Marshawn Lynch and, well, the next player in this article go after Russell. Kansas City Chiefs honored by Pro Football Hall of Fame 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 . Jets, Browns tapped for 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game Evans did a good job blocking for Drew Brees during the prime of his career and spent his final season blocking for Aaron Rodgers. 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. Johnson thought he was still going to feast. The hard-hitting safety racked up 607 tackles, 12 interceptions, 44 pass defenses and nine forced fumbles during his eight-year career. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. 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. 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. . But while I don't want to be too harsh here, I'm not sure he would get my vote. Jets, Browns tapped for 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. NFL news: 9 players named among 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class Won two NFL championships as the Lions head coach. Any time a player records 2,000-plus rushing yards in a season, they get consideration for the Hall of Fame. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson serving an 11-game suspension. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Greenwood, former Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, former Bengals cornerback Ken Riley, former Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett, and former Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes. Either put him in or don't make him a finalist. (In terms of other notable candidates in their first year of eligibility, I'm both surprised and not surprised that James Harrison didn't make it past the semifinalist stage.). Not me. I liked him. 10:06 am ET, Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports, Ranking 10 best NFL landing spots for Richardson, 2023 NFL combine: WR/TE winners and losers, Takeaways from NFL combine measurements for WR, TE, Pete Prisco's top 100 NFL free agents of 2023, NFL combine: Grading top QBs, plus winners and losers, NFL combine 2023 tracker: Top performances, highlights, Looking ahead to possible 2023 NFL Hall of Fame class, NFL Combine: Grading top QBs; winners and losers, NFL Draft: Top landing spots for Richardson, Mock Draft: Panthers, Colts trade up for QBs, Colossal Richardson sets multiple QB combine records, Pascal robbed at gunpoint, assaulted; WR 'doing fine', Bryce Young measures similar to former No. Barber won Super Bowl 37 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he spent his entire 16-year career with. 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. I don't think he gets enough love for bridging the gap between Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck in Indianapolis. We finally know when the GOAT is going to get his gold jacket. 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame lookahead: James Harrison, Joe Thomas among first-time eligible players Several high-profile players will be eligible for the first time By Bryan DeArdo Feb. 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. Finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 revealed - nfl.com He had four more 1,000-yard seasons after that but made just one Pro Bowl and only earned the one All-Pro nod in 2009. Thomas seems like an easy selection for the Hall of Fame. Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. He had a streak of 10,363 consecutive plays while playing for the Browns his entire career. Finalists from 2022 re-nominated for next year are defensive end Jared Allen; tackle Willie Anderson; defensive back Ronde Barber; returner Devin Hester; receivers Torry Holt, Andre Johnson and Reggie Wayne; linebackers Zach Thomas and Patrick Willis; and edge rusher DeMarcus Ware. I'll be honest, I'm not 100 percent confident they are going to get it right with Hester this time around, either. 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. Adam Rank provides his ranking of the 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022 -- including first-ballot hopefuls Devin Hester, Steve Smith Sr. and DeMarcus Ware. Posted by Alfie Svoboda on 07/23/2022 @ 16:14pm, I am raiders fan. He retired the next season after suffering what was thought to be a career-ending injury. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Patrick Willis is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2022. 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. Malachi Nelson, USC. His longevity and toughness are also very compelling. (Announced Aug. 24, 2022) Is Darrelle Revis a lock? The final slot in the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class could be filled by any number of worthy candidates. 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? When will Tom Brady be eligible for the Hall of Fame? Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. Richard Seymour, Defensive End/Defensive Tackle - 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. I would be shocked if he didn't get in this year -- but then, I have been shocked before. 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. Notes: Each voting cycle, qualified members of the BBWAA name no more than 10 eligible players whom they consider worthy of Hall of Fame honors. My editor made a remark after the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 was revealed that this is probably the first modern-era group whose careers he's seen in their entirety.