NFL Hall of Fame Finalist

[NEPatsfan]

Peyton Manning did it too. I think those are the only two.

When Peyton makes it into the hall there will be a bronze shortage for years to follow.

 

[NEPatsfan]

great point....NOT!

Sure, except he had a history of doing it.


Maybe he will get in because he has class, just ask him, he'll tell you he does.

 

[Broncosr0k]

When Peyton makes it into the hall there will be a bronze shortage for years to follow.

Better than the asterisk accompanying Brady.

 

[NEPatsfan]

Better than the asterisk accompanying Brady.

Sure, if it actually existed, but alas it doesn't other than in minds of the butt hurt like yourself.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

just an opinion and I could be wrong but I think Drew Pearson is the only member of the all decade team (70's) not in the HOF. Great player on those Dallas teams and many times Staubach threw less than 20 passes in a game

Two first-team members not in the Hall of Fame.

Drew Pearson
Cliff Harris

National Football League 1970s All-Decade Team - Wikipedia

 

[Broncosr0k]

Sure, if it actually existed, but alas it doesn't other than in minds of the butt hurt like yourself.

Whatever helps you sleep.

 

[NEPatsfan]

Whatever helps you sleep.

I sleep just fine, especially since the facts are on the Tom Brady and the Patriots side.

 

[PDay8810]

Two first-team members not in the Hall of Fame.

Drew Pearson
Cliff Harris

National Football League 1970s All-Decade Team - Wikipedia

wasn't sure if Harris was on that team
Only two and both cowboys....fitting

 

[Battlelyon]

Jason Taylor is 7th on the all-time sacks list .

Since they started keeping record on sacks, he wouldn't be in the top 15, let alone top 10, if they kept records on sacks.

 

[Battlelyon]

So question for those thinking Warner should be in...What is the difference between Warner and Davis? Both shortened careers. Both 2 Super Bowls. Both MVP. Both considered huge playmakers in the playoffs especially.

Leading two different franchises to a Super Bowl is a major difference, not two mention Warner had a great comeback story to go with his original.

 

[cdumler7]

Leading two different franchises to a Super Bowl is a major difference, not two mention Warner had a great comeback story to go with his original.

I can see that. I guess just the 2 Super Bowl victories over just 1 for Warner and really TD being the MVP of both of those teams that won it for the Broncos. Throw in him being a part of the 1st Super Bowl wins of the franchise and being the most decorated playoff RB in NFL history makes me think he deserves to get in. I think both should be in honestly even with the shortened careers. Both were the best of their position during their time in the league.

 

[Trudem]

im sure I will get flamed a little but LeRoy Butler has the every right to be considered with Dawkins and Lynch. I would order them as follows: Dawkins, Butler and then Lynch.

 

[Droopdog51]

In November, the list was cut to 26 candidates and, on Tuesday night, the 15 finalists for the class of 2017 were announced on NFL Network. It shouldn't come as a shock to hear that LaDainian Tomlinson headlines the list, which is pasted below, via Nola.com:

1. LaDainian Tomlinson (running back for the Chargers and Jets)
2. Brian Dawkins (safety for the Eagles and Broncos)
3. Jason Taylor (defensive end for the Dolphins, Jets, and Redskins)
4. Morten Andersen (kicker for the Saints, Falcons, Chiefs, Vikings, and Giants)
5. Kurt Warner (quarterback for the Rams, Cardinals, and Giants)
6. Don Coryell (coach of the St. Louis Cardinals and Chargers)
7. Tony Boselli (tackle for the Jaguars)
8. Isaac Bruce (receiver for the Rams and 49ers)
9. Terrell Davis (running back for the Broncos)
10. Alan Faneca (guard for the Steelers, Jets, and Cardinals)
11. Joe Jacoby (tackle for the Redskins)
12. Ty Law (cornerback for the Patriots, Jets, Chiefs, and Broncos
13. John Lynch (safety for the Buccaneers and Broncos)
14. Kevin Mawae (center and guard for the Seahawks, Jets, and Titans)
15. Terrell Owens (receiver for the 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys, Bills, and Bengals)

The 15 candidates will be considered for induction along with three other finalists who have already been named. Those three are former Seahawks safety Kenny Easley, who was selected as the Seniors Committee finalist in August, and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue -- both of whom were named contributor finalists.

My votes would be for:
1. LaDainian Tomlinson - nothing to discuss.
2. Don Coryell - Was an offensive football mind and should already be in.
3. Joe Jacoby - Devastating blocker and center piece of the "Hogs".
4. Kurt Warner - Cinderella story....out of nowhere....to lead the Rams to the Superbowl. Then do it again with the Cardinals.

 

[TJL]

LT
TO
Warner

all no brainers for me.

 

[PDay8810]

im sure I will get flamed a little but LeRoy Butler has the every right to be considered with Dawkins and Lynch. I would order them as follows: Dawkins, Butler and then Lynch.

and Darren Woodson

 

[Lakers+USC=#1]

Here's who I would vote in:

LT - no brainer.
Kurt Warner - like Davis, his career was cut short by injuries, but when he was healthy what he accomplished was so great that I think he deserves to go in.
Don Coryell - the guy is basically responsible for the pass heavy NFL we have today. That's deserving of the HoF in my opinion.
Terrell Davis - see Kurt Warner. Also, TD was the most dominant post season running back of all time, and it's not particularly close. That's worthy of selection to me.
Joe Jacoby - a key member of the Redskins famous Hogs offensive line.

Controversial opinion - Terrell Owens does not belong in the Hall of Fame. He put up great stats, but he also tore teams apart with his antics. Three teams (the Eagles, Cowboys, and Bengals) all improved their records the season after they released Owens. A Hall of Fame coach (Bill Parcells) wanted nothing to do with him. The Eagles got so fed up with him they paid him to sit on their bench for 4 games. Those are not the marks of a Hall of Famer.

Since when did the HOF start judging on behavior? Why is TO the only player in history to be judged by it? You have HOF's that have criminal records. You have child molesters. TO never got in trouble with the law.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Since when did the HOF start judging on behavior? Why is TO the only player in history to be judged by it? You have HOF's that have criminal records. You have child molesters. TO never got in trouble with the law.

True. He had 25 million reasons not to.

 

[cdumler7]

Since when did the HOF start judging on behavior? Why is TO the only player in history to be judged by it? You have HOF's that have criminal records. You have child molesters. TO never got in trouble with the law.

I think it is more with the HOF they do look at did you actually help your team? The fact that his teams actaully did better without him than with him could be a huge indicator that he wasn't as good as some have made him out to be. IF we are just looking at stats yes he is absolutely in. The HOF Committee voters have shown though that stats only mean so much to them. And it doesn't help him that media folks are the ones voting and well the media hated him.

 

[Broncos6482]

Since when did the HOF start judging on behavior? Why is TO the only player in history to be judged by it? You have HOF's that have criminal records. You have child molesters. TO never got in trouble with the law.

@cdumler7 pretty much answered this for me. It's not about being a criminal, it's about how many times teams couldn't wait to get rid of him, despite his obvious talent. If it was the Hall of Great Stats, he'd be a shoo-in.

 

[Battlelyon]

We will see who makes it tomorrow