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 . That ranks top-100 in NFL history. The former fourth-round pick out of Bloomsburg in 2008 became one of the league's best interior blockers, earning four consecutive All-Pro nods from 2009 through 2012 and making six consecutive Pro Bowls. Freeney is another fearsome pass rusher who will have a great chance to make it into the Hall of Fame. 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. But again, I've seen obvious go unrewarded before. Hall of Famers are chosen by a committee of 49 media members who cover the. But I would think Joe Thomas, (OT, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2017) is as close as it gets. Still, in all likelihood, neither will get into the Hall of Fame at least not on the first ballot in 2023. I'm not going to be mad if he gets in. 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. But where were the first-ballot candidates? . 1920'S LaVern Dilweg Tag Value: $32,416,000. I want to hear, once and for all, a cogent explanation as to why he's not in the Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Finalists will be discussed by 49 selectors during an election meeting on Jan . The starters usually phase out of the game by either the first or second 15 minutes. I loved this guy when I was a kid. New York had a more optimistic shot at making the postseason, which simultaneously wouldve ended its decade-plus playoff drought, but it lost six in a row with quarterback controversy dominating the headlines. 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. Three-time Super Bowl winner (two as an assistant, one as Packers head coach). Already a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Coryell has been eligible for the Hall for 36 years and a finalist for the last seven. (Announced Aug. 24, 2022) NFL news: 9 players named among 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class How much is needed for the rightful recognition is given. 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). 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. I really believe that Zach Thomas needs to be in the Hall. It's easy for some to forget just how good Revis was in his prime because his decline was so swift. I was shocked when Devin Hester (WR/ST/G.O.A.T., Chicago Bears, 2006-2013; Atlanta Falcons, 2014-2015; Baltimore Ravens/Seattle Seahawks, 2016) wasn't inducted last year. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is welcoming eight new members to its ranks on Saturday as it enshrines its Class of 2022. Palmer enjoyed early success in Cincinnati before leading the Cardinals to the NFC Championship Game in 2015. 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. I don't think so. 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." They also did well to select DeMarcus Ware (OLB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16). 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. Speaking with the media from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Friday, Stroud expressed . But having just come off a fantasy football finals where my hopes were dashed by Justin Jefferson's stunning lack of production, I'm reminded of Week 16 in 2008, when a two-catch, 19-yard showing from Johnson did the same. 2025 Potential Hall of Fame Ballot | Baseball-Reference.com Packers President/CEO. 1 overall, Thomas was either going second overall to a three-win Lions team (they went with Calvin Johnson) or third overall to a Browns team with one winning season in the previous eight campaigns. 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. Hefinished his career with 20.5 sacks and played his last season in 2008 with the Dallas Cowboys. The group is highlighted by Shane Lechler and Jahri Evans, who have yet to be enshrined in Canton. 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. The Athletic is reporting that the Eagles have submitted a proposal to the NFL's competition committee that would reinstate No. It's no longer something that can be debated. Multiple Jaguars players are projected to become unrestricted free agents at the March 15 start of the 2023 NFL League Year, with two of the more-discussed players of that group being tight end Evan Engram and right tackle Jawaan Taylor. Who is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024? - NBC But only if he promises to ride into the stadium in Canton the same way he rode onto the field in Minnesota for his induction into the Vikings Hall of Fame. February 28-March 6 - NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. 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. Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. 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. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. Chargers' Antonio Gates Among Eligible Players For 2024 Hall of Fame Kansas City Chiefs honored by Pro Football Hall of Fame Shanahan and Holmgren were head coaches in a combined five Super Bowls, with Shanahan's Broncos edging Holmgren's Packers in a thriller in Super Bowl XXXII. He was responsible for Dan Marino being in and most QB's have at least one of their leading receivers in the HOF. The inductees must fit into one of five categories: student-athlete, coach, team, athletics staff member or special achievement. And, yes, he's a defensive player with a ring, if that kind of thing matters to you. Just ask four-time finalist Zach Thomas (LB, Miami Dolphins, 1996-2007; Dallas Cowboys, 2008). February 17: ILB Lavonte David. I think he felt a lot of competition because he played during the time that guys like Junior Seau and Ray Lewis played. The 2022 preseason opened up Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson. He allowed a total of 30 sacks over his career and was a first-teamAll-Pro in six seasons. I remember one of our fantasy editors sparring on Twitter with receiver Chad Johnson because the editor had marked Johnson as a player to "sit" during a week when Johnson's itinerary included a trip to Revis Island. Ware's spot on the waiting list ends up being filled by Dwight Freeney. He will be a Hall of Famer and stands a good chance of making it in on the first ballot. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just keeping it real here. NFL Key Dates 2023 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. NEWS . Former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan and former Packers and Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren may also receive consideration. The one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. Grading 49ers' offense, defense in preseason loss to Texans 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. I know I might get roasted for discussing Revis' case as if he is not a 100 percent obvious choice. Johnson also won an Offensive Player of the Year award in 2009, and Harrison was picked as top defensive player in 2008. Heroes of Zero: Proposal Would Bring No. 0 Back to NFL Action Special teams never gets the respect it deserves. Thomas amassed 100 tackles in each of his first 11 seasons and was a first-team All-Pro five times. And honestly, the Cowboys dynasty of the 1990s is kind of under-represented in Canton, if you ask me. Longtime NFL executive and former player whose career spanned from 1943 through 2007. The list of 129 nominees for the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame was released Tuesday, headlined by Joe Thomas, Darrelle Revis and Dwight Freeney. 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. FAMU Football: Ken Riley II gets a relieving HOF phone call for father One would expect that at least one of these receivers will be part of the 2023 induction class. 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. Per Kahler, the NFL made a change to allow single . 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. More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class - ESPN 98.1 FM - WRUF In his 12 NFL seasons, Ware played on only one team with a losing record. Robert Kraft could be in line to receive a gold jacket as a contributor. Not me. 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. Willie Anderson (OT, Cincinnati Bengals, 1996-2007; Baltimore Ravens, 2008) was great. 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. He also has a Super Bowl win on his rsum thanks to his time with the Patriots. The 21st century version of the NFL's ironmen, Thomas played 10,363 consecutive snaps at one point in his career that ended after suffering a torn triceps on Oct. 22, 2017. 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. Roger Craig eliminated from Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Underline indicates first year of eligibility. Fox Sports' RJ Young breaks down five true freshmen quarterbacks who are most likely to play in 2023. (For more on coach/contributor Don Coryell and senior inductees Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko and Ken Riley, click here.). Like, we know Ware -- who ranks ninth all-time in career sacks (138.5) -- belongs in the Hall, but the voters just didn't see him as a first-ballot guy for some reason that remains mysterious to me. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Johnson is one of eight players in NFL history to achieve this feat and of the six Hall of Fame-eligible backs to do it, five have been enshrined. Just kidding. And finally, I'm sure you know my feelings on Devin Hester as a Chicago Bears fan. Here's a look at the players will be eligible for the first time. And that about covers it. Thomas, Revis, Freeney headline HOF nominees, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? 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! Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck is eligible for Hall of Fame Harrison will also have to overcome the fact that so many other Steelers have already been inducted, as voters may instead choose players from teams that are less represented. 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. His numbers are top 15 for running backs. I am aware Willis does not have a ring. And numbers are not bad at all as well!! The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Pro Football Hall of Fame: My Class of 2023 modern-era predictions A relatively short career could keep Chancellor from getting the votes needed to earn a place in Canton, at least for next year. He retired the next season after suffering what was thought to be a career-ending injury. Who else makes the cut? Art McNally was announced Tuesday as the contributor finalist for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. He logged 29 career interceptions and 139 pass defenses, including a whopping six and 31 in 2009. greenwood, Dwight White, and Jim Plunkett? The official start of the 2023 NFL year is March 15 when free agency kicks off. Without a moment of deliberation. The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class was announced Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony at the Phoenix Convention Center. Freeney had seven seasons with at least 10 sacks and demonstrated incredible longevity. Christian Gonzalez (Oregon) - Listed at 6-foot-2, 201 pounds, Gonzalez made the most of his lone season in Eugene this fall, recording the first four interceptions of his career while being named First-Team All-Pac-12 after transferring from Colorado. Let's break up this logjam, shall we? All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. After a bounce-back season with new head coach Brian Daboll, Jones has the Giants up against the wall. Besides Watson, the Browns have marquee names in Amari Cooper, Nick Chubb and Myles Garrett, among others, who could star in the opening quarters. Barber won Super Bowl 37 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he spent his entire 16-year career with. Ex-Dolphins LB Zach Thomas 'honored' to be Hall of Fame finalist again Every year since 2012, the class has featured at least one finalist in their first year of eligibility, but not this time. Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame (by year) We are excited to reveal our 28 Modern-Era Semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. 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. His numbers are very similar to Brian Urlacher. The 15 finalists will be trimmed to 10 and then five during the selection meeting early next year. Predicting the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2022 Woodson's advocates are really going to lean into Woodson's three championships. Participated in nine Super Bowls as a player and coach. Ben Roethlisberger is a 1st Ballot HOF I would have gone fishing, too. 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. A 49-person selection committee met on Jan. 17 to vote on the 19 finalists. 129 Modern-Era nominees announced for Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class 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 Johnson's 2009 season was certainly Hall of Fame worthy, but it's just a matter of whether the rest of his career was. Put Jim Plunket on ballot! 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. Tim Tebow, Alex Smith on College Football Hall of Fame ballot - Yardbarker I watched his entire career (during which he played almost every possible snap) and then became friends and colleagues with him. 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. Mark Murphy. The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class will be announced Thursday night during NFL Honors. (Again, this seems to be an important part of evaluating the candidacy of defensive players, to some.) February 1, 2023 8:52 am ET. The 2022 preseason opened up Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. The thing working against him here is that Ray Guy is the only pure punter in the Hall of Fame to date. The roster of nominees consists of 67 offensive players, 50 defensive players and 12 special teamers. In fact, if you don't remember the story, I remember writing a blog post (ask your parents what a blog was, kids; it was all the rage at the time) about how Thomas skipped the draft at Radio City Music Hall and went fishing with his dad instead. Baalke said he spoke with Taylor's representation Tuesday and has met with .