Who are the NFL candidates for the Hall of Fame in 2023? The roster of nominees consists of 67 offensive players, 50 defensive players and 12 special teamers. Numbers are better than most in the hall,more tackles than urlacher and he played 2 less yrs! (Announced Aug. 24, 2022) NFL newsletter:Sign up now to get football news delivered to your inbox. 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. Owner of the Steelers who has overseen two Super Bowl wins and worked in the team's scouting departmentfor four more. MORE: Why Jerry Jones won't give Jimmy Johnson a spot in Cowboys' Ring of Honor. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. 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. Longtime NFL executive and former player whose career spanned from 1943 through 2007. The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. 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,. Being included is truly an honor for these players. How about Tommy nobis of the Atlanta falcons for the Hall of Fame? Still, in all likelihood, neither will get into the Hall of Fame at least not on the first ballot in 2023. Mark Murphy. 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. Five modern-day finalists -- a group that includes likely first-ballot players Darrelle Revis . 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. February 28, 2023. Dungy was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016 and is a member of the Colts Ring of Honor. 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. February 17: ILB Lavonte David. Thomas seems like an easy selection for the Hall of Fame. Two days . Long-time NFL head coach who won three Super Bowls (two as a head coach, one as an assistant). He was a great player. Freeney has the credentials. 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. There is about to be a run of guys in the 125-plus sack range seeking induction. Don Coryell selected as Coach/Contributor Finalistfor Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. There are 13 players from this year's ballot who will be eligible again for 2023. The fact that he has to compete with players like Revis shows just how difficult it is to get into the Hall of Fame. Former Cardinals, Chargers coach who created the "Air Coryell" offense. He had a 92-88-1 record, threw for46,247 yards and recorded294 touchdowns compared to 187 interceptions. Grading 49ers' offense, defense in preseason loss to Texans This includes offensive tackle Tony Boselli, receiver Cliff Branch, safety LeRoy Butler, linebacker Sam Mills and two defensive linemen, Richard Seymour and Bryant Young. Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 04:29 PM CST SHARE CANTON, Ohio A special tribute from one Chiefs Super Bowl MVP to another is on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Thanks to them were the best team in Football able to Create the Dynasty. No cornerback in history has more sacks and he is the only player in NFL history with at least 45 interceptions and 25 sacks. 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. I'm a bit shocked there wasn't an attempt to break the logjam at wide receiver. But I would think Joe Thomas, (OT, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2017) is as close as it gets. 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. I know this is a big day for Joe, but think about what this means to me. I salute all the players that are in, but, give these guys their due. I had Barber and Lewis behind Eric Allen, who didn't make the finalist list, in my ranking of the semifinalists. The Hall of Fame Committee met in January to make its final selections for this year's class. 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. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. We finally know when the GOAT is going to get his gold jacket. My gut tells me Ware and perhaps Mathis will be finalists. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. And finally, I'm sure you know my feelings on Devin Hester as a Chicago Bears fan. Every year since 2012, the class has featured at least one finalist in their first year of eligibility, but not this time. He was a strong, steady starter for 12 years and made 183 starts overall. The biggest question mark is Harrison, who didn't become a starter until he was 29 years old. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Finalists will be discussed by 49 selectors during an election meeting on Jan . Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. 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. And 2022 second-round pick RB Breece Hall could also return to action after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Week 7. (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.) He retired the next season after suffering what was thought to be a career-ending injury. 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. It won't be long until the Hall of Fame process begins. Below is a look at each of the known finalists for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. Riley picked up the nickname "Mr. Bengal" anddied on June 7, 2020 in his native Bartow, Florida. Lechler is definitely one of the best punters ever and averaged under 45.9 yards per punt in just one season. 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. 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. NEWS . Greenwood, former Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, former Bengals cornerback Ken Riley, former Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett, and former Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes. Roethlisberger won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and spent 18 seasons as Pittsburgh's starter. Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. I don't think he gets enough love for bridging the gap between Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck in Indianapolis. 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. Of these players, Revis and Thomas have the best shot at being inducted in their first year of eligibility. 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 would have gone fishing, too. 2 time Super Bowl winner and MVP of Super Bowl. 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. Shanahan's growing coaching tree only helps his case. The New York Jets 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. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. Had a 10-year career as a player before serving as a scout for the Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens from 1975 to 2003. March 7 - Prior to 4:00 p.m., 2022 saw both teams finish the regular season with a 7-10 record and last in their respective AFC divisions. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. March 3, 2023 1 min Watch. I think he felt a lot of competition because he played during the time that guys like Junior Seau and Ray Lewis played. With names like Andrew Luck, Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates, and Eric Berry headlining the list of those who will become Hall-of-Fame eligible next year, the Class of 2024 seems to be lacking. Now he's going to be immortalized in Canton. The final slot in the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class could be filled by any number of worthy candidates. 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. The group is highlighted by Adrian Peterson and Antonio Brown, who are the favorites to be enshrined in Canton. 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. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was honored to welcome this years Class of 2023 during Super Bowl LVII festivities. Here's a look at the players will be eligible for the first time. 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. He finished it with9,651 rushing yards (35th in NFL history) and55 rushing touchdowns, so that may not quite be enough to get it done. Revis never won a Defensive Player of the Year award but he easily could have in 2009. A relatively short career could keep Chancellor from getting the votes needed to earn a place in Canton, at least for next year. . The Class of 2022 may not have the same star power that the combined Class of 2020 and 2021 had, with Peyton Manning taking center stage, but there are still plenty of quality players being immortalized. Thomas made an immediate impact by winning 1996 AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year with the Miami Dolphins, where he played from 1996-2007. Three-time finalist Jared Allen (DE, Kansas City Chiefs, 2004-07; Minnesota Vikings, 2008-2013; Chicago Bears, 2014-15; Carolina Panthers, 2015) is also a possibility. He had a streak of 10,363 consecutive plays while playing for the Browns his entire career. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The New York Jets 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. Thomas amassed 100 tackles in each of his first 11 seasons and was a first-team All-Pro five times. 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. 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. 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. With the Dallas Cowboys (2005-13), he twice led the NFL in sacks (2008, 2010)and holds the Cowboys' career sacks record with 117. A quarterback in college at Florida A&M, he converted to cornerback for his 15 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (1969-1983). Ben Volin (@BenVolin) February 1, 2023. 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. First, Mexican American? Harrison's prime was elite, but his career numbers will likely hurt his case for induction next summer. Evans, a six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro for the Saints, also has a strong case, although it is difficult for offensive linemen to get inducted in their first year of eligibility. Along with Hester and Johnson, Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne are still awaiting their knock on the door after being finalists in 2022. . Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. But the voters also seem to hold first-ballot enshrinees to some kind of tough-to-decipher level of prestige. Still, Revis was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for half a decade and was named an All-Pro four times. 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. Maybe his comments on Jeff Saturday rubbed people the wrong way? When is Tom Brady eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame? I'm not saying it's right, I'm just keeping it real here. I'd have him in. 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. Days before the Super Bowl, the NFL announced the 2022 class of entrants into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He's the second player in NFL history, along with Frank Gifford, to be selected to the Pro Bowl at three different positions. DeCOURCY: Why Sue L. Robinson failed in giving Deshaun Watson a six-game suspension. 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. Posted by Tom Keiger on 06/24/2022 @ 13:18pm, jim plunkett, roger craig, clay matthews sr. , eugene lipscomb, l.c. Fox Sports' RJ Young breaks down five true freshmen quarterbacks who are most likely to play in 2023. The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed its eight-person class for the 2022 induction ceremony at the NFL Honors. Revis and Joe Thomas are the lone first-ball Hall of Famers in this year's class. But again, I've seen obvious go unrewarded before. Freeney also has a pretty good chance to make it in his first year of eligibility, as his patented spin move fueled his 125.5 career sacks while earning him a spot on the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 2000s. Posted by Earl Gillem on 05/24/2022 @ 19:58pm. The 2022 preseason opened up Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Former coach known as "the father of the T formation" who helped popularize the forward pass. Who else makes the cut? 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! Given Cliff Branch's senior induction in 2022, there's a good chance that another one of his former teammates may receive that honor next summer. I don't think so. greenwood, Dwight White, and Jim Plunkett? 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. More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League Just ask four-time finalist Zach Thomas (LB, Miami Dolphins, 1996-2007; Dallas Cowboys, 2008). He was responsible for Dan Marino being in and most QB's have at least one of their leading receivers in the HOF. Palmer enjoyed early success in Cincinnati before leading the Cardinals to the NFC Championship Game in 2015. Also known as the 'Monday Night Miracle', the Oct. 23, 2000 AFC East meeting between New York and Miami is one of the most well-known comebacks in NFL history. Please keep comments relevant to the topic. But Joe Thomas' presence in this class probably hurts Anderson this year. (Sorry, my predictions piece is looming.). 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. Art McNally was announced Tuesday as the contributor finalist for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. 1 pick, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing eight years in prison, Commanders rip 'blatantly false' team sale report. 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 . 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 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. Willie Anderson (OT, Cincinnati Bengals, 1996-2007; Baltimore Ravens, 2008) was great. Why isnt Fred Taylor in? Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. In his 12 NFL seasons, Ware played on only one team with a losing record. Zach Thomas should be in the hall of Fame! 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). The top vote-getters returning include third baseman Scott Rolen (63.2% of the vote, up from 52.9%), first. But I'm going to keep it in there anyway.). All Rights Reserved. I'll be honest, I'm not 100 percent confident they are going to get it right with Hester this time around, either. 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. 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. But I said I wanted to hear a cogent explanation for Willis' absence. 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. Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates 2023: Here are the best NFL players eligible for next year's class, Ranking Hall of Fame tiers for active NFL players, Why Jerry Jones won't give Jimmy Johnson a spot in Cowboys' Ring of Honor, Why Sue L. Robinson failed in giving Deshaun Watson a six-game suspension, TV executive who created "Monday Night Football.". If Johnson is going to have a hard time getting into the Hall of Fame, then Forte probably won't get in either. Steve Smith Sr. (who did not make it to the finalist stage), Torry Holt, Andre Johnson and Reggie Wayne were all left waiting. . 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. 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. 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. This is the full schedule of our 2023 Free Agent Focus rundown: February 15: WR Julio Jones. At the peak of his career, no quarterback would so much as look in the direction of Revis. Besides Watson, the Browns have marquee names in Amari Cooper, Nick Chubb and Myles Garrett, among others, who could star in the opening quarters. The superstar quarterback will have to wait until at least 2028 for his induction because he played in the 2022 seasonafter briefly. A top coaching candidate is Marty Schottenheimer, who won 200 games during his 21 years as an NFL head coach. 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. 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. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. (Sorry, that analogy made more sense in my head. Players are eligible for the Hall of Fame ballot if they are 10 years removed from their . Hall of Famers are chosen by a committee of 49 media members who cover the. In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position. The final five candidates will need to get 80% of the votes from the panel to get into the Hall. Stroud ( scouting report) is not interested in being drafted first overall not if the Bears are the team drafting him. After a bounce-back season with new head coach Brian Daboll, Jones has the Giants up against the wall. 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. - 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. 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. And, yes, he's a defensive player with a ring, if that kind of thing matters to you. Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Therefore, any individual who last played in 2017 is eligible for the first time in 2023.) Tom Brady will be eligible for the @ProFootballHOF for the Class of 2028. Is Darrelle Revis a lock? Because I have a suspicion it's DeMarcus Ware (DE/LB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16) who gets in this year. Posted by Mark E Taylor on 10/12/2022 @ 13:13pm, JOSH CRIBBS SHOULD BE IN THE HALL OF FAME CHECK OUT HIS NUMBERS, Posted by JOHN STRATFORD on 09/21/2022 @ 08:43am.
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