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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Harrison made up for lost time by making five straight Pro Bowls from 2007-11. Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. Shanahan's growing coaching tree only helps his case. The NFL hasn't yet announced its modern-era finalists, but it has done so for its senior players and contributors. (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.) Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was honored to welcome this year's Class of 2023 during Super Bowl LVII festivities. He returned eight of his 47 career regular-season interceptions for touchdowns. Hester also played receiver, which is one of the toughest positions as far as Hall of Fame induction is concerned. Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. He allowed a total of 30 sacks over his career and was a first-teamAll-Pro in six seasons. 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. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is welcoming eight new members to its ranks on Saturday as it enshrines its Class of 2022. But where were the first-ballot candidates? Who else makes the cut? Obviously, Gates was a tight end, but the last modern-era tight end to get in, Tony Gonzalez, was also the only pass-catcher in the Class of 2019. With the Dallas Cowboys (2005-13), he twice led the NFL in sacks (2008, 2010)and holds the Cowboys' career sacks record with 117. 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. Please keep comments relevant to the topic. The official start of the 2023 NFL year is March 15 when free agency kicks off. The 15 finalists will be trimmed to 10 and then five during the selection meeting early next year. And you'll hear more of them later. They also will get in if they get support from at least 80% of voters in January. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Special teams never gets the respect it deserves. 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. Maybe his comments on Jeff Saturday rubbed people the wrong way? The list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November and to 15 finalists in January before the selection committee discusses and chooses the class of 2023 that will be enshrined in August. Kam Nedd/Jacksonville Jaguars. Ware's spot on the waiting list ends up being filled by Dwight Freeney. 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. Harrison's prime was elite, but his career numbers will likely hurt his case for induction next summer. Not me. 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. Therefore, any individual who last played in 2017 is eligible for the first time in 2023.) The following list of players retired after the 2021 season and will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. (For more on coach/contributor Don. Underline indicates first year of eligibility. Posted by Scott Farmer on 08/17/2022 @ 06:16am, Just based on the fact they were 1st team all decades these 4 are the most overlooked for induction into the PFHOF Freeney is another fearsome pass rusher who will have a great chance to make it into the Hall of Fame. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. His numbers are top 15 for running backs. Is Darrelle Revis a lock? And finally, I'm sure you know my feelings on Devin Hester as a Chicago Bears fan. The committee will also consider former Chargers and Cardinals coach Don Coryell in the coaching category and three senior candidates: Super Bowl V MVP Chuck Howley and All-Pro defenders Joe Klecko and Ken Riley. Below are my thoughts on the five modern-era members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, which was announced at NFL Honors on Thursday. Zach Thomas, Linebacker - 1996-2007 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Dallas Cowboys Without a moment of deliberation. . A few that quickly come to mind are former 49ers running back Roger Craig, former Steelers defensive end L.C. He was a great player. And honestly, the Cowboys dynasty of the 1990s is kind of under-represented in Canton, if you ask me. There is about to be a run of guys in the 125-plus sack range seeking induction. He was one of the most durable and dominant players of his era. Revis never won a Defensive Player of the Year award but he easily could have in 2009. After a bounce-back season with new head coach Brian Daboll, Jones has the Giants up against the wall. It's a big step in the pre-draft process with pro days and player visits to team facilities next on the docket. T A number of people are inducted every year, with some classes obviously looking stronger than others. Who else makes the cut? Below are my thoughts on the five modern-era members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, which was announced at NFL Honors on Thursday. Revis spent one year in New England, helping the Patriots win the Super Bowl in the 2014 season. 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. Brock Wright, Detroit Lions tight end, and Clay Harbor, former NFL tight end, give their Mount Rushmores of tight ends. 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. Posted by DEBORAH HOPE on 02/10/2023 @ 21:19pm, Your list run by mathematics is Poop. Lechler is definitely one of the best punters ever and averaged under 45.9 yards per punt in just one season. It included the Jets scoring an insane 30 total points in the fourth quarter to force overtime, and eventually win. 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. Hence, the iconic nickname "Revis Island" he picked up in the early part of his career with the Jets. I don't think so. Let's quit messing around with him. His 1-3 record in playoff games, along with the fact that he played in a quarterback-rich era, hurts Palmer's case for induction in 2023. Ben Volin (@BenVolin) February 1, 2023. Posted by Mateo Mason on 05/23/2022 @ 17:41pm, Posted by Braxton Johnson on 03/4/2022 @ 09:10am. February 22: OLB Anthony Nelson. Here is the fourth version of our Vikings 2023 Mock Draft Tracker, which features 16 recent predictions from around the world of . Those seasons came five years apart in 2009 and 2014. This. 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. Let's break up this logjam, shall we? 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. Why torment the guy? The first overall pick was decided by the winner of the Week 10 game between the 1-8 Pittsburgh Maulers and 1-8 Michigan Panthers , would win the first overall pick. The list includes five first-year eligible candidates. Hall of Famers are chosen by a committee of 49 media members who cover the. He also has a Super Bowl win on his rsum thanks to his time with the Patriots. I really like the chances of Darren Woodson (S, Dallas Cowboys, 1992-2004). (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.). NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Per Kahler, the NFL made a change to allow single . But again, I've seen obvious go unrewarded before. He's good. I am aware Willis does not have a ring. More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League Hester is also deserving, but the fact that he starred on special teams could lead to a longer wait. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 revealed at 'NFL Honors', List of 'NFL Honors' award winners from 2022 NFL season, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes wins second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award. Because I have a suspicion it's DeMarcus Ware (DE/LB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16) who gets in this year. Barber won Super Bowl 37 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he spent his entire 16-year career with. The trio are among the nine nominees who are eligible for the first time Copyright 2020-2023 FutureFootballLegends.com, Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame. We finally know when the GOAT is going to get his gold jacket. Their playing statistics don't lie. Dumervil wasn't quite as consistent as some of the other players on this list, but he still has 105.5 career sacks and recorded 17-sack seasons with two different teams (the Broncos and Ravens). greenwood, Dwight White, and Jim Plunkett? Mar 04, 2023 at 08:05 AM. Riley picked up the nickname "Mr. Bengal" anddied on June 7, 2020 in his native Bartow, Florida. 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. The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class was announced Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony at the Phoenix Convention Center. NEWS . Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. But he participated in the West Virginia alumni game in 1961 and mounted a comeback that landed him in Canton. Two days . 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, Road to Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Pro Football Hall of Fame to enshrine nine in Class of 2023, 15 Modern-Era Players announced as Finalists, 28 Modern-Era Players named as Semifinalists, Don Coryell selected as Coach/Contributor Finalist, Seniors Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko, Ken Riley selected as finalists. A top coaching candidate is Marty Schottenheimer, who won 200 games during his 21 years as an NFL head coach. 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. He coached 14 seasons with the St. Louis Caridnals (1973-77) and the San Diego Chargers (1978-1986) and took both teams to the postseason. Jamal Lewis is the lone exception. Robert Kraft could be in line to receive a gold jacket as a contributor. Posted by Earl Gillem on 05/24/2022 @ 19:58pm. Former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan and former Packers and Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren may also receive consideration. 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. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Who will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024? He ranks 26th in NFL history with 125.5 career sacks and was named an All-Pro three times during his career. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt . 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. 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.". I know, I know. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! I did write the other day that I felt like the logjam at linebacker needed to be broken up. Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 - Future Football Legends Eligible players for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, listed by year Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 - Future Football Legends Menu Home 2023 Finalists Hall of Famers Hall of Famers 1st Ballot Hall of Famers Most Final Ballots I knew Hester wasn't going to get in, considering, again, how carefully voters seem to hand out first-ballot nods. Long-time NFL head coach who won three Super Bowls (two as a head coach, one as an assistant). 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. The 2022 edition saw the Las Vegas Raiders top the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-11 after a storm delay temporarily paused the contest. Ben Roethlisberger is a 1st Ballot HOF The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Tom Brady will be eligible for the @ProFootballHOF for the Class of 2028. 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. Looking ahead:Who will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024? He might need to wait a rotation or two while another pass rusher who didn't make the first-ballot cut last year (see below) gets in. Dude went years without missing a snap. The one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. Participated in nine Super Bowls as a player and coach. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. NFL.com The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed the modern-era finalists for the Class of 2023 on Wednesday, highlighted by three players who made the cut in their first year of eligibility:. Put Jim Plunket on ballot! Don Coryell selected as Coach/Contributor Finalistfor Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. 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. Dumervil was a two-time All-Pro and played 11 years in the NFL. I liked him. Andrew Luck is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Kevin Hickey February 11, 2023 8:28 am ET When the 2023 season is concluded, it will mark five consecutive seasons since former. 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. I thought Barber was an excellent player who extended his career by switching to safety. (For more on coach/contributor Don Coryell and senior inductees Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko and Ken Riley, click here.). Tonight is about the guys who got in. MORE: Ranking Hall of Fame tiers for active NFL players. He had a dominant 2008 season that saw him win Defensive Player of the Year while recording a 100-yard interception return for a score in Pittsburgh's win over Arizona in Super Bowl XLIII. Why isnt Fred Taylor in? The roster of nominees consists of 67 offensive players, 50 defensive players and 12 special teamers. He has the statistics that are better than some of the guys that are currently in the HOF. QUARTERBACKS (6): Randall Cunningham, Jake Delhomme, Jeff Garcia, Dave Krieg, Donovan McNabb, Steve McNair. 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. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. 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. . In his first day of measurable testing on Friday, Scott clocked a 4.45 in the 40-yard dash to rank second among 19 safeties and recorded the top time in his . 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. Mark Clayton help Dan Marino be the QB he was. He played 15 NFL seasons 13 and a half of which came with the Steelers and recorded 84.5 career sacks. On the newest episode of The Mission, HOF Production had an all-access backstage pass at NFL Honors, where the new class was introduced to the nation for the first time. Johnson's 2009 season was certainly Hall of Fame worthy, but it's just a matter of whether the rest of his career was. And I'm talking about big-time receivers, too. 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. I believe he's getting in this year. Won two NFL championships as the Lions head coach. Four-time finalist Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts, 2001-2014) would also be a solid choice here. He was the Browns' primary starting left tackle for 11 years and made six All-Pro teams while in Cleveland. Young on Nelson: " This is a guy that Lincoln Riley had been . However, Forte's overall numbers are similar to those of Johnson as you can see below. 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. If Johnson is going to have a hard time getting into the Hall of Fame, then Forte probably won't get in either. He played in the Browns final six games, where they went an even 3-3 and oscillated between win and loss. 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. "Being recognized for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award is humbling and a dream . A relatively short career could keep Chancellor from getting the votes needed to earn a place in Canton, at least for next year.