(Hey, sometimes us fantasy dorks get it right!) February 22: OLB Anthony Nelson. And that about covers it. The following list of players retired after the 2021 season and will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. Shanahan's growing coaching tree only helps his case. 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. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Of these players, Revis and Thomas have the best shot at being inducted in their first year of eligibility. Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. How about Tommy nobis of the Atlanta falcons for the Hall of Fame? Ballard at the 2023 NFL Combine; Wednesday, March 1 . 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Thomas was named to the Hall of Fame's All-2010s team, so that should give him a great chance of making it in during his first year on the ballot. The 2022 preseason opened up Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. There are nearly a dozen first-time candidates that could draw consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It's easy for some to forget just how good Revis was in his prime because his decline was so swift. I mean, was he better than Revis? Longtime NFL executive and former player whose career spanned from 1943 through 2007. Still, Revis was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for half a decade and was named an All-Pro four times. First, Mexican American? That included the 2009 season when he averaged a whopping 51.1 yards per punt. I'm a bit shocked there wasn't an attempt to break the logjam at wide receiver. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. How about we put guys in the HOF with there numbers and our eyes. 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. Patrick Willis is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2022. I thought Ware had a great chance last year, but again, it seem like we can't let just anybody in on the first ballot. The distinction between modern-era players and senior players is that seniors will have played their final NFL game no later than 1996. Being included is truly an honor for these players. 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. Only five New York Jets players have had their jerseys retired, and Kelcko's No. The official start of the 2023 NFL year is March 15 when free agency kicks off. There is about to be a run of guys in the 125-plus sack range seeking induction. In the meantime, the Jets have up-and-coming youngsters in receiver Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner, and both won NFL Rookie of the Year this past season. 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. Palmer put together a solid career playing for three different franchises. No cornerback in history has more sacks and he is the only player in NFL history with at least 45 interceptions and 25 sacks. Riley picked up the nickname "Mr. Bengal" anddied on June 7, 2020 in his native Bartow, Florida. Because I have a suspicion it's DeMarcus Ware (DE/LB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16) who gets in this year. section: | slug: 2023-pro-football-hall-of-fame-lookahead-james-harrison-joe-thomas-among-first-time-eligible-players | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Seeing Darrelle Revis (CB, New York Jets, 2007-2012, 2015-16; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2013; New England Patriots, 2014; Kansas City Chiefs, 2017) get in is also pretty cool. Freeney is another fearsome pass rusher who will have a great chance to make it into the Hall of Fame. February 17: ILB Lavonte David. He is long overdue, Posted by David Werner on 06/19/2022 @ 01:29am, If Chris Johnson isn't in the hall of fame. In his 12 NFL seasons, Ware played on only one team with a losing record. Won two NFL championships as the Lions head coach. He's not even a finalist. (For more on coach/contributor Don Coryell and senior inductees Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko and Ken Riley, click here.). He played 15 NFL seasons 13 and a half of which came with the Steelers and recorded 84.5 career sacks. Adam Rank examines the field. He made first-team All-Pro three straight seasons. Greenwood, former Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, former Bengals cornerback Ken Riley, former Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett, and former Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes. If Johnson is going to have a hard time getting into the Hall of Fame, then Forte probably won't get in either. Every year since 2012, the class has featured at least one finalist in their first year of eligibility, but not this time. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Mark Clayton help Dan Marino be the QB he was. 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. The Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't yet announced its modern-era finalists for the Class of 2023, but the league will face a tough task in picking its best options this year. Though sometimes you never know with these Hall of Fame voters. And you'll hear more of them later. He had a streak of 10,363 consecutive plays while playing for the Browns his entire career. LC Greenwood has been shamefully overlooked for years. But where were the first-ballot candidates? 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. March 7 - Prior to 4:00 p.m., 1 offer from $59.99. Richard Seymour, Defensive End/Defensive Tackle - 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders. ), via @pfref, but never has there been one more famous than James Harrison's 100-yard interception return for a TD in Super Bowl XLIII #Steelers pic.twitter.com/BUbjCUUFlr. Below is a look at each of the known finalists for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. The superstar quarterback will have to wait until at least 2028 for his induction because he played in the 2022 seasonafter briefly. Per Kahler, the NFL made a change to allow single . 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. . Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Roethlisberger won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and spent 18 seasons as Pittsburgh's starter. Either put him in or don't make him a finalist. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. 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. Just ask four-time finalist Zach Thomas (LB, Miami Dolphins, 1996-2007; Dallas Cowboys, 2008). The trio are among the nine nominees who are eligible for the first time However, Forte's overall numbers are similar to those of Johnson as you can see below. Can you add Michael Vick into the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame because I really want to see Michael Vick in the Hall of Fame like some people? ), Torry Holt (St. Louis Rams 1999-2008; Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009) is a finalist for a fourth time. 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. Looking ahead:Who will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024? Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson. Mar 04, 2023 at 08:05 AM. . Hence, the iconic nickname "Revis Island" he picked up in the early part of his career with the Jets. I am aware Willis does not have a ring. Days before the Super Bowl, the NFL announced the 2022 class of entrants into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It's a busy offseason and the timeline below gives a clear picture of what is coming. I knew Hester wasn't going to get in, considering, again, how carefully voters seem to hand out first-ballot nods. 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. February 1, 2023 8:52 am ET. 1 pick, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing eight years in prison, Commanders rip 'blatantly false' team sale report. Willie Anderson (OT, Cincinnati Bengals, 1996-2007; Baltimore Ravens, 2008) was great. I think you're missing a great tight end, where is Antonio Gates? 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. After a bounce-back season with new head coach Brian Daboll, Jones has the Giants up against the wall. Zach Thomas should be in the hall of Fame! Players must be retired for five years to be eligible for induction. 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. DeCOURCY: Why Sue L. Robinson failed in giving Deshaun Watson a six-game suspension. Six-time All-Pro offensive lineman Joe Thomas, shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis and speedy pass-rusher Dwight Freeney headline the list of nine first-year-eligible players picked among the 129 nominees for the 2023 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here's a look at the players will be eligible for the first time. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 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. 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. A quarterback in college at Florida A&M, he converted to cornerback for his 15 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (1969-1983). Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates 2023: Here are the best NFL players eligible for next year's class Jacob Camenker 10 min read (SN/Getty) The Pro Football Hall of Fame is. 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. The inductees must fit into one of five categories: student-athlete, coach, team, athletics staff member or special achievement. 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! I don't think he gets enough love for bridging the gap between Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck in Indianapolis. 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. It's no longer something that can be debated. 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. This. So, what about Rocky Bleier, L.C. Then Johnson torched my Bears for 148 yards and a pair of scores the following week, and, well, I'm still very petty. The one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. 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. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Overall, Palmer was a solid quarterback, but that shouldn't be enough to get him into the Hall of Fame. Posted by Alfie Svoboda on 07/23/2022 @ 16:14pm, I am raiders fan. Is Joe Thomas as close to a lock as there is in the crop of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023? 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. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. I have more doubt about the chances of Dwight Freeney (DE, Indianapolis Colts, 2002-2012; San Diego Chargers, 2013-14; Arizona Cardinals, 2015; Atlanta Falcons, 2016; Seattle Seahawks, 2017; Detroit Lions, 2017). I liked him. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. I could understand some hesitation, but the voters got this one correct. The final four rounds will conclude this year's draft on April 29. 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. Peterson, fifth all-time in rushing yards (14,918), is a good bet for election on the first ballot. (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.) The group is highlighted by Shane Lechler and Jahri Evans, who have yet to be enshrined in Canton. Adam Rank breaks down the five modern-era members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 -- including an all-timer at left tackle (Joe Thomas) and an automatic shutdown corner (Darrelle Revis). Posted by Mateo Mason on 05/23/2022 @ 17:41pm, Posted by Braxton Johnson on 03/4/2022 @ 09:10am. 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. Harrison is another AFC North superstar that terrorized players like Thomas for a decade and a half. That's certainly true. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt . He retired the next season after suffering what was thought to be a career-ending injury. I believe he's getting in this year. The group is highlighted by Shane Lechlerand Jahri Evans, who have yet to be enshrined in Canton. Harrison's prime was elite, but his career numbers will likely hurt his case for induction next summer. The top vote-getters returning include third baseman Scott Rolen (63.2% of the vote, up from 52.9%), first. 'The Mission': Backstage access at NFL Honors 2023. 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. Revis spent one year in New England, helping the Patriots win the Super Bowl in the 2014 season. Why is Darrelle Revis ranked so low? Without a moment of deliberation. There are a host of possible senior nominee candidates for 2023. Adam Rank breaks down the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. In the case of Joe Thomas (OT, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2017), I was working the NFL.com news desk in 2007 on the day he was drafted. (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. Five modern-day finalists -- a group that includes likely first-ballot players Darrelle Revis . 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. In recognition, the NFLPA will donate $100,000 to Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation. The Athletic is reporting that the Eagles have submitted a proposal to the NFL's competition committee that would reinstate No. Revis never won a Defensive Player of the Year award but he easily could have in 2009. Steve Smith Sr. (who did not make it to the finalist stage), Torry Holt, Andre Johnson and Reggie Wayne were all left waiting. I think he felt a lot of competition because he played during the time that guys like Junior Seau and Ray Lewis played. The Pro Football Hall of Fame hasn't yet announced its modern-era nominees for the Class of 2023, but there are plenty of intriguing first-year candidates on the ballot, and a few of them could be chosen for enshrinement in the not-so-distant future. Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. greenwood, Dwight White, and Jim Plunkett? Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. BIG BEN SHOULD BE NOMINATED FOR FIRST YEAR HALL OF FAME!!!! Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. Hester also played receiver, which is one of the toughest positions as far as Hall of Fame induction is concerned. 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. 2022 . Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 1, 2023 According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's website, football players are not deemed eligible until they've been inactive. So, if you're considering Johnson, you have to consider Forte, especially since the latter is a better receiver. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Who else makes the cut? The junior has all of the tools of a top-shelf cover corner in the NFL with his length, speed, quickness, and change of direction ability. The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class was announced Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony at the Phoenix Convention Center. Underline indicates first year of eligibility. 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. Revis, who also was selected in the 2007 draft, moved around much more, spending time with the Jets, Tampa Bay, New England and Kansas City. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just keeping it real here. His numbers are top 15 for running backs. His best play came in New York, where he was a first-team All-Pro from 2009-11 and finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2009, when he repeatedly shut down top receivers by sending them to "Revis Island.". But he participated in the West Virginia alumni game in 1961 and mounted a comeback that landed him in Canton. The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. A 49-person selection committee met on Jan. 17 to vote on the 19 finalists. The newest batch of inductees were announced during the "NFL Honors" show. Is Darrelle Revis a lock? Hall of Famers are chosen by a committee of 49 media members who cover the. 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. I watched his entire career (during which he played almost every possible snap) and then became friends and colleagues with him. MORE: Ranking Hall of Fame tiers for active NFL players. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. Howley was All-Pro from 1966-70 and was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1977. 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 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. February 24: CB Jamel Dean. 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. 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. Who will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024? Ben Volin (@BenVolin) February 1, 2023. 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.". Ware's spot on the waiting list ends up being filled by Dwight Freeney. We are excited to reveal our 28 Modern-Era Semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. I know, I know. 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. He was one of the most durable and dominant players of his era. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Let's break up this logjam, shall we? Maybe his comments on Jeff Saturday rubbed people the wrong way? Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. Dude went years without missing a snap. 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. A top coaching candidate is Marty Schottenheimer, who won 200 games during his 21 years as an NFL head coach. 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. He ranks 26th in NFL history with 125.5 career sacks and was named an All-Pro three times during his career. February 28, 2023. 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." 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 recognized for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award is humbling and a dream . This is the full schedule of our 2023 Free Agent Focus rundown: February 15: WR Julio Jones. 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. Art McNally was announced Tuesday as the contributor finalist for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. 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. 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:. The biggest question mark is Harrison, who didn't become a starter until he was 29 years old. Don Coryell selected as Coach/Contributor Finalistfor Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. The hard-hitting safety racked up 607 tackles, 12 interceptions, 44 pass defenses and nine forced fumbles during his eight-year career. Kam Nedd/Jacksonville Jaguars. (Sorry, my predictions piece is looming.).
