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. 1 pick, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing eight years in prison, Commanders rip 'blatantly false' team sale report. Owner of the Steelers who has overseen two Super Bowl wins and worked in the team's scouting departmentfor four more. Here's more about each of the nine newest Pro Football Hall of Famers. His longevity and toughness are also very compelling. 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, 2022 All-Pro Team picks on offense: Chiefs, Browns, Eagles each deserve two spots, 2023 Pro Bowl Games skills competitions announced, 2022 All-Pro Team picks on defense: 49ers, Jets both deserve multiple reps, Super Bowl LVII dream matchups: Ranking the five clashes I'd most like to see in Arizona this February, NFL Power Rankings: 49ers, Bills, Bengals remain on top heading into Super Wild Card Weekend, NFL playoffs first look: What to like, dislike about 12 teams playing on Super Wild Card Weekend, link-placeholder-0] (which I pointed to in my [ranking of the semifinalists. He has the statistics that are better than some of the guys that are currently in the HOF. LC Greenwood has been shamefully overlooked for years. But I would think Joe Thomas, (OT, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2017) is as close as it gets. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Finalists will be discussed by 49 selectors during an election meeting on Jan . 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. Dumervil was a two-time All-Pro and played 11 years in the NFL. 'The Mission': Backstage access at NFL Honors 2023. 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. The biggest question mark is Harrison, who didn't become a starter until he was 29 years old. But the voters also seem to hold first-ballot enshrinees to some kind of tough-to-decipher level of prestige. 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. After last year's brief "retirement," Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is hanging up his cleats . He allowed a total of 30 sacks over his career and was a first-teamAll-Pro in six seasons. After vanquishing arguably the NFL's most talented and deepest team, the Philadelphia Eagles, in the 2023 Super Bowl to claim his second Super Bowl ring and second Super Bowl MVP award,. 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. Former coach known as "the father of the T formation" who helped popularize the forward pass. 1920'S LaVern Dilweg 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. 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. If Johnson is going to have a hard time getting into the Hall of Fame, then Forte probably won't get in either. 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. Posted by Alfie Svoboda on 07/23/2022 @ 16:14pm, I am raiders fan. (I would have voted for Steve Smith Sr., but you all didn't ask me. 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. Richard Seymour, Defensive End/Defensive Tackle - 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders. Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. It's a busy offseason and the timeline below gives a clear picture of what is coming. At the peak of his career, no quarterback would so much as look in the direction of Revis. Congratulations to the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, whose names we learned last week. Lechler is definitely one of the best punters ever and averaged under 45.9 yards per punt in just one season. February 28, 2023. (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 had a 92-88-1 record, threw for46,247 yards and recorded294 touchdowns compared to 187 interceptions. The following list of players retired after the 2017 season and became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. The thing working against him here is that Ray Guy is the only pure punter in the Hall of Fame to date. I'm not going to be mad if he gets in. That included the 2009 season when he averaged a whopping 51.1 yards per punt. 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. New York scored 23 unanswered points after Miami led 30-7. 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. Canton could go with another wideout like Johnson or Wayne, an elite defensive back such as Ronde Barber, or a dominant specialist like Devin Hester, who changed the state of the NFL return game. greenwood, joe theisman, and air coryell all should be in the nfl hof, Posted by Barbara VanAuker on 06/21/2022 @ 19:19pm, Mark Clayton who was the top receiver for Dan Marino should be in the HOF. They also did well to select DeMarcus Ware (OLB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16). 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. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. No cornerback in history has more sacks and he is the only player in NFL history with at least 45 interceptions and 25 sacks. Buy Buccaneers Tickets. The 33rd Team. The 15 finalists will be trimmed to 10 and then five during the selection meeting early next year. Ballard at the 2023 NFL Combine; Wednesday, March 1 . Willie Anderson (OT, Cincinnati Bengals, 1996-2007; Baltimore Ravens, 2008) was great. Barber won Super Bowl 37 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he spent his entire 16-year career with. Potential candidates for stacked 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class . It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Also being enshrined are coachDick Vermeil and former supervisor of officialsArt McNally. Johnson's 2,006-yard rushing season gives him an argument, but his lack of overall production (he finished with just under 10,000 career rushing yards) probably leaves him on the outside of the vote for 2023. The Patriots' principle owner since 1994, Kraft has presided over a franchise that has won 10 AFC titles and six Super Bowls over that span. He's not even a finalist. 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. The Hall of Fame Committee met in January to make its final selections for this year's class. 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 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 . Still, in all likelihood, neither will get into the Hall of Fame at least not on the first ballot in 2023. 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. That list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in . The 10-round 2023 USFL College Draft took place on February 21, 2023 while draft pool included over 3,000 eligible players. Of these players, Revis and Thomas have the best shot at being inducted in their first year of eligibility. The following list of players retired after the 2021 season and will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. 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. And 2022 second-round pick RB Breece Hall could also return to action after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Week 7. He was instrumental in the team's 2009 Super Bowl win over the Cardinals, during which he returned an interception 100 yards for a score just before halftime. I know this is a big day for Joe, but think about what this means to me. How each teams roster will look come kick-off time in August is still precarious, with free agency and the draft approaching on the offseason to-do list. He finished his career with 29 interceptions and 139 passes broken up and was also a member of the New England Patriots' Super Bowl 49team. Had a 10-year career as a player before serving as a scout for the Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens from 1975 to 2003. Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. 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. The newest batch of inductees were announced during the "NFL Honors" show. Malachi Nelson, USC. A quarterback in college at Florida A&M, he converted to cornerback for his 15 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (1969-1983). Baalke said he spoke with Taylor's representation Tuesday and has met with . Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. 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. 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. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. 2 time Super Bowl winner and MVP of Super Bowl. 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. 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. The final four rounds will conclude this year's draft on April 29. "Being recognized for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award is humbling and a dream . (Sorry, my predictions piece is looming.). 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.". I could understand some hesitation, but the voters got this one correct. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Days before the Super Bowl, the NFL announced the 2022 class of entrants into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hefinished his career with 20.5 sacks and played his last season in 2008 with the Dallas Cowboys. I know I might get roasted for discussing Revis' case as if he is not a 100 percent obvious choice. When it comes to receiving. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was honored to welcome this years Class of 2023 during Super Bowl LVII festivities. It's a big step in the pre-draft process with pro days and player visits to team facilities next on the docket. 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. The group is highlighted by Shane Lechler and Jahri Evans, who have yet to be enshrined in Canton. That's six players who are either in the Hall or were good enough to be considered.). Johnson also won an Offensive Player of the Year award in 2009, and Harrison was picked as top defensive player in 2008. It won't be long until the Hall of Fame process begins. 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. LC Greenwood Dwight White and Ernie Holmes . The Hall of Fame can select up to nine enshrinees with a maximum of five modern-era players, three senior players and one coach/contributor. Every year since 2012, the class has featured at least one finalist in their first year of eligibility, but not this time. 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. 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. The 2022 edition saw the Las Vegas Raiders top the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-11 after a storm delay temporarily paused the contest. Freeney has the credentials. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Five modern-day finalists -- a group that includes likely first-ballot players Darrelle Revis . February 28-March 6 - NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. Each . It included the Jets scoring an insane 30 total points in the fourth quarter to force overtime, and eventually win. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Ben Volin (@BenVolin) February 1, 2023. Nine individuals were granted football immortality Thursday as part of theirelectionsinto the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Four-time finalist Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts, 2001-2014) would also be a solid choice here. 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. 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. Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. 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.