Who else makes the cut? Pro Day Schedule for 2023 NFL Draft-Eligible Players Evans did a good job blocking for Drew Brees during the prime of his career and spent his final season blocking for Aaron Rodgers. However, Palmer never was an All-Pro and never won a Super Bowl during his career. Kansas City Chiefs honored by Pro Football Hall of Fame All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 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. He retired the next season after suffering what was thought to be a career-ending injury. It's easy for some to forget just how good Revis was in his prime because his decline was so swift. Won two NFL championships as the Lions head coach. 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. (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.). But where were the first-ballot candidates? Joe Thomas, Darrelle Revis, Dwight Freeney lead first-year eligible The following individuals should be added for consideration to The NFL Hall of Fame 2023: Eugene "Big Daddy" Limpscomb, Defensive Tackle Baltimore Colts, Rich "Toomstone" Jackson, Denver Broncos, Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals and Roger Craig, San Francisco 49'ers. The following list of players retired after the 2017 season and became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. He was a great player. Posted by Tom Keiger on 06/24/2022 @ 13:18pm, jim plunkett, roger craig, clay matthews sr. , eugene lipscomb, l.c. It's no longer something that can be debated. 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. While this year's Hall of Fame ceremony will intrigue many, others will be asking who may be next to join the select group of NFL legends in Canton, Ohio. 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. 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. So, what about Rocky Bleier, L.C. 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. New York scored 23 unanswered points after Miami led 30-7. 1930's Ox Emerson Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Five modern-day finalists -- a group that includes likely first-ballot players Darrelle Revis . 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. Their playing statistics don't lie. Who are the NFL candidates for the Hall of Fame in 2023? What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. . How about Tommy nobis of the Atlanta falcons for the Hall of Fame? 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Art McNally was announced Tuesday as the contributor finalist for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. 2023 USFL season - Wikipedia When will Tom Brady be eligible for the Hall of Fame? 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 hard-hitting safety racked up 607 tackles, 12 interceptions, 44 pass defenses and nine forced fumbles during his eight-year career. NFL Hall of Fame: Who is eligible for the first time next year in 2024 Adam Rank examines the field. In his 12 NFL seasons, Ware played on only one team with a losing record. Former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan and former Packers and Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren may also receive consideration. He was a strong, steady starter for 12 years and made 183 starts overall. 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. 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. 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame lookahead: James Harrison, Joe Thomas 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. But Joe Thomas' presence in this class probably hurts Anderson this year. The superstar quarterback will have to wait until at least 2028 for his induction because he played in the 2022 seasonafter briefly. Besides Watson, the Browns have marquee names in Amari Cooper, Nick Chubb and Myles Garrett, among others, who could star in the opening quarters. We are excited to reveal our 28 Modern-Era Semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. Every year since 2012, the class has featured at least one finalist in their first year of eligibility, but not this time. 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. 129 Modern-Era nominees announced for Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class Now he joins John Lynch, Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp from that star-studded Bucs defense that won Super Bowl XXXVII. Either put him in or don't make him a finalist. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 revealed at NFL Honors 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. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Finalists will be discussed by 49 selectors during an election meeting on Jan . Thomas was a five-time All-Pro, so it just felt like it was time for him to get inducted. I know, I know. So, if you're considering Johnson, you have to consider Forte, especially since the latter is a better receiver. Hester also played receiver, which is one of the toughest positions as far as Hall of Fame induction is concerned. 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. 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. I would have gone fishing, too. He played in the Browns final six games, where they went an even 3-3 and oscillated between win and loss. When Is Tom Brady Eligible for The NFL Hall of Fame? All Rights Reserved. Wayne was such a solid player. I would be shocked if he didn't get in this year -- but then, I have been shocked before. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. The starters usually phase out of the game by either the first or second 15 minutes. Here's a look at some of the notable candidates with first-year Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Joe Thomas, DeMarcus Ware among 9 elected. 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.". More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League I'm not going to be mad if he gets in. Harrison made up for lost time by making five straight Pro Bowls from 2007-11. - 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. Damar Hamlin Named 2023 NFLPA Alan Page Community Award Winner Still, in all likelihood, neither will get into the Hall of Fame at least not on the first ballot in 2023. That's six players who are either in the Hall or were good enough to be considered.). And numbers are not bad at all as well!! This is the full schedule of our 2023 Free Agent Focus rundown: February 15: WR Julio Jones. . His longevity and toughness are also very compelling. 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. February 17: ILB Lavonte David. The newest batch of inductees were announced during the "NFL Honors" show. Freeney has the credentials. Barber won Super Bowl 37 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he spent his entire 16-year career with. 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. He's also the only Super Bowl MVP from the losing team. Greenwood, former Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, former Bengals cornerback Ken Riley, former Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett, and former Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes. 73 is one of them. Chargers' Antonio Gates Among Eligible Players For 2024 Hall of Fame Zach Thomas, Linebacker - 1996-2007 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Dallas Cowboys However, Forte's overall numbers are similar to those of Johnson as you can see below. BIG BEN SHOULD BE NOMINATED FOR FIRST YEAR HALL OF FAME!!!! It's just one of those things I've learned to come to expect, like the way people assume deep-dish pizza is the best pizza in Chicago, when all the people from Illinois know it's tavern-style pizza that's truly the staple of our diets. I really like the chances of Darren Woodson (S, Dallas Cowboys, 1992-2004). As with Joe Thomas, this one felt like an automatic selection. 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame lookahead: James Harrison, Joe Thomas among first-time eligible players Several high-profile players will be eligible for the first time By Bryan DeArdo Feb. March 3, 2023 1 min Watch. The following list of players retired after the 2021 season and will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. 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. 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 footage NFL Productions LLC. 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. (I would have voted for Steve Smith Sr., but you all didn't ask me. 2022 saw both teams finish the regular season with a 7-10 record and last in their respective AFC divisions. Of these players, Revis and Thomas have the best shot at being inducted in their first year of eligibility. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is welcoming eight new members to its ranks on Saturday as it enshrines its Class of 2022. NFL newsletter:Sign up now to get football news delivered to your inbox. Ha ha ha. 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,. Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Thomas, Revis, Freeney headline HOF nominees, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? Peterson, fifth all-time in rushing yards (14,918), is a good bet for election on the first ballot. Who Is Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024? - NBC Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. It's not clear, at least to me, when the committee might vote on this proposal, nor is it clear which position (s) would be eligible to wear the number if the . I watched his entire career (during which he played almost every possible snap) and then became friends and colleagues with him. The Hall of Fame Committee met in January to make its final selections for this year's class. 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. Posted by Jake Wilson on 12/28/2021 @ 21:53pm. 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. Let's break up this logjam, shall we? Looking ahead:Who will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024? Thomas seems like an easy selection for the Hall of Fame. Longtime NFL executive and former player whose career spanned from 1943 through 2007. 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 more about each of the nine newest Pro Football Hall of Famers. 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. Lechler is definitely one of the best punters ever and averaged under 45.9 yards per punt in just one season. How about we put guys in the HOF with there numbers and our eyes. I mean, was he better than Revis? 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. Why is Darrelle Revis ranked so low? I think he felt a lot of competition because he played during the time that guys like Junior Seau and Ray Lewis played. Johnson also won an Offensive Player of the Year award in 2009, and Harrison was picked as top defensive player in 2008. Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson serving an 11-game suspension. 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. Then there is Darrelle Revis (CB, New York Jets, 2007-2012, 2015-16; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2013; New England Patriots, 2014; Kansas City Chiefs, 2017). Richard Seymour, Defensive End/Defensive Tackle - 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders. Adam Rank breaks down the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. 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. Here's a look at the best first-time candidates out there as well as the senior and contributor finalists that the NFL has already selected. It included the Jets scoring an insane 30 total points in the fourth quarter to force overtime, and eventually win. MORE: Why Jerry Jones won't give Jimmy Johnson a spot in Cowboys' Ring of Honor. Baalke said he spoke with Taylor's representation Tuesday and has met with . You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Which is a choice, I suppose. This includes offensive tackle Tony Boselli, receiver Cliff Branch, safety LeRoy Butler, linebacker Sam Mills and two defensive linemen, Richard Seymour and Bryant Young. Each . Not me. Do it! Revis spent one year in New England, helping the Patriots win the Super Bowl in the 2014 season. 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 1 offer from $59.99. 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. Days before the Super Bowl, the NFL announced the 2022 class of entrants into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Freeney is another fearsome pass rusher who will have a great chance to make it into the Hall of Fame. And you'll hear more of them later. Sign up now to get football news delivered to your inbox, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. They also will get in if they get support from at least 80% of voters in January. 2023 Finalists Hall of Famers Hall of Famers 1st Ballot Hall of Famers Most Final Ballots Writers & Broadcasters Selection Committee Top Contenders Top Contenders All-Pros Pro Bowlers Hall of Fame Snubs Senior Candidates Active Players Best by Position Best by Team February 28, 2023. 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class - ESPN 98.1 FM - WRUF 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. 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. 5 things to watch: 2023 NFL Scouting Combine And 2022 second-round pick RB Breece Hall could also return to action after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Week 7. But the voters also seem to hold first-ballot enshrinees to some kind of tough-to-decipher level of prestige. The NFL hasn't yet announced its modern-era finalists, but it has done so for its senior players and contributors. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Cornerback 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? 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. MORE: Ranking Hall of Fame tiers for active NFL players. I liked him. The 15 finalists will be trimmed to 10 and then five during the selection meeting early next year. But he participated in the West Virginia alumni game in 1961 and mounted a comeback that landed him in Canton. Two days . 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. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Breaking down the modern-era Posted by Alfie Svoboda on 07/23/2022 @ 16:14pm, I am raiders fan. The official start of the 2023 NFL year is March 15 when free agency kicks off. He's not even a finalist. Just ask four-time finalist Zach Thomas (LB, Miami Dolphins, 1996-2007; Dallas Cowboys, 2008). His best season came in 2015 when he finished as a runner-up in the MVP voting after recording 4,671 yards, 35 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while leading the Cardinals to a 13-3 record. He's the second player in NFL history, along with Frank Gifford, to be selected to the Pro Bowl at three different positions. Some Important Info How much is needed for the rightful recognition is given. Kidding! . After 25 years on the modern-era ballot, players move into the Senior Committee category, which is a much slower process with fewer annual inductees. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. Still, Revis was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for half a decade and was named an All-Pro four times. Joe Thomas, James Harrison, Darrelle Revis among modern-era nominees 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. NFL Key Dates 2023 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. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. 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. Is Darrelle Revis a lock? 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.