February 11, 2023 8:28 am ET. Abortion and redistricting could be on the ballot. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Predicting the 2024 Pro Football Hall Of Fame Class, NFL MVP Award Patrick Mahomes Named Winner for 2022-2023 Season, At Long Last, Miami Dolphins Zach Thomas is a Hall of Famer Deservedly So, Haloti Ngata, Defensive Tackle (2006-2018), Brandon Marshall, Wide Receiver (2006-2018). What I do have the power to do, however, is predict which of the 15 modern-era finalists will be inducted in the Hall's Class of 2023. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The former No. Theres no greater honor for an individual accolade. Updated Big Ten basketball standings for 2023 season. Two players who have retired this offseason should be first-ballot Hall of Famers. 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He will get healthy, stay in shape, and the competitive nature will return. Gates is an all-time Charger great and a member of the leagues 2000s All-Decade Team. Former Cowboys receiver Irvin arrested (AP). Lucks final season was a 39-touchdown showing in 2018. The Kent State product is seventh all-time in receiving touchdowns and tops among tight ends in that category. Along with recording 116 touchdown receptions (the most among tight ends in NFL history), Gates recorded 11,841 receiving yards across his career. He split his career between the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers across 17 seasons. Rk. Threadgill earned his academic honor while holding a cumulative GPA of 3.54 through five semesters in the Belk College of Business as a . Both players enjoyed highly decorated careers. Berry, Charles, Marshall and Nelson are other players who may have a shot at induction in later years. Smith finished just one touchdown behind Wayne and is comfortably ahead of Torry Holt and Johnson. He will be in the HOF on the first ballot, but not in 5 years. His 138-1/2 career sacks are ninth all-time, only one behind Hall-of-Famer Jason Taylor and he was a first-ballot selection in 2017. As to who actually makes it in, well, we'll all find out together during NFL Honors, which takes place at 9 p.m. Youre really gonna play the todays stat card vs a 1970s player and claim victory? Heres how Big Ten hoops looks as of now, and which games will matter to determine the regular season conference champion and seedings in the Big Ten Tournament. Suggest you compare their receiving numbers. The problem? 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. Berry's former teammate in Kansas City, Charles retired with a whopping 5.4 yards-per-carry average. I am a Packer fan and there are lots of WRs who need get in before Nelson. Gronks health should keep him out, for at least a few years. Chicago Bears, 2006-2013; Atlanta Falcons, 2014-15; Baltimore Ravens/Seattle Seahawks, 2016. Anderson, who won league MVP while leading the Bengals to their first Super Bowl berth, was the only quarterback who was chosen as a senior finalist last year. Posted by Daniel Loiacono on 02/12/2023 @ 13:12pm. Players who last played in 2018 will be eligible for the first time in 2024 . While 30 years ago the Raiders were considered one of the more storied franchises in the league, theyve since been rendered second class citizens along with the Dolphins and Broncos, far behind the Mount Rushmore that is NE, PITT, DAL and SF. Im a Packers fan. Julius Peppers and Rob Gronkowski are likely to highlight the 2024 enshrinement class at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. What I do have the power to do, however, is predict which of the 15 modern-era finalists will be inducted in the Hall's Class of 2023. Jeff Kent has lapsed off the ballot after his 10 years. Francisco Rodrguez - With 62 saves in 2008, Rodrguez set the . The reason he flew under the radar to me is because he was like Larry Fitzgerald. So ridiculous when the Raiders line in the 1970s had 4 Hall of Famers out of 5 starting linemanoh and tight end Dave Casper too. I think Hester has a real chance; I think voters will fix their mistake in not letting him be a first-ballot guy last year. What did he do to you, other than disagree? The dust hasn't even begun to settle on Tuesday's outrage-inducing voting results for the Baseball Hall of Fame, but let's take a stab at predicting the coming years of the BBWAA ballot. Why isn't punter Shane Lechler on the list , best punter other than Ray Guy. Posted by Roberta Aguirre on 08/12/2022 @ 22:32pm, I thought Eric Berry was already in the NFL HOF, Posted by Peter B Fuller on 07/21/2022 @ 08:20am. March 30, 2019 at 6:55 am Patrick Mahomes' growth as a quarterback helped drive Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl LVII, Philadelphia's core four: Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox and Lane Johnson define Eagles. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. While Rolen's election Tuesday cappe Gates deserves his flowers. They didnt feel the need to pound their chests every time they made a first down. There's almost no chance that Luck is ever inducted, given the fact that he played in just 86 regular-season games. It must be that much more painful that the Patriots launched their unprecedented dynasty at the expense of the OAK/LA/OAK/LV Raiders. Peppers later returned to Carolina for two final campaigns (2017-18). Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:49 GMT. Since the tight end position in pro football was basically invented around the 1950s. Five modern-day finalists -- a group that includes likely first-ballot players Darrelle Revis and Joe Thomas -- are slated to be part of this year's class. Do you have a blog? With the class set to receive their enshrinement in August, attention swiftly turns to the 2024 eligibles, particularly the first-year candidates that will appear on the ballot. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. If you ask me to officially grant him entry, he's in. ET on Thursday, and which will air on NBC, Peacock and NFL Network. Do you have a sports website? The nine-time Pro Bowler, three-time first-team All-Pro selection and 2002 Defensive Rookie of the Year is fourth in all-time sacks (159.5) and had 10 seasons with double-digit sacks. His career success was also improbable given that he never played football in college. The Hall of Fame is so watered down with underwhelming players that it really doesnt feel like a real high standard any more. Best ever? Dwight Freeney and Julius Peppers are waiting in the wings . (Well, maybe a little bit of an argument if Wayne gets in before Hester, because it would feel like Super Bowl XLI all over again.). Peppers was a nine-time Pro Bowler who made the 2010s All-Decade Team after racking up 159.5 career sacks. The only 1990s all-decade players not in the HOF are Butler and Steve Atwater. 2024 MLB Unofficial Hall Of Fame (HOF) Ballot. Adrin Beltr highlights the first-time eligibles for 2024. Luck was enjoying a Hall-of-Fame-worthy career. Gronk blows him away. Sign up to receive all the latest news and annoucements. SAN DIEGO (AP) Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were rejected by baseball writers in their bids for the Baseball Hall of Fame 10 times. Then half of Gronks games is he was a dominate blocker!!! Look, all of them are deserving, but I'm going with Torry for my final answer. Peter B. While the party has just started for this year's induction class, let's turn our attention to what the 2024 induction class could look like. The generation who grew up playing fantasy football during his prime knows: You always hated when Revis was going up against your No. Though he didnt quite have the longevity of his peers, Allen had only one season under nine sacks until his final two years. The 2022 Pro Football Hall of fame ballot . NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Class welcomed nine individuals into the most exclusive club in the sports annals. Hell never be adequately replacement and thats not an insult to the new tight end. Injury prone players (rightfully) have a tough time. yes he was, but he is not better that Tony G and Antonio G. No argument Gronk = HOF, but Kellen Winslow Sr was by far the best TE Ive seen. 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Players without % are newcomers to the ballot). Register now! Anderson was one of the best right tackles in NFL history after being a top-10 pick by the Bengals in 1996. I didnt want to see him retire for selfish reasons, but he was 75% this year and most of us really dont want to see him just become a very good payer. Johnson played 14 seasons, with 11 being statistically significant in his case. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Mock: Carter falls amid warrant, Ravens take QB, Rodgers' trade value, logistics and best fit, Best team fits for top FAs at each position, Ex-NFL GM on ramifications of Carter's arrest warrant, Jalen Carter issues statement amid charges, NFLPA issues team report cards: Commanders fail, Rodgers emerges from dark with latest on 2023 decision. Nelson, Williams, and Watson were just regular, consistent players, but nowhere near extraordinary enough to be in the Hall of Fame. 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