Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Joe Thomas, DeMarcus Ware among 9 elected Chris Bumbaca USA TODAY 0:00 0:45 Nine individuals were granted football immortality Thursday as part of. His numbers are very similar to Brian Urlacher. Ben Roethlisberger is a 1st Ballot HOF Thomas seems like an easy selection for the Hall of Fame. Posted by Jake Wilson on 12/28/2021 @ 21:53pm. (Announced Aug. 24, 2022) Participated in nine Super Bowls as a player and coach. Stroud ( scouting report) is not interested in being drafted first overall not if the Bears are the team drafting him. He had a streak of 10,363 consecutive plays while playing for the Browns his entire career. 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. Kraft is also credited for helping end the 2011 lockout. Colts greats Freeney, Mathis, Wayne named semifinalists for Hall of Fame 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. March 3, 2023 1 min Watch. The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. At any rate, yes, I was working for the NFL when Joe was drafted. The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to bring back the number 0 as an eligible jersey number, per a new report from The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler.. 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. Baalke said he spoke with Taylor's representation Tuesday and has met with . Riley picked up the nickname "Mr. Bengal" anddied on June 7, 2020 in his native Bartow, Florida. I did write the other day that I felt like the logjam at linebacker needed to be broken up. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Finalists will be discussed by 49 selectors during an election meeting on Jan . It's no longer something that can be debated. The final four rounds will conclude this year's draft on April 29. 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). 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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot is out now! He played in the Browns final six games, where they went an even 3-3 and oscillated between win and loss. Ballard at the 2023 NFL Combine; Wednesday, March 1 . It's a big step in the pre-draft process with pro days and player visits to team facilities next on the docket. He was the Browns' primary starting left tackle for 11 years and made six All-Pro teams while in Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/ENrAjjg7ag, Now, with the Raiders taking JaMarcus Russell No. Won two NFL championships as the Lions head coach. Below is a run-down of some of the best and the teams that they played for during their NFL careers. He made first-team All-Pro three straight seasons. Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 04:29 PM CST SHARE CANTON, Ohio A special tribute from one Chiefs Super Bowl MVP to another is on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. . The top vote-getters returning include third baseman Scott Rolen (63.2% of the vote, up from 52.9%), first. I know this is a big day for Joe, but think about what this means to me. He played in the Browns final six games, where they went an even 3-3 and oscillated between win and loss. I know, I know. One would expect that at least one of these receivers will be part of the 2023 induction class. Wayne was such a solid player. 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. 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. Philadelphia Eagles want No. 0 back in NFL for rule change proposal 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. Jets, Browns tapped for 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. His longevity and toughness are also very compelling. Hester is also deserving, but the fact that he starred on special teams could lead to a longer wait. Roethlisberger won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and spent 18 seasons as Pittsburgh's starter. Colts Accepting Resumes For 'Tony Dungy Diversity Fellowship' For 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." The inductees must fit into one of five categories: student-athlete, coach, team, athletics staff member or special achievement. Which true freshmen QBs are most likely to play in 2023? Potential 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class: Darrelle Revis, Joe Roger Craig eliminated from Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 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. That included the 2009 season when he averaged a whopping 51.1 yards per punt. The superstar quarterback will have to wait until at least 2028 for his induction because he played in the 2022 seasonafter briefly. He's the second player in NFL history, along with Frank Gifford, to be selected to the Pro Bowl at three different positions. We finally know when the GOAT is going to get his gold jacket. Cowboys' Darren Woodson on wait for Hall of Fame: 'At some point, it's The Hall of Fame requires a five-year retirement gap or period of inactivity for eligibility. Those seasons came five years apart in 2009 and 2014. He's good. 5. On the first Saturday of every month, Mark will write about a topic of interest to . INDIANAPOLIS - Former California safety Daniel Scott wrapped up an impressive performance at the 2023 NFL Combine on Saturday with 22 bench press reps that ranked fourth among all safeties during the annual event at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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. My gut tells me Ware and perhaps Mathis will be finalists. 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. Peterson, fifth all-time in rushing yards (14,918), is a good bet for election on the first ballot. He had four more 1,000-yard seasons after that but made just one Pro Bowl and only earned the one All-Pro nod in 2009. He had a 92-88-1 record, threw for46,247 yards and recorded294 touchdowns compared to 187 interceptions. The hard-hitting safety racked up 607 tackles, 12 interceptions, 44 pass defenses and nine forced fumbles during his eight-year career. No cornerback in history has more sacks and he is the only player in NFL history with at least 45 interceptions and 25 sacks. 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. And 2022 second-round pick RB Breece Hall could also return to action after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Week 7. 10:06 am ET, Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports, Ranking 10 best NFL landing spots for Richardson, 2023 NFL combine: WR/TE winners and losers, Takeaways from NFL combine measurements for WR, TE, Pete Prisco's top 100 NFL free agents of 2023, NFL combine: Grading top QBs, plus winners and losers, NFL combine 2023 tracker: Top performances, highlights, Looking ahead to possible 2023 NFL Hall of Fame class, NFL Combine: Grading top QBs; winners and losers, NFL Draft: Top landing spots for Richardson, Mock Draft: Panthers, Colts trade up for QBs, Colossal Richardson sets multiple QB combine records, Pascal robbed at gunpoint, assaulted; WR 'doing fine', Bryce Young measures similar to former No. With the Dallas Cowboys (2005-13), he twice led the NFL in sacks (2008, 2010)and holds the Cowboys' career sacks record with 117. But I would think Joe Thomas, (OT, Cleveland Browns, 2007-2017) is as close as it gets. Also only lb in his era that compares is ray Lewis,who is in the hall! More Awards Pages Awards Index MVP Cy Young Batting Champs Triple Crowns Gold Gloves National League American League A quarterback in college at Florida A&M, he converted to cornerback for his 15 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (1969-1983). Freeney also has a pretty good chance to make it in his first year of eligibility, as his patented spin move fueled his 125.5 career sacks while earning him a spot on the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 2000s. 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. 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. Jets, Browns tapped for 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game, Justin Timberlake posts sweet birthday message for 'dream of a partner' Jessica Biel, Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works'. 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. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 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. Who else makes the cut? NFL Jaguars at Scouting Combine 2023: Prioritizing Draft and Cleveland also found itself embroiled in QB controversy with Deshaun Watson. He was responsible for Dan Marino being in and most QB's have at least one of their leading receivers in the HOF. Posted by DEBORAH HOPE on 02/10/2023 @ 21:19pm, Your list run by mathematics is Poop. I'm a huge fan! 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. Freeney spent most of his 16-year career in Indianapolis, where his speed off the edge and dominant spin move led to 125.5 career sacks. I salute all the players that are in, but, give these guys their due. 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. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Cornerback 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. I think he felt a lot of competition because he played during the time that guys like Junior Seau and Ray Lewis played. Don Coryell selected as Coach/Contributor Finalistfor Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. section: | slug: 2023-pro-football-hall-of-fame-lookahead-james-harrison-joe-thomas-among-first-time-eligible-players | sport: football | route: article_single.us | He was a great player. Art McNally was announced Tuesday as the contributor finalist for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. I mean, was he better than Revis? Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. It's a busy offseason and the timeline below gives a clear picture of what is coming. Players are eligible for the Hall of Fame ballot if they are 10 years removed from their . 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. 1 pick, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing eight years in prison, Commanders rip 'blatantly false' team sale report. LC Greenwood has been shamefully overlooked for years. PHOENIX - The NFL Players Association announced Damar Hamlin as the recipient of the 2023 Alan Page Community Award at its annual Super Bowl press conference on Wednesday. Zach Thomas, Linebacker - 1996-2007 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Dallas Cowboys Ben Volin (@BenVolin) February 1, 2023. Four-time finalist Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts, 2001-2014) would also be a solid choice here. 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. 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 following list of players retired after the 2021 season and will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. When is Tom Brady eligible for the Hall of Fame? Explaining the - NFL 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. Also being enshrined are coachDick Vermeil and former supervisor of officialsArt McNally. Per Kahler, the NFL made a change to allow single . How about Tommy nobis of the Atlanta falcons for the Hall of Fame? 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 2022 preseason opened up Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. 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. Let's quit messing around with him. 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. In his 12 NFL seasons, Ware played on only one team with a losing record. Please keep comments relevant to the topic. 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. February 17: ILB Lavonte David. All Rights Reserved. Looking ahead:Who will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024? 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. Being included is truly an honor for these players. Lechler played 18 years in the NFL and was one of the best punters the league has ever seen. With the 2023 Pro Football of Fame induction class set to be announced later today at the NFL Honors ceremony, there's no better time to look ahead at the players who could eligible for next year's class. Same goes for four-time finalist Zach Thomas (LB, Miami Dolphins, 1996-2007; Dallas Cowboys, 2008), who was a five-time All-Pro -- that's All-Pro, not Pro Bowler. Sign up now to get football news delivered to your inbox, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 2023 USFL season - Wikipedia Harrison's prime was elite, but his career numbers will likely hurt his case for induction next summer. The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. 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 . 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,. Three-time Super Bowl winner (two as an assistant, one as Packers head coach). 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. The Hall of Fame Committee met in January to make its final selections for this year's class. 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 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. That's six players who are either in the Hall or were good enough to be considered.). Tonight is about the guys who got in. Harrison's 84.5 sacks is tied for 98th all time. I really like the chances of Darren Woodson (S, Dallas Cowboys, 1992-2004). 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. He's not even a finalist. Tim Tebow, Alex Smith on College Football Hall of Fame ballot - Yardbarker Speaking with the media from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Friday, Stroud expressed . A 49-person selection committee met on Jan. 17 to vote on the 19 finalists. Evans, a six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro for the Saints, also has a strong case, although it is difficult for offensive linemen to get inducted in their first year of eligibility. Heroes of Zero: Proposal Would Bring No. 0 Back to NFL Action FAMU Football: Ken Riley II gets a relieving HOF phone call for father But again, I've seen obvious go unrewarded before. 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. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. 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. BIG BEN SHOULD BE NOMINATED FOR FIRST YEAR HALL OF FAME!!!! Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. Howley was drafted seventh overall in the 1958 draft by the Chicago Bears out of West Virginia. Willie Anderson (OT, Cincinnati Bengals, 1996-2007; Baltimore Ravens, 2008) was great. (I would have voted for Steve Smith Sr., but you all didn't ask me. After a bounce-back season with new head coach Brian Daboll, Jones has the Giants up against the wall. The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class was announced Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony at the Phoenix Convention Center. 'The Mission': Backstage access at NFL Honors 2023. Hall of Famers are chosen by a committee of 49 media members who cover the. 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. 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. 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. They also did well to select DeMarcus Ware (OLB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16). Larry Nance Jr. Headlines 2023 Wyoming Hall of Fame Class Thanks to them were the best team in Football able to Create the Dynasty. Roger Craig eliminated from Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Devin Hester, Andre Johnson and DeMarcus Ware did not make it this past season in their first year of eligibility, but one would expect Johnson and Ware to receive significant consideration next year. 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. Revis never won a Defensive Player of the Year award but he easily could have in 2009. The fact that he has to compete with players like Revis shows just how difficult it is to get into the Hall of Fame. Besides Watson, the Browns have marquee names in Amari Cooper, Nick Chubb and Myles Garrett, among others, who could star in the opening quarters. 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 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 one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. Jets, Browns tapped for 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Game Nine individuals were granted football immortality Thursday as part of theirelectionsinto the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. 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. NFL Team Plaques and Collages. 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. He was one of the most durable and dominant players of his era. Jets and Browns to play in annual Hall of Fame game to open 2023 NFL February 1, 2023 8:52 am ET. Former coach known as "the father of the T formation" who helped popularize the forward pass. Potential candidates for stacked 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class . 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame lookahead: James Harrison, Joe Thomas A few that quickly come to mind are former 49ers running back Roger Craig, former Steelers defensive end L.C. Ware's spot on the waiting list ends up being filled by Dwight Freeney. But Joe Thomas' presence in this class probably hurts Anderson this year. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 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? Posted by Robert Hvezda on 05/30/2022 @ 11:56am. Rounding out the modern-era group is Ronde Barber (CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1997-2012), a third-time finalist in his sixth year of eligibility. And finally, I'm sure you know my feelings on Devin Hester as a Chicago Bears fan. 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. T A number of people are inducted every year, with some classes obviously looking stronger than others. NFL news: 9 players named among 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
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