2017 NFL HOF Finalists Announced

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  1. James Hasty

    James Hasty Well-Known Member

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    Five out of fifteen are Jets - No, Klecko isn't one of them

    2017 Hall of Fame finalists

    1. Brian Dawkins, safety (Philadelphia Eagles, 1996-2008; Denver Broncos, 2009-2011)

    2. Jason Taylor, defensive end (Miami Dolphins, 1997-2007, '09, 2011; Washington Redskins, 2008; New York Jets, 2010)

    3. LaDainian Tomlinson, running back (San Diego Chargers, 2001-09; New York Jets, 2010-11)


    4. Morten Andersen, kicker (New Orleans Saints, 1982-1994; Atlanta Falcons, 1995-2000; 2006-07; New York Giants, 2001; Kansas City Chiefs, 2002-03; Minnesota Vikings, 2004)

    5. Don Coryell, coach (St. Louis Cardinals, 1973-77; San Diego Chargers, 1978-1986)

    6. Kurt Warner, quarterback (St. Louis Rams, 1998-2003; New York Giants, 2004; Arizona Cardinals, 2005-09)

    7. Terrell Davis, running back (Denver Broncos, 1995-2001)

    8. Isaac Bruce, wide receiver (Los Angeles Rams, 1994; St. Louis Rams, 1995-2007; San Francisco 49ers, 2008-09)

    9. Terrell Owens, wide receiver (San Francisco 49ers, 1996-2003; Philadelphia Eagles, 2004-05; Dallas Cowboys, 2006-08; Buffalo Bills, 2009; Cincinnati Bengals, 2010)

    10. Tony Boselli, offensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars, 1995-2001; Houston Texans, 2002)

    11. Alan Faneca, guard (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1998-2007; New York Jets, 2008-09; Arizona Cardinals, 2010)

    12. Joe Jacoby, offensive tackle (Washington Redskins, 1981-1993)

    13. Ty Law, cornerback (New England Patriots, 1995-2004; New York Jets, 2005, '08; Kansas City Chiefs, 2006-07; Denver Broncos, 2009)

    14. John Lynch, safety (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1993-2003; Denver Broncos, 2004-07)

    15. Kevin Mawae, center (Seattle Seahawks, 1994-97; New York Jets, 1998-2005; Tennessee Titans, 2006-09)

    My picks
    Terrell Owens
    Kurt Warner
    Kevin Mawae
    LaDanian Tomlinson
    Alan Faneca
     
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  2. 88toon

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    I think LT, TO, Kurt Warner are the HOF players on this list. Coryell should also go in. The rest of the list arent HOFs in my opinion.
     
  3. Jonathan_Vilma

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    T.O., Warner, LT and Faneca should be locks. Faneca was a 6x first team All-Pro, he should definitely be in.

    I think Mawae will get in eventually as an 8x Pro-Bowler and 2x first team All-Pro.

    Of the remaining players, I only see Ty Law, Isaac Bruce, Jason Taylor and Coryell getting in. Don't know much about Joe Jacoby or Tony Boselli.

    Brian Dawkins is probably a fringe HOFer, and I don't see any reason to put Lynch in. Tough to put Terrell Davis in on three really good seasons and that's it. Warner has about six and two MVP's/three SB appearances/one victory at the games most important position.
     
  4. James Hasty

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    Boselli had hall of fame talent but his career was cut short due to injuries. I don't see how guys like Boselli or Terrel Davis get in given how short their careers were. If they get in Kenny Easley deserves to be in as well.

    Joe Jacoby should get in one of these days.

    Career highlights and awards
     
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  5. donkey

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    What no Joe?
     
  6. James Hasty

    James Hasty Well-Known Member

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    I think he can only get in as a senior candidate at this point.
     
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    Tomlinson is a no brainer.

    Coryell, Warner, Jacoby and Mawae are all HOF'ers imo, and most of them should already be in.
    A strong case could be made for Morten Andersen, being the NFL's leading point scorer all-time, and one of the most reliable K's in league history spanning 25+ seasons.
    John Lynch, Faneca and Ty Law each have a good case to get in at some point too..

    Klecko should absolutely be in as a senior candidate by this point. it's ridiculous that he's still waiting.

    The guys I'm definitely not feeling:
    TO does not deserve to be in the Hall, no way. I'm really big on the numbers per era, put TO is a prime example why numbers aren't everything.
    and Terrell Davis simply did not play long enough imo, and the same can maybe be said regarding Boselli. if you have a short career, really have to stand out to get in.
     
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  8. James Hasty

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    When given a choice, the 49ers kept TO and cut Jerry Rice loose.

    TO is one of the top five wide receivers in NFL history. You gotta have TO in the hall.
     
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    No way he is a top 5 all time WR..
    He was often more of a detriment to his teams than an asset. That's not something you can typically say of a HOF player.
     
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  10. James Hasty

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    Name one team that did worse on the field with TO than without him the prior year.
     
  11. BacktoQueens

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    go ahead and google 'team better off without Terrell Owens', and you'll be reminded of a ton of gems, including the Eagles suspending him for the year during his prime, and lots of other locker room implosions resulting in his dismissal.

    If you want to focus on the team stats, or just get a nice recap of Owen's horrible resume, try this link:
    http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2016/08/02/terrell_owens_made_his_teams_worse.php


    I'd rather talk about the other guys than Owens tho..
    We largely agree on all our other picks, except i have Jacoby going in before Faneca....he's been waiting a lot longer, and i felt was just a more dominant force on the Oline. One of the first athletic 300 pounders i could remember hitting the league.
    Faneca has a strong case as well.
     
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  12. James Hasty

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    Jacoby vs Faneca is a tough one. Both guys deserve to be in
     
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