February 17: ILB Lavonte David. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Still, in all likelihood, neither will get into the Hall of Fame at least not on the first ballot in 2023. Do it! Still, he will draw consideration from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. My editor made a remark after the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 was revealed that this is probably the first modern-era group whose careers he's seen in their entirety. 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. He logged 29 career interceptions and 139 pass defenses, including a whopping six and 31 in 2009. 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. 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. The junior has all of the tools of a top-shelf cover corner in the NFL with his length, speed, quickness, and change of direction ability. Also only lb in his era that compares is ray Lewis,who is in the hall! Johnson thought he was still going to feast. Jamal Lewis is the lone exception. I also wonder if Antonio Gates, who feels like a pretty automatic first-ballot member of the Class of 2024, might hurt the chances of some receivers. February 22: OLB Anthony Nelson. 100 yards for 100 days until the 2019 NFL Season His numbers are top 15 for running backs. 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. The group is highlighted by Adrian Peterson and Antonio Brown, who are the favorites to be enshrined in Canton. They also did well to select DeMarcus Ware (OLB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16). Below is a look at each of the known finalists for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. Of these players, Revis and Thomas have the best shot at being inducted in their first year of eligibility. 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. Hefinished his career with 20.5 sacks and played his last season in 2008 with the Dallas Cowboys. He made first-team All-Pro three straight seasons. Adam Rank breaks down the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. Three-time Super Bowl winner Darren Woodson will have to wait another year. He was one of the most durable and dominant players of his era. It's easy for some to forget just how good Revis was in his prime because his decline was so swift. Still, Revis was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for half a decade and was named an All-Pro four times. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was honored to welcome this years Class of 2023 during Super Bowl LVII festivities. 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. 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. 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. Hester also played receiver, which is one of the toughest positions as far as Hall of Fame induction is concerned. Other 2022 finalists who will likely receive consideration for induction in 2023 include defensive end Jared Allen, offensive tackle Willie Anderson, defensive back Ronde Barber, and linebackers Zach Thomas and Patrick Willis. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Buy Buccaneers Tickets. Hence, the iconic nickname "Revis Island" he picked up in the early part of his career with the Jets. Johnson also won an Offensive Player of the Year award in 2009, and Harrison was picked as top defensive player in 2008. I loved this guy when I was a kid. 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. Why is Darrelle Revis ranked so low? But again, I've seen obvious go unrewarded before. Two days . 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. The final slot in the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class could be filled by any number of worthy candidates. 2022 saw both teams finish the regular season with a 7-10 record and last in their respective AFC divisions. . Underline indicates first year of eligibility. Revis never won a Defensive Player of the Year award but he easily could have in 2009. Longtime NFL executive and former player whose career spanned from 1943 through 2007. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? 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 . Dungy was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016 and is a member of the Colts Ring of Honor. The group is highlighted by Shane Lechlerand Jahri Evans, who have yet to be enshrined in Canton. 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. Because I have a suspicion it's DeMarcus Ware (DE/LB, Dallas Cowboys, 2005-2013; Denver Broncos, 2014-16) who gets in this year. On the newest episode of The Mission, HOF Production had an all-access backstage pass at NFL Honors, where the new class was introduced to the nation for the first time. Finalists from 2022 re-nominated for next year are defensive end Jared Allen; tackle Willie Anderson; defensive back Ronde Barber; returner Devin Hester; receivers Torry Holt, Andre Johnson and Reggie Wayne; linebackers Zach Thomas and Patrick Willis; and edge rusher DeMarcus Ware. 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. 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. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. New York scored 23 unanswered points after Miami led 30-7. The 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot is out now! Won two NFL championships as the Lions head coach. Zach Thomas, Linebacker - 1996-2007 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Dallas Cowboys Six-time Super Bowl-winning owner of the Patriots. I want to hear, once and for all, a cogent explanation as to why he's not in the Hall of Fame. I think he felt a lot of competition because he played during the time that guys like Junior Seau and Ray Lewis played. It's a busy offseason and the timeline below gives a clear picture of what is coming. He didn't. A top coaching candidate is Marty Schottenheimer, who won 200 games during his 21 years as an NFL head coach. Special teams never gets the respect it deserves. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. (I would have voted for Steve Smith Sr., but you all didn't ask me. He played in the Browns final six games, where they went an even 3-3 and oscillated between win and loss. In his 12 NFL seasons, Ware played on only one team with a losing record. 0 as a legal uniform number. 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 He was phenomenal, and this is pretty damn exciting. 'The Mission': Backstage access at NFL Honors 2023. He made six All-Pro teams and led the NFL in yards per punt five times during his career. The thing working against him here is that Ray Guy is the only pure punter in the Hall of Fame to date. He finished it with9,651 rushing yards (35th in NFL history) and55 rushing touchdowns, so that may not quite be enough to get it done. Former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan and former Packers and Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren may also receive consideration. 1920'S LaVern Dilweg Thanks to them were the best team in Football able to Create the Dynasty. Along with Hester and Johnson, Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne are still awaiting their knock on the door after being finalists in 2022. Put Jim Plunket on ballot! There are a host of possible senior nominee candidates for 2023. Please keep comments relevant to the topic. 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. How about we put guys in the HOF with there numbers and our eyes. That's certainly true. 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? 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. Dude went years without missing a snap. The following list of players retired after the 2021 season and will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. Here's everything we know, Richardson sets QB mark for vertical, broad jump, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Everything you need to know about Geno Smith's contract negotiations. He played 16 years in the NFL and was willing to take on a role as a designated pass rusher late in his career. Posted by DEBORAH HOPE on 02/10/2023 @ 21:19pm, Your list run by mathematics is Poop. 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). I don't think so. Thomas was named to the Hall of Fame's All-2010s team, so that should give him a great chance of making it in during his first year on the ballot. After last year's brief "retirement," Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is hanging up his cleats . Hall of Famers are chosen by a committee of 49 media members who cover the. 1 pick, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing eight years in prison, Commanders rip 'blatantly false' team sale report. 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. . teams around the league rate . Ben Roethlisberger is a 1st Ballot HOF 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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. First-year eligibles Ware, Mathis, and Mario Williams join Jared Allen among edge rushers in the Hall of Fame pool next year. The final four rounds will conclude this year's draft on April 29. Congratulations to the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023, whose names we learned last week. And that about covers it. It's a big step in the pre-draft process with pro days and player visits to team facilities next on the docket. Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. I'd have him in. This includes offensive tackle Tony Boselli, receiver Cliff Branch, safety LeRoy Butler, linebacker Sam Mills and two defensive linemen, Richard Seymour and Bryant Young. The 33rd Team. It's no longer something that can be debated. I know I might get roasted for discussing Revis' case as if he is not a 100 percent obvious choice. Harrison's prime was elite, but his career numbers will likely hurt his case for induction next summer. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position. Therefore, any individual who last played in 2017 is eligible for the first time in 2023.) Next year, Doug Baldwin and Brandon Marshall will be eligible for the first time, but I'm not sure if either guy jumps the line. 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. He won a Super Bowl (checking that box). The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. A relatively short career could keep Chancellor from getting the votes needed to earn a place in Canton, at least for next year. They are: offensive tackle Joe Thomas, linebacker Zach Thomas, linebacker DeMarcus Ware, cornerback Darrelle Revis, cornerback Rond Barber, coach Don Coryell (deceased), linebacker Chuck Howley, defensive lineman Joe Klecko and cornerbackKen Riley (deceased). They will take their place in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 5. This year's class brings the total to 362 former players, coaches and contributors who have received a permanent spot. Riley picked up the nickname "Mr. Bengal" anddied on June 7, 2020 in his native Bartow, Florida. 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. Thomas retired after that season, but not before becoming the first offensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first 10 seasons all with the Cleveland Browns. But I said I wanted to hear a cogent explanation for Willis' absence. . The Hall of Fame requires a five-year retirement gap or period of inactivity for eligibility. Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. 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. With the Dallas Cowboys (2005-13), he twice led the NFL in sacks (2008, 2010)and holds the Cowboys' career sacks record with 117. The one blemish on hisrsum is that he never won a Super Bowl. Former Cleveland Browns LT Joe Thomas will be eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023 Cleveland Browns great Joe Thomas only has to wait one more year for his first chance to be. Palmer enjoyed early success in Cincinnati before leading the Cardinals to the NFC Championship Game in 2015. - 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. But I'm going to keep it in there anyway.). Stroud ( scouting report) is not interested in being drafted first overall not if the Bears are the team drafting him. Freeney is another fearsome pass rusher who will have a great chance to make it into the Hall of Fame. I am aware Willis does not have a ring. That ranks top-100 in NFL history. March 3, 2023 1 min Watch. Robert Kraft could be in line to receive a gold jacket as a contributor. And I believe this is going to be a great class. And 2022 second-round pick RB Breece Hall could also return to action after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Week 7. 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 list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November and to 15 finalists in January before the selection committee discusses and chooses the class of 2023 that will be enshrined in August. The first game of the 2023 NFL calendar is set. 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. 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. As some kid on Twitter put it, Revis getting into the Hall was a lock, just like how he locked down opposing wide receivers. 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. Please keep comments relevant to the topic. QUARTERBACKS (6): Randall Cunningham, Jake Delhomme, Jeff Garcia, Dave Krieg, Donovan McNabb, Steve McNair. The roster of nominees consists of 67 offensive players, 50 defensive players and 12 special teamers. Posted by Alfie Svoboda on 07/23/2022 @ 16:14pm, I am raiders fan. Per Kahler, the NFL made a change to allow single . February 28-March 6 - NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. 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.". BIG BEN SHOULD BE NOMINATED FOR FIRST YEAR HALL OF FAME!!!! Maybe his comments on Jeff Saturday rubbed people the wrong way? Adam Rank breaks down the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. If Johnson is going to have a hard time getting into the Hall of Fame, then Forte probably won't get in either. My gut tells me Ware and perhaps Mathis will be finalists. 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.