OT: 17 Hall of Fame Finalists

[RugbyMuffin]

Listed alphabetically, the 17 finalists with their positions, teams, and years active follow:

Cris Carter – Wide Receiver – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins
Dermontti Dawson – Center – 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers
Richard Dent – Defensive End – 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles
Russ Grimm – Guard – 1981-1991 Washington Redskins
Bob Hayes – Wide Receiver – 1965-1974 Dallas Cowboys, 1975 San Francisco 49ers
Claude Humphrey – Defensive End – 1968-1978 Atlanta Falcons, 1979-1981 Philadelphia Eagles
Cortez Kennedy – Defensive Tackle – 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks
Bob Kuechenberg – Guard – 1970-1984 Miami Dolphins
Randall McDaniel – Guard – 1988-1999 Minnesota Vikings, 2000-01 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
John Randle – Defensive Tackle – 1990-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-03 Seattle Seahawks
Andre Reed – Wide Receiver – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins
Shannon Sharpe – Tight End – 1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens
Bruce Smith – Defensive End – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000-03 Washington Redskins
Paul Tagliabue – Commissioner – 1989-2006 National Football League
Derrick Thomas – Linebacker – 1989-1999 Kansas City Chiefs
Ralph Wilson – Team Founder/Owner – 1960-Present Buffalo Bills
Rod Woodson – Cornerback/Safety – 1987-1996 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers, 1998-2001 Baltimore Ravens, 2002-03 Oakland Raiders

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Rod Woodson, Bruce Smith, Chris Carter, & Derrick Thomas should all be in this year without question.

 

[cardpa]

Cris Carter
Bob Kuechenberg
John Randle
Bruce Smith
Paul Tagliabue
Derrick Thomas
Ralph Wilson
Rod Woodson

These are the ones I feel should be in.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Rod Woodson, Bruce Smith, Chris Carter, & Derrick Thomas should all be in this year without question.

and Bob Hayes in the veteran category.

 

[Ryanwb]

That's a strong class of guys

 

[Lorenzo]

and Bob Hayes in the veteran category.

yeah the nominated senior guys typically make it in. I have little doubt bob hayes will make it. too bad he passed on a few years back.

 

[CaptTurbo]

I would be an awful Hall of Fame voter. I think baseball has ruined its Hall of Fame and there isnt many from this list I would put it.

To me the players I would vote for are the ones that is they came back for 1 game and could magically appear in their prime, you would pay loads of money just to see play. Smiht, maybe Woodson but they are all stellar players/people.

 

[The Commish]

Listed alphabetically, the 17 finalists with their positions, teams, and years active follow:

Cris Carter – Wide Receiver – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins
Dermontti Dawson – Center – 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers
Richard Dent – Defensive End – 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles
Russ Grimm – Guard – 1981-1991 Washington Redskins
Bob Hayes – Wide Receiver – 1965-1974 Dallas Cowboys, 1975 San Francisco 49ers
Claude Humphrey – Defensive End – 1968-1978 Atlanta Falcons, 1979-1981 Philadelphia Eagles
Cortez Kennedy – Defensive Tackle – 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks
Bob Kuechenberg – Guard – 1970-1984 Miami Dolphins
Randall McDaniel – Guard – 1988-1999 Minnesota Vikings, 2000-01 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
John Randle – Defensive Tackle – 1990-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-03 Seattle Seahawks
Andre Reed – Wide Receiver – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins
Shannon Sharpe – Tight End – 1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens
Bruce Smith – Defensive End – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000-03 Washington Redskins
Paul Tagliabue – Commissioner – 1989-2006 National Football League
Derrick Thomas – Linebacker – 1989-1999 Kansas City Chiefs
Ralph Wilson – Team Founder/Owner – 1960-Present Buffalo Bills
Rod Woodson – Cornerback/Safety – 1987-1996 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers, 1998-2001 Baltimore Ravens, 2002-03 Oakland Raiders

These are the guys I'd like to see get in THIS YEAR.

 

[IAWarnerFan]

Listed alphabetically, the 17 finalists with their positions, teams, and years active follow:

Cris Carter – Wide Receiver – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins
Dermontti Dawson – Center – 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers
Richard Dent – Defensive End – 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles
Russ Grimm – Guard – 1981-1991 Washington Redskins
Bob Hayes – Wide Receiver – 1965-1974 Dallas Cowboys, 1975 San Francisco 49ers
Claude Humphrey – Defensive End – 1968-1978 Atlanta Falcons, 1979-1981 Philadelphia Eagles
Cortez Kennedy – Defensive Tackle – 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks
Bob Kuechenberg – Guard – 1970-1984 Miami Dolphins
Randall McDaniel – Guard – 1988-1999 Minnesota Vikings, 2000-01 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
John Randle – Defensive Tackle – 1990-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-03 Seattle Seahawks
Andre Reed – Wide Receiver – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins
Shannon Sharpe – Tight End – 1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens
Bruce Smith – Defensive End – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000-03 Washington Redskins
Paul Tagliabue – Commissioner – 1989-2006 National Football League
Derrick Thomas – Linebacker – 1989-1999 Kansas City Chiefs
Ralph Wilson – Team Founder/Owner – 1960-Present Buffalo Bills
Rod Woodson – Cornerback/Safety – 1987-1996 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers, 1998-2001 Baltimore Ravens, 2002-03 Oakland Raiders

Those are the ones that I feel should get in this year.

 

[Buckybird]

As bad as I hate the Cowpies, why does everyone always overlook Bob Hayes? The guys speed changed the game which led to the invention of the zone defense. WAY overdue!!! Next year Aeneas will be up for election, yes!!!

 

[IAWarnerFan]

How many usually get in?

 

[RugbyMuffin]

and Bob Hayes in the veteran category.

When the NFLN ran "Top 10 HOF Snubs" I was SHOCKED that Hayes was not in.

 

[Buckybird]

When the NFLN ran "Top 10 HOF Snubs" I was SHOCKED that Hayes was not in.

or Drew Pearson!!! Think of ALL the great plays that Drew has be involved in in NFL Films history. Pretty sad that Cokehead Irvin got in before Hayes and Pearson.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

here's who i'd vote for:
Cris Carter-no brainer
Bruce Smith-no brianer
Rod Woodson-no brainer
Randall McDaniel- he was the dominant OG of the 90's
Derrick Thomas-he would be a no brainer if he had a longer career. Still was dominat while he played
Ottis Anderson-how does this guy not make the finalist list every year when you have guys like Bob Kuechenberg as a finalist and Charlie Sanders already in.

Guys i'm 50/50 on:
Dermontti Dawson- was the man at C throughout his career.
Bob Hayes-he was fast but that's about it. I'll admit it was when i was a little kid but i don't remember him being known for anything other than speed.
John Randle-he was a beast.
Andre Reed-if it took Art Monk that long,he may have to wait.
Shannon Sharpe-you can't argue with his production.
Richard Dent/Claude Humphrey- probably deserving but there are too many other better candidates.

guys that are out
Ralph Wilson- what's he done other than own the Bills. If he gets in all owners that have a team for more than 15 years should get in. Just owning a team doesn't make you HOF worthy.
Cortez Kennedy- great player but i don't think HOF when i hear his name.
Bob Keuchenberg-c'mon, he wasn't even the best OL on his team.
Russ Grimm- Joe Jacoby and Mark May were just as good,if not better.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

here's who i'd vote for:
Cris Carter-no brainer
Bruce Smith-no brianer
Rod Woodson-no brainer
Randall McDaniel- he was the dominant OG of the 90's
Derrick Thomas-he would be a no brainer if he had a longer career. Still was dominat while he played
Ottis Anderson-how does this guy not make the finalist list every year when you have guys like Bob Kuechenberg as a finalist and Charlie Sanders already in.

Guys i'm 50/50 on:
Dermontti Dawson- was the man at C throughout his career.
Bob Hayes-he was fast but that's about it. I'll admit it was when i was a little kid but i don't remember him being known for anything other than speed.
John Randle-he was a beast.
Andre Reed-if it took Art Monk that long,he may have to wait.
Shannon Sharpe-you can't argue with his production.
Richard Dent/Claude Humphrey- probably deserving but there are too many other better candidates.

guys that are out
Ralph Wilson- what's he done other than own the Bills. If he gets in all owners that have a team for more than 15 years should get in. Just owning a team doesn't make you HOF worthy.
Cortez Kennedy- great player but i don't think HOF when i hear his name.
Bob Keuchenberg-c'mon, he wasn't even the best OL on his team.
Russ Grimm- Joe Jacoby and Mark May were just as good,if not better.

FYI - Bob Hayes alot more than speed in the tough bump-and-run era:

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HayeBo00.htm