Hall of Fame reveals finalists for Class of 2020

[jplcom]

Taking up the mantle from Don this time around, here's the list of modern-era finalists for the class of 2020. Note in this special edition, there will be 20 people elected to the Hall of Fame. There is a hard limit of 5 from the usual selection process, then the contributor and seniors enshrinees will be part of the Hall of Fame's Centennial Class that will include 10 seniors, three contributors and two coaches.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ists-hall-fame

Let's get to it!

• Steve Atwater, S – 1989-1998 Denver Broncos, 1999 New York Jets (Times as a Finalist: 3)
• Tony Boselli, T – 1995-2001 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2002 Houston Texans (Times as a Finalist: 4)
• Isaac Bruce, WR – 1994-2007 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 2008-09 San Francisco 49ers (Times as a Finalist: 4)
• LeRoy Butler, S – 1990-2001 Green Bay Packers (Times as a Finalist: 1)
• Alan Faneca, G – 1998-2007 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2008-09 New York Jets, 2010 Arizona Cardinals (Times as a Finalist: 4)
• Torry Holt, WR – 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars (Times as a Finalist: 1)
• Steve Hutchinson, G – 2001-05 Seattle Seahawks, 2006-2011 Minnesota Vikings, 2012 Tennessee Titans (Times as a Finalist: 3)
• Edgerrin James, RB – 1999-2005 Indianapolis Colts, 2006-08 Arizona Cardinals, 2009 Seattle Seahawks (Times as a Finalist: 4)
• John Lynch, FS – 1993-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004-07 Denver Broncos (Times as a Finalist: 7)
• Sam Mills, LB – 1986-1994 New Orleans Saints, 1995-97 Carolina Panthers (Times as a Finalist: 1)
• Troy Polamalu*, S – 2003-2014 Pittsburgh Steelers (Times as a Finalist: 1)
• Richard Seymour, DE/DT – 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders (Times as a Finalist: 1)
• Zach Thomas, LB – 1996-2007 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Dallas Cowboys (Times as a Finalist: 1)
• Reggie Wayne, WR* – 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts (Times as a Finalist: 1)
• Bryant Young, DT – 1994-2007 San Francisco 49ers (Times as a Finalist: 1)

[jplcom]

Here's my ranking of them:

1. Troy Polamalu
2. Alan Faneca
3. Reggie Wayne
4. Zach Thomas
5. Isaac Bruce
6. Steve Hutchinson
7. Richard Seymour
8. Edgerrin James
9. Torry Holt
10. John Lynch
11. Leroy Butler
12. Sam Mills
13. Steve Atwater
14. Bryant Young
15. Tony Boselli

For me you could flip Lynch and Butler, they are neck and neck. Holt's eligibility is hurt by Bruce's continued presence on the list as they almost cancel each other out. Mills and below I think will always miss the cut. Holt through Butler are edge cases. James should be in.

[Joan P]

Polamalu
James
Zach Thomas
Lynch(I’d stop here but they won’t
Atwater


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[BBonds25]

Here are my 5 modern era votes (in no particular order):

Troy Polamalu
Alan Faneca
Isaac Bruce
Steve Hutchinson
Bryant Young

Here are the 20 Blue Ribbon Committee player candidates. 10 will be selected and announced on Wednesday, January 15.

Cliff Branch, WR - 1972-1985 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
Harold Carmichael, WR - 1971-1983 Philadelphia Eagles, 1984 Dallas Cowboys
Jim Covert, T - 1983-1990 Chicago Bears
Roger Craig, RB - 1983-1990 San Francisco 49ers, 1991 Los Angeles Raiders, 1992-93 Minnesota Vikings
Bobby Dillon, S - 1952-59 Green Bay Packers
LaVern Dilweg, E - 1926 Milwaukee Badgers, 1927-1934 Green Bay Packers
Ox Emerson, G/LB/C - 1931-37 Portsmouth Spartans/Detroit Lions, 1938 Brooklyn Dodgers
Randy Gradishar, LB - 1974-1983 Denver Broncos
Cliff Harris, S - 1970-79 Dallas Cowboys
Winston Hill, T - 1963-1976 New York Jets, 1977 Los Angeles Rams
Cecil Isbell, TB/DB/HB - 1938-1942 Green Bay Packers
Alex Karras, DT - 1958-1962, 1964-1970 Detroit Lions
Verne Lewellen, HB - 1924-27, 1928-1932 Green Bay Packers, 1927 New York Yankees
Tommy Nobis, LB - 1966-1976 Atlanta Falcons
Drew Pearson, WR - 1973-1983 Dallas Cowboys
Donnie Shell, S - 1974-1987 Pittsburgh Steelers
Duke Slater, T - 1922 Milwaukee Badgers, 1922-25 Rock Island Independents, 1926-1931 Chicago Cardinals
Mac Speedie, E - 1946-1952 Cleveland Browns [AAFC/NFL]
Ed Sprinkle, DE/LB/E - 1944-1955 Chicago Bears
Al Wistert, OT/DT/G - 1943 Phil-Pitt, 1944-1951 Philadelphia Eagles

Here is my vote for the Senior Committee Player class:

Cliff Branch
Roger Craig
Ox Emerson
Cliff Harris
Winston Hill
Tommy Nobis
Donnie Shell
Duke Slater
Mac Speedie
Al Wistert

[jplcom]

I'm not certain why Ken Anderson keeps getting overlooked. That dude deserves serious consideration.

[BBonds25]

I agree. I find some if the nominees odd. I can't figure out if the committe really likes the 30's and 50's era Packers, or if they picked some if these guys because they now the regular senior committee will not in the future. Or, maybe they really wanted most if those 15 post war players to get in, so they watered down a little.

Not sure why guys like Anderson, Maxie Baughan, Charley Connerly, Jim Marshall, Ken Riley, Bobby Boyd, joe Jacoby, Darryl Lamonica or Harold Jackson did not make the cut. Maybe they are not all HOF caliber, but I can make an argument for some if these guys over those who were picked. But, i guess that is why i did not get asked to he on the committee.

[neemann]

L.C. Greenwood needs to be in the HOF.

[BBonds25]

L.C. Greenwood needs to be in the HOF.

100%. Forgot to mention him as well

[jplcom]

L.C. Greenwood needs to be in the HOF.

100%. Forgot to mention him as well

Same

[BBonds25]

The results are in for the 2020 HOF Centennial Class. I must say, i am surprised by a few of these.

Duke Slater
Mac Speedie
Bobby Dillon
Ed Sprinkle
Alex Karras
Winston Hill
Harold Carmichael
Ciff Harris
Donnie Shell
Jim Covert

Coaches:
Bill Cowher
Jimmy Johnson

Contrinutors:
Steve Sabol
George Young
Paul Tagliabu

I went 6/10 on my player predictions. Very surprised that Covert and Sprinkle were selected ahead of Nobis, Craig, Branch, Wistert or Pearson. And i have been surprised from the onset of the finalist list that not 1 player from the AFL was considered, other than Winston Hill. So many great players from that league who are more than deserving of the recognition. I guess the NFL is still not ready to give them their due.

Now to hunt down a few if these new inductees for my HOF Rookie Pc!