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Eli Manning and Antonio Gates are among 15 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Posted on 12/28/24 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 12/28/24 at 12:34 pm
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Eric Allen, Cornerback — 1988-1994 Philadelphia Eagles, 1995-97 New Orleans Saints, 1998-2001 Oakland Raiders (Times as a finalist: 2 — 2024-25)
Jared Allen, Defensive End — 2004-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014-15 Chicago Bears, 2015 Carolina Panthers (Times as a finalist: 5 — 2021-25)
Willie Anderson, Tackle — 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens (Times as a finalist: 4 - 2022-25)
Jahri Evans, Guard — 2006-2016 New Orleans Saints, 2017 Green Bay Packers (Times as a finalist: 4 — 2022-25)
Antonio Gates, Tight End — 2003-2018 San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers (Times as a finalist: 2 — 2024-25)
Torry Holt, Wide Receiver — 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars (Times as a finalist: 6 — 2020-25)
Luke Kuechly, Linebacker — 2012-19 Carolina Panthers (Times as a finalist: 1 — 2025)
Eli Manning, Quarterback – 2004-2019 New York Giants (Times as a finalist: 1 — 2025)
Steve Smith Sr., Wide Receiver — 2001-2013 Carolina Panthers, 2014-16 Baltimore Ravens (Times as a finalist: 1 — 2025)
Terrell Suggs, Outside Linebacker/Defensive End — 2003-2018 Baltimore Ravens, 2019 Arizona Cardinals, 2019 Kansas City Chiefs (Times as a finalist: 1 — 2025)
Fred Taylor, Running Back — 1998-2008 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009-2010 New England Patriots (Times as a finalist: 2 — 2024-25)
Adam Vinatieri, Kicker – 1996-2005 New England Patriots, 2006-2019 Indianapolis Colts (Times as a finalist: 1 — 2025)
Reggie Wayne, Wide Receiver — 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts (Times as a finalist: 6 — 2020-2025)
Darren Woodson, Safety — 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys (Times as a finalist: 3 — 2023-25)
Marshal Yanda, Guard/Tackle — 2007-2019 Baltimore Ravens (Times as a finalist: 1 — 2025)
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The Selection Committee may elect up to five Modern-Era Players for the Class of 2025; each must receive a minimum positive vote of 80% for election. Five others — Seniors category Finalists Maxie Baughan, Sterling Sharpe and Jim Tyrer; along with Coach Finalist Mike Holmgren and Contributor Finalist Ralph Hay(Opens in a new window) — also are candidates for the Class of 2025.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 12:44 pm to SPEEDY
Manning, Gates, Suggs, Vinatieri, Wayne
Holt and Smith will make it in one day.
Eta- ladies, im not saying Eli should be in, i just assume he’ll get in.
Holt and Smith will make it in one day.
Eta- ladies, im not saying Eli should be in, i just assume he’ll get in.
This post was edited on 12/28/24 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 12/28/24 at 12:52 pm to SPEEDY
I don’t know if there’s any player more descriptive of “Hall of Very Good, not Hall of Fame” than Fred Taylor.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 12:57 pm to Buckeye Fan 19
quote:
I don’t know if there’s any player more descriptive of “Hall of Very Good, not Hall of Fame” than Fred Taylor.
I'd say Eli but he's more Hall of sometimes Very Good
Posted on 12/28/24 at 12:59 pm to Buckeye Fan 19
quote:Love Fred and would like to see him get in one day but I can't disagree.
don’t know if there’s any player more descriptive of “Hall of Very Good, not Hall of Fame” than Fred Taylor.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 1:01 pm to SPEEDY
Suggs and Vinatieri oughta make it.
Gates and Wayne probably will too.
Steve Smith was a dawg.
Gates and Wayne probably will too.
Steve Smith was a dawg.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 1:04 pm to SPEEDY
J.Allen, Eli, Gates, Vinatieri, Suggs
Posted on 12/28/24 at 1:13 pm to saintsfan22
quote:I'm irrationally annoyed that he's going to get in and has no business being in
I'd say Eli but he's more Hall of sometimes Very Good
Posted on 12/28/24 at 1:32 pm to SPEEDY
When will Michael Sam get in?
Posted on 12/28/24 at 1:47 pm to SPEEDY
I don't watch the Manningcasts very often, but I feel like Eli being in the HOF would make those even better.
I could just see Eli talking shite about how the HOF is better now that the best Manning is in, or some shite like that...
So for that reason alone, I hope he gets in.
Vinny and Suggs seem like the most sure fire HOFers out of this bunch.
I could just see Eli talking shite about how the HOF is better now that the best Manning is in, or some shite like that...
So for that reason alone, I hope he gets in.
Vinny and Suggs seem like the most sure fire HOFers out of this bunch.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 1:54 pm to Cowboyfan89
quote:
I don't watch the Manningcasts very often, but I feel like Eli being in the HOF would make those even better.
I could just see Eli talking shite about how the HOF is better now that the best Manning is in, or some shite like that...
So for that reason alone, I hope he gets in.
Oooof
Posted on 12/28/24 at 2:02 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
quote:
Allen, Eli, Gates, Vinatieri, Suggs
No doubt about Allen and Gates.
Both Allen and Suggs had over 130 sacks in their career. Allen had 136 sacks in a 12 year career, Suggs played 15 years and had 139. Gates had 116 TDs in a 15 year career with nearly 12k yards .....might get him in HOF.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 2:11 pm to Pilot Tiger
quote:
I'm irrationally annoyed that he's going to get in and has no business being in
Based on what?
I'm not an Eli fan by any means (never liked the Giants, and he seems like a complete dolt), but there are several QBs with no Super Bowls or Super Bowl MVPs; with worse stats than him; and/or with worse winning percentages than him.
The precedent is basically set. He probably won't get in this year, but he will eventually. Hell I wouldn't be surprised if some people vote for the guy simply because he ended what would have been the greatest season in NFL history.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 2:21 pm to Cowboyfan89
Manning’s success happened only when the Giants had elite defenses and playoff draws filled with regular season rematches.
Those two Giants teams are easily the two worst teams to win SBs. I think he’ll get in, but should not be a first ballot HOFer. He was very inconsistent as a starting QB.
Those two Giants teams are easily the two worst teams to win SBs. I think he’ll get in, but should not be a first ballot HOFer. He was very inconsistent as a starting QB.
This post was edited on 12/28/24 at 2:22 pm
Posted on 12/28/24 at 2:24 pm to saintsfan22
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I'd say Eli but he's more Hall of sometimes Very Good
He’s got two nice runs to win SBs but as an individual player, he’s not Hall of Fame material. Never came close to win league mvp, never made all pro.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 2:31 pm to SPEEDY
Willie Anderson deserves it, but there is a bias against right tackles.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 2:33 pm to PeteRose
Well he's getting in either this year or next so there's no reason to melt over it.
ETA: I don't disagree, but he's getting in.
ETA: I don't disagree, but he's getting in.
This post was edited on 12/28/24 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 12/28/24 at 2:50 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
quote:
Well he's getting in either this year or next so there's no reason to melt over it. ETA: I don't disagree, but he's getting in.
Eli manning is not with melting over. Just pointing the obvious that he’s never been an elite player at his position. If his name was Eli Plunkett, does he get in?
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:18 pm to Cowboyfan89
quote:Manning was Tier 3 among his peers even in his prime. How many players so woefully behind the best at their position have gotten in? This would be unprecedented dilution
The precedent is basically set
This post was edited on 12/28/24 at 3:22 pm
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