2013 NFL HOF Class Finalists announced...
 

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee's 17 finalists for 2013:

Larry Allen (G/T)
Jerome Bettis (RB)
Tim Brown (WR)
Cris Carter (WR)
Curley Culp (DT/G)
Edward DeBartolo Jr. (owner)
Kevin Greene (LB)
Charles Haley (DE)
Art Modell (owner)
Jonathan Ogden (OT)
Bill Parcells (coach)
Andre Reed (WR)
Dave Robinson (LB)
Warren Sapp (DT)
Will Shields (G)
Michael Strahan (DE)
Aeneas Williams (CB)

So...who do think should get in this year??

:flex:

Jerome Bettis, Cris Carter, Bill Parcells, Art Modell, Warren Sapp, Michael Strahan

That is all

I think Shields, Ogden, Williams and Robinson should be elected. Not sure any of them will be though.

This has to be Carter's year. Has to be. Better not get into a Blyleven situation.

Awesome class with lots of qualified candidates. I would agree with any of them getting in.

All of them are HOF worthy however they need to start with Carter and Brown. It is an absolute disgrace that they are not already there.

[QUOTE=Ray27Ray52;4001716]All of them are HOF worthy however they need to start with Carter and Brown. It is an absolute disgrace that they are not already there.[/QUOTE]

While I agree with this statement, I would like to point out that the logjam at wr begins with Andre Reed. I believe all 3 are deserving, but I seem to be one of the few that would put Reed in before CC or Brown.

The most deserving is Larry Allen. One of the top 3-5 linemen in the history of the game.

Then it should be Modell, Parcells, and Carter. Four entry class.

Jerome Bettis (RB)
Cris Carter (WR)
Michael Strahan (DE)
Bill Parcells
Edward DeBartolo Jr.

No Terrell Davis :(:(:(:(. I agree with crabbygraphs though

Carter not being in is a joke, when he retired he was #2 in all categories all time.

[QUOTE=popmaz;4001758]While I agree with this statement, I would like to point out that the logjam at wr begins with Andre Reed. I believe all 3 are deserving, but I seem to be one of the few that would put Reed in before CC or Brown.[/QUOTE]

I can't really disagree with you. Andre was a beast. 950 catches for over 13000 yards. What more does a fella need to do to get some HOF love?

The log jam at WR is terrible, at this point just put all 3 in this year so the voters can concentrate on other positions.

Larry Allen (G/T), Tim Brown (WR), Cris Carter (WR), Art Modell (owner), and Bill Parcells (coach) get in.

[QUOTE=Ray27Ray52;4001881]I can't really disagree with you. Andre was a beast. 950 catches for over 13000 yards. What more does a fella need to do to get some HOF love?[/QUOTE]

Play a different position, WR and Safety are two of the worst spots for HOF consideration.

[QUOTE=crabbygraphs;4001798]Jerome Bettis (RB)
Cris Carter (WR)
Michael Strahan (DE)
Bill Parcells
Edward DeBartolo Jr.[/QUOTE]

^this...........

Curly Culp really needs to get in IMO. Strahan and Haley for sure, and as others have said Brown, Carter, and Reed need to get in--they deserve it. This year's list of candidates is legendary. I can see some very deserving candidates not getting in because of splitting of the votes.

Allen and Ogden are near locks based on their career accolades and both played on Super Bowl winning teams. Strahan and Sapp are good possibilities as well. Outside the 2 OL I have no idea how the voters will go.

[QUOTE=Drdduet;4001929]Curly Culp really needs to get in IMO. Strahan and Haley for sure, and as others have said Brown, Carter, and Reed need to get in--they deserve it. This year's list of candidates is legendary. I can see some very deserving candidates not getting in because of splitting of the votes.[/QUOTE]

I agree on Culp, I hope the voters recognize his contributions as one of the first great nose tackles.

[QUOTE=HBMC;4001921]Play a different position, WR and Safety are two of the worst spots for HOF consideration.[/QUOTE]

I'll add G and TE to that list as well.

All of them are good canidates. Unfortunately once again a deserving canidate will be left off this year.

Allen has to get in.
I hate the Cowboys, but if he does not get in on the first ballot then we need new voters. He is up there with Hannah, Munoz and Matthews.

[QUOTE=Ray27Ray52;4001716]All of them are HOF worthy however they need to start with Carter and Brown. It is an absolute disgrace that they are not already there.[/QUOTE]

agreed! :)!

Ogden
Allen
Debartelo
Carter
Sapp

Larry Allen (G/T)
Cris Carter (WR)
Curley Culp (DT/G)
Edward DeBartolo Jr. (owner)
Michael Strahan (DE)