Heres how ACC hoops looks as of now, and which games will matter to determine the regular season conference champion and seedings in the ACC Tournament. Casper was first team all decade for the 1970s. Feb 6, 2020 1:05 PM EST. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft was a slam-dunk decision for the Carolina Panthers. Casper was a bowling ball on wheels once he turned up field. I dont know. and he was voted in during his first year on the ballot. There's almost no chance that Luck is ever inducted, given the fact that he played in just 86 regular-season games. There is no such thing as a GOAT in any sport. Lamar Jackson rumors: Tracking the latest free agency news and updates, The Business of Sports: Inside Dan Snyders alleged loan, Pennzoil 400 entry list: Full field of drivers for 2023 race, Report: Red Wings, Dylan Larkin agree to contract extension before deadline. Incorrect. Suggest you compare their receiving numbers. Mock: Carter falls amid warrant, Ravens take QB, Rodgers' trade value, logistics and best fit, Best team fits for top FAs at each position, Ex-NFL GM on ramifications of Carter's arrest warrant, Jalen Carter issues statement amid charges, NFLPA issues team report cards: Commanders fail, Rodgers emerges from dark with latest on 2023 decision. League has been around for 100 years, and even some of the more recent eras (think Marino and Montana) would have thrived under these rules. Andrew Luck, Antonio Gates and Julius Peppers are among the most high-profile names that will be under consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 ballot. Known as the "Forgotten Four," Marion Motley, Woody Strode, Kenny Washington and Bill Willis reintegrated pro football in 1946, and have now been selected to share the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Ralph Hay Pioneer Award during enshrinement week. First-time eligibles for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2024 include Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates, Eric Berry . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Casper played 14 seasons and barely compiled half of Gronkowskis stats. Feb. 28Some players who make it to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown are able to do so without breaking a sweat. -led New England Patriots. Kevin Walter? But that's only because nobody wanted to throw his way. The Panthers have guys that played for them who are in the HOF (R. White, K. Greene), but those dont really count for the franchise. Coach of the Year? The nine-time Pro Bowler, three-time first-team All-Pro selection and 2002 Defensive Rookie of the Year is fourth in all-time sacks (159.5) and had 10 seasons with double-digit sacks. Luck is the first-ballot potential option that will ignite debates. I could name several players at each of their positions that deserve to be in before them. Andrew Luck, Antonio Gates and Julius Peppers are among the most high-profile names that will be under consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 ballot. But can we stop with the GOAT talk? Join our linker program. Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier is taking a year off from coaching but plans to return for the 2024 season, the team announced Tuesday. 2024 BBWAA Ballot (Unofficial) Table. Whenever Gronk played, the most frequent broadcaster word was mismatch. The only potential negative on his resume is a four-game PED suspension during his career. In his first year on the ballot in 2018, Rolen received just 10.2% of the votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Lucks final season was a 39-touchdown showing in 2018. The game will feature Morehouse College and Virginia Union University. 2024 Hall of Fame lookahead: Who's headed to Canton? I still favor Holt here, because he led the NFL in receiving yards twice. Players who last played in 2018 will be eligible for the first time in 2024. My gut tells me Ware and perhaps Mathis will be finalists. Then stop with this best ever stuff. 4 min read. The group is highlighted by Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates, who are the favorites to be enshrined in Canton. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. I am a Packer fan and there are lots of WRs who need get in before Nelson. Simply put, the modern tight end position doesnt exist without Gates influence. Gates spent his entire 16-year career with the Los Angeles Chargers. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Shanahan's growing coaching tree only helps his case. Void in ONT. Gates, 42, is a lock to be a first-ballot selection. Peppers remained a highly-effective quarterback hunter until the end. Ahead of Dick Vermeil's enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, Kurt Warner reflects on his former coach's greatest attribute and how it impacted the Super Bowl-winning QB's life and own HOF career. That should read: Peppers retired with 159.5 sacks, fourth-most since they started counting sacks as a statistic. Adrin Beltr highlights the first-time eligibles for 2024. FIVE TIMES. Willis incredibly high peak deserves a Hall of Fame spot. There is a reason why Casper is both in the Hall of Fame and on the all decade team while Francis isnt on either. Flash in the pan is now eligible for enshrinement. With Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson eligible for the Hall next year, we could have as many as three first-ballot inductees -- which is what happened in 2018-19. Which 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists will be named next year? Gronkowski isnt done. I imagine voting for him is the easy part of the process for the voters. Art McNally was announced Tuesday as the contributor finalist for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. The 2023 NFL Hall of Fame Class welcomed nine individuals into the most exclusive club in the sports annals. His best argument is that he had eight consecutive seasons with at least 1,188 yards and led the NFL twice in receiving yards. No? He was a freak, and I mean that in a good way. Peppers will be remembered as a Panther, but the Bears named Peppers one of their 100 greatest talents. The two names that stand out as potential first-ballot Hall of Famers for that class are former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates and Julius Peppers. They both just went out and played their A game every week. MORE: NFL MVP Award Patrick Mahomes Named Winner for 2022-2023 Season. Luck led the Colts to three consecutive 11-win campaigns, playoff appearances, and back-to-back AFC South division titles to begin his illustrious but short-lived career. Five modern-day finalists -- a group that includes likely first-ballot players Darrelle Revis and Joe Thomas -- are slated to be part of this year's class. Francis numbers in San Francisco were about the same as Charley Youngs and Ken MacAfees before him. One player who will be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024 on his very first year on the ballot is Adrian Beltre. March 30, 2019 at 6:01 pm First, they'll trim the list of candidates to 25, before coming to grips on 15 finalists. Devin Hester fell short of being inducted into the Hall of Fame for the second straight year despite earning a finalist status. With eyes on next season, we can already start working up the ballot. Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler finally made it to Canton. Of these players, Peppers and Gates have the best shot at being inducted in their first year of eligibility. Flutie was one of the CFL's greatest quarterbacks ever, throwing for a league-record 6,619 yards in one season, winning three Grey Cups and leading the league in passing five of his eight years there. He split his career between the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers across 17 seasons. Theres a first team all decade tight end for each of them, including Dave Casper. Or write about sports? Statistically, its Reggie Wayne who has the best rsum and argument to make it first of the group of four stars, but its close. Lucks eligibility will dominate talking points throughout the 2024 process. Since the tight end position in pro football was basically invented around the 1950s. Updated Big Ten basketball standings for 2023 season. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. His 1,781 Runs Created rank 44th all time and his 93.5 bWAR ranks 40th. Pepper was one of the most disruptive edge rushers in the league during his career, not only causing havoc with sacks but also with 52 forced fumbles (second most), 175 tackles for loss (third most) and 11 interceptions as a defensive end/outside linebacker. He ranks in the top 20 in hits, doubles, total bases, and games played. * (Primary team and position determined by most games played. Peppers is the other potential first-ballot candidate in next year's class following a dominant career with the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. All rights reserved. HOF is a joke. Next year's National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot is chock-full of legendary names. I didnt want to see him retire for selfish reasons, but he was 75% this year and most of us really dont want to see him just become a very good payer. Thats not to take anything away from the accomplishments of Peppers and Gates, however, as they both put together illustrious careers that earned them sports on the 2010s All-Decade Team. Jordy is a good player, not HOF player. You might as well say Ryan Fitzpatrick was better than Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach and Ken Stabler because stats. Though he didnt quite have the longevity of his peers, Allen had only one season under nine sacks until his final two years. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is announcing its inductees for 2022 ahead of Super Bowl 56. . He made four first-team All-Pro rosters and seven Pro Bowls. Click Here To Find Out How To Test. 3 min read. 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). Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. As to who actually makes it in, well, we'll all find out . Former Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch and 15-year NFL head coach Dick Vermeil were selected as the senior finalist and coach finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022, the Hall announced Tuesday. Smith added five more years with at least 745 yards, with three going over the 1,000-yard mark. We take an early look at the best candidates to join the Hall of Fame in 2024. Neither has been a Hall-of-Fame semifinalist. class was revealed during Thursdays NFL Honors event. 2022 Ballot. Gambling Problem? ThePatriots' principle owner since 1994, Kraft has presided over a franchise that has won 10 AFC titles and six Super Bowls over that span. A contested 1849 abortion law, which only allows for exceptions when the life of the mother is at risk, is expected to wind up before the Wisconsin . Next. Adam Rank examines the field. What I do have the power to do, however, is predict which of the 15 modern-era finalists will be inducted in the Hall's Class of 2023. Former Cowboys receiver Irvin arrested (AP). Willis finished with seven Pro Bowl nods, five first-team All-Pro nominations, the 2007 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, and he made the All-2010s Team. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. *Other 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame first-year candidates include Eric Berry, Jamaal Charles, Haloti Ngata, Phil Dawson, and Brandon Marshall. New York Jets, 2007-2012, 2015-16; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2013; New England Patriots, 2014; Kansas City Chiefs, 2017. Greenwood, formerBengalsquarterback Ken Anderson, formerRaidersquarterback Jim Plunkett, and former Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes. Weve seen Torry Holt make the final list four times after becoming eligible in 2015. First-year eligibles Ware, Mathis, and Mario Williams join Jared Allen among edge rushers in the Hall of Fame pool next year. But you're not going to get much of an argument from me if Andre Johnson or Reggie Wayne is given the honor. But they arent even sniffing the title of all-time greats. Among these were five modern-era players, two of which were first-ballot inductees. None of them will be in Canton. Anderson earned three first-team All-Pro nominations and four Pro Bowls. Anderson, who won league MVP while leading the Bengals to their first Super Bowl berth, was the only quarterback who was chosen as a senior finalist last year. Hell never be adequately replacement and thats not an insult to the new tight end. Welcome to The Wright Way Network's European Union Experience. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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