McD5 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 http://www.nfl.com/halloffame/story/09000d5d81d90a09/article/hall-of-fame-announces-17-finalists-for-class-of-2011?module=breaking_news Here are the 17 finalists (*-denotes senior nominee): » Jerome Bettis, RB (1993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1996-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers) » Tim Brown, WR/KR (1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers) » Cris Carter, WR (1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins) » Dermontti Dawson, C (1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers) » Richard Dent, DE (1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles) » Chris Doleman, DE/LB (1985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-98 San Francisco 49ers) » Marshall Faulk, RB (1994-98 Indianapolis Colts, 1999-2005 St. Louis Rams) » Charles Haley, DE/LB (1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys) » *Chris Hanburger, LB (1965-78 Washington Redskins) » Cortez Kennedy, DT (1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks) » Curtis Martin, RB (1995-97 New England Patriots, 1998-2005 New York Jets) » Andre Reed, WR (1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins) » *Les Richter, LB (1954-62 Los Angeles Rams) » Willie Roaf, OT (1993-2001 New Orleans Saints, 2002-05 Kansas City Chiefs) » Ed Sabol, Contributor (1964-1995 NFL Films) » Deion Sanders, CB/KR/PR (1989-1993 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys, 2000 Washington Redskins, 2004-05 Baltimore Ravens) » Shannon Sharpe, TE (1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 The hangman must go to Canton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well overdue, though I doubt he makes it. Does Willie Roaf really deserve higher mention than Joe Jacoby? Cris Carter and Marshall Faulk will both get in - too many friends in the media for it not too happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rook Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 With only two senior nominees, I am kinda optomistic.:fingersx: :helmet:The Rook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan66 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I bet Chris does make it as he was voted as one of the old timer pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 It sadly has become a popularity contest ... and the only popularity that counts is if you kissed the reporters backsides. Large markets dominate it as well Chris hanburger should have been in years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEAUX SAINTS Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Does Willie Roaf really deserve higher mention than Joe Jacoby? He does ---------- Post added January-9th-2011 at 12:14 PM ---------- It sadly has become a popularity contest ... and the only popularity that counts is if you kissed the reporters backsides.Large markets dominate it as well Chris hanburger should have been in years ago The Washington Redskins are about as big of a market as they come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPORTISFAN999 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 if he gets in, will the redskins play in the hall of fame game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Oh great. I guess this is the year were going to have to listen to Peon's sorry ass. Oh, and he counts as a Redskin as well, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well overdue, though I doubt he makes it. Does Willie Roaf really deserve higher mention than Joe Jacoby?Cris Carter and Marshall Faulk will both get in - too many friends in the media for it not too happen. And Deion for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateSkins Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hanburger is being voted on by the veterans committee so his chances are quite good. Looking forward to seeing another Skin enshrined in Canton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I hope that he makes it. Used to be my favorite player when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tthorsen5 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I hope that he makes it. Used to be my favorite player when I was a kid. One of mine too. He was a destroyer on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Woo HOOOOOOOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darc Requiem Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Bout damned time. Hope he makes it. He should have been in the Hall decades ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxpunk2006 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I'm glad I don't get a vote because there are a lot of deserving names on that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliz Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well overdue, though I doubt he makes it. Does Willie Roaf really deserve higher mention than Joe Jacoby?Cris Carter and Marshall Faulk will both get in - too many friends in the media for it not too happen. Why do you doubt he makes it? I think senior nominees often get in. Also, re Carter and Faulk, really don't know where you're going with that at all. Carter has been a finalist several times in the past. So has Shannon Sharpe (who also has plenty of friends in the media). I can't imagine an argument to exclude either on the merits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brdawk20 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well overdue, though I doubt he makes it. Does Willie Roaf really deserve higher mention than Joe Jacoby?Cris Carter and Marshall Faulk will both get in - too many friends in the media for it not too happen. Cris Carter went to 8 Pro Bowls, has 13,899 receiving yards, is #3 in career receptions, and #4 in career TD receptions. He is one of only six WR's to surpass 1,000 career receptions, and is regarded as having the best hands in the history of the game. He will get in because he earned it, not because he has friends in the media. Not bad for someone whose early career was derailed by alcohol, weed, and ectasy use. As for Faulk, over 12,000 rushing, over 6,000 yards receiving, 100 TD's...I think that also speaks for itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 If I had to guess, I'd say Deon, Faulk, Carter, and Bettis are locks. That's 4 already. Brown, Dent Haley, and Sharpe could all take the last 3 spots without much argument. Hanburger's best bet is through the Senior Committee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw11385 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I hope that he makes it. Used to be my favorite player when I was a kid. His was the only jersey I have ever owned. I wore it with pride back in '73 & 74. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 If Bettis gets in the Martin should get in first. Very similar stats except Martin fumbled much less and had over 2x as many catches than Bettis. He also ran for more yards and led the league in rushing his 2nd to last year, Bettis never led the league in rushing yards. He also ran for 1000+ every year except his last, 10 times. Bettis only did it 8 times in 13 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB452 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Oh great. I guess this is the year were going to have to listen to Peon's sorry ass. Oh, and he counts as a Redskin as well, lol. ...not if we show up in numbers and boo his sorry butt.........he will always be a Cowboy to me, especially after the way he tried to weasel out of his contract in 2001 by playing baseball again and how he later lied about wanting to play for the Raiders so Snyder would release him after he "retired". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graffjd Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Would love to see Chris Hanburger in the HOF. Was my first jersey as a kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBChamps172226 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 He deserves to be in. His competition is Les Richter. No way that guy was better. Only played 8 years based on what I see here. Also my favorite as a child. Might go to Canton for this one. It's a shame he really does not share a passion for the game as we all do. His interviews on Redskins Nation would not help his cause with the media. The last one for a long time when he gets in unless Brian Mitchell gets his due. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Finally! And he will be voted in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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