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Posted by Jcorye1
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:14 pm to
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Clay Matthews is eligible? Damn. Some of these names make me feel old and I’m only 27.



I'm thinking you're thinking of the wrong guy.
Posted by bgtiger
Prairieville
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:16 pm to
Faneca should get in
Posted by bgtiger
Prairieville
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:17 pm to
Zach Thomas a lock?

Wtf?
Posted by BeachDude022
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:19 pm to
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LeRoy Butler


Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:21 pm to
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Alan Faneca, Guard
Calvin Johnson, Wide Receiver
Peyton Manning, Quarterback
Torrey Holy, Wide Reciever
Charles Woodson, Cornerback/Safety
This post was edited on 1/5/21 at 8:22 pm
Posted by Mizz-SEC
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Member since Jun 2013
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:31 pm to
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Reggie Wayne gets in before megatron


Torry Holt does too.

The NFL writers are very deliberate with how they induct non-generational players which means Megatron will have to wait.
Posted by SeeeeK
some where
Member since Sep 2012
30763 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:36 pm to
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Zach Thomas: lock


the gary carter of NFL if he gets in.

turning it from hall of fame to hall of fame and above averages
Posted by memphis tiger
Memphis, TN
Member since Feb 2006
20720 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:37 pm to
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Calvin Johnson: lock


Is he???
WR numbers are inflated these days and he didn’t play very long.
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:38 pm to
Very good potential class.

I don’t see anyone on there who screams “Why am I listed?”
Posted by Cowboyfan89
Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:43 pm to
Manning and Woodson are locks.

Wayne is Top 10 all time in receptions and yards (way ahead of Johnson in both categories), and is only behind Johnson by one in career receiving touchdowns, but neither is Top 10. Yeah, Wayne played 5 years longer than Johnson, but stats are stats.. Not sure if either gets in this go around, but if either does, it should be Wayne. Plus I would love to see Wayne go in with Manning.

Faneca, Lynch, and/or Thomas all make sense.
This post was edited on 1/5/21 at 7:46 pm
Posted by Gings5
Member since Jul 2016
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:46 pm to
You’re right. I was thinking of Clay Matthews III
Posted by SPEEDY
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:50 pm to
Peyton
Woodson
Jared Allen
Alan Faneca

Not sure anyone else is deserving
Posted by 88Wildcat
Topeka, Ks
Member since Jul 2017
16859 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:53 pm to
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Reggie Wayne gets in before megatron
And he missed out last time


Megatron was the best WR of his generation. No way him, Manning, and Woodson don't get in this year. You could pretty much draw the other two names out of a hat. The only finalists I would make a strong case against are Butler and Boselli. I wouldn't have a problem with any of the others getting in. Butler was just as likely to get burnt as he was to make a play and Boselli only played about six years or so and was only healthy for four or five of them.
Posted by 88Wildcat
Topeka, Ks
Member since Jul 2017
16859 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:58 pm to
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Wayne is Top 10 all time in receptions and yards (way ahead of Johnson in both categories), and is only behind Johnson by one in career receiving touchdowns, but neither is Top 10. Yeah, Wayne played 5 years longer than Johnson, but stats are stats.. Not sure if either gets in this go around, but if either does, it should be Wayne. Plus I would love to see Wayne go in with Manning.


Johnson had at least another three or four great years left in him when he retired. That is the only reason Wayne is ahead of him in those categories. It wouldn't surprise me if both get in but if only one does it should be Johnson. Holt also belongs but they aren't going to elect three WRs in the same year.

Another reason Johnson belongs in over Wayne. Wayne had Peyton Manning at quarterback and Marvin Harrison lined up on the other side of the field from him a good chunk of his career. Johnson had Matthew Stafford and a couple of JAGs at quarterback and no one else for opposing defenses to focus on.
This post was edited on 1/5/21 at 8:01 pm
Posted by Ghost of Colby
Alberta, overlooking B.C.
Member since Jan 2009
15420 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 8:01 pm to
Alan Faneca:
6× First-team All-Pro (2001, 2002, 2004–2007)
2× Second-team All-Pro (2003, 2008)

I realize he was a guard, but rarely does someone as accomplished as Faneca have to wait multiple years to get inducted. Hopefully this is his year.

Posted by saintsfan22
baton rouge
Member since May 2006
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 8:02 pm to
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Is he???
WR numbers are inflated these days and he didn’t play very long.


He doesn't have eyepopping career numbers but he's clearly an "I know it when I see it" HOFer.
Posted by 88Wildcat
Topeka, Ks
Member since Jul 2017
16859 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 8:04 pm to
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The NFL writers are very deliberate with how they induct non-generational players which means Megatron will have to wait.


LOL at anyone who thinks Calvin Johnson was a non-generational player. He was easily the best wide receiver of his generation.
Posted by YNWA
Member since Nov 2015
7206 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 8:10 pm to
Where's the old timers at? 60's - 80's? Is that it for them? Just 90's on from here out?
Posted by 3rdRowTailgater
Tulsa
Member since Jul 2006
18860 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 8:11 pm to
Faneca
Johnson
Manning
Woodson
Wayne
Posted by Dawgwithnoname
NE Louisiana
Member since Dec 2019
4278 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 8:17 pm to
Manning, Woodson, Johnson, Boselli, Mills
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