Steelers outside linebacker coach Joey Porter and former wide receiver Hines Ward are among nominees who are first-time eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
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The 94 nominees will be narrowed to 25 in November and then the 15 finalists will be named in January. The finalists will consist of 15 Modern-Era finalists, the recently named Senior Finalist, Kenny Easley, and the 2017 Contributor Finalists, Jerry Jones and Paul Tagliabue.
And it’s hard to deny the Broncos deserve another bust in Canton.
So, Sanders was one of the top safeties in the National Football League in each of three consecutive seasons, was Defensive Player of the Year and won a Super Bowl.
There are fewer safeties (eight) than any other non-special teams position in the Hall of Fame. The film is a one-hour documentary takes you behind the scenes and provides an unprecedented access into the life of the Hall of Fame running back.
FB Larry Centers (2003): Centers played in the National Football League for 14 seasons and managed to win a Super Bowl title with the Patriots before retiring.
This season’s episodes of “A Football Life” will profile various Pro Football Hall of Famers including two Class of 2016 enshrinees, as well as numerous Legends of the Game.
Although Sharper’s been nominated, a selection committee still has to meet in February 2017 to vote on who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Taylor also recorded 775 tackles, 8 interceptions with three touchdowns, 77 passes defensed, 46 forced fumbles, and 29 fumble recoveries with 6 touchdowns. He won the 2003 and 2004 Super Bowls.
Sanders is one of the most impactful safeties in Colts history. He spent 10 of his 15 seasons with the Patriots and is one of the greatest defensive backs in franchise history.
Running backs (13): Shaun Alexander, Ottis Anderson, Tiki Barber, Larry Centers, Roger Craig, Terrell Davis-x, Eddie George, Edgerrin James-x, Daryl Johnston, Eric Metcalf, LaDainian Tomlinson-y, Hershel Walker, Ricky Watters.
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Sanders this year makes his first-ever appearance on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s preliminary ballot. I would say that Lynch and Holt have the best chances to be elected this year, with McGinest, Law, and Harrison reaching the semi-finals.
