-. Ever seen him play? Peppers is a nine-time Pro Bowler and three-time First-Team All-Pro selection. At his peak, he was the best tight end ever to play the game, and his four first-team All-Pro selections. But the fact that Luck is now eligible will undoubtedly lead to conversation regarding his career and how it should be viewed from a historical perspective. A three-time finalist to enter the Hall of Fame, Jared Allen should make it in 2024 after seeing DeMarcus Ware enter in 2023. Peppers? And maybe a lot of them. In becoming only the 18th third baseman elected to the Hall, Rolen is also the first player in history to receive less than 17% in his first year on the Baseball Writers Association ballot and go on to eventually make it. Guess who wasnt on an all decade team? The best to ever play the game stuff with todays players really needs to stop. None of them is likely to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, though. Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024. Best ever? He should also make it into the Hall of Fame after falling short as a two-time finalist. 2024 MLB Unofficial Hall Of Fame (HOF) Ballot. There is no such thing as a GOAT in any sport. Injury prone players (rightfully) have a tough time. Posted by Roberta Aguirre on 08/12/2022 @ 22:32pm, I thought Eric Berry was already in the NFL HOF, Posted by Peter B Fuller on 07/21/2022 @ 08:20am. Gates deserves his flowers. Haloti Ngata Ngata was a dominant defensive tackle, racking up five Pro Bowl appearances and two All-Pro nominations. Luck never qualified for a Super Bowl, but did carry the Colts to the AFC Championship Game in 2014, a 45-7 defeat to the historic Tom Brady-led New England Patriots. McDaniels: LV had to make 'tough decision' on Carr, Inside Bears' strategy for No. While Rolen's election Tuesday cappe Peppers later returned to Carolina for two final campaigns (2017-18). In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position. Rested and healed he will answer the call. With the class set to receive their enshrinement in August, attention swiftly turns to the 2024 eligibles, particularly the first-year candidates that will appear on the ballot. The only potential negative on his resume is a four-game PED suspension during his career. class was revealed during Thursdays NFL Honors event. section: | slug: 2024-pro-football-hall-of-fame-lookahead-andrew-luck-julius-peppers-among-first-time-eligible-players | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Lucks final season was a 39-touchdown showing in 2018. But where were the first-ballot candidates? He never even made a Pro Bowlhow does he even get a mention? Add Kellen Winslow, Keith Jackson, Jackie Smith, John Mackey, Mike Ditka and Ozzie Newsome to the list of people you want to set your DeLorean to go back and seeBTW -these guys did it with head slaps and getting molested at the line of scrimmage in contrast Gronk and todays other great tight ends are wearing flags. 2022 . Call 1-800-GAMBLER (PA/OH) or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Youre really gonna play the todays stat card vs a 1970s player and claim victory? The Browns will play the New York . Both of them were great players who cared only about winning and not about themselves. His 955 catches and 11,481 receiving yards are both third among tight ends (behind only Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten), while no player at the position ever caught more than his 116 touchdowns (a number that places him seventh among tight ends and wide receivers). Smith added five more years with at least 745 yards, with three going over the 1,000-yard mark. What did he do to you, other than disagree? The 2024 class of first-time eligible players could open the door for some prior names. 3 straight wins over Pittsburgh smack dab in the middle of their 1970s dynasty. 10:14 am ET, Agent's Take: Rodgers' trade value, logistics, best fit, McCarthy: Rodgers is still playing top-level football, Bengals GM non-committal about Joe Mixon's future, C.J. They both just went out and played their A game every week. All rights reserved. Void in ONT. Took part in two SB victories, ranks third all-time in tight end TDs, didnt break the 8k mark in yards. Im old enough to remember when Peppers played basketball at UNC. Pro Football Network, LLC. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2023 inductees will be known in May. Eligible Players on the 2024 Ballot. THERE IS NO BEST ANYONE TO PLAY THE GAME. Berry, Charles, Marshall and Nelson are other players who may have a shot at induction in later years. I base my comparison on what I saw with my own two eyes first. Odds and lines subject to change. The fact is, Jordy Nelson was the most under-appreciated player in the NFL during his time in the NFL. 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. He should be a first-ballot lock. Personally, I prefer Chris Johnson or Eddie George -- neither of whom made the semifinalist cut this year. He had only two seasons under seven sacks and a whopping 10 years with double-digit totals. Please play responsibly. (It is worth noting that some experts think that the effect, if any, it had on the race is overblown). Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Other notable names likely to receive serious consideration include: defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (five Pro Bowls, two first-team All-Pro selections); wideout Jordy Nelson (one Pro Bowl); running back Jamaal Charles (four Pro Bowls, two first-team All-Pro selections); safety Eric Berry (five Pro Bowls, three first-team All-Pro selections); receiver Brandon Marshall (six Pro Bowls, one first-team All-Pro selection); guard Josh Sitton (four Pro Bowls); defensive tackle Kyle Williams (six Pro Bowls); and kicker Sebastian Janikowski (one Pro Bowl, 10th all time with 436 field goals made). The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class will be announced Thursday night duringNFLHonors. Gronk was special and he went out that way making huge plays in both the AFC CG and SB. Nine individuals were granted football immortality Thursday as part of their elections into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The reason he flew under the radar to me is because he was like Larry Fitzgerald. Tight end Rob Gronkowski was initially eligible for the class of 2024 and would have been a likely first ballot choice, but his eligibility was pushed back when he came out of retirement in 2020 to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A generational talent that influenced eventual difference-makers such as. The only thing that may keep Beltrn out of Cooperstown is the role that he played in the 2017 Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. Feb. 28Some players who make it to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown are able to do so without breaking a sweat. He is only 29. Suggest you compare their receiving numbers. Gronk blows him away. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. Nick Shook provides a primer on this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement, including a look at the activities planned to mark Saturday's ceremony in Canton. McMichael and Dan Hampton (a 2002 Hall of Fame inductee) formed one of the greatest defensive duos in NFL history, a unit that totaled 41.5 sacks from 1984-88. Gates. The former No. He's currently first all time among tight ends with 116 touchdown receptions, while his 11,841 receiving yards are the third-highest total. Even these guys who were more receiver than blockier had lower yards per catch than Gronk. Peppers is a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. Julius Peppers and Rob Gronkowski are likely to highlight the 2024 enshrinement class at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. , Gates leads all tight ends in touchdowns with 116 end-zone visits. I like Holt to finally get his recognition for being part of the Greatest Show on Turf, joining his quarterback (Kurt Warner) and fellow receiver (Isaac Bruce). Next years class of newly eligible stars isnt the strongest, so it appears to be a good time to clear some of the backlog of great candidates. 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Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Peppers won Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2002. Then half of Gronks games is he was a dominate blocker!!! Freeney, who finished his career with 125.5 sacks (26th all-time), was a finalist in his first season as an eligible candidate for 2023 but fell short. Francis was a nice player but he couldnt stay on the field and is not in the conversation with Dave Casper. NEW YORK One of the weakest ballots in recent memory proved to be the perfect vehicle for Scott Rolen to make a historic leap to Hall of Fame immortality on Tuesday. Peppers, 43, offers an equally compelling case to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Please keep comments relevant to the topic. Here's a look at the players who will be eligible for the first time. Simply put, the modern tight end position doesnt exist without Gates influence. 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