This is a very stacked class. Good luck to Holt but the odds might be against him.The nominated players, along with their positions, years and teams are:
- Eric Allen, Cornerback — 1988-1994 Philadelphia Eagles, 1995-97 New Orleans Saints, 1998-2001 Oakland Raiders
- Jared Allen, Defensive End — 2004-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014-15 Chicago Bears, 2015 Carolina Panthers
- Willie Anderson, Tackle — 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens
- Jahri Evans, Guard — 2006-2016 New Orleans Saints, 2017 Green Bay Packers
- Antonio Gates, Tight End — 2003-2018 San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers
- Torry Holt, Wide Receiver — 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Luke Kuechly, Linebacker — 2012-19 Carolina Panthers
- Eli Manning, Quarterback — 2004-2019 New York Giants
- Steve Smith Sr., Wide Receiver — 2001-2013 Carolina Panthers, 2014-16 Baltimore Ravens
- Terrell Suggs, Outside Linebacker/Defensive End — 2003-2018 Baltimore Ravens, 2019 Arizona Cardinals, 2019 Kansas City Chiefs
- Fred Taylor, Running Back — 1998-2008 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009-2010 New England Patriots
- Adam Vinatieri, Kicker — 1996-2005 New England Patriots, 2006-2019 Indianapolis Colts
- Reggie Wayne, Wide Receiver — 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts
- Darren Woodson, Safety — 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys
- Marshal Yanda, Guard/Tackle — 2007-2019 Baltimore Ravens
Idk. I see Suggs and Steve Smith in there but who else is a slam dunk? Eli? He has a chance because a lot of others have been passed over or first year making it after only being a semi finalist before.This is a very stacked class. Good luck to Holt but the odds might be against him.
Torry has nine more years before he's no longer a modern era candidate and slides into the senior pool.I'm sorry but Luke and Fred don't belong. Neither does Eli with his 2/3 as many Ints as TDs. Jared Allen maybe but not just yet. Willie had 4 truly fine years but.... Jahri? I honestly don't even remember him. Same with Yanda. Adam Vinatieri? Come on... he's a fucking kicker.
Torry better get in. Isn't it also his last chance?
Thanks. I thought there were a number of times you could be on the ballot.Torry has nine more years before he's no longer a modern era candidate and slides into the senior pool.
I feel like Antonio Gates and Adam Vinatieri are both locks as well.Idk. I see Suggs and Steve Smith in there but who else is a slam dunk? Eli? He has a chance because a lot of others have been passed over or first year making it after only being a semi finalist before.
I think he has a half way descent chance this year!
Don't let your dad see you saying such things.I feel like Antonio Gates and Adam Vinatieri are both locks as well.
Man idk about gates but vinatieri probably since he kicked like what? 5 championships? And I think he holds all kinds of kicker records.I feel like Antonio Gates and Adam Vinatieri are both locks as well.
Jared Allen and Reggie Wayne probably have the same odds as Holt.