The whining from the selection committee seems to pretty much agree with that statement. They want to pretty much honor any player they have heard of.
Yup.
I think LeBeau is pretty much a lock. His playing career was decent, but I do not think it is enough to make it into the Hall. Of course, it always helps your numbers when Night Train Lane is on the other side and Yale Lary is the safety. The reason he is a lock is because there is mounting criticism for the lack of assistant coaches in the Hall. Even though the rule state that the selection committee is only allowed to look at LeBeau's playing career, some have already stated that they will ignore the rules and factor his career as a coach in their decision. Little does not belong. He is pretty much the Marshall Goldberg of this year.
I see Sharpe, Carter, Brown getting in before Reed. If I had to predict, I would pick that order for induction. Sharpe might get in this year, but I am leaning against it.
They will probably avoid any other skilled players this year to leave Smith and Rice on their own. I think Grimm gets in this year. I think the sleeper this year is Haley. There has been a quiet movement going for him and there is some support in the room for him. I would not be shocked if he gets in.
My picks (not that I agree with them) is Rice, Smith, LeBeau, Grimm and Haley. Dent has a good shot and could replace Haley this year.