Buffalo716 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 The NFL HoF is thinking about enshrining 20 members in it's 2020 class which is the centennial year of the NFL The HoF is a very selective group so I am sure that this will be debated because 20 is a large number But this COULD FINALLY be the time that Takser gets in if it is approved What say you? http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001034967/article/david-baker-hof-to-consider-20-enshrinees-for-2020 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Once a punter got voted in I thought it would be only a matter of time before Steve got in, and Of course I’m bias, in wanting another member of the early 90s Bills in there. But, they literally implemented a rule because how he would run through the sidelines to avoid being blocked. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Horrible idea. Takes away from the prestige. The HOF should not be handing out participation trophies. 8 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Heck, why not 100 inductees for the centennial? If you're going to rely on cheap gimmicks, go all out! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I want a Hall of Insane where we can put all the loons. OJ, Hernandez, Lawrence Philips etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said: I want a Hall of Insane where we can put all the loons. OJ, Hernandez, Lawrence Philips etc. Joe Don Looney? Dave Meggysey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Watered down Gennesee cream ale.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I think it would be cool if the NFL opened up a Hall of Shame. Embarrassing, awful moments, games and careers of players, coaches, GM’s and Owners. I’d watch. Hell, I’d attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: I think it would be cool if the NFL opened up a Hall of Shame. Embarrassing, awful moments, games and careers of players, coaches, GM’s and Owners. I’d watch. Hell, I’d attend. Fans too like the guys with bags on their heads and the table jumper who missed and got table leg stabbed thru him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 They'll never agree to clear the artificially created logjams by inducting so many at once. Logjams create controversy as to who gets in over other deserving players, which gives the writers something to sell stories when they write about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Testaverde is IN... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Kent Hull 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Horrible idea. Takes away from the prestige. The HOF should not be handing out participation trophies. What does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Binghamton Beast said: I think it would be cool if the NFL opened up a Hall of Shame. Embarrassing, awful moments, games and careers of players, coaches, GM’s and Owners. I’d watch. Hell, I’d attend. Ralph would be in 2 Halls. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 27 minutes ago, klos63 said: What does that mean? I know right? If anything it just means more HoF quality players get in. A participation trophy? They arent just letting anyone get in lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 The ceremony is long enough, imagine how long it would take with 20 inductions. They'd have to spread it over two or more days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I am split.....If it helps Hull/Tasker then it will feel better. In reality this is too large a % increase vs the current inducted players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Pete Metzelaars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 46 minutes ago, klos63 said: What does that mean? Those inducted will always wonder if they got in simply because of this gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Just now, Doc Brown said: Those inducted will always wonder if they got in simply because of this gimmick. You really think they will, or is just that you will, no matter the qualifications. 43 minutes ago, Gigs said: I know right? If anything it just means more HoF quality players get in. A participation trophy? They arent just letting anyone get in lol Right, someone like Andre Reed would have gotten in a couple years earlier. Like he should have except for some antiquated rule about limiting the number of enshrinees each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Just now, klos63 said: You really think they will, or is just that you will, no matter the qualifications. Both. It will always be in the back of their minds whether they truly deserved it. Especially this year since there's no surefire first ballot HOFer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Tasker doesn’t belong in HOF. Levy should not have been inducted before Coryell or Flores. Coryell had more impact on NFL. Tom Flores has two SB wins. Levy was very good and has a better overall record put crapped the bed in the biggest game. If they try and do this one time correction, it should be for offensive linemen, kickers, and defense. There are enough Offense skill players. That said they should waive the waiting period for Brady, Manning, and Brees. They may be the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Not my top 3 but you can make a good case for them being top 3 in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 8 hours ago, KD in CA said: Heck, why not 100 inductees for the centennial? If you're going to rely on cheap gimmicks, go all out! KD, I’m surprised with House and your response. The others, not so much. There’s no gimmick here, the Hall is trying to make up for oversights and their own rule of 8 enshrine/yr maximum. The Hall opened in ‘63, 42 years after the League ‘kicked off’. The Bills made the playoffs that year but Canton wasn’t taking the AFL seriously at that time. 13 members made the initial class, 5 of which were team owners or League President. Sammy Baugh, Red Grange & Don Hutson hi-lighted the initial players. So the Hall has been playing catch up ever since and this is the sole reason for the large Centennial Class. The AFL merger is the single biggest ‘thing’ the League did their 1st century and I’m hoping that’s what influences some of the extra enshrines. Butch Byrd, George Saimes, Tom Sestak & Jack Kemp were significant contributors from our team to the AFL in helping force the merger and it’s what I’d like to see. Yes, Hull, Tasker, Wolford and Biscuit were tremendous players and I hope they’ll eventually get in. But if it’s ever going to happen for our forgotten AFL superstars, next year is the year. 11 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: Tasker doesn’t belong in HOF. Levy should not have been inducted before Coryell or Flores. Coryell had more impact on NFL. Tom Flores has two SB wins. Levy was very good and has a better overall record put crapped the bed in the biggest game. If they try and do this one time correction, it should be for offensive linemen, kickers, and defense. There are enough Offense skill players. That said they should waive the waiting period for Brady, Manning, and Brees. They may be the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Not my top 3 but you can make a good case for them being top 3 in that order. Shut up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 7 hours ago, klos63 said: You really think they will, or is just that you will, no matter the qualifications. Right, someone like Andre Reed would have gotten in a couple years earlier. Like he should have except for some antiquated rule about limiting the number of enshrinees each year. Not only that, they pick six every year. I thought it was great when baseball a few years ago didn’t enshrine anybody. That was the year when Bonds and Clemens were first eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 29 minutes ago, ColeB said: Not only that, they pick six every year. I thought it was great when baseball a few years ago didn’t enshrine anybody. That was the year when Bonds and Clemens were first eligible. Bonds and Clemens not in makes Cooperstown a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 11 hours ago, Limeaid said: Fans too like the guys with bags on their heads and the table jumper who missed and got table leg stabbed thru him The moron who fell off the upper deck. First ballot material stuff! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 14 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: The NFL HoF is thinking about enshrining 20 members in it's 2020 class which is the centennial year of the NFL The HoF is a very selective group so I am sure that this will be debated because 20 is a large number But this COULD FINALLY be the time that Takser gets in if it is approved What say you? http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001034967/article/david-baker-hof-to-consider-20-enshrinees-for-2020 ....TWENTY induction speeches?.......ceremony would stretch out longer than the damn draft.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 15 hours ago, KD in CA said: Heck, why not 100 inductees for the centennial? If you're going to rely on cheap gimmicks, go all out! Lets get Don Beebe in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said: Tasker doesn’t belong in HOF. Levy should not have been inducted before Coryell or Flores. Coryell had more impact on NFL. Tom Flores has two SB wins. Levy was very good and has a better overall record put crapped the bed in the biggest game. If they try and do this one time correction, it should be for offensive linemen, kickers, and defense. There are enough Offense skill players. That said they should waive the waiting period for Brady, Manning, and Brees. They may be the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Not my top 3 but you can make a good case for them being top 3 in that order. They should not waive the waiting period for any living person, ever. Otherwise I agree with this post. Edited July 3, 2019 by KD in CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 7 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: KD, I’m surprised with House and your response. The others, not so much. There’s no gimmick here, the Hall is trying to make up for oversights and their own rule of 8 enshrine/yr maximum. The Hall opened in ‘63, 42 years after the League ‘kicked off’. The Bills made the playoffs that year but Canton wasn’t taking the AFL seriously at that time. 13 members made the initial class, 5 of which were team owners or League President. Sammy Baugh, Red Grange & Don Hutson hi-lighted the initial players. So the Hall has been playing catch up ever since and this is the sole reason for the large Centennial Class. The AFL merger is the single biggest ‘thing’ the League did their 1st century and I’m hoping that’s what influences some of the extra enshrines. Butch Byrd, George Saimes, Tom Sestak & Jack Kemp were significant contributors from our team to the AFL in helping force the merger and it’s what I’d like to see. Yes, Hull, Tasker, Wolford and Biscuit were tremendous players and I hope they’ll eventually get in. But if it’s ever going to happen for our forgotten AFL superstars, next year is the year. Really good point here about the AFL that I didn’t consider. If they are using the extra pucks to comb through the decades to correct situations that have fallen through the cracks, yes I get it and it makes sense. I just don’t want to see 5 more WRs from the pinball era. Thanks for the post Chandler. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 50 minutes ago, KD in CA said: Really good point here about the AFL that I didn’t consider. If they are using the extra pucks to comb through the decades to correct situations that have fallen through the cracks, yes I get it and it makes sense. I just don’t want to see 5 more WRs from the pinball era. Thanks for the post Chandler. a strong campaign got Floyd Little in after he was forgotten 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Maybe the NFL is planning on adding 2 members from each decade. I doubt the speeches will be long for those who were in the NFL 90 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Psh. They already induct too many as it is. They should do like 3 per year. Make it truly elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 15 hours ago, Limeaid said: Fans too like the guys with bags on their heads and the table jumper who missed and got table leg stabbed thru him First inductee: 1999-2019 Buffalo Bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 13 hours ago, Gigs said: I know right? If anything it just means more HoF quality players get in. A participation trophy? They arent just letting anyone get in lol How do you explain a guy like Jerome Bettis? Or in the future, Eli Manning, Matt Ryan? Phillip Rivers might get in too and I'm borderline on him being a HOFer. All these guys will get in if we say there is no limit on the number of guys that can make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, mattynh said: First inductee: 1999-2019 Buffalo Bills? Only if you are obsessed with bashing Bills. Plenty of other teams have crazy fans. Some are even so obsessed with it they spend most of their time on other fans boards bashing Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: Lets get Don Beebe in! I heard he is a legend.....except in Portland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I'd be for it if they restricted it to the many AFL players unjustly kept out by the pettiness of the NFL establishment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I could live with it as a one time thing, but overall I think overall the NFL HOF is too easy to get admitted too while MLB is too hard for selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from Rochester Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 19 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Horrible idea. Takes away from the prestige. The HOF should not be handing out participation trophies. I agree. On a similar note the other morning on WGR Jeremy was yapping how they should retire more numbers and have more statues of players. You do it too ofter or make where so many players get in it doesn't make it as special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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