Pro Football Hall of Fame announces 25 semi-finalists for Class of 2024 (including London Fletcher!)

[chongli]

 

First-time semi-finalists are Antonio Gates and Julius Peppers.

 

Eric Allen, CB – Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2021-24

Jared Allen, DE – Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2021-24

Willie Anderson, T – Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2021-24

Tiki Barber, RB - Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2024

Anquan Boldin, WR – Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2022-24

Jahri Evans, G – Times as a Semifinalist: 2 – 2023-24

London Fletcher, LB – Times as a Semifinalist: 2 – 2023-24

Dwight Freeney, DE – Times as a Semifinalist: 2 – 2023-24

Antonio Gates, TE – Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2024

Eddie George, RB – Times as a Semifinalist: 2 – 2022, 2024

James Harrison, LB – Times as a Semifinalist: 2 – 2023-24

Rodney Harrison, S – Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2021, 2023-24

Devin Hester, PR/KR/WR – Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2022-24

Torry Holt, WR – Times as a Semifinalist: 10 – 2015-2024

Andre Johnson, WR - Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2022-24

Robert Mathis, Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2022-24

Julius Peppers, DE – Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2024

Steve Smith Sr., WR – Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2022-24

Fred Taylor, RB – Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2020-24

Hines Ward, WR – Times as a Semifinalist: 8 – 2017-2024

Ricky Watters, RB – Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2020, 2022-24

Reggie Wayne, WR –Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2020-24

Vince Wilfork, DT – Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2022-24

Patrick Willis, LB – Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2020-24

Darren Woodson, S - Times as a Semifinalist: 8 – 2015, 2017, 2019-2024

 

The list will be trimmed to 15 Modern-Era Player Finalists in early January.

 

Already named finalists are:

 

Coach/Contributor Committee:

Buddy Parker

 

Seniors Committee:

Randy Gradishar

Steve McMichael

Art Powell

 

 

 

 

Edited November 29, 2023 by chongli

[chongli]

 

Alos, disappointed Washington makes an announcement congratulating London, but not Buffalo (or the Rams). [But maybe this is a good thing, since it shows the Bills are too upset about how the season has gone to tend to such matters??]

 

 

Edited November 29, 2023 by chongli

[Freddie's Dead]

But all those tackles were 8 yards down field.....  Still can't believe we let a HOF-caliber LB go in his prime. Hope you get in London, you deserve it.  BTW, Fitz was never quite the same after London racked him up in Toronto. 

Edited November 29, 2023 by Freddie's Dead

[Punching Bag]

They forgot to include counters on number of murders covered up to demonstrate difference between two men.

[billsbackto81]

Enjoyed his time here and he paired nicely with Spikes but honestly never really considered him a "true" Bill.

 

Jmo...

[Punching Bag]

https://stathead.com/football/versus-finder.cgi?request=1&player_id1=FletLo20&player_id2=LewiRa00

 

London Fletcher vs. Ray Lewis: Defense Totals

 

London Fletcher vs. Ray Lewis: Snap Counts

Look at the snap count differences!  Lewis was resting most of game.

2 hours ago, Freddie's Dead said:

But all those tackles were 8 yards down field.....  Still can't believe we let a HOF-caliber LB go in his prime. Hope you get in London, you deserve it.  BTW, Fitz was never quite the same after London racked him up in Toronto. 

 

Yes some repeated things as if they were facts.

 

 

 

Noticed No Ray Lewis picture on website - Witness protection program is not usually for those witnessing murders but obstructing justice.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

4 hours ago, Freddie's Dead said:

But all those tackles were 8 yards down field.....  Still can't believe we let a HOF-caliber LB go in his prime. Hope you get in London, you deserve it.  BTW, Fitz was never quite the same after London racked him up in Toronto. 

Wait until Jason Peters is a first ballot HOF enshrinee

[BBFL]

1 hour ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Wait until Jason Peters is a first ballot HOF enshrinee

Dude, I’ll be dead or retires by the time that happens… can’t believe the guy is still playing. Major props to him and his longevity of a career. 

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

Spikes and London together…short lived but that’s what I’d love to see now. We have 24/7/365 offensive complaints, even though it’s the best offense we have probably ever had for a 4 year window. It’s insane lol The defense is the problem. Hope 43 can turn into the next Fletcher and hope he gets in the hall this year. Very underrated player, good for him.

[Wizard]

Here is how I would Tier Hall of Fame Semi-Finalists.

 

Tier 1

Peppers (Top 7 DE all time at retirement)

Gates (top 7 TE all time)

 

Tier 2

D. Hester (devalued position but was best at his role for 5-6 years in the league when he played)

 

J. Allen (Probably #8 DE at retirement

 

Tier 3

A. Johnson (Calvin Johnson before Calvin Johnson)

 

Reggie Wayne & Torry Holt (two great receivers who played as #2 receivers to M. Harrison and Isaac Bruce) on two prolific offenses

 

Patrick Willis (short career but was a perennial all pro at his position)

 

D. Woodson (you don't receive 8 semi final nods unless you are a top 10 Safety of all time 

 

Tier 4

Steve Smith Sr (this guy was a gamer and so dangerous and fun to watch).

 

Hines Ward (you were very good, won a title and played for Sterlers who have like 5-6 players who should be booted from Hall but you played for the Steelers)

 

Dwight Freeney (your spin move was awesome, a top 3 player at his position for like 4 years, and you probably have cool Peyton Manning practice stories)

 

 

Edited November 29, 2023 by Wizard

[boyst]

NFL Hall of Very Good.

that is all.

[H2o]

I think both Peppers and Gates definitely get in. 

 

The others with the best shot to get in this year, imo, are:

Jared Allen

James Harrison

Torry Holt

Rodney Harrison

 

I liked London fletcher, but I don't think he is widely viewed as a HOF LB by enough to get in. It could be a slim year where they only take in 4 this year. We shall see. 

[chongli]

 

 

 

 

Shame London won't get in. He wasn't viewed as "exciting" like Ray Lewis.

 

 

4 hours ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Wait until Jason Peters is a first ballot HOF enshrinee

 

Yep...or Marshawn Lynch or Stephon Gilmore maybe.

6 hours ago, Limeaid said:

https://stathead.com/football/versus-finder.cgi?request=1&player_id1=FletLo20&player_id2=LewiRa00

 

London Fletcher vs. Ray Lewis: Defense Totals

 

London Fletcher vs. Ray Lewis: Snap Counts

Look at the snap count differences!  Lewis was resting most of game.

 

 

Thanks for doing the research. His tackles for losses and snap counts vs. Lewis are eye popping! I never knew he was so great.

Edited November 29, 2023 by chongli

[boyst]

15 minutes ago, chongli said:

 

 

 

 

Shame London won't get in. He wasn't viewed as "exciting" like Ray Lewis.

 

 

 

Yep...or Marshawn Lynch or Stephon Gilmore maybe.

 

Thanks for doing the research. His tackles for losses and snap counts vs. Lewis are eye popping! I never knew he was so great.

if a franchise based their entire identity on Fletcher like the Ravens did with Lewis he'd be in the HOF. the ravens still have lewis all over their franchise identity. it'd be like us having OJ simpson on our billboards in the game. it's disgusting.

[34-78-83]

Tiki Barber though? C'mon people