Posted November 24, 2024Nov 24 https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2024/11/25-modern-era-players-named-as-semifinalists-for-pro-football-hall-of-fame’s-class-of-2025/ Quote Eric Allen, CB — 1988-1994 Philadelphia Eagles, 1995-97 New Orleans Saints, 1998-2001 Oakland Raiders | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2021-25) Jared Allen, DE — 2004-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014-15 Chicago Bears, 2015 Carolina Panthers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2021-25) Willie Anderson, T — 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2021-25) Anquan Boldin, WR — 2003-09 Arizona Cardinals, 2010-12 Baltimore Ravens, 2013-15 San Francisco 49ers, 2016 Detroit Lions | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2022-25) Jahri Evans, G — 2006-2016 New Orleans Saints, 2017 Green Bay Packers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2023-25) Antonio Gates, TE — 2003-2018 San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 – 2024-25) James Harrison, LB — 2002-2012, 2014-17 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2013 Cincinnati Bengals, 2017 New England Patriots | (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2023-25) Rodney Harrison, S — 1994-2002 San Diego Chargers, 2003-08 New England Patriots | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2021, 2023-25) Torry Holt, WR — 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars | (Times as a Semifinalist: 11 – 2015-2025) Luke Kuechly, LB — 2012-19 Carolina Panthers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025) Eli Manning, QB — 2004-2019 New York Giants | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025) Robert Mathis, DE/LB — 2003-2016 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2022-25) Steve Smith Sr., WR — 2001-2013 Carolina Panthers, 2014-16 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2022-25) Terrell Suggs, LB/DE — 2003-2018 Baltimore Ravens, 2019 Arizona Cardinals, 2019 Kansas City Chiefs | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025) Fred Taylor, RB — 1998-2008 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009-2010 New England Patriots | (Times as a Semifinalist: 6 – 2020-25) Earl Thomas, DB — 2010-18 Seattle Seahawks, 2019 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025) Adam Vinatieri, PK — 1996-2005 New England Patriots, 2006-2019 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025) Hines Ward, WR — 1998-2011 Pittsburgh Steelers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 9 – 2017-2025) Ricky Watters, RB — 1992-94 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-97 Philadelphia Eagles, 1998-2001 Seattle Seahawks | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2020, 2022-25) Reggie Wayne, WR — 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 6 – 2020-25) Richmond Webb, T — 1990-2000 Miami Dolphins, 2001-02 Cincinnati Bengals | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025) Vince Wilfork, DT — 2004-2014 New England Patriots, 2015-16 Houston Texans | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2022-25) Steve Wisniewski, G — 1989-2001 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 – 2014, 2025) Darren Woodson, S — 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys | (Times as a Semifinalist: 9 – 2015, 2017, 2019-2025) Marshal Yanda, G/T — 2007-2019 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025)
November 25, 2024Nov 25 1 hour ago, Godfather said: Eric Allen should get in He should have been in years ago. I remember the year Aeneas Williams got in being pissed. Allen was better than Williams.
November 25, 2024Nov 25 3 hours ago, xxeaglesfanxx said: Both have the numbers but neither were very widely known. weren't widely known? Are you sure about that? EA played not only on one of the greatest defenses in Eagles history, but all one of the greatest defenses in league history. He was a total shutdown corner and we haven't seen anyone like him here since. Maybe Bobby Taylor and Troy Vincent, maybe Asante Samuel, but I would still take EA in his prime over those guys. And Watters was an even bigger name because he played for the Niners at a time when they were unstoppable. The whole town went crazy when we acquired Watters.
November 25, 2024Nov 25 Author 11 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said: They still wont get in Eric Allen will get in. Took Harold 36 years and a lot of complaining from me, but he finally got in. Keep the faith.
November 26, 2024Nov 26 Allen is more deserving and should get in before Watters IMO. Hopefully the 5th time is the charm!
November 26, 2024Nov 26 On 11/24/2024 at 7:31 PM, Godfather said: Eric Allen should get in Agreed. As for Ricky Watters getting into the HoF…For who? For what?
November 26, 2024Nov 26 Author 9 hours ago, time2rock said: Allen is more deserving and should get in before Watters IMO. Hopefully the 5th time is the charm! Yeah, if Watters gets in, great for him and notch one more ex-Eagle into the hall. If he doesn't get in, I wouldn't think of it as an 'injustice'. Allen not getting in so far, IS an injustice.
January 10Jan 10 Author I missed it when it was announced at the tail end of last year, but Eric Allen is now a Finalist. This HAS to be his year!
January 12Jan 12 I don’t even understand why it’s taken this long for Eric Allen to get in. It’s a shame Ricky Watters is just so unlikeable otherwise he should be in too.
January 12Jan 12 2 minutes ago, VaBeach_Eagle said: Funny stat i saw the other day he has deion beat or very close in all categories except forced fumbles deion has more. Which i find funny considering Allen has 200 something more tackles and has 3 sacks to Deions 0
January 15Jan 15 Author 1991 wasn't a great season to think back on because of what happened in the first game of the season (Bryce Paup), but if you think back to that Defense, it was a thing of beauty. But that can just make it worse, because with Randall healthy and that Defense, we win the Super Bowl that season. For those fans too young to remember that defense, you don't know what you missed! Buddy was gone, but it was his master piece even though Bud Carson was at the helm at the time.
January 15Jan 15 On 1/12/2025 at 12:28 PM, Bwestbrook36 said: Funny stat i saw the other day he has deion beat or very close in all categories except forced fumbles deion has more. Which i find funny considering Allen has 200 something more tackles and has 3 sacks to Deions 0 Deion was also a dynamic punt returner, which shouldn't be overlooked. I believe Allen was the better all-around CB, though.
January 15Jan 15 11 hours ago, VaBeach_Eagle said: 1991 wasn't a great season to think back on because of what happened in the first game of the season (Bryce Paup), but if you think back to that Defense, it was a thing of beauty. But that can just make it worse, because with Randall healthy and that Defense, we win the Super Bowl that season. For those fans too young to remember that defense, you don't know what you missed! Buddy was gone, but it was his master piece even though Bud Carson was at the helm at the time. I was 16 in '91 and went to a couple of those games. That defense was lights out. That team really could have done some serious damage if Randall hadn't gone down.
January 23Jan 23 Author I have a feeling that if we win on Sunday, he's a lock to get in. Even if the worst thing happened, I still think he gets in. But 100% if we win Sunday. The voters would have the Eagles at the top of their minds, which would (I think), favor Eric Allen's chances.
January 23Jan 23 2 hours ago, VaBeach_Eagle said: I have a feeling that if we win on Sunday, he's a lock to get in. Even if the worst thing happened, I still think he gets in. But 100% if we win Sunday. The voters would have the Eagles at the top of their minds, which would (I think), favor Eric Allen's chances. Def good juju. Dawk got the call (or knock I guess) right b4 52
January 27Jan 27 Author It's my belief/hope that the Eagles being in the Super Bowl will be the final straw toward Eric Allen finally getting the nod.
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