Potential future Hall of Famer takes in Thursday’s practice
Joe Klecko was an absolute force for the Jets as part of the New York Sack Exchange back in the day. Now, he’s back in Florham Park taking in the new generation of Jets football. And this comes on the heels of him finding out he is one step away from being enshrined forever in Canton, Ohio.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their three senior finalists for the Class of 2023 and the former defensive lineman for the Jets is among that group, along with former longtime Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley and former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Ken Riley.
Klecko isn’t counting his chickens before they hatch, though. “Until the check’s in the bank, I’m gonna maintain civility about this and live my normal life,” Klecko said. The 48-member voting committee will meet in January to decide the fate of Klecko and he needs to receive 80% of the votes to be elected to the Hall.