Tag: hall of fame class of 2020

John Lynch misses out on Hall of Fame once again

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety and current 49ers general manager John Lynch missed out on making the Pro Football Hall of Fame again.

I guess seventh time isn’t the charm for former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety John Lynch. The former Super Bowl champion and current general manager of the San Francisco 49ers was one of the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020.

Tonight, at the NFL Honors, the new class was announced, with Lynch’s name noticeably absent. The five inductees will be former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, former Broncos safety Steve Atwater, former Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce, former Seahawks/Vikings guard Steve Hutchinson and former Colts and Cardinals running back Edgerrin James.

Perhaps this is a blessing in disguise for Lynch. If he’s a finalist at next year’s Super Bowl, he’ll find himself in Tampa Bay again, as Super Bowl LV will take place at Raymond James Stadium.

Maybe a return to the bay will bring with it a little luck for Lynch next time around.

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Brett Favre thinks Steve Hutchinson belongs in the Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre endorsed former Seattle Seahawks guard Steve Hutchinson for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

On February 1, 2020, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will choose five modern-era players from the 15-man ballot to elect into the class of 2020.

Of those 15 remaining players, two of them – running back Edgerrin James and guard Steve Hutchinson – played with the Seattle Seahawks.

Hutchinson has been a finalist a handful of times, and most believe this is the year he will finally get his bust in Canton.

Among those believers is Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, who played with Hutchinson for two years in Minnesota from 2009-2010.

Favre jumped on Twitter to voice his support for Hutch, calling him the best guard he’s ever played with and stating that he never gave up a sack or a pressure during their time as teammates.

Hutchinson was a seven time Pro Bowler and a five time All-Pro in a career that spanned from 2001-2012. He spent the first five seasons of his career in a Seahawks uniform, helping to form one of the best left sides of an offensive line in NFL history alongside Hall of Famer Walter Jones.

With a strong group of finalists, including James, Troy Polamalu, Torry Holt, Isaac Bruce and Leroy Butler, it will be hard to limit the group to just five. However, Hutchinson’s career accolades are enough for him to reach the Hall, and 2020 might be his year.

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Bucs legend Derrick Brooks shows former teammate John Lynch love on Twitter

See why Tampa Bay Buccaneers great Derrick Brooks took to Twitter on behalf of former teammate John Lynch.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ victory in Super Bowl XXXVII over the Oakland Raiders marked the culmination of years of hard work and pulling themselves out of the pits of the NFL.

For a franchise that once had a winless season in 1976, a Super Bowl title is the ultimate prize. That 2002 squad featured Hall of Famers like Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, and perhaps another in former safety John Lynch, who is 1 of 15 finalists up for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020.

While Lynch will have to wait a few more weeks to find out if he’ll be inducted on his seventh try, he can celebrate the fact that we just named NFL Executive of the Year by football writers.

Lynch’s former teammate, Brooks, took to Twitter to let everyone know.

Lynch’s 49ers take on the Green Bay Packers later today in the NFC Championship Game with a trip to Super Bowl LIV in Miami on the line.

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Tiki Barber defends brother Ronde amid latest Hall of Fame snub

See what former NFL running back Tiki Barber had to say on Twitter regarding his brother Ronde’s recent Hall of Fame snub.

It’s hard to believe that former Tampa Bay Buccaneers great Ronde Barber isn’t already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame when you consider his impressive resume.

Barber spent his entire career with Tampa Bay, all 16 seasons, collecting 47 interceptions, eight return touchdowns and 28 sacks during that time. A five-time Pro Bowler who earned first-team All-Pro status three times, Barber was the definition of consistency, playing in every single game from 1999 to 2012 and starting all but one. He was also a member of the Buccaneers’ 2002 Super Bowl-winning team.

But, when the 15 finalists for the Hall of Fame were announced earlier this month, Barber’s name was noticeably absent, while his former teammate and current general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, John Lynch, made the cut.

Jenna Laine of ESPN recently wrote a great piece on Barber’s Hall of Fame absence, blaming it on the stigma surrounding nickelbacks.

The piece by Laine is definitely worth a read.

And, for what it’s worth, Barber’s twin brother, former NFL running back Tiki Barber, came to Ronde’s defense, too, on Twitter.

Take a look.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020 will be announced on the eve of Super Bowl LIV during the NFL Honors show.

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