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How to watch Dick Vermeil’s Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony

Dick Vermeil will be inducted into the Hall of Fame today and he’ll give the final speech of the day

Dick Vermeil is an iconic coach in Rams history, helping lead the team to their first-ever Super Bowl win in 1999. He only spent three years with the team, but he made his final season count by winning it all after going just 9-23 in his first two seasons.

For everything he accomplished in the NFL, including leading three different franchises to the playoffs, he’s being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Class of 2022. The enshrinement ceremony will take place today, Aug. 6, in Canton, Ohio.

Rather than being held in the evening as it usually is, the ceremony will begin at 12 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on both ESPN and NFL Network, and speeches will be given to recognize each of the eight inductees.

Below is the order of speeches; family members will provide speeches for Sam Mills and Cliff Branch, who are being inducted posthumously.

  1. LeRoy Butler
  2. Sam Mills
  3. Richard Seymour
  4. Art McNally
  5. Tony Boselli
  6. Bryant Young
  7. Cliff Branch
  8. Dick Vermeil

How to watch Bryant Young’s Hall of Fame induction

Here’s how to watch Bryant Young put on his gold jacket!

The 49ers will add another player to the Pro Football Hall of Fame when Bryant Young is inducted Saturday. Young will join 22 other players who suited up for San Francisco at some point during their careers.

Fans can check out his induction beginning at 9:00am Pacific Time on NFL Network. Young will go in as part of an eight-person class that includes offensive tackle Tony Bosselli, wide receiver Cliff Branch, safety LeRoy Butler, official Art McNally, linebacker Sam Mills, defensive lineman Richard Seymour and coach Dick Vermeil.

Young landed in the NFL as a first-round pick of the 49ers in the 1994 draft. He quickly made an impact and started all 16 games for the eventual Super Bowl champions. He finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.

He finished his career in 2007 with 208 starts in 208 games. He was a four-time Pro Bowler, an All-Pro, a Comeback Player of the Year and a member of the Hall of Fame’s All-Decade Team for the 1990s. During his 14-year career, Young posted 627 tackles and 89.5 sacks. He had more than 5.0 sacks in a season in nine of his 14 years.

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Tony Boselli appreciative of A+ support from Jags fanbase, organization

Tony Boselli says the Jags fanbase embraced him from the start and their support during his journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame was “amazing.”

Not only will the spotlight be on the Jacksonville Jaguars this week as they compete in the Hall of Fame Game, but it will also be on their first-ever draft pick Tony Boselli. The Jags legend will finally receive his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Enshrinement Ceremony will take place on Saturday.

Boselli paid his dues through a long wait after being a semifinalist for seven consecutive years. However, what made the journey a little easier to endure was the support he received from the fanbase and the Jags organization.

When speaking with NFL Network recently, Boselli praised Jacksonville and the Jags for their support throughout his journey and said it was an overwhelming feeling.

“The city of Jacksonville has been amazing,” Boselli said. “So being the first pick overall [in Jags history], probably not the sexiest pick and I’m sure the fans were going ‘Hey, where is the wide receiver or the quarterback?’ But you would never know it because they embraced me from Day 1.

Outside of 2017, the last decade-plus has not been great for the organization with wins and losses and the fans have hung in there. They’ve been supportive. So when this happened, they’ve been wild and the organization has been crazy. Shad Khan, the owner, he wasn’t the owner when I played, but you wouldn’t know it with the way he’s handled the situation and what he’s done. […] I think with every player, you want what you did on the field to be appreciated. The Hall of Fame is a validation of that, but then how the organization you gave so much to, the way they treat you afterward says a lot and they get an A+. The fans and organization, it’s been amazing.”

The big knock on Boselli was that his career only lasted from 1995 to 2001 because of a shoulder issue, but fans and football journalists were very vocal about his dominance throughout his wait. With three All-Pro and five Pro Bowl nominations to his name, his body of work certainly should’ve been appreciated sooner.

The wait is now over, though, and Jags fans will get to witness history this weekend. For those wanting to watch, the action will be on ESPN on Aug. 6 at noon, and former Jags quarterback Mark Brunell will have the honor of presenting Boselli for enshrinement.

5 bets for the Raiders-Jaguars Hall of Fame game, because why else are you going to watch?

Yes, we know it’s the preseason. No, you can’t talk us out of this.

Ok, listen.

It’s been a very long offseason in the NFL. The draft feels like a distant memory and free agency may as well have taken place decades ago. But finally, FINALLY, we get real, live NFL football on Thursday night.

And while that anticipation will almost certainly not be met with thrilling action, watching toe meet leather on television for the first time all year is worth celebrating. Certainly it’s worth betting on.

We are not here to judge. We are not here to tell you to save your bankroll for Week 1. We know, in our hearts, if you are reading this, you’ve already committed to putting down some cash on Thursday’s action. You will find no shame here for we are with you. This is a safe place.

So let’s do what we’ve waited months on. Let’s bet on a (preseason) NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders.

Here are the five bets we’ve got our eyes on.

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How Saints fans can watch Sam Mills’ Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony

How Saints fans can watch Sam Mills’ Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, and the Raiders-Jaguars Hall of Fame Game:

The legendary Sam Mills will be enshrined at the Pro Football Hall of Fame this Saturday, putting a bronze bust in his image alongside his old New Orleans Saints “Dome Patrol” teammate Rickey Jackson for years to come. Mills died of cancer in 2005 and will be represented by his family at the enshrinement ceremony, and he’s remembered well by all who knew him. Another old friend and Hall of Famer, former Saints left tackle Willie Roaf, spoke of the recognition he’s pleased to see Mills receive upon his election back in February.

It’s going to be an emotional moment for the Mills family and their supporters, who have spent decades working to get him into the Hall of Fame. Now those efforts have come to fruition. Here’s how you can tune in:

  • What: 2022 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 6 at 12:00 p.m.ET
  • Where: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton, Ohio
  • Streaming: fuboTV (try it free)
  • TV: ESPN
  • Radio: ESPN Radio

And here’s what you need to know about Thursday night’s Hall of Fame Game, which will be played to commemorate the occasion in front of a national audience:

  • What: Jacksonville Jaguars (0-0) vs. Las Vegas Raiders (0-0)
  • When: Thursday, Aug. 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Where: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton, Ohio
  • Radio: ESPN Radio
  • TV: NBC
  • Streaming: fuboTV (try it free)
  • Odds: Raiders -1
  • Announcing Crew: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth

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How to watch Tony Boselli’s Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony

Here is all the information Jags fans need to watch Tony Boselli’s Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony.

The Jacksonville Jaguars won’t only be playing in the Hall of Fame Game Thursday, but they also will be watching one of their own get inducted into football’s most exclusive club. Of course, that player is former left tackle Tony Boselli.

Boselli, 50, will finally get his opportunity to join the Hall of Fame after seven consecutive years of being a semifinalist. His induction is a historic one as he’s the first player drafted by the Jags to earn a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Boselli was the first-ever draft pick by the Jags in 1995 as the team selected him second overall. He played for them from 1995 to 2001 and was able to earn First-Team All-Pro honors three times and earn Pro Bowl honors five times. Boselli was also named to the 1990s All-Decade Team and is a member of the Jags’ Hall of Fame called the “Pride of the Jags.”

Several fans have traveled to Canton to see Boselli enter the Hall of Fame and watch the Jags in the coming days. However, for those wanting to watch his induction ceremony from home, here is all the information needed to do it.

Event Information

2022 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony

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No Chiefs advanced as senior, coaching finalists for 2023 Hall of Fame

Former #Chiefs Otis Taylor, Carl Peterson, Marty Schottenheimer and Lloyd Wells will have to wait another year for their shot at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 12-person committee has trimmed their list of senior, coaching and contributor candidates down to 24 finalists for the 2023 class. Unfortunately, no former Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the finalist round of voting.

Former Chiefs WR Otis Taylor, GM Carl Peterson, HC Marty Schottenheimer and scout Lloyd Wells each made it through to the semifinalist round, but they advanced no further. Ken Anderson, Maxie Baughan, Randy Gradishar, Chuck Howley, Cecil Isbell, Joe Klecko, Bob Kuechenberg, Eddie Meador, Tommy Nobis, Ken Riley, Sterling Sharpe and Everson Walls made it through for the senior category. Roone Arledge, Don Coryell, Mike Holmgren, Frank “Bucko” Kilroy, Robert Kraft, Art Modell, Buddy Parker, Dan Reeves, Art Rooney Jr., Mike Shanahan, Clark Shaughnessy and John Wooten made it through for the coaching/contributor category.

Many were hoping that this would be the year that Taylor became the 11th member of the Super Bowl IV team enshrined in the hallowed halls of Canton, Ohio. This year’s class was special because it gave Taylor his best chance yet, with up to three senior players being inducted.

As for the coaching/contributor class, Wells is long overdue for induction as the first full-time Black scout in professional football. His work bringing HBCU players into the fold in Kansas City helped the team to its early success.

There was also some support for the late Marty Schottenheimer to go in this year, but with such a backlog in the coaching/contributor category, it could be a long time before we see his induction.

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Former Rams CB Eddie Meador, LB Maxie Baughan named Hall of Fame senior finalists

Two former Rams players, Eddie Meador and Maxi Baughan are finalists for the Hall of Fame in the senior category

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 24 finalists for the Class of 2023 in the senior and coach/contributor categories on Wednesday, and two former Rams players were among those in contention as senior candidates.

Cornerback Eddie Meador and linebacker Maxie Baughan made it to the next step as finalists, and they’re joined by 10 other players in the senior category. A senior is considered any player who last played in the NFL no later than the 1996 season.

Baughan played five years with the Rams from 1966-1970, making the Pro Bowl four times and a total of nine times in his career. He also had 18 interceptions in 12 NFL seasons.

Meador played 12 seasons with the Rams, making the Pro Bowl six times and being named a first-team All-Pro twice. He finished his career with a whopping 46 interceptions, with 24 of those coming in a three-year span from 1966-1968.

Former Rams head coach Clark Shaughnessy is also a finalist in the coach/contributor category. He coached the Rams for two years from 1948-1949, going 14-7-3 at the helm.

A maximum of three senior finalists will be elected to the Hall of Fame this year, while only one coach/contributor will be in contention for the Class of 2023.

3 former Broncos named finalists for 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Congrats to Broncos greats Mike Shanahan, Dan Reeves and Randy Gradishar for being named finalists for the 2023 Hall of Fame class!

A trio of Denver Broncos greats are now one step closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Mike Shanahan and Dan Reeves have been named among 12 finalists for the 2023 class in the coach category. Former linebacker Randy Gradishar has also been named a finalist among the 12 senior candidates.

The late Reeves won a Super Bowl as a player with the Dallas Cowboys and then won a second title as an assistant coach with Dallas. He later went on to reach four more Super Bowls as a head coach, including three appearances with the Broncos.

Shanahan won a title as an assitant with the San Francisco 49ers before going on to win a pair of Super Bowls as a head coach with Denver in the 1990s. Elements of his offense are still seen across the NFL today.

Gradishar anchored the Broncos’ famous “Orange Crush” defense in the 1970s, earning NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1978. A seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro, Gradishar helped Denver reach the Super Bowl in 1977 and he’s now a member of the team’s Ring of Fame.

Up to three finalists from the senior pool will be chosen on Aug. 16, followed by one coach or contributor being chosen on Aug. 23. The full 2023 Hall of Fame class will be announced before the Super Bowl next year.

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