Tag: Pro Football Hall of Fame

Commanders ‘Hail Mary’ is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

More Commanders’ items make their way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

After his performance in a Week 3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Daniels completed 21 of 23 (91.2%) passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns in Washington’s road win. The football from his final completion in that game is on display in Canton, Ohio, as he established a new NFL rookie record for single-game completion percentage.

Now, Daniels has another piece of his rookie season on display at the Hall of Fame.

The Commanders defeated the Chicago Bears on a 52-yard Hail Mary to end their Week 8 game when Daniels found wide receiver Noah Brown in the end zone as time expired. It’s the top play of the 2024 NFL season.

On Thursday, the Hall of Fame posted a message revealing that Brown’s gloves and the pylon from the Hail Mary play at Northwest Stadium are now on display in Canton. Daniels and Brown autographed each item.

Daniels is off to one of the greatest starts for a rookie — at any position — in NFL history. He has helped the Commanders to a surprising 7-2 start.

 

Pro Football Hall of Fame highlights Arrowhead Stadium: ‘It’s a legacy!’

The Pro Football Hall of Fame gave Arrowhead Stadium a shoutout on Twitter this week before the #Chiefs’ Week 10 matchup against the #Broncos.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 10 with a chance to keep their undefeated season intact heading into the back half of their 2024 schedule.

The Chiefs’ AFC West showdown against the Broncos is sure to be an exciting affair, but it wasn’t the on-field product that seemed to intrigue the social media team at the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week.

Instead, it was the history of Arrowhead Stadium that became part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s pre-Week 10 coverage in a post to Twitter that highlighted the storied venue:

 

Fans in Kansas City have never taken the history of Arrowhead Stadium for granted and with a third-consecutive Super Bowl title at stake this season, the Chiefs faithful will have a chance to help their team continue their run of dominance at home games.

Stay tuned to see if Kansas City can secure its ninth win against the Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, November 10.

Broncos have 4 candidates for 2025 Hall of Fame class

The Broncos have four candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, including two-time Super Bowl champion Neil Smith.

Former Denver Broncos coaches Mike Shanahan and Dan Reeves were named semifinalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class earlier this week.

Shanahan and Reeves are two of nine candidates in the coach category. The selection committee will narrow that list of nine semifinalists down to one finalist later this month.

The Broncos also have two modern-era players who made the cutdown from 167 nominees down to 50 candidates last month: defensive linemen Neil Smith and Simeon Rice.

That gives Denver four total candidates for next year’s Hall of Fame class.

Broncos candidates for Hall of Fame

  1. Coach Mike Shanahan
  2. Coach Dan Reeves
  3. DL Neil Smith
  4. DL Simeon Rice

The Hall of Fame’s selection committee will meet on Nov. 19 to select one coach finalist. The list of modern-era player nominees will also be trimmed down to 25 semifinalists later this month. The 2025 class will be announced before Super Bowl LVIX next year.

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Tim Brown: Notre Dame’s biggest concern is repeating loss to NIU

Can the Irish follow the former Heisman winner’s advice?

As Notre Dame’s most recent Heisman Trophy winner, [autotag]Tim Brown[/autotag] is one the most respected living former Irish players. When he talks about the program that helped develop him into a Pro Football Hall of Famer, people listen.

To that end, Brown made an appearance on “The Big College Football Show” on the Chicago Sports Network. During his interview, he was asked what his biggest concerns about the remainder of the Irish’s season.

Brown’s answer was simple in that the Irish need to avoid the letdown they suffered against Northern Illinois, and he isn’t wrong. That loss has hung over them like a storm cloud ever since it happened. Many believe it will cost them a College Football Playoff spot even if they run table for the rest of the regular season.

Only time will tell how damaging that loss will be in the end, but for now, Brown’s advice to the Irish is simple:

For now, the Irish simply need to play like their fate entirely is in their hands still. It’s the least they can do.

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Former Titans owner Bud Adams semifinalist for Hall of Fame

Former Tennessee Titans owner K.S ‘Bud’ Adams has taken the next step into induction in the NFL Hall of Fame.

Former Titans owner K.S. ‘Bud’ Adams is one step closer to being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is among nine semifinalists who have taken the next step toward potentially becoming a member of the Contributor Category of the Class of 2025.


Adams joins Ralph Hay, Frank “Bucko” Kilroy, Robert Kraft, Art Modell, Art Rooney Jr., Seymour Siwoff, Doug Williams and John Wooten on that list. 

Adams’ influence on the game is undeniable. Joining former Kansas City owner Lamar Hunt, they founded the original American Football League in 1960 and survived until the merger with the NFL in 1970. In recognition of this achievement, he received the Lamar Hunt Award for Professional Football in 2008 for helping the NFL reach the pinnacle of professional sports. 

Adams, who passed away in 2013, was the founder and owner of the Oilers/Titans from 1960-2012. During his time at the franchise’s helm, he oversaw the transition from Houston to Nashville and cultivated a tremendous fan base. He was also a pivotal figure among the NFL owners, leading the way on many initiatives that helped the game become what it is today. 

The next step in the journey will be when the committee trims down to one finalist for consideration by the full selection committee. The one contributor will be grouped with one coaching candidate and three seniors candidates. Based on getting at least 80% of the votes from the full committee, between one and three of those five finalists will make it to the Hall.

The virtual vote will take place on November 12; check back with Titans Wire for all the coverage on Adams as he takes the next step toward the Hall of Fame. 

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Mike Shanahan, Dan Reeves advance in Hall of Fame voting process

Mike Shanahan and the late Dan Reeves have been named semifinalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Three-time Super Bowl champion Mike Shanahan is advancing as a coach candidate for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, the Hall announced Thursday. Another former Denver Broncos coach, the late Dan Reeves, also advanced in the voting.

The list of coach 14 candidates has been trimmed down to nine semifinalists: Shanahan, Reeves, Bill Arnsparger, Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Chuck Knox, Marty Schottenheimer, George Seifert and Clark Shaughnessy.

Shanahan, 72, won his first Super Bowl as an offensive coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers following the 1994 season. He later won back-to-back Super Bowls as head coach of the Broncos in the 1997 and 1998 seasons. Elements of his offense are still seen across the NFL today.

Reeves died at age 77 in 2022. He reached two Super Bowls as a player with the Dallas Cowboys, winning his first title following the 1971 season. Reeves later reached three more Super Bowls as an assistant with the Cowboys, winning his second title after the 1977 season. He went on to reach four more Super Bowls as a head coach, including three with the Broncos.

Reeves’ nine total Super Bowl appearances represent the third-most in NFL history only behind Tom Brady (10) and Bill Belichick (12). Reeves should eventually reach Canton, and Shanahan seems to be trending toward a Hall of Fame nod in 2025.

Denver also has two modern-era player candidates for the 2025 class in defensive linemen Neil Smith and Simeon Rice.

Broncos candidates for Hall of Fame

  1. Coach Mike Shanahan
  2. Coach Dan Reeves
  3. DL Neil Smith
  4. DL Simeon Rice

The Hall of Fame’s selection committee will meet on Nov. 19 to select one finalist from the coach category to advance in the voting process. The list of modern-era player nominees will also be trimmed down to 25 semifinalists in November. The 2025 class will be announced before Super Bowl LVIX next year.

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Former Steelers WR Hines Ward among 50 candidates for Pro Football HOF

3 former Steelers made the top 50 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

On Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the final 50 modern-era candidates for the 2025 call of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Next up will be the announcement of the 25 modern-era semifinalists.

The Pittsburgh Steelers got three players in the final 50. Wide receiver Hines Ward, outside linebacker James Harrison and kicker Gary Anderson are among the final 50 modern-era candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Based on the strength of the 2025 class, all three former Steelers are probably long shots to make the Hall. Anderson is in the same group as Adam Vinatieri and there aren’t going to be two kickers and both Ward and Harrison face stiff competition at their respective positions.

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2 former Dolphins among 50 remaining 2025 Hall of Fame candidates

Richmond Webb’s Hall of Fame hopes are still alive.

Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richmond Webb and defensive back Troy Vincent are two of the 50 remaining modern-era candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.

In September, the Hall of Fame announced its preliminary list of 167 candidates, which included nine former Dolphins. Among those that didn’t make the October cut to 50 are former Miami running back Ricky Williams, and wide receivers Irving Fryar, Brandon Marshall, and Wes Welker.

Webb, 57, has received a groundswell of recent support from Dolphins fans who want the seven-time Pro Bowler to get his due and reach the Hall of Fame.

Vincent, 54, was the Dolphins’ No. 7 overall pick in the 1992 NFL draft, although he’s better remember for his tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles when he earned five trips to the Pro Bowl.

In about four weeks, the Hall of Fame will trim the list to 25 semifinalists, which is a stage that neither Webb nor Vincent have ever reached.

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3 Raiders legends advance among modern-era nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025

The list of modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025 has been trimmed to 50.

Wednesday the Pro Football Hall of Fame trimmed their list of modern-era finalists for the class of 2025 to 50. Among them are three Raiders legends.

The three Raiders to advance in the voting are RB Marshawn Lynch, G Steve Wisniewski, and CB Eric Allen.

Here is the entire list of 50 modern-era nominees:

QUARTERBACKS (2): Eli Manning, Steve McNair

RUNNING BACKS (6): Shaun Alexander, Tiki Barber, Eddie George, Marshawn Lynch, Fred Taylor*, Ricky Watters

WIDE RECEIVERS (6): Anquan Boldin, Torry Holt*, Jimmy Smith, Steve Smith Sr., Hines Ward, Reggie Wayne*

TIGHT ENDS (2): Ben Coates, Antonio Gates*

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (12): Willie Anderson* (T), Lomas Brown (T), Ruben Brown (G), Jahri Evans* (G), Olin Kreutz (C), Logan Mankins (G), Jeff Saturday (C), Joe Staley (T), Richmond Webb (T), Erik Williams (T), Steve Wisniewski (G), Marshal Yanda (G)

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (8): John Abraham (DE also LB), Jared Allen* (DE), Robert Mathis (DE), Haloti Ngata (DT), Simeon Rice (DE), Neil Smith (DE), Vince Wilfork (DT/NT), Kevin Williams (DT)

LINEBACKERS (5): Cornelius Bennett, London Fletcher, James Harrison, Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs

DEFENSIVE BACKS (6): Eric Allen* (CB), Kam Chancellor (S), Rodney Harrison* (S), Earl Thomas (S), Troy Vincent (CB), Darren Woodson* (S)

SPECIAL TEAMS (3): Gary Anderson (K), Brian Mitchell (KR/PR also RB), Adam Vinatieri (K)

From here the list will be trimmed to 25 semi-finalists. That list will be compiled in about four weeks.

17 former Broncos players snubbed by Hall of Fame voters

Rod Smith is among 17 modern-era Broncos players who were snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame voters.

The Denver Broncos had 19 modern-era players nominated for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class this year. Only two of them have advanced in the latest round of voting.

The original list of 167 nominees has been trimmed down to 50 candidates and former Broncos Neil Smith and Simeon Rice are among eight defensive linemen who made the cut, joined by John Abraham, Jared Allen, Robert Mathis, Haloti Ngata, Vince Wilfork and Kevin Williams.

Smith won back-to-back Super Bowls with Denver in the late 1990s. Rice won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and later spent part of his final season in the NFL with the Broncos in 2007.

Among the Denver players who did not make the cut is two-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver Rod Smith. Instead, six other WRs advanced: Anquan Boldin, Torry Holt, Jimmy Smith, Steve Smith, Hines Ward and Reggie Wayne.

In addition to Smith and Rice, Mike Shanahan and the late Dan Reeves are also candidates for the Hall of Fame in the coach category.

Broncos who did not advance

  1. RB Clinton Portis
  2. RB Glyn Milburn
  3. RB Jamaal Charles
  4. WR Rod Smith
  5. WR Demaryius Thomas
  6. WR Brandon Marshall
  7. WR Wes Welker
  8. TE Vernon Davis
  9. C Tom Nalen
  10. G Mark Schlereth
  11. DL Jamal Williams
  12. DL Ted Washington
  13. LB Bill Romanowski
  14. LB Keith Brooking
  15. CB Aqib Talib
  16. CB Dré Bly
  17. K Jason Elam

Broncos candidates for Hall of Fame

  1. Coach Mike Shanahan
  2. Coach Dan Reeves
  3. DL Neil Smith
  4. DL Simeon Rice

The Hall of Fame’s selection committee will trim the list of modern-era nominees down to 25 semifinalists in about four weeks. The 2025 class will be announced before Super Bowl LVIX next year.

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