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Hall of Fame finalists announced

Who ya got?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...2017-finalists

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The 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017 were trimmed to 15 finalists during Tuesday's Gold Jacket Finalists special on NFL Network.

The 15 modern-era finalists join three other finalists to comprise 18 finalists under consideration for the Class of 2017.

Former Seahawks safety Kenny Easley was announced as a senior finalist last August by the Seniors Committee, which reviews the qualifications of those players whose careers ended more than 25 years ago.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue were announced as contributor finalists in August by the Hall of Fame's Contributor Committee that considers persons who made outstanding contributions to professional football other than players and coaches.

2017 Hall of Fame finalists

1. Brian Dawkins, safety (Philadelphia Eagles, 1996-2008; Denver Broncos, 2009-2011)

2. Jason Taylor, defensive end (Miami Dolphins, 1997-2007, '09, 2011; Washington Redskins, 2008; New York Jets, 2010)

3. LaDainian Tomlinson, running back (San Diego Chargers, 2001-09; New York Jets, 2010-11)

4. Morten Andersen, kicker (New Orleans Saints, 1982-1994; Atlanta Falcons, 1995-2000; 2006-07; New York Giants, 2001; Kansas City Chiefs, 2002-03; Minnesota Vikings, 2004)

5. Don Coryell, coach (St. Louis Cardinals, 1973-77; San Diego Chargers, 1978-1986)

6. Kurt Warner, quarterback (St. Louis Rams, 1998-2003; New York Giants, 2004; Arizona Cardinals, 2005-09)

7. Terrell Davis, running back (Denver Broncos, 1995-2001)

8. Isaac Bruce, wide receiver (Los Angeles Rams, 1994; St. Louis Rams, 1995-2007; San Francisco 49ers, 2008-09)

9. Terrell Owens, wide receiver (San Francisco 49ers, 1996-2003; Philadelphia Eagles, 2004-05; Dallas Cowboys, 2006-08; Buffalo Bills, 2009; Cincinnati Bengals, 2010)

10. Tony Boselli, offensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars, 1995-2001; Houston Texans, 2002)

11. Alan Faneca, guard (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1998-2007; New York Jets, 2008-09; Arizona Cardinals, 2010)

12. Joe Jacoby, offensive tackle (Washington Redskins, 1981-1993)

13. Ty Law, cornerback (New England Patriots, 1995-2004; New York Jets, 2005, '08; Kansas City Chiefs, 2006-07; Denver Broncos, 2009)

14. John Lynch, safety (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1993-2003; Denver Broncos, 2004-07)

15. Kevin Mawae, center (Seattle Seahawks, 1994-97; New York Jets, 1998-2005; Tennessee Titans, 2006-09)

Two of my all-time favorite non-Chiefs players to watch are on that list. Tony Boselli was a dominant offensive tackle, and Terrell Davis was such a tremendous competitor. In games either of those two were in, I would love to watch them play.

Terrell Owens should be a fun debate.

Not.

Coryell and Warner. No one else should get it.

We at least know Kurt Warner is a shoo-in

LT for sure.
Lacklustre crop overall though.

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower (Post 12659190)

Coryell and Warner. No one else should get it.

Dawkins and Law should absolutely be in the conversation. Both were flat out dominant at their peak, played long careers, and played for winners.

Tomlinson
Boselli
T.Davis
Warner
Lynch

These 5 should be in imo.

In order of deservedness, I'd go with:

1. Joe Jacoby - best tackle of his era.

2. Morten Andersen - c'mon, if he's not in no kicker should ever go in (other than Stenerud)

3. Kurt Warner - most dominant player at the most important position for several years. That's a go.

4. Ladainian Tomlinson - Okay, whatever. He scored a lot. That's fine.

5. John Lynch - Very borderline candidate, but he's the best I can find on this list.

This list is terrible, by the way. Isaac Bruce should go in after Torry Holt, though they're both legit candidates. So I can't vote for Isaac first. And where's Everson Walls and Albert Lewis and Deron Cherry? Roger Craig deserves it more than Terrell Davis, and I'd painfully put Mecklenburg in front of a bunch of these candidates.

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501 (Post 12659197)

Dawkins and Law should absolutely be in the conversation. Both were flat out dominant at their peak, played long careers, and played for winners.

I just remember Law for being a complete nonfactor by the time it seemed like a good idea for Herm to bring him in here.

Sorry, voting for Bolts is bad enough. I refuse to vote for ANY Donks.

And if Ty Cobb can get into the HOF, then so should TO. I'll just throw that out there.

Arguably the best receiver during his time other than Moss. Especially since, unlike Moss, he was a much more consistent threat because he hustled on every route and blocked.

I liked Keven Mawae as a center he was a mauler. I remember thinking I wish he was a Chief and I would always trade for him on Madden.

Anyone that says Davis is a dumbass.

I'm gonna say:

Tomlinson
Andersen
Warner
Owens
And uhhhhh I dunno, Faneca?