underthelights
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Dwight Freeney: Best spin move of his generation as a pass rusher. He really met all the criteria for HOF. Pro bowls, longevity, arguably the best pass rusher multiple years, super bowl, etc etc etc...
Devin Hester: The HOF did the right thing here. Hester changed games with his return ability and is the best to ever return kicks. Let Cribbs in next
Andre Johnson: I was kind of surprised that Andre Johnson got in this early. He was great, but I don't feel he was ever the best at the position during a given year.
Julius Peppers: Another lock. Peppers was the premier player on defense for 3 teams (Carolina, Packers, Bears) during his time at each stop. Arguably the best DE of his generation.
Patrick Willis: This is another one I think the HOF committee got right. He retired early, but was dominant while in the league. This should set the precedent for Kuechly next year.
Randy Gradishar (senior): Glad to see an old Buckeye get in the HOF. I think it took so long because he played for Denver in the era before tons of media coverage. The Orange Crush Defense is iconic and he was a beast of a backer.
Steve McMichael (senior): Long overdue. That defense Bears defense was so good. His job was simply to eat up blocks to free up backers, but he did so much more. ESPN did an article that is a must read and damn near brought me to tears about his wait to get in the HOF. Here is the link, give it a read. Seriously, if it doesn't make you well up a little, you have no heart. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...-class-2024-chicago-bears-als-steve-mcmichael
Devin Hester: The HOF did the right thing here. Hester changed games with his return ability and is the best to ever return kicks. Let Cribbs in next
Andre Johnson: I was kind of surprised that Andre Johnson got in this early. He was great, but I don't feel he was ever the best at the position during a given year.
Julius Peppers: Another lock. Peppers was the premier player on defense for 3 teams (Carolina, Packers, Bears) during his time at each stop. Arguably the best DE of his generation.
Patrick Willis: This is another one I think the HOF committee got right. He retired early, but was dominant while in the league. This should set the precedent for Kuechly next year.
Randy Gradishar (senior): Glad to see an old Buckeye get in the HOF. I think it took so long because he played for Denver in the era before tons of media coverage. The Orange Crush Defense is iconic and he was a beast of a backer.
Steve McMichael (senior): Long overdue. That defense Bears defense was so good. His job was simply to eat up blocks to free up backers, but he did so much more. ESPN did an article that is a must read and damn near brought me to tears about his wait to get in the HOF. Here is the link, give it a read. Seriously, if it doesn't make you well up a little, you have no heart. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...-class-2024-chicago-bears-als-steve-mcmichael