2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Predicting the Likely Favorites
By Erik Lambert
Unlikely:
Just as the word implies. These are players who could get in one day but can’t be sold in any way to where they get in this year. All of them have too many red flags or too much competition to make it possible by any stretch.
Tony Boselli
For a good five-year stretch, Boselli was the best left tackle in football. This was an era where Jonathan Ogden and Orlando Pace playued. Sadly his career was cut short by numerous injuries.
Don Coryell
One of the greatest innovators ever. Coryell ushered in much of the modern passing game that fans see today. He more than many coaches revolutionized offense. He just didn’t win enough.
Chris Hinton
His claim to fame is being part of the blockbuster trade that got John Elway to Denver. People never remember Hinton was a seven-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman. It’s really kind of sad.
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Joe Jacoby
A charter member of the iconic “Hogs” offensive line that paved the way to three Washington Redskins Super Bowl titles. Jacoby reached four Pro Bowls too but lacks in memory impact.
Edgerrin James
One would think posting over 15,000 total yards and scoring 91 touchdowns would be enough for prime consideration. Sadly James is considered to have benefited from playing with great QBs.
Mike Kenn
Being the best player on a team that doesn’t win really sucks. Mike Kenn knows. Outside of two or three brief playoff runs the five-time Pro Bowler was stuck with some bad Atlanta teams.
Karl Mecklenburg
The player himself was great for a long period of time. Problem is nothing he did stands out as such. Never had more than 13 sacks in a year and got humiliated in the Super Bowl three times.