#PFHOF17 Class Debate
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced last week the finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2017 Class during a live broadcast on the NFL Network. When the finalists were announced, the debate to see who will be elected to the Hall of Fame intensified.
Now fans can get involved and predict the Class of 2017. Participants can enter into a sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win a Grand Prize Package to attend the 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls.
Fans and media across the national have been advocating for their favorite hometown player or contributor. Here’s what media pundits have to say about this years’ finalist:
Morten Andersen
“This Could Be The Year For Morten Andersen” Atlanta Journal Constitution
"The Case For Morten Andersen in the Hall of Fame" WWLTV.com
"Morten Andersen's Chance at the Hall of Fame" Nola.com
Tony Boselli
“Breaking Down Tony Boselli’s Case For The Pro Football Hall Of Fame” Yahoo Sports
"Boselli Definitely a Hall of Famer" Jaguars.com
Isaac Bruce
"'Skinny Little Kid' Isaac Bruce is Knocking on Hall of Fame's Door" STLToday.com
"Ex-Rams Coach Mike Martz Still Hoping For Isaac Bruce in Hall" ESPN.com
Don Coryell
“BOLTSGRAPHIC: Don Coryell” Chargers.com
Terrell Davis
“Terrell Davis Hopes This Is The Year He Gets Into Hall Of Fame” All 22
Brian Dawkins
"Brian Dawkins Among 15 Finalists For Pro Football Hall of Fame" CSNPhilly.com
"Does ex-Eagle Brian Dawkins Belong in Hall of Fame? 'No Question', Says NFL Analyst" NJ.com
Alan Faneca
Joe Jacoby
"Chris Doleman Believes Joe Jacoby Belongs In The Hall Of Fame" Redskins.com
"Joe Jacoby Headlines Duo of Former Redskins Tabbed as 2017 Hall of Fame Finalists" CSNMidatlantic.com
"Joe Jacoby's Induction Into Pro Football Hall of Fame is Long Overdue" Washington Times
"Hall of Fame Would Be a 'Cherry on Top' for Joe Jacoby" Washington Post
Ty Law
"Ty Law Feeling Nervous About Hall of Fame Selection" Pro Football Talk
"Patriots Coach Bill Belichick: Ty Law 'Deserves' Hall of Fame" All22.com
"Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick Lobby for Ty Law as Hall of Famer" NESN.com
John Lynch
"John Lynch's Life-Changing Week Deserves To End With Hall of Fame Nod" DenverBroncos.com
Kevin Mawae
"Former Bears Assistant Kevin Mawae Eyes New Coaching Gig, Hall of Fame Nod" Chicago Tribune
"Former Jet Kevin Mawae, Best Center of His Generation, Waits to Find Out if He'll Join Pro Football Hall of Fame" NYDailyNews.com
Terrell Owens
"Steve Mariuscci to Hall of Fame Voters: Put Terrell Owens In" NJ.com
Jason Taylor
LaDainian Tomlinson
"Tomlinson Headlines List of 15" CBSSports.com
Kurt Warner
“Bickley: Kurt Warner, Curt Schilling Both Deserve Hall Of Fame” AZCentral.com
“Arizona Cardinals: Warner Will Make HOF” FOXSports.com
"Kurt Warner Leads in Hall of Fame Fan Vote" ArizonaSports.com
"Getting Kurt Warner Into Hall of Fame is 'About Salesmanship'" ArizonaSports.com
"Stellar Playoff Record Should Help Warner Reach Hall of Fame" STLToday.com
Senior Finalist
Kenny Easley
Contributor Finalists
Jerry Jones
"Why Cowboys VP Stephen Jones is 'Really, Really Nervous' About Jerry's Hall of Fame Chances" DallasNews.com
"Vikings Coach Mike Zimmer: 'Chances Are Good' That Jerry Jones is Voted into Hall of Fame Next Week" DallasNews.com
"Jones Reveals The True Story Behind Buying The Cowboys" NewsOK.com
"Jerry Jones In The Hall of Fame? It's a No-Brainer Says Dez Bryant" DallasNews.com
Paul Tagliabue
Hall of Fame Travels to Nashville For AFCA
As the Pro Football Hall of Fame gears up for another exciting season in 2017, members of the Hall attended the American Football Coaches Association Conference in Nashville, Tennessee
HOF Son Receives Special Call
New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater, son of Hall of Famer Jackie Slater, recently was named the 2017 Athletes in Action Bart Starr Award winner.