winghaz Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm obviously biased in favor for the former Vikings. But a name that also stands out in this group is Ray Guy. He's WAY overdue. He brought punting up to a different level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 I just don't think he gets a rubber stamp during his first few years of eligibility.I don't know how it works so I may be off base here but I don't think Taglibue should be included in the same process as the players. I'd hate to see Art Monk or Darrell Green not get in this year because Tagliabue's candidacy knocked them out. I know they have to elect 4 and it can't be more than 7. So does anyone know if Tagliabue counts towards the 7 or is he different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I just don't think he gets a rubber stamp during his first few years of eligibility.I don't know how it works so I may be off base here but I don't think Taglibue should be included in the same process as the players. I'd hate to see Art Monk or Darrell Green not get in this year because Tagliabue's candidacy knocked them out. I know they have to elect 4 and it can't be more than 7. So does anyone know if Tagliabue counts towards the 7 or is he different?Nope, they're all lumped in together if I recall, though there is a veteran's committee (or equivalent) that handles some aspect of the induction process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 I just don't think he gets a rubber stamp during his first few years of eligibility.I don't know how it works so I may be off base here but I don't think Taglibue should be included in the same process as the players. I'd hate to see Art Monk or Darrell Green not get in this year because Tagliabue's candidacy knocked them out. I know they have to elect 4 and it can't be more than 7. So does anyone know if Tagliabue counts towards the 7 or is he different?Nope, they're all lumped in together if I recall, though there is a veteran's committee (or equivalent) that handles some aspect of the induction process.So a deserving player could get screwed in order to elect a former commissioner. That's bull- . They need to fix that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantleisthebest7 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Derrick Thomas, Art Monk, Paul Tagliabue, Chris Carter, and Ray Guy I think get in. Jimmy Eat World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I wouldn't bet on Guy. I've been predicting his induction for years, only to be disappointed each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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