2026 52 Modern-era candidiates

[rewing84]

Here's the comparison between last year and this year.

Inducted (3): Antonio Gates, Eric Allen, Jared Allen

Fell Off (3): Ricky Watters, Anquan Boldin, James Harrison

New (7): Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, Frank Gore, Larry Fitzgerald, Jason Witten, Lomas Brown, Kevin Williams

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Appreciate the breakdown very informative as always

[sluggermatt15]

Hard to say if he intentionally missed blocks, but you watch film of him (and I know that you probably have), you can see him essentially get eaten alive at times. O-linemen make mistakes, but there are times when he looks waaaaay overmatched and gets beaten very quickly.

I watched him a lot and never saw a Hall of Famer, I'm not in the Willie Anderson camp but he was in easily a tier higher than Lomas to my mind. His AP1 in 1995 was undeserved, he was probably the 5-7 best OT that year in my mind.

Could Lomas Brown be Hall of Very Good?

Sure, but he is not eligible for the HoVG for a few more years..

[rewing84]

Speaking of Philip Rivers

https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-plan-to- ... or-workout

[Brian wolf]

Kinda dumb imo ... Rivers is too old and surely the team can find another backup that has been released, waiting on a phone call.

[rewing84]

Kinda dumb imo ... Rivers is too old and surely the team can find another backup that has been released, waiting on a phone call.

looks like his eligiblity might be reset

[Brian wolf]

Yup, we will see how soon he starts? Robert have you been able to get on Zoneblitz.com? Looks like the site is down on my phone?

[rewing84]

Yup, we will see how soon he starts? Robert have you been able to get on Zoneblitz.com? Looks like the site is down on my phone?

Can't get on the site on my phone or laptop

[Brian wolf]

Wisniewski and Webb fail to advance to the Final 15. Eli Manning, Frank Gore and surprisingly, Kevin Williams advance on. I am glad Witten does as well. With Thomas not advancing, does this help Woodson finally being elected?

Class Of 2026 Wishlist

Brees
Kuechly
Witten
Woodson
Belichick
Craig
K Anderson

Prediction

Brees
Fitzgerald
Kuechly
Belichick
Kraft

[pgconboy]

Quick summary: 10 Offfense, 4 Defense, 1 ST

Prior Inducted: Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates

Current Fell Off: Steve Smith, Fred Taylor

New Adds: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Frank Gore, Jason Witten, Kevin Williams

Returning: Willie Anderson, Yanda, Jahri / Holt, Reggie Wayne / Eli Manning / Adam Vinatieri, Suggs / Luke / Darren Woodson

Falls to Senior Pool: Steve Wisniewski

All in all seems within expectations. What Rivers would have/could have done is a wild card. Love seeing Kevin Williams arrive.

[rewing84]

Wisniewski and Webb fail to advance to the Final 15. Eli Manning, Frank Gore and surprisingly, Kevin Williams advance on. I am glad Witten does as well. With Thomas not advancing, does this help Woodson finally being elected?

Class Of 2026 Wishlist

Brees
Kuechly
Witten
Woodson
Belichick
Craig
K Anderson

Prediction

Brees
Fitzgerald
Kuechly
Belichick
Kraft

from what ive read on espn belichick is a sure thing to get in kraft not so sure however i do see one senior getting in either anderson or Greenwood