Re: 2026 52 Modern-era candidiates
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2025 3:37 pm
Greenwood getting voted in, would not surprise me, Robert, considering how many times he had been a finalist. The voters may not care about Steelers fatigue considering how many Raiders were elected from the 70s despite only one championship. Dominant teams still have relevance to HOF voting, whether fair or not. Part of the spoils of winning.
Another reason I was surprised that Kevin Williams surpassed Vince Wilfork, who will be the first, pure nose tackle to get elected.
Maybe with all the Patriots on future ballots, there was slight fatigue to add Wilfork, who has been in the queue longer than Williams, who is finally getting his due.
You have to feel bad for Wizniewski not advancing further but its logical with Evans and Yanda competing against him. Guards dont get wide receiver, voting. With only Anderson as the tackle prospect though, Webb should have advanced himself but instead you have competing QBs, linebackers and wide receivers.
Another reason I was surprised that Kevin Williams surpassed Vince Wilfork, who will be the first, pure nose tackle to get elected.
Maybe with all the Patriots on future ballots, there was slight fatigue to add Wilfork, who has been in the queue longer than Williams, who is finally getting his due.
You have to feel bad for Wizniewski not advancing further but its logical with Evans and Yanda competing against him. Guards dont get wide receiver, voting. With only Anderson as the tackle prospect though, Webb should have advanced himself but instead you have competing QBs, linebackers and wide receivers.