NFL HOF nominations include 3 Bama guys (Alexander, Bennett, Samuels)

[BamaNation]

RB Shaun Alexander: ProBowl 2003-2005, NFL MVP 2005, NFL POY 2005, NFL Leading rusher 2005, NFL single-season record TDs (28) 2005, Super Bowl 2005, 100 career TD's (8th in NFL History)

LB Cornelius Bennett: #2 draft pick, 4 straight Super Bowls (with Bills), ProBowl 4X, All Pro, 206 games played, played in Super Bowl with Falcons, 71.5 sacks, 7 INT,

OT Chris Samuels: #3 draft pick, ProBowl 6X (2001-2008), 10 seasons w/ Redskins, started all 141 games in which he played.

130 modern-era players are on the initial nomination list. List will be narrowed to 25 semi-finalists in November and 15 finalists in February.

Great players, all. I don't know how much of a chance (if any) they have in making the HOF, but would love to see all three be there.

 

[rolltide_21]

I’d like to see Biscuit get in. He’s deserving. I think Chris Samuels should also be in. But, this year has several first ballot HOFs so I dont see them getting this go around.

 

[Elefantman]

Out of all the great Bama players, there are only eight in the HOF.

Alabama

(8)

John Hannah , Don Hutson , Joe Namath , Ozzie Newsome , Ken Stabler , Bart Starr , Dwight Stephenson , Derrick Thomas

I'm not sure these three will make the cut.

 

[CoachJeff]

Shaun should be in.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Out of all the great Bama players, there are only eight in the HOF.

Alabama

(8)

John Hannah , Don Hutson , Joe Namath , Ozzie Newsome , Ken Stabler , Bart Starr , Dwight Stephenson , Derrick Thomas

I'm not sure these three will make the cut.

Since it is voted on by journalist and Peyton Manning is eligible this year that is one spot that will be taken up. Who knows how many others will go in. The fact that these 3 are being considered would be that at the very least one voter voted them in for consideration. Stats do not matter. The only thing that matters is whether or not enough voters like them.

 

[TiderJack]

That is awesome. I think the most dominant of those three was Samuels and I think he has the best chance. Shaun was a MVP and Biscuit played in 5 Super Bowls so they have a chance but don't know if it will be good enough.

 

[81usaf92]

Biscuit is the most likely out of the 3, but with Peyton Manning and Calvin Johnson having their first crack at the HOF , and then you add Charles Woodson Wes Welker, Heath Miller, and Justin Tuck to that list it’s unlikely any of them.

 

[TideEngineer08]

All three should be in. It's kind of surprising that Bennett isn't already there.

 

[Special K]

Corn and Big Sam should be in at some point for sure. I love Alexander but he's probably borderline HOF.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Well we can fan vote for our guys

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Biscuit is the most likely out of the 3, but with Peyton Manning and Calvin Johnson having their first crack at the HOF , and then you add Charles Woodson Wes Welker, Heath Miller, and Justin Tuck to that list it’s unlikely any of them.

Probably right. Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson is also eligible.

 

[81usaf92]

Well we can fan vote for our guys

A lot of folks that should already be in the HOF on that ballot.

 

[81usaf92]

Probably right. Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson is also eligible.

Jeff Saturday, Jason Elam, Alstott, and Teddy Bruschi are well past due as well. I think out of our 3 Bennett is the most likely because he has been on the ballot for longer, and could be that guy that they throw a bone to avoid a pick between two equally deserving guys.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Jeff Saturday, Jason Elam, Alstott, and Teddy Bruschi are well past due as well. I think out of our 3 Bennett is the most likely because he has been on the ballot for longer, and could be that guy that they throw a bone to avoid a pick between two equally deserving guys.

I saw a thing on NFL network once and they said they have voted guys in because they just got tired of discussing them every year. Hell I thought Bruschi was already in.

 

[81usaf92]

I saw a thing on NFL network once and they said they have voted guys in because they just got tired of discussing them every year. Hell I thought Bruschi was already in.

Look how long it took for TO and Kevin Greene.

 

[davefrat]

Love Alexander...always will...but I think he's very borderline for the HOF.

he had a few years of incredible production, but I think his career achievements are too compacted and short to get him into Canton.

hope I'm wrong.

 

[bamagradinATL]

Biscuit should have been in a long time ago.

 

[bamagradinATL]

I agree with your assessment of Shaun’s career. I also hope we are both wrong about him getting in. He was a standup guy. I got the opportunity to get to know him while on campus and he was the same no matter who was around.

Love Alexander...always will...but I think he's very borderline for the HOF.

he had a few years of incredible production, but I think his career achievements are too compacted and short to get him into Canton.

hope I'm wrong.

I agree with your assessment of Shaun’s career. I also hope we are both wrong about him getting in. If he had a Super Bowl ring, his chances would be much greater.
He was a standup guy. I got the opportunity to get to know him while on campus and he was the same no matter who was around.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Of the three, Bennett probably has the best combination of performance and longevity. But he’s got a problem....pleaded guilty to sexual assault in the late 90s and spent a short time in jail for it.

It would be a tough vote anyway. In today’s environment, I just don’t see anybody sticking their neck out like that.

And yes, I know about other players who did worse and are still in....OJ Simpson and Lawrence Taylor, for example. But two things: first, neither really ran his life off the rails until he was already in. Bennett isn’t in yet. And second, it was a different day and time.

 

[TideEngineer08]

Corn and Big Sam should be in at some point for sure. I love Alexander but he's probably borderline HOF.

I agree he's borderline. It would have really helped had they beaten the Steelers in the Super Bowl that one year. And I've never like Holmgren, and didn't think he played Alexander the best way he could.