Former Cowboys star Larry Allen one of 13 first-year Hall of Fame candidates; a lock

[Mr Cowboy]

Former Cowboys star guard Larry Allen heads a list of 13 first-year eligible modern-era candidates nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2013.

The headlines include offensive lineman Jonathan Ogden and defensive linemen Warren Sapp and Michael Strahan.

Allen, Strahan and Ogden are considered locks to enter the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Sapp is a good bet as well. Other prominent first-year eligible candidates are safety John Lynch, kicker Morten Anderson, quarterback Steve McNair and running back Priest Holmes.

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[The30YardSlant]

Priest Holmes had three good seasons, no way he is HOF worthy.

[warrior43]

is it me being a homer i think Larry Allen is a lock as well.

[Supercowboy1986]

Originally Posted by warrior43

is it me being a homer i think Larry Allen is a lock as well.

na its pretty widely accepted that larry allen was one of a kind

[warrior43]

Originally Posted by Supercowboy1986

na its pretty widely accepted that larry allen was one of a kind

Nevermind i didnt see that Allen was listed in the locks. My Bad

[Kilyin]

I hear Larry Allen wrestles grizzly bears in his spare time now.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Originally Posted by warrior43

is it me being a homer i think Larry Allen is a lock as well.

He's the greatest offensive linemen of all time. Of course he's a lock.

[Joshmil53]

Originally Posted by Cowboys&LakersFan

He's the greatest offensive linemen of all time. Of course he's a lock.

I'd say second. Walter Jones is probably the best. 23 career sacks and only 8 penalties if I recall.

[fgoodwin]

I love Danny White but there is no way he is HOF worthy.

Same for Erik Williams. I think Larry Allen is a first ballot shoo-in but I'm not sure any of the other Cowboys are locks to get in. I don't see any Cowboy nominee beyond Allen (and possibly Haley) making it to the list of 15 finalists.

I love Darren Woodson but I can't see three Cowboys on the list of 15 finalists.

[Future]

Originally Posted by Joshmil53

I'd say second. Walter Jones is probably the best. 23 career sacks and only 8 penalties if I recall.

Maybe LA isn't the best all times, but Walter Jones wasn't better. No way. La completely physically dominated guys.

On another note, where is a good place to find stats like sacks allowed?

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Originally Posted by Joshmil53

I'd say second. Walter Jones is probably the best. 23 career sacks and only 8 penalties if I recall.

I might be wrong, but I don't think Jones played guard, ann tackle, on both sides of the line, like Larry did.

IIRC, Allen started off on right side at guard, was left tackle and left guard etc

The man was a beast and best of all time.

[Hoofbite]

Originally Posted by The30YardSlant

Priest Holmes had three good seasons, no way he is HOF worthy.

I would probably agree.

Even as great as those seasons where, I can't see a guy getting in based on 3 years no matter how good they are.

He looked really good to start the season after those 3 monsters but didn't finish the year.

[Mr_Bill]

Originally Posted by The30YardSlant

Priest Holmes had three good seasons, no way he is HOF worthy.

If Terrell Davis hasn't made it in yet, the door is closed for Priest Holmes.

[tyke1doe]

Originally Posted by Mr_Bill

If Terrell Davis hasn't made it in yet, the door is closed for Priest Holmes.

That's who I thought about too.

[CowboysYanksLakers]

Larry Allen and Jonathan Ogden on the left side... OMG imagine those two on the same offensive line!