HOF finalists

[Doomsday101]

CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- Running backs Curtis Martin, Jerome Bettis and Marshall Faulk and cornerback Deion Sanders are among 15 finalists announced Sunday for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2011.

Martin, Bettis and Faulk are among the NFL's top 10 leading rushers, and are eligible for the first time. Sanders and offensive tackle Willie Roaf also are eligible for the first time.

The other finalists are receivers Tim Brown, Andre Reed and Cris Carter; center Dermontti Dawson; defensive ends Richard Dent, Charles Haley and Chris Doleman; defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy; and tight end Shannon Sharpe, along with NFL filmmaker Ed Sabol.

The 15 finalists, plus senior nominees Chris Hanburger and Les Richter will be considered for induction Feb. 5, the day before the Super Bowl. The enshrinement is in August.



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[Doomsday101]

I really would love to see Haley get in. Man has played a big part in the 6 SB rings he has.

 

[DFWJC]

That's a real solid group.

Even in that group, I think Sanders has at least a shot at getting in first ballot. Willie Roaf was dominant too, but maybe not 1st ballot dominant.

 

[Doomsday101]

That's a real solid group.

Even in that group, I think Sanders has at least a shot at getting in first ballot. Willie Roaf was dominant too, but maybe not 1st ballot dominant.

I think Deion is a lock for the HOF

 

[DFWJC]

I think Deion is a lock for the HOF

Agree.
I was referring to him getting in on the 1st ballot. I like his odds there too, btw.