He(Haley) hasn't gotten in, because he's a borderline candidate. Irvin waited because his numbers didn't warrant first ballot inclusion. Why is this so hard for people to accept?
Irvin got in on his third ballot; only six other pass catchers in history have gotten in sooner!
Cris Carter got in on his sixth ballot. Reed wasn't even a fanalist his first year of eligibility. Tim Brown's waiting. Art Monk was on the ballot for ten years and never made it to the Yes or No final six vote.My opinion: When Mike got in, I do think some powerful people were pissed he swooped past Monk. Monk had never made to the Final 6, then boom he's a HOF. Even Peter King "reevaluated" Monk after the 2007 vote. JMO
James Lofton wasn't a finalist his first year of eligabilty. All these guys have better numbers than Michael, they've all had a longer wait, and Michael's the one being punished for off field behavior?
Do people research these things or do they just whine, when "their guy" doesn't get in? I believe third ballot is the proper spot for Michael!
A lil knowledge....
http://www.footballperspective.com/2013-pro-football-hall-of-fame-class/