Kurt Warner among Class of 2015 Hall of Fame finalists

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Kurt Warner among Class of 2015 Hall of Fame finalists

The modern-era finalists for the 's Cla s of 2015 were revealed Thursday on NFL Network's Gold Jacket Finalists.The new cla s will be announced Saturday, Jan. 31 as part of NFL Honors on Weekend.There are three first-year eligible players among the 15 modern-era finalists. They are joined by two previously announced finalists in the contributor category and one senior Martin Brodeur Men Jersey finalist.Among those who didn't make the cut in their first year of eligibility: Isaac Bruce, Torry Holt, Edgerrin James, Ty Law and Kevin Mawae.Here's the full list of finalists who could be getting the call to Canton (first-year eligible finalists denoted with an asterisk):Morten Andersen, kicker (1982-2004, 2006-2007): Drafted in 1982, Andersen scored more than 90 points in each of 22 seasons and topped 100 points 14 times in his 25-year career. Andersen's best moment might have been a game-winning field goal in overtime to send the to XXXIII.Jerome Bettis, running back (1993-2005): Bettis rushed for 1,000-plus yards eight times and ranked fifth all-time in career rushing yards at the time of his retirement. The running back affectionately known by fans as "The Bus" helped Pittsburgh to a XL title in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, before riding off into the sunset.Tim Brown, wide receiver (1988-2004): The 1987 Heisman Trophy winner spent all but one season in Oakland, setting multiple franchise records and finishing with the second-highest total receiving yards in NFL history at the time of his retirement. Brown finished with 100 receiving touchdowns.Don Coryell, head coach (1973-77, 1978-1986): An innovator who introduced Alex Pietrangelo Kids Jersey a pa sing system decades ahead of its time, Coryell first brought the St. Louis out of the doldrums, going 42-27-1 in five years. The coach then installed his "Air Coryell" offense after taking over the in 1978, ama sing more than 24,000 pa sing yards from 1978 to 1983 and capturing three AFC Western Division crowns from 1979 to 1981.Terrell Davis, running back (1995-2001): Once taken as an afterthought in a crowded backfield, Davis stormed into the starting lineup and led a ground game that powered the to back-to-back titles in 1997 and 1998. Davis was a three-time All-Pro selection and 1998 NFL MVP before a knee injury cut his career short. He topped the 2,000-yard plateau in '98.Tony Dungy, head coach (1996-2008): Dungy took over a franchise known only for perennial failure in 1996 and ushered in a turnaround that culminated in Tampa Bay's XXXVII victory a year after his departure. No matter for the coach, who moved on to Indianapolis, where he won XLI and finished with a career regular-season record of 139-69., defensive end/linebacker (1985-1999): A two-time All-Pro, the former Ram posted double-digit sack totals 10 times. A member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of 1990s, he currently ranks third among all-time sack leaders with 160.Charles Haley, defensive end/linebacker (1986-1996; 1999): Haley is the only player in NFL history to play on five winning teams, earning rings with the and . He has 100-plus sacks for his career.Marvin Harrison, wide receiver (1996-2008): Teaming with , Harrison posted eight consecutive 1,000-plus yard seasons with 10 or more touchdowns. A three-time All-Pro, he shattered the record for receptions in a single season with 143 in 2002. He was a member of the team that won XLI.Jimmy Johnson, coach (1989-1993, 1996-1999): Johnson left the college ranks to take over the downtrodden in 1989 and lead a turnaround that included two Super bowl titles in five seasons. Jaden Schwartz Women Jersey After leaving Dallas, Johnson returned to the league in 1996 as head coach of the , and led the team to playoff berths in his final three seasons on the sideline.John Lynch, safety (1993-2007): Lynch was an integral member of a historically great defense that led the 2002 Bucs to a title. A two-time All-Pro, he racked up over 1,000 tackles during his 15-year career.* Orlando Pace, offensive tackle (1997-2009): The longtime St. Louis Ram earned three All-Pro nods and led an offensive line that blocked for three straight NFL MVPs. A member of the team that won XXXIV, he was one of the dominant tackles of his generation.Bill Polian Paul Stastny Kids Jersey , contributor (1978-1982, 1984-2011): Polian spent more than three decades helping build franchises into dominant playoff teams, resulting in five appearances between the and . Polian was also at the helm of the expansion , building a roster that made it to the NFC Championship in the franchise's second year of existence.* Junior Seau, linebacker (1990-2009): Seau led the to their lone appearance in franchise history. A six time All-Pro, no other defender played in more seasons (20) than Seau.Will Shields, guard (1993-2006): Shields was the definition of durability, playing 224 straight games from his rookie season until his retirement in 2006. The longtime lineman was named first-team All-Pro three times, during which he blocked for an NFL-best scoring offense featuring running back Priest Holmes in 2002 and 2003.Mick Tingelhoff, center (1962-1978): Signed as a Jordan Binnington Kids Jersey free agent out of Nebraska in 1962, Tingelhoff earned the starting center position as a rookie and never relinquished it. The durable, five-time All-Pro Tingelhoff anchored a offensive line that helped win 10 division titles from 1968 to 1978 and appeared in four s. He's the lone senior finalist for the Cla s of 2015.* Kurt Warner, quarterback (1998-2009): A two-time NFL MVP, Warner led the to their only championship in franchise history. He then led the to their lone appearance, totaling three games for the two-time All-Pro. Warner entered the league as an undrafted free agent and owns the three highest pa sing yardage totals in history.Ron Wolf, contributor (1963-1974, 1976-2001): Starting as a scout for Oakland in 1963, Wolf made a lasting mark as player personnel director, building teams that won nine division titles and appeared in three s. Wolf later moved on to Green Bay, where he a sembled a roster that claimed three straight NFC Central division titles and won XXXI. He's viewed as one of the best talent evaluators in NFL history.The latest Podcast and breaks down the Manning-Luck matchup. Find more content on .
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