HOF announcement today

Green is a lock. Grimm has a better chance than Monk. Honestly do not think Monk will get in.

HoF Finalists: Monk, Green, Grimm (http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=30850)

I think that Green should be a lock. Then again, I also thought Art Monk was a lock as well. I think that the Football writers are a fickle group. Once they have their mind made up, it seems awfully hard to change their minds. Although, Peter King said he changed his mind about Art Monk and said that he voted for him the last time. So I guess there is hope afterall.

Judging by list of candidates, I think that monk has an excellent shot this year. The only player that I feel that is a so-called lock this year is Cris Carter. I think that Monk shoudl be able to get in this year along with Darrell Green. If they got in Russ Grimm that would be the ultimate. I don't know if it will happen, but that would be awesome all the same.

List courtesy of NFL.com
Cris Carter – Wide Receiver – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins
Fred Dean – Defensive End – 1975-1981 San Diego Chargers, 1981-85 San Francisco 49ers
Richard Dent – Defensive End – 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles
Marshall Goldberg – Back – 1939-1943, 1946-48 Chicago Cardinals
Randy Gradishar – Linebacker – 1974-1983 Denver Broncos
Darrell Green – Cornerback – 1983-2002 Washington Redskins
Russ Grimm – Guard – 1981-1991 Washington Redskins
Ray Guy – Punter – 1973-1986 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
Bob Kuechenberg – Guard – 1970-1984 Miami Dolphins
Randall McDaniel – Guard – 1988-1999 Minnesota Vikings, 2000-2001 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Art Monk – Wide Receiver – 1980-1993 Washington Redskins, 1994 New York Jets, 1995 Philadelphia Eagles
Andre Reed – Wide Receiver – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins
Paul Tagliabue – Commissioner – 1989-2006 National Football League
Derrick Thomas – Linebacker – 1989-1999 Kansas City Chiefs
Emmitt Thomas – Cornerback – 1966-1978 Kansas City Chiefs
Andre Tippett – Linebacker – 1982-1993 New England Patriots
Gary Zimmerman – Tackle – 1986-1992 Minnesota Vikings, 1993-97 Denver Broncos

Most of us have always felt like Monk should have been first ballot Hall of Famer, hopefully this year will not be another let down. If Green could get in with Monk that would be sweet!!

how many people can they vote in out of that list?

Four to Seven I believe.

When Art gets in, I'm in Canton!

The vote for the Hall is Feb 2nd, but when is it announced who's in?

how many people can they vote in out of that list?

Five or fewer (http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/SelectionProcessFAQ.jsp):
In advance of the Hall of Fame Selection Meeting in February, the selectors are provided detailed biographies on each of the 17 finalist candidates. At the annual meeting, each of the nominees is thoroughly discussed by the committee before a series of reduction votes are taken. First, the two senior candidates are discussed and voted on for election. They must receive the same 80 percent affirmative vote as the modern-era candidates. Next, the there is a vote that reduces the modern-era finalists list from 15 to 10. Following that, a vote is taken to reduce the list from 10 to 5 names. The five remaining candidates for Hall of Fame election are then voted on individually (yes or no) for membership.


In order to be elected a finalist must receive a minimum of 80% of the vote.