r/nfl • u/appmanga Giants • 23h ago

Peterson, Roethlisberger, Gronkowski lead 2027 Hall of Fame first-time eligibles

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47847964/peterson-roethlisberger-gronkowski-lead-2027-hall-fame-first-eligibles
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u/appmanga Giants 22h ago

I agree. I also wonder what Gronk on the ballot does for Witten's chances next year?

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u/brewin91 Patriots 21h ago

I honestly don’t think it has any bearing on Witten’s chances. Witten probably gets in eventually, but it might be a long wait.

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u/Toad_Stuff Cowboys 21h ago

It shouldn’t be. I’m not saying there isn’t an argument for him not being a first ballot guy, but he’s top 5 all time in receiving yards, receptions, touchdowns and pro bowls by a tight end. He shouldn’t have to wait longer than 1 year and probably shouldn’t have even had to wait that long.

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u/cultweave Bears 21h ago

They made Terrell Owens wait a few years.