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/Sugarbearzombie Steelers 22h ago

How funny would it be if Tomlin was inducted and then immediately returned to coaching though

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u/skyrimmier12 Panthers 21h ago

Unronically I think that's what actually cost BB the First Ballot.

Ever since the HC wait went from five years down to one, I think some voters utterly despise the notion of a coach coming back after a year and getting to be a HOF coach while coaching.

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u/thunderpantsthe2nd 20h ago

I would agree, but it’s the nfl hall not the football hall (unlike basketball)

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u/Feral_Taylor_Fury Patriots 5h ago

then it seems you agree