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Bigdleech said 01/13, 07:07 PM
Although it came down to two teams for me, I had to go with the Colts.
This is not the team with the most future Hall of Famers, but the team with the best group.
1st-team and possible Hall of Famers
2nd and 3rd-arguments
1. Peyton Manning
2. Marvin Harrison
3. Jeff Saturday
4. Dwight Freeney
5. Bob Sanders
6. Adam Vinatieri
Thats all I can think of at the moment, there may be more to come.

Bigdleech said 01/14, 07:52 PM
Obviously Manning, Vinatieri, and Harrison will get in. As will Brady, Belicheck, and Seau.
Although Sanders is a big stretch right now, I feel that Freeney has a very good chance. Freeney has plenty of football ahead of him right now, and he is the best defensive end in the league. This is only his sixth season in the NFL, and he already has about sixty sacks. He was injured most of the year, so he could yave gotten at least another five. Through his first five years, he was able to get three Pro Bowl nominations and three All-Pro nods. If he plays say, fifteen years, he could very reasonably make it into the top five in career sacks.
I know we said only one more, but I figured I would say Reggie Wayne to make it even. I know he is still young, but I don't think its wrong to say he could make it. He is just under 500 career receptions through 7 seasons, and his numbers have increased every year of his career. Plus, his numbers will remain great with Harrison probably retiring soon.

The problem I have with Moss is what he did the last couple years and Minnesota and Oakland. He didn't care and didn't try, and I could definately imagine voters punishing him for those problems.

Bigdleech said 01/16, 07:25 PM
Man, the time limit does suck.
Lets go head to head on coaches. Obviously the Hoodie makes it in, he is one of the greatest coaches ever, but Tony Dungy also has a very good shot. He is by no means a lock to get in, but many people feel that he will get in eventually. The fact that he was the first black coach to win the Super Bowl will help him too. While it shouldn't help him that much, it will.
So that is both coaches, both quarterbacks, at least a two to one advantage on wide receivers, and one defensive player.
As I said, voters will punish Moss for his previous actions. A lot of people don't want to see loser thugs get in. You can compare his actions to Michael Irvin, but in the end, Irvin at least showed that he had a heart and that he cared about others.
And obviously, Harrison is a much better receiver than Moss is anyday.
To compare quarterbacks: they are both easily locks, but Manning is the better choice. Although Brady broke Manning's touchdown record for a season, Manning should hold the career mark when it is all said and done. Don't get me wrong, I think Brady is amazing, but given the choice between the two, most people would still choose Manning.