Atwater, Bailey and Lynch are HOF finalists

[MOtorboat]

Via HOF account on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/profootballhof/status/1080970215821901824?s=21

https://twitter.com/profootballhof/status/1080970041250775045?s=21

[MOtorboat]

https://twitter.com/profootballhof/status/1080970489135280129?s=21

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Mike Klis
‏Verified account @MikeKlis
5m5 minutes ago

4 Broncos among first 12 HOF modern-era finalists announced: Atwater, Bailey, Lynch, Law. And Pat Bowlen a contributor finalist. Three more to be announced. Karl Mecklenburg deserves to be finalist in his final year of modern eligibility. #9sports


Mike Klis
‏Verified account @MikeKlis
9m9 minutes ago

Steve Atwater heard he's HOF finalist same as everybody else. He was in other room when he heard his name on TV. "Hoping me and Mr. B can go in and John Lynch and Champ all the Broncos. Have they called Meck, yet?'' No, waiting on Karl Mecklenburg. Show not over. #9sports

[Northman]

Mike Klis
‏Verified account @MikeKlis
5m5 minutes ago

4 Broncos among first 12 HOF modern-era finalists announced: Atwater, Bailey, Lynch, Law. And Pat Bowlen a contributor finalist. Three more to be announced. Karl Mecklenburg deserves to be finalist in his final year of modern eligibility. #9sports


Mike Klis
‏Verified account @MikeKlis
9m9 minutes ago

Steve Atwater heard he's HOF finalist same as everybody else. He was in other room when he heard his name on TV. "Hoping me and Mr. B can go in and John Lynch and Champ all the Broncos. Have they called Meck, yet?'' No, waiting on Karl Mecklenburg. Show not over. #9sports

Not likely but man that would be an amazing draft class.

[Poet]

Atwater! Oh lord!

[tomjonesrocks]

That Jets logo attached to Atwater is just sad.

[Davii]

That Jets logo attached to Atwater is just sad.

Bucs fans feel the same about the Broncos logo on Lynch. I don't feel that way. John Lynch is awesome.

[tomjonesrocks]

Bucs fans feel the same about the Broncos logo on Lynch. I don't feel that way. John Lynch is awesome.

Meant it more in the sense wish he’d only played for Denver / had been retained.

[BeefStew25]

Bucs fans feel the same about the Broncos logo on Lynch. I don't feel that way. John Lynch is awesome.

But ring of fame seemed a little weak.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Lynch doesn’t belong in our ring of fame. Didn’t Atwater only play in NJ for two seasons?

[Davii]

Meant it more in the sense wish he’d only played for Denver / had been retained.

I know, so did I.

[BroncoJoe]

Lynch doesn’t belong in our ring of fame. Didn’t Atwater only play in NJ for two seasons?

I think it was just one. Then he retired and signed a one-day contract with the Broncos so he could retire here.

He's still on staff, right? Fan development, or something.

[aberdien]

https://www.profootballhof.com/assets/1/6/Finalists_600TW.jpg

Here's who I think gets in:

Champ
Reed
Coryell
Faneca
Gonzalez

Who I want to get it:

Champ
Atwater
Reed
Gonzalez
Mawai

[Davii]

I think it was just one. Then he retired and signed a one-day contract with the Broncos so he could retire here.

He's still on staff, right? Fan development, or something.

Fan ambassador.

[OrangeHoof]

Wait. No Cowboys? Oh, wait. They have the Dallas exec who will probably beat out Bowlen. Every class has to have at least one Cowboy, oen Raider and one Steeler. I think it's in their bylaws.

[HORSEPOWER 56]

Fan ambassador.

Hitman... oh wait, not any more.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I remember Atwater’s hit on a running back when he came back to Denver with the Jets. He smacked a dude at the Los and knocked his helmet off. I remember at the time thinking it was the Atwater I loved watching in Denver for 10 years. That hit would probably be a penalty in today’s game.

[BeefStew25]

I remember Atwater’s hit on a running back when he came back to Denver with the Jets. He smacked a dude at the Los and knocked his helmet off. I remember at the time thinking it was the Atwater I loved watching in Denver for 10 years. That hit would probably be a penalty in today’s game.

That was okoye

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

That was okoye

Haha, no.

[Jsteve01]

That was okoye

Haha, no.

Lol

[NightTerror218]

That was okoye
The hit heard around the world

[TXBRONC]

Haha, no.

Yes, Christian Okoye. Wait, are you being sarcastic?

[HORSEPOWER 56]

Yes, Christian Okoye. Wait, are you being sarcastic?

No. Read his post. He’s saying when Atwater came back to Denver as a Jet and hit one of our RBs. The Okoye hit is famous, but it’s not the one he’s talking about.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Yes, Christian Okoye. Wait, are you being sarcastic?

The Christian Okoye hit was early in his career in Denver.
The hit I’m referring to was when he played for the Jets and the Jets came to Denver. He did that to a Denver running back.

[BeefStew25]

Gawd that was too easy.

[olathebroncofan]

When did Ty Law play for Denver?

[BroncoWave]

When did Ty Law play for Denver?

For like a year in the mid 2000s.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Gawd that was too easy.

Go ahead, I’m a big target.

[aberdien]

4/5 AFC West guys.

Our Hall of Fame votes: 48 NFL analysts pick their 2019 class
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25851745/who-vote-pro-football-hall-fame-48-nfl-analysts-pick-their-class-2019

https://i.imgur.com/WQYjXw9.png

[Poet]

Coryell is so overrated. It's a crime if he ever gets in.

[Nomad]

I was under the assumption the NFL HoF was a joke amongst Bronco fans?

[Northman]

I was under the assumption the NFL HoF was a joke amongst Bronco fans?

I dont think its a joke but i think there has been far too much bias towards certain teams for a long time. Only now are we finally starting to see more balance to it (with more Bronco players getting in) which is a good move in the right direction.

[Nomad]

I dont think its a joke but i think there has been far too much bias towards certain teams for a long time. Only now are we finally starting to see more balance to it (with more Bronco players getting in) which is a good move in the right direction.

We'll revisit this if Atwater doesn't get in.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

ATLANTA – For the first time in Broncos' history, there were TWO knocks on hotel doors.

Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker knocked on the hotel room door occupied by the family of beloved Broncos owner Pat Bowlen on Saturday, signaling his elections into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey received the same knock.

Champ and Mr. B are Hall of Famers, sources told 9News.

Former Broncos safeties Steve Atwater and John Lynch have been told they were not elected.

rest - https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/sources-pat-bowlen-champ-bailey-have-been-elected-into-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame/73-cba8c397-b74e-45d3-abe6-f6a9338ed39c

[MOtorboat]

I’m glad that Mr. Bowlen is finally in, but I still can’t help but harbor some ill will about the whole thing.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

I am happy for Champ, but think it is a shame that he is the first Broncos' defensive player to make the HOF. I really think it is a shame that Steve did not make it also.

[chazoe60]

**** the HOF.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Mixed emotions.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Go inside the room with the Bowlen family as they got the knock from Pro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker and learned the news that Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen would be elected into the Hall of Fame's Class of 2019.

https://www.denverbroncos.com/video/the-knock-bowlen-family-receives-pro-football-hall-of-fame-news

[Denver Native (Carol)]

ATLANTA — For weeks, those closest to Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen said it would mean a great deal to him if he could be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame alongside one of his former players.

On Saturday, that presumed hope was realized as Bowlen was selected for the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019 alongside former Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey.

Bowlen and Bailey join Kevin Mawae, Ty Law, Ed Reed, Tony Gonzalez, Johnny Robinson and Gil Brandt to comprise the Class of 2019.

Bowlen was nominated in August as a Contributor, while Bailey became the franchise’s first defensive player to be elected into the Hall. Bailey joins John Elway as the only Broncos to become first-ballot Hall of Famers.


rest - https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/owner-pat-bowlen-cornerback-champ-bailey-elected-to-pro-football-hall-of-fame

[Nomad]

I wonder if Ed Reed will be true to his word.

[Nomad]

**** the HOF.

That's what I thought.

[MOtorboat]

I wonder if Ed Reed will be true to his word.

It’s not really up to him. The voters voted in Reed, not Atwater.

Add: I want Atwater in as bad as anyone else here...

[Nomad]

It’s not really up to him. The voters voted in Reed, not Atwater.

I was being facetious.

[MOtorboat]

I was being facetious.

I hope he at least says something in his speech.

[Nomad]

I hope he at least says something in his speech.

I really thought Atwater was gonna get in.

[Nomad]

Geaux Tigahs! Congrats to Mawae.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Who all is going? I have a walking dead comicon that day. I'll either switch days or drive down from Cleveland for the ceremony.

[MOtorboat]

I really thought Atwater was gonna get in.

I thought there was some momentum. It’s just unreal that he and Leroy Butler, who are the only two players on the All-Decade 1990s team not in the HOF (lists made by the HOF selection committee ), are having so much trouble getting in.

[VonDoom]

I’m pretty excited, even though Champ and Bowlen were obvious choices. Sad about Atwater but at least we get two Broncos in this year.

Get ready for Drew Lock starting the Hall of Fame game in August

[chazoe60]

Praising the HOF for puting Bowlen and Bailey in is akin to praising someone for showing up on time. Bowlen should have been in a decade ago. Bailey is an absolute no-brainer. Atwater was the litmus test this year and once again the HOF failed miserably. **** em, **** em right in their rat-holes.

[Nomad]

Praising the HOF for puting Bowlen and Bailey in is akin to praising someone for showing up on time. Bowlen should have been in a decade ago. Bailey is an absolute no-brainer. Atwater was the litmus test this year and once again the HOF failed miserably. **** em, **** em right in their rat-holes.

you make a solid point, chazoe.

[Nomad]

My apologies for taking away from Mr. Bowlen's and Champ's accomplishments. I'm happy for both. Champ made the Bronco uniform look really good. I miss watching him play.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPKKR3ZmJbE

[OrangeHoof]

Who all is going? I have a walking dead comicon that day. I'll either switch days or drive down from Cleveland for the ceremony.

I'll be washing underwear.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

John Elway
‏Verified account @johnelway
1h1 hour ago

John Elway Retweeted Denver Broncos

Congrats to Champ - the very first of many deserving Broncos defensive players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame!

For Champ to get selected in his first year is proof of what a great career he had and what a great Bronco he is!


John Elway
‏Verified account @johnelway
2h2 hours ago

I’m so thrilled for Pat! For what he did for the Broncos and the league, he is the definition of a Hall of Famer.

There truly is no greater recognition in the world of football!!!!


Mike Klis
‏Verified account @MikeKlis
2h2 hours ago

Talked to HOF president Dave Baker. HOF game on Aug 1 is between KC (2 HOFers), Denver (Bowlen, Bailey) and Atlanta (Gonzalez). Decision expected within a week. #9sports

[aberdien]

Is Ty Law really a HOF player?

[aberdien]

Is Bowlen even of sound mind though?

[BroncoWave]

Is Bowlen even of sound mind though?

I don't think he has been for years.

[Jsteve01]

Is Ty Law really a HOF player?

oh yeah. He just played so long that we got to see him at the end of the career when he was pretty average. Those first 10 years or so we're extremely good. But that said there's no way that law should get in before Steve Atwater. I just waren't going to put in 3 Broncos in the same offseason.

[BroncoWave]

oh yeah. He just played so long that we got to see him at the end of the career when he was pretty average. Those first 10 years or so we're extremely good. But that said there's no way that law should get in before Steve Atwater. I just waren't going to put in 3 Broncos in the same offseason.

Well technically Law was a Bronco! :D

[BroncoWave]

I think Atwater gets in next year. The list of first year eligible players is pretty soft compared to this year:

Troy Polamalu

Patrick Willis

Reggie Wayne

Justin Smith

Lance Briggs

John Abraham

Charles "Peanut" Tillman

[Poet]

If Tillman gets in I will riot.

[BroncoWave]

I'll be shocked if anyone but Polamalu gets in first ballot next year. Should be a good year to clear out the backlog a bit.

[Poet]

I'll be shocked if anyone but Polamalu gets in first ballot next year. Should be a good year to clear out the backlog a bit.

I think the New York and Chicago Media will get one of their guys in first ballot. But that's more of a prop bet than anything.

Wave, I want Atwater in. If he's not in next year - we riot.

[BroncoWave]

Patrick Willis is an interesting case. He won't be first ballot because his career was so short, but dude was a 5 time first team all pro. Hard to imagine he never gets in.

[aberdien]

Patrick Willis is a badass and I hope he gets in at some point.

[Ziggy]

With Bowlen and Champ going in, this might be the year that the NFL selects the Broncos to play in the HOF game.

[Jsteve01]

Patrick Willis is a badass and I hope he gets in at some point.

Cant make a case for TD and not the same for Willis....so good

[BroncoWave]

Cant make a case for TD and not the same for Willis....so good

You could argue TD basically carrying the Broncos to two super bowls would give him a little better argument than Willis, who only played in one and lost, but a middle linebacker isn't a position that can carry a team to a title, so that could be a more easily dismissible argument.

I do think Willis should get in, but it might take him a little while. It's insane to me that he's already up for the Hof. It feels like he was playing at Ole Miss not that long ago.

[Northman]

TD was on a far better team though, i think Willis will get in eventually but it wont be anytime soon.

[BroncoWave]

Was just looking at his career, it was actually a little longer than I thought. He started 7 full seasons, and made the pro bowl all 7 years, with 5 all pro. That should basically make him a lock.

[Jsteve01]

The Willis Case is another as I made the analogy before like Tyrell Davis. My case for Tyrell was always was he the best player at his position? And did he make his team better? Even in a league with Emmitt Smith & Barry Sanders Tyrell was still there best running back in the league for a short. Of time. That to me was all the endorsing I needed even Beyond his ridiculous performance in the playoffs. That said was Willis the best middle linebacker in the league? And I would assert that for six or seven years heat most definitely was the best middle linebacker in the league even over a guy like Ray Lewis or Brian Urlacher

[Northman]

Dont know about Tyrell but Terrell Davis was a monster.

[BroncoWave]

Dont know about Tyrell but Terrell Davis was a monster.

North you don't get to correct anyone's spelling/grammar. :D

[Northman]

North you don't get to correct anyone's spelling/grammar. :D

Look mother******, i may **** it up here and there but shit he just misspelled his name like 3 times in the same post. Lol

[SmilinAssasSin27]

I think Willis gets in.

Thats said...TD had a 2000 yard season, League MVP, SB MVP and 2 rings. Those factors eventually trumped the longevity argument.

[dogfish]

much love for my guy champ. . .

:first:


if he didn't go first ballot, i was gonna fly out to canton and burn that mother to the ground. . .

[Jsteve01]

Look mother******, i may **** it up here and there but shit he just misspelled his name like 3 times in the same post. Lol

ard of voice to text? I can blame mine on Google. Whats your excuse?

[Northman]

ard of voice to text? I can blame mine on Google. Whats your excuse?

I blame you.

[Jsteve01]

Well Tyrell. David is the best damn QB I ever seen

[TXBRONC]

With Bowlen and Champ going in, this might be the year that the NFL selects the Broncos to play in the HOF game.

They have played in the HOF game before.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Yep...vs Washington. I was there.

[TXBRONC]

Yep...vs Washington. I was there.

It was the year Elway went in.