NFL Hall Of Fame Candidates Include Will Shields And Willie Roaf

by Chris Thorman on Feb 4, 2012 3:03 PM CST

A number of amazing NFL players and coaches headline the 2012 NFL Hall of Fame class, including two long time Kansas City Chiefs players - Will Shields and Willie Roaf. This is Will Shields' first year of Hall of Fame eligibility. Bill Parcells is another big name among the finalists.

Other finalists include Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jerome Bettis, Oakland Raiders receiver Tim Brown, Minnesota Vikings receiver Cris Carter, defensive end Chris Doleman, linebacker Kevin Greene, 49ers/Cowboys linebacker Charles Haley, Seahawks defenstive tackle Cortez Kennedy, Patriots/Jets running back Curtis Martin, Buffalo Bills WR Andre Reed, Cardinals/Rams DB Aeneas Williams, 49ers owner Ed DeBartolo, Jr., Steelers corner Jack Butler and Lions/Redskins guard Dick Stanfel.

As is tradition, these 17 finalists will be pared down this evening at 5:30 p.m. ET to between four and seven players.

Stay tuned for another post after the results are announced.

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i heard they might come out of retirement once peyton manning gets here

will the chiefs ever draft a Qb in the first round, not since todd blackledge in 83. and the chiefs could of had marino. OH well atleast 65 toss power trap worked for KC, it should be wide open red. Hank stram still the man.

by niageriannit1 on Feb 4, 2012 3:13 PM CST reply actions

Nope. That was only to be if Al Saunders, the greatest offensive mind in NFL history and the man solely responsible for their success, was on board as offensive coordinator.

Now that we have Brian “Forrest Gump but not as likable” Daboll, the whole thing is ruined.

"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
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by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 4:34 PM CST up reply actions

With this one, the sarcasm is strong

Meh...
I don't only want to stand out here when we get our asses kicked... I like to stand out here when we kick somebody else's ass... Big Win, Big Win ~ Todd Haley
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by Chief-blinders-on on Feb 4, 2012 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Will Shields and Willie Roaf should go into together.

There are some great names on that list though.

It will be tough, but in necessary fashion, hopefully Shields and Roaf block everyone else from getting in this year.

After all, you can’t get by those guys.

Meh...
I don't only want to stand out here when we get our asses kicked... I like to stand out here when we kick somebody else's ass... Big Win, Big Win ~ Todd Haley
@w_a_watts

by Chief-blinders-on on Feb 4, 2012 3:14 PM CST reply actions 3 recs

how cool would that be, both of them going in at the same time

good luck to both!

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by upamtn on Feb 4, 2012 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

It would be a great way to start out the Kansas Chiefs Super Bowl campaign for 2012

It would be unbelievable.

Every guy on that list deserves a credible chance to get in, but I’m a little selfish when it comes to the Chiefs. Those other guys can’t wait a year.

There is absolutely zero reason that Will Shields is not a first ballot Hall of Famer, the first time, every time. Though I am a Chiefs and Husker fan, so my opinion is biased. Will Shields played guard better than anyone I have ever really watched play, by far.

Willie Roaf was due last year, so it is only right he get in this season. How cool will this be?

Meh...
I don't only want to stand out here when we get our asses kicked... I like to stand out here when we kick somebody else's ass... Big Win, Big Win ~ Todd Haley
@w_a_watts

by Chief-blinders-on on Feb 4, 2012 3:37 PM CST up reply actions

definitely Shields, Roaf, Brown and Carter....

"At one point in your life you either have the thing you want or the reasons why you don't "

by chief Stevie_k on Feb 4, 2012 3:58 PM CST reply actions

definitely Shields, Roaf, Brown and Carter....

"At one point in your life you either have the thing you want or the reasons why you don't "

by chief Stevie_k on Feb 4, 2012 4:01 PM CST reply actions

I am thinking we will see a full class of:

Shields
Roaf
Bettis
Brown
Reed
Carter
and De Bartolo Jr.

"You talkin' to me? You TALKIN' to me ?" - Travis Bickle

by CatChief on Feb 4, 2012 4:15 PM CST reply actions

No Haley?

He has the most rings of everyone

by Chief Fan NZ on Feb 4, 2012 4:48 PM CST up reply actions

Who I think should(not will) go in.

Shields
Roaf
Kennedy
Haley
Reed

"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"

by GenericBrand on Feb 4, 2012 4:46 PM CST reply actions

Shields was eliminated.

What a joke.

by TimInKC on Feb 4, 2012 4:53 PM CST reply actions

Yep

AlbertBreer: Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Eddie DeBartolo, Kevin Greene and Will Shields were the first 5 out of HOF consideration.

Ugh, this is really upsetting. There are some great names out there though.

Meh...
I don't only want to stand out here when we get our asses kicked... I like to stand out here when we kick somebody else's ass... Big Win, Big Win ~ Todd Haley
@w_a_watts

by Chief-blinders-on on Feb 4, 2012 4:59 PM CST up reply actions