Who is a Patriot HOF during the Brady/BB Era

We are probably the most dominant and consistent team since 2001. I'm wondering for the Brady/BB era who is a HOF.

First ballot sure fire HOF:
Brady
BB

HOF
Bruschi
Mankins
Wilfork
Rodney Harrison
Randy Moss

Maybe:
Willie
Law
Welker (i know, but his numbers were ridiculous during the Pats era)

SalemPats said:

We are probably the most dominant and consistent team since 2001. I'm wondering for the Brady/BB era who is a HOF.

First ballot sure fire HOF:
Brady
BB

HOF
Bruschi
Mankins
Wilfork
Rodney Harrison
Randy Moss

Maybe:
Willie
Law
Welker (i know, but his numbers were ridiculous during the Pats era)

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Brady and Belichick without question, obviously. I do think Ty Law, Willie McGinnest, and Rodney Harrison could merit some consideration though I believe they were simply very good players, not HOF caliber.

Bruschi is a fan favorite for all the right reasons, but he is in no way a Hall of Famer.

The best bets outside of Brady and Belichick would be Randy Moss (lock), Adam Vinatieri (Ray Guy just got in so maybe kickers will start getting in too), and Wes Welker (stat machine). Mankins and Wilfork have an outside chance too.

Just so I'm clear, are we talking about the Patriots' Hall of Fame or the NFL Hall of Fame?

I think Randy Moss is a lock for the NFL Hall of Fame but not the Patriots' Hall of Fame.

Likewise I think Ty Law would be a lock for the Patriots Hall of Fame but not the NFL.

Randy Moss is the 2nd best WR in NFL history. He's a first ballot HOF, just probably not with us.

HOF/All time Greats:

Brady
BB
Vinatieri
Moss

borderline HOF:

Harrison
Welker (If he plays another couple seasons and reaches 1,000 career receptions, he has a case. He can also claim to of done some things at WR that Rice didn't, as well as claim to be the best slot WR of all time)

Wilfork, Bruschi, Law, Seymour, Samuel, McGinest, Mankins aren't HOF caliber players IMO.

I don't think Moss gets in based on service years or if he does he should still be later than others.

You missed Faulk, Vrabel, Light and Vinitieri who will all get in.

.......if Seymour and Milloy get brought back into the fold at some point there's a strong case for both.

Are we talking pro football hall of fame or Patriots HOF? For the football HOF, Brady, Belichick, and Moss are definites. My guess would be that Harrison makes it too, and Vinatieri has a shot. I would be surprised if anyone else does. Wilfork might have a chance if he comes back and plays at an extremely high level for another ~4 years, but I don't really see that happening.

Well since not clear on Patriots or NFL hof I will do what other people have done. I think the Pats are going to have to soon allow 2 or 3 at a time not just 1.


NFL HOF
Belichick
Brady
Moss
Vinatieri

Patriots HOF
Coaches
Belichick
Scarnechia

Players
Brady
Bruschi
Willie
Law
Bruschi
Vrabel
Mankins
Light
Welker
Moss* by virtue of NFL HOF
Wilfork
Vinatieri
Gostkowski-will most likely become Pats all time leading scorer next season
Faulk
Harrison
Seymour


Possible Pats HOF
Milloy
Koppen

Pro Football Hall of Fame

First Ballot:

Brady
Belichick
Moss

Good chance to get in:
Vinatieri

Have a decent shot:

Law
Harrison

A very slim chance:

Seymour
Wilfork
Welker
Mankins
McGinnest

Boomer B said:

Pro Football Hall of Fame

First Ballot:

Brady
Belichick
Moss

Good chance to get in:
Vinatieri

Have a decent shot:

Law
Harrison

A very slim chance:

Seymour
Wilfork
Welker
Mankins
McGinnest

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I agree with this except I think Vinatieri has a great chance to go in cause of his postseason success (or rather 'not screwing up when lucky enough to be in a position to have the game on the line in super bowl runs').

I think Harrison has a better shot than Law; but I think Law has a better shot than everyone on your 'slim chance'


I also think Moss makes the Pats HOF -- he was only here for 3+ seasons, but how can the Pats HOF not highlight the record breaking TD receiver

Agree with this list but with one addition to the "Good chance to get in" group: Robert Kraft

Boomer B said:

Pro Football Hall of Fame

First Ballot:

Brady
Belichick
Moss

Good chance to get in:
Vinatieri

Have a decent shot:

Law
Harrison

A very slim chance:

Seymour
Wilfork
Welker
Mankins
McGinnest

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