The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced those who will get inducted in the summer, and just like every year, there are snubs, and 2018 is no exception.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the biggest individual honor in football. It means you are the best of the best, and you now belong to the greatest football team in the history of mankind. However, every year, former players don’t get int that should.
An often overlooked group in football. Generally speaking, if you hear the name of an offensive lineman during a football broadcast (with the exception of when the show the starting lineups), it’s because he did something wrong (ie. a penalty).
However, this year, of the 15 finalists, 1-out-of-3 of them were offensive linemen. Yet of the five Modern Era finalists, not one offensive linemen was voted in. All of them have a compelling case, but for one to not even get in was a sham.
Before 2018, the Pro Football Hall of Fame had 310 members, and 19.4 percent of them were offensive linemen. The Senior Committee added Jerry Kramer and with the other seven members the offensive line representation in the hall of fame will drop to 19.1 percent.
When you break it down further and exclude the two-way players (including Kramer), offensive linemen only make up 14.2 percent of the statues in Canton, OH. Offensive linemen are the most integral part of an offense. Without them playing well, the offense can’t function to the best level they can.
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Remember it’s a position group, and not just one position. When you break it down position by position, the only position that has less representation in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is tight end. These guys are in the trenches every down battling it out. They deserve a little more respect. It’s time more get in, and next year should be the year.