We now know the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class. Among the highlights of the class include Miami Dolphins legendary linebacker Zach Thomas. Defense leads the way with 7 of the 9 members playing on that side of the ball. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber gets in after a 16 year career with the Bucs. A pair of Jets players get in with cornerback Darrell Revis and defensive tackle Joe Klecko. Adam Schefter tweeted that the Jets having 2 players being inducted makes them a prime candidate for the Hall of Fame Game that will kick off the 2023 preseason. DeMarcus Ware, Chuck Howley, and Ken Riley round out the 7 defensive payers that will be inducted. Just one offensive player punched his ticket; Brown tackle Joe Thomas. And coach Don Coryell gets in after 14 season coaching the Cardinals and the Chargers.
Zach Thomas
Miami Dolphins fans have been banging the drum from Zach Thomas to get in for years. The cry for Thomas only got louder when former Bears LB Brian Urlacher go in over Thomas in 2018. Thomas finished his career with more tackles, forced fumbles, and All-Pro awards than Urlacher. I am not here saying Thomas should get in over Urlacher. They are both on the list of some of the greatest middle linebackers off all-time. What doesn’t make sense to me is why Urlacher got in on his first year of eligibility while Zach had to wait 9 years to get in. In a very classy move by Urlacher, he seemingly made it a point to talk about Zach Thomas. The former Bears player went on the Pat McAfee Show and said that it is a travesty that Zach is not it.
The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class
So Miami Dolphins fans finally got their guy into Canton. So here in the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class as it has been announced and Zach Thomas finally gets in. Here is a look at