Rondé Barber Named As Finalist For Pro Football Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023
January 4th, 2023
Finalist.
It seemed like a no-brainer. But Joe gave up predicting how voters’ brains are wired.
Former Bucs great Rondé Barber was named among the 15 finalists for the 2023 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday. This is the third straight year Barber has been a finalist for induction into Canton.
The other 14 finalists include Jared Allen, Willie Anderson, Dwight Freeney, Devin Hester, Tory Holt, Andre Johnson, Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas, Zach Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, Reggie Wayne, Patrick Willis and Darren Woodson.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee, of which prized JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman is a selector, will vote for the maximum five finalists that will make up the 2023 class later this month.
The Class of 2023 will be announced at the NFL Honors gala the night before the Super Bowl, broadcast live on NFL Network.
January 4th, 2023 at 9:15 pm
Good luck to you Ronde. Shut down the Vet!!!
January 4th, 2023 at 9:19 pm
one of my fondest NFL memories is that interception, the iggles fan didnt even boo him, they were too dejected
January 4th, 2023 at 9:21 pm
You got this 20 !
January 4th, 2023 at 9:22 pm
Go Ronde Go!
You defined an entire new position, and set the bar for excellence at that position so high it will never be surpassed.
The gold jacket can’t be on your shoulders soon enough.
January 4th, 2023 at 9:29 pm
I see maybe 3 players on that list that deserve it as much as Barber.
January 4th, 2023 at 9:38 pm
None of the first year guys should go in this year . Maybe revies that’s a maybe . Ronde has waited his turn its time. Plus then Scott would shut the hell up about it.
January 4th, 2023 at 9:44 pm
Ira needs to step up his game, his track record is not the greatest. I hope Ronde gets in (He deserves it) but wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t.
January 4th, 2023 at 9:59 pm
How could Revis get in before Ronde? Give me a break lol
January 4th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
Good luck to Ronde, some good names on that list.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:21 pm
Revis, Joe Thomas, Freeney, Jared Allen and Devin Hester. Can certainly make a case for some others as well. It’s a tough class but good grief it’s time.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
Congrats ronde! Joe – the nfl honours is actually now on the Thursday before the game. I liked the Saturday better but they changed it
January 4th, 2023 at 10:31 pm
If he had played for a big market team he’d be in by now.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:31 pm
“Pro Bowl my @ss, I’m going to San Diego!”
Put this man in the Hall already!
January 4th, 2023 at 11:37 pm
If Revis gets in, does he make the Ring of Honor?
January 5th, 2023 at 12:04 am
The he’s a system corner B.S. is such a lazy lame excuse for not enshrining this man. Even if he was a quote system player. He was one of the best ever ever. He has earned that gold jacket.
January 5th, 2023 at 12:57 am
I think he makes it this time. Almost everyone listed there deserves to get in, but some need to wait longer.
My vote-
Revis, Barber, J Thomas, Wayne, Allen
January 5th, 2023 at 7:42 am
Does longevity matter? Game changing plays? How about Super Bowls? Ronde has it.
None of the other nominees have all of that. A lot of Dan Marinos on that list — big stats, lot of noise, no championship.
January 5th, 2023 at 8:10 am
Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas, Ronde Barber, Patrick Willis and Darren Woodson.
January 5th, 2023 at 8:11 am
Do your thing Mr. Kauffman, it’s time
January 5th, 2023 at 10:25 am
Bribe the voters!!!
Cheat to win baby!!!
January 5th, 2023 at 4:18 pm
Ira:
We need you to make the speech of a lifetime to help Ronde get over the goal line.
The Post , copied below by ModHairKen says it all
Does longevity matter? Game changing plays? How about Super Bowls? Ronde has it.
None of the other nominees have all of that. A lot of Dan Marinos on that list — big stats, lot of noise, no championship.