Examining 2010 Pro Bowlers' Chances at Making the Hall of Fame

I've always been fascinated with Halls of Fame—the concept of them at least. Some may argue about the design of the actual building, but in theory, they're great.

I think there should be Halls of Fame for more things in society. The Reality TV Show HOF, hip-hop HOF, and more. It is a difficult process to make it to the Hall and truly a wonderful honor upon receiving a personal bust.

With this weekend's dull Pro Bowl approaching, I thought it would be fun to examine the game's elite players and how they fit into the Hall picture. You will see certain classes of the Hall of Fame and the truly deserving players.

The TETT (Too Early To Tell)

Based on lack of seasoning, these players have shown talent, but it is just way too early a stage in their careers to anoint them or de-anoint them. Soon, we will be able to scratch off a bunch of names and push others into the ensuing categories.

2010 TETTs

Ray Rice
Chris Johnson (not too shabby of a start)
Brandon Marshall
Jake Long (offensive linemen are tough to judge, but it looks like we have some great young ones)
Nick Mangold
Ryan Clady
Joe Thomas
Mario Williams
Haloti Ngata
DeMeco Ryans
Elvis Dumervil
Brian Cushing
Jairus Byrd
Brandon Meriweather
Darrelle Revis
Aaron Rodgers (still too early even after five years)
Adrian Peterson
DeSean Jackson
Percy Harvin
Miles Austin
Sidney Rice
Jason Peters
Patrick Willis
Johnny Knox
Clay Matthews
Brian Orakpo
Mike Jenkins

The Forgettables

These are the guys who have some talent yet will be forgotten by fans of opposing teams shortly after their playing careers have ended. Or maybe some don't even know them now.

Unfortunately, a lot of offensive linemen fit this description.

2010 Forgettables

Kris Dielman
Le'Ron Mclain
Yeremiah Bell
Jon Condo
Ryan Kalil
Jonathan Goodwin
Justin Smith
Robert Mathis
Jahri Evans
Roman Harper
Quintin Mikell
Nick Collins
Chris Snee
Heath Farwell
Jon Dorenbos (my leading candidate for the Magician-Athlete Hall of Fame)
Andy Lee
David Diehl
Jonathan Stinchcomb

The Jockstrap Hall of Famers

This refers to the players who may have a piece of equipment on display in the Hall of Fame wing one day, without any sort of induction.

2010 Jockstrap Hall of Famers

Matt Schaub
David Garrard
Vince Young
Vincent Jackson
Dallas Clark
Wes Welker
Heath Miller
Logan Mankins
Kyle Vanden Bosch
Shaun Ellis
Vince Wilfork
LaMarr Woodley
Antoine Bethea
Nate Kaeding (picture of missed field goal?)
Kassim Osgood
D'Brickashaw Ferguson (the name earns him this spot)
Leonard Weaver
Bryant McKinnie
Josh Cribbs
Tony Romo
Frank Gore
Steven Jackson
DeAngelo Williams
Steve Smith
Roddy White
Vernon Davis
Andre Gurode
Shaun O'Hara
Leonard Davis
Trent Cole
Jay Ratliff
Darnell Dockett
Jon Vilma
Adrian Wilson
Terence Newman
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
Lance Briggs
Antrel Rolle

The Randall Cunninghams

This is a tough category to define. Respectable and feared throughout the league, yet just not Hall-worthy.

2010 Randalls

Philip Rivers
Maurice Jones-Drew
James Harrison
Nnamdi Asomugha
Shane Lechler
Drew Brees
Jason Witten
Kevin Williams
London Fletcher
David Akers (huh?)
Darren Sharper
Asante Samuel

The Ballot Busters

These guys already have earned a spot on the ballot and would make decisions tough. However, they still have some work to be a sure thing.

2010 Ballot Busters

Reggie Wayne
Andre Johnson
Chad Ochocinco
Antonio Gates
Casey Hampton
Larry Fitzgerald
Jared Allen
Julius Peppers
DeMarcus Ware

The Waiters

These players won't get in the first time around but should make it after closer examination.

2010 Waiters

Kevin Mawae
Brian Dawkins
Dwight Freeney
Ed Reed
Donovan McNabb (this will be controversial, I know)
Steve Hutchinson
Charles Woodson

The Bust Planners

Construction for these players' busts should already be underway. Within a few years of retirement, these players will have their day in Canton, Ohio.

2010 Bust Planners

Peyton Manning
Tom Brady
Ray Lewis
Champ Bailey
Brett Favre

Predictions

Players someday to reach the Hall:

Peyton Manning
Tom Brady
Ray Lewis
Champ Bailey
Brett Favre
Brian Dawkins
Donovan McNabb
Ed Reed
Kevin Mawae
Dwight Freeney
Steve Hutchinson
Charles Woodson
Larry Fitzgerald
Chad Ochocinco
Julius Peppers
DeSean Jackson
Adrian Peterson
Jake Long