Green Bay Packers: The 10 Most Probable Packers to Make It into the Hall of Fame
The Green Bay Packers currently have 21 players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They only trail the Chicago Bears, who have 27 players in Canton. Those Bears always have to try and one-up our Packers.
However, the future seems bright for the defending Super Bowl Champions. Their current roster is loaded with talent, including some very young talent. They might not overtake the Bears in the Hall of Fame in the next five years, but be assured that one day, the Packers will have more members than Chicago does.
With greats like Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke and Paul Hornung already in the Hall, here are 10 current Packers with the best chance to join them.
10. Derek Sherrod
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Only a rookie, Derek Sherrod has a long way to go before he should even be mentioned in the same sentence as the Hall of Fame. However, Sherrod was drafted to be the future left tackle for Green Bay.
It is unlikely that Sherrod will see the field during his rookie season, unless there are injuries across the offensive line. Chad Clifton, who has been the starting left tackle since 2000, has been as consistent as any at his position. Unfortunately, Clifton will be turning 35 years old before the season starts and realistically only has one or two seasons left in him.
Once Clifton is gone, the job is Sherrod's to lose. He appears to have the potential to turn into a top left tackle. If he continues to improve and dominates for the next 12-15 years, Sherrod could sneak into the Hall of Fame.
Probability to make the Hall of Fame: 5 percent
9. Mike Neal
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With the departure of Cullen Jenkins all but certain, either Mike Neal or C.J. Wilson will be taking his starting spot. My money is on Neal to beat out Wilson and here is why.
Neal is younger than Wilson, played against better competition while in college and looks like he has more potential. Neal missed the majority of last season with a shoulder injury, but should be back to full health by the start of the season. In the few games that he did play in, he showed great promise and ability. He has a great motor and could become a pass rushing threat off the edge for Green Bay.
It could turn out that Neal and Wilson split snaps to start the season, but watch for Neal to take over the starting role around the halfway point. He shouldn't relinquish that role with the amount of talent he has.
Probability to make the Hall of Fame: 8 percent
8. Morgan Burnett
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After a season-ending injury in his rookie season, Burnett will be the starting strong safety for Green Bay in 2011.
Burnett is a playmaker who should team very well with Nick Collins in the secondary. He was generally near the team lead in tackles while at Georgia Tech and should put up some impressive numbers once he gets onto the field for a substantial amount of time. He has great hands for a safety to go along with good instincts.
If Burnett can stay healthy, he should establish himself as one of the great young safeties in the NFL. He can tackle with the best of them and should get plenty of interceptions in a talented Packers' secondary.
Probability to make the Hall of Fame: 10 percent
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7. Josh Sitton
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Josh Sitton is one of the best guards in the league and he is only 24 years old. That should make Green Bay fans and Aaron Rodgers very happy.
Last year, Sitton was one of the biggest names left off the Pro Bowl roster. He played extremely well the entire year and was an anchor on an improving offensive line. In fact, he played so well that he was named the Offensive Lineman of the Year by the NFL Alumni. What is so scary about Sitton is that he hasn't even hit his prime yet. He can still get better.
It isn't easy to get into the Hall of Fame as an offensive guard these days. The most recent guard to play in the NFL and make it into the Hall was Randall McDaniel of the Minnesota Vikings.
Probability to make the Hall of Fame: 15 percent
6. Nick Collins
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With three straight Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections, Nick Collins is already one of the better safeties in the NFL. His interception returned for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLV was a key play for Green Bay.
Collins has slowly become one of the most recognizable players in the Packer organization. He is always consistent and can be counted on for making big plays during the season. It seems that he becomes better in coverage each season. Collins can also lay a hit on a player when needed to.
Many people want to compare Collins to LeRoy Butler, but I believe that Collins will be a better player when all is said and done.
Probability to make the Hall of Fame: 20 percent
5. Jermichael Finley
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Jermichael Finley has so much potential that it is frightening how good he could be. Of course, he needs to play up to that potential first.
Finley is listed at 6'5", 247 pounds and he can run a 4.82 40-yard dash. How is anyone supposed to stop that? I know that he hasn't produced anything yet, but he has only been in the league for three years. When he has been on the field, he has been a game changer. He should become one of Aaron Rodgers top targets this season.
If Finley lives up to expectations and stays injury free, he could go down as one of the best tight ends to ever play the game. I just don't know if he can stay healthy or live up to expectations.
Probability to make the Hall of Fame: 45 percent
4. Greg Jennings
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Greg Jennings is easily the most underrated wide receiver in the game today. After three straight 1,000-yard receiving efforts, Jennings finally made his first Pro Bowl last season.
Jennings is entering just his sixth season in the NFL, but he already has over 5,000 receiving yards and 40 touchdowns. He is one of the best deep threats in the game today. There are few players that can consistently turn a short slant into a long gain like Jennings does. He has become Rodgers' favorite receiver, and the two should continue to grow together.
If Jennings continues on his current pace, he could easily end his career with over 15,000 yards and 120 touchdowns. That should be enough to be put in the Hall of Fame.
Probability to make the Hall of Fame: 55 percent
3. Clay Matthews
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To put it simply, Clay Matthews is an absolute beast. In just two seasons, he has already established himself as one of the best defensive players in the league.
Matthews makes his living getting after the quarterback. He is ferocious and relentless in his pursuit of opposing quarterbacks. Where he still lacks is in coverage and in stopping the run. Over time, Matthews should improve in those areas to become more of a complete linebacker.
If Matthews wants to make it into the Hall of Fame, he will need to keep sacking the quarterback, but he will also need to put up better statistics in other areas. I fully expect him to be a top linebacker for the next 10 years.
Probability to make the Hall of Fame: 75 percent
2. Aaron Rodgers
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It may surprise some that I have Aaron Rodgers ranked second on this list, but it will make sense once you see who is first.
With last year's Super Bowl victory, Aaron Rodgers put himself in elite company among the great Packer quarterbacks. With his supporting cast, adding a few more Super Bowl rings to his collection doesn't seem to difficult. Rodgers has a cannon for an arm, reminding many of Brett Favre, but he won't throw nearly as many interceptions as Favre did during his career.
If Rodgers continues playing the way he has since he became a starter in 2008, there is no way he will miss out on the Hall of Fame. When you throw in the fact that he should win at least another Super Bowl, if not two or three, it is an absolute guarantee.
Probability to make the Hall of Fame: 90 percent
1. Charles Woodson
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I told you it would all make sense. Charles Woodson is a lock to make the Hall of Fame.
Woodson is arguably the greatest cornerback to ever play the game. There is no part of his game that lacks. He can cover, he can blitz and he can tackle. He is also a dynamic playmaker when the ball is in his hands. It appears as if he is actually getting better as he ages, which is unbelievable when you really think about it.
The debate when Woodson retires will be if he should be a Raider or Packer in the Hall of Fame. He has been great for both teams, but I believe he has been a more dominant player since coming to Green Bay.
Probability to make the Hall of Fame: 100 percent
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