Tough group this year. Some of the older heads on defense that got in also really deserved it when you read up on their numbers and bio's. Especially McMichael with the Bears. Nearly 100 career sacks for a DT during that era is pretty impressive. That other backer with the Orange Crush defense in the 70's was also one of the main 3 - 4 backers to start up when that defense was introduced into the NFL.

Fred will eventually get in. Once your name starts rounding out a finalists list you're in the money for the most part. Just depends on who else keeps coming in. Mia O'Brien was reeling off some 1st timers coming up in 2026 or 2027 I think. Almost guaranteed Fred won't get in during those years. His best shot may be in 2025 and then post 2027 from the looks and sounds of it.

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