Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016: NFL Inductees, Class Finalists and Predictions

February 6, 2016   ·   Andrew Gould   ·   Jump to comments

A day before Peyton Manning looks to cement his legendary career with a second Super Bowl title, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will almost certainly welcome another decorated quarterback. 
Brett Favre getting inducted in his first eligible year is as safe a bet as beer commercials airing during Sunday's big game. The gunslinger retired first in all-time passing yards and touchdowns before Manning stole both records, but his prolific numbers came in a less passing-friendly era.
The only doubt surrounding Favre's candidacy is whether he'll get ushered in unanimously. But the best part: After immortalizing the Green Bay Packers icon in Canton, Ohio, everyone will finally have to stop calling for another comeback whenever an active passer hurts his pinkie.
Out of the 2016 class' 18 finalists, Favre is the only virtual lock. As many as five of 15 modern-era finalists can get enshrined, and several noteworthy names certainly boast strong cases for recognition.
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