Absolutely

Zach, Lewis, Urlacher were the top dogs in early 2ks

He was a beast him and Jason Taylor

Lmao Zach Thomas…..no he doesn’t…look at the stats…come on man

@@thesmitty467 7x Pro Bowler, 5x first-team All-Pro, 2x time second-team All-Pro, 2x Linebacker of the Year. AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1996. Had at least 100 tackles in each of his first 11 seasons. Only two people in the Hall of Fame have more combined tackles than Thomas (Ray Lewis - 2,061, Junior Seau - 1,846). More combined tackles than Urlacher also. There’s always someone like you in the comments hating lmao

Probably my favorite reaction from this year’s class.

Wife- I hope he's not drunk.

Joe Klecko still looks the same as he did in Smokey and the Bandit lol

JK played so many positions and all of them at a high level

@@troyward5463 did you watch the video?

@@troyward5463 he was already inducted

Zach should not have been on the 1st ballot. Hence the reason he wasn’t.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

I saw him play against South Carolina in Columbia, and he was truly a man against boys. I had season tickets in Columbia for 11 yrs, and I've seen plenty of games in Columbia since 1980. Best player I've ever seen play the game!

He forgot how to speak English for a moment. He was truly taken aback.

Looks like he csn still play

He also looks like he could still play hahha

We Love Dallas Cowboys Chuck Howley & D.Ware but HOW about LONG overdue 73 Joe Klecko of the NY JETS JETS. & Begals Ken Riley 1970's early 1980's to ALL in the HALL

I loved how Jimmy was emotional as well. He cared so much about the players.

He was just a winded dad! no really he deserves it underated

@@droid0311 We think of Jimmy and his time in Dallas, but he also made a HUGE impact in Miami!

Coach got choked up. 💖💖💖

It was a long time coming! Congratulations to one of my favorite players of the Miami Dolphins!

Us Dallas fans are happy he got the ring he so deserved….just wish he could’ve gotten one here while in his prime.

@MrMikecoats22 As a Cowboys fan I second that.

@@MrMikecoats22 too bad the cowgirls won't see another ring for a while

As an Eagles fan the day he went to Denver made me so happy he was a beast.

D ware was a big problem for offenses.

JJ is a real one. The man puts his whole heart in the sport. Loved him in the 30 for 30 "The U"

@@vasid2991 Yeah, The U was an amazing episode. That and The Two Escobars are the best ones.

I had to let those tears go for Zach Thomas 💪🏾😤too many memories as a kid he gave me

So happy for Zach I cried too lol

Somewhere in Miami Dan Le Batard is crying too. Congratulations 🎉 Zach Thomas

I was surprised he hadnt been elected years ago! I'm a chiefs fan, but I remember how good Zach Thomas was as a linebacker!

Me neither, Zach got me, he was one of the guys from my childhood who was so damn good but it seemed like he was being overshadowed by the other giants of the 90's and early 00's. Well deserved for sure from a Panthers fan.

"Thank you, Coach" damn that almost got me

That dude was only 5' 11" 250 lbs, still a bull dozer but he was going up against offensive linemen 6'5" 300 to 325 lbs and getting past them to pressure the quarterback with hits, knockdowns and sacks, he was also good at stopping the run, always around the football making plays, he was so good at the linebacker position, very deserving getting entry into the NFL HOF

@@Gregory-sm9pf If you took a picture of the instant any offensive opponent was tackled in any given Dolphins game he played in, 90% of them had 54 in the picture, if not at the bottom of the pile. *NO ONE* covered ground like ZT did. I am not a Dolphins fan but I absolutely loved to watch him play. Run up the gut, screen pass, bootleg, Hail Mary, it didn't matter. Zach Thomas was in on the play. The most well-deserved formerly snubbed inductee in a long time.

In an interview with bussin with the boys urlocker said the fact Zach wasn’t a first ballot hall of fame that the electors needed their eyes checked and I agree Zach was my favorite dolphin next to Marino

@@bookemdanno5596 oh yeah, he was an excellent football player, as tough as they come

ngl the way he looks now reminds me of Lance Reddick.

Dolphins fan but I'm happy for Joe Klecko. I remember how dominating he could be! We hated your D line!

​@@mysterj1 Dolphins fan as well, but loved watching Klecko...ok when he wasn't playing us lol...but very underrated and very deserving. Glad to see him get in and much respect!

So great to see a strong white man who loves his family win this!!!! ❤

@@Billcornholeayo what?? 😂😂

@@Billcornhole yo that's weird as fuck

@@Billcornholewait what

@@Billcornhole Could have said "strong man". But no, you didn't.

I laughed so hard at this! amazing

Ronde has deserved this for a long time

Fr man. He’s a legend on and off the field. My first memory as a Bucs fan is “closing down the vet”, so this made me very emotional.

@@doctorjimrustlesmd no question! I was happy for Lynch, but Rondé is long overdue!

Yes, now Brooks, Sapp, Lynch, and Barber are finally all in!!!!! They were that defence. Well, tbh there is one more piece that’s was important that’s not getting in. Maybe as a senior nominee but I’m talking about Rice. I mean he only has one less sack than Sapp but Sapps a DT and Rice is a DE but I believe he has senior nominees numbers. How stupid do you think Tiki feels for retiring in his prime when he would have absolutely been a HOFamer and would have got in before his brother. But I’ve always loved Ronde more, he’s my dude.

Ronde couldn't hold Nnamdi's jock strap. He was lucky to be part of one of the greatest defenses ever assembled. If he played in Oakland (LV), Arizona, Cleveland, Carolina, Jacksonville, ect he would have been average at best

@@axo9 Nnamdi Asomugha: 10 years. 15 Ints. 2 sacks. Ronde Barber: 16 years. 47 Ints. 27 Sacks. Such an ignorant take. Ronde would've been great on any team because he was balling after Sapp, Brooks, and Lynch were long gone. While Nnamdi Asomugha was a short blip in the league 😂

QB's didn't throw at Nnamdi. There isn't a GM past present or future that would take Ronde in his prime over Nnamdi in his prime

@@axo9Dude just congratulate and stop hating! You’re that guy just didn’t do anything in life and want to throw shade at someone who did!!!!!

@@chuckst98 No hate. Just the HOF is letting in almost anyone at this point. And I am doing pretty good for myself. In fact got a tee time in 15. It's great being the boss.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

I honestly thought he was already in.

I'm so glad he was chosen! #54 was a childhood hero!

Wow. Cool fact. Need Roger Craig up in there

He had like 15 tackles, a fumble recovery and 2 INTs in which he ran one back for a TD, in that Super Bowl. The team lost but that's why he was Super Bowl MVP. This may not be exact but it's close.

Howley a legend

It looked like he had given up. Kind of been okay about his life without getting in. Emotional for sure

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

He owned the gym in amarillo my mom used to work at. Every off-season he used to come back and I'd always run up and give him a hug. I have pictures with him, Ricky Williams and Jason Taylor. Also some signed memorabilia. But the best thing I have is the memory of actually getting to see him every time he'd come thru.

So true

As a Jet fan he should've went in sooner. I hate the Dolphins with every ounce of my blood but i respect the game more. Zach Thomas was long overdue congrats

@@EagleFang86 congrats to Joe Klecko.

Feel the same. He was so damn good

An absolute UNIT of a Linebacker!

Couldn’t agree more!! Loved watching that Dolphin Defense with Zach, Jason Taylor, Sam Madison, Tim Bowens and Troy Vincent. Zach Thomas was exactly what a MLB should look and be like! Total stud!

Awesome player

after being passed over 3 times, Zach Thomas becomes the first Texas Tech Red Raider in the NFL HOF, great reaction from an all time great player

@@erico4537 forgot Pat Surtain and Brock Marion 😉

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

cried seeing ware get in

Cowboys fan and no mention of Howley??

Andre Rison should be in if he is getting in!

I loved watching Klecko play. He was what many fans considered a blue collar player. And seeing Ware get the nod was awesome!

Woody keeps getting snubbed, without question top 5 safeties of all time!

The wrong people vote for the Hall of Fame in all sports

Thomas doesn’t know anything about being passed over a lot. Randy Gradishar of the broncos was one of the best ever and retired in the mid 80s and still has yet to make it despite having a better career than Thomas.

@@jeremykrause153 👍

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

No doubt... right on time too...

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

For someone who doesn't know every thing about football pre 2010s, on a scale of 1 to 10, how good was Zach Thomas's career?

@@KamsPoliticalPredictions “The most unnerving thing about playing Miami is Zach Thomas calling out all of your plays,” Manning said. “He caused the most problems for me of any player I ever faced.” - Peyton Manning HOF QB "Zach Thomas ranks as one of my favorite players of all time. Having coached 10 Hall of Fame players in my career, I believe Zach deserves to be in that group. Zach was a coach's dream as a leader and a player. I never had any player that prepared himself as well as Zach. He belongs in the Hall." - Jimmy Johnson HOF Coach "Everything about Zach said Hall of Fame. His statistics, how he played, the winning defenses he led, the Pro Bowls and his knowledge of the game all jump out at you. He was not only certain to be in the right spot and get to the ball, but he would get everyone else lined up before the snap. He was the quarterback of that defense and he made his teammates better. - Dan Marino HOF QB "Zach was one of those pure football guys that I really admire. There aren't very many players who were as tough, productive and consistent." - Bill Belichick "I first met Zach as a friend. Then I met the warrior. Year after year, Zach showed to the world how to play the middle linebacker position. He wasn't the biggest or fastest, but his instincts, passion and knowledge of the game always impressed me. Sideline to sideline, there are not many linebackers that I have ever seen better than Zach." - Ray Lewis HOF MLB

@Kameron's Political Predictions Center You can't give it a number. Zach was everywhere on the field. He was not very big, nor was he very fast, but his reads were instant and his angles were flawless. He was making contact in the backfield before closer, faster players could get there. He was literally a missile on every play. This selection is way overdue.

@@KamsPoliticalPredictions ... I don't know if I could put a number on it, but one thing I maintain to this day, Zach is one of the most CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED great LBs in NFL history. He never truly got the respect he deserved, and was always overshadowed by Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher (for my money, just my opinion, Zach was better than Urlacher ... if not, at least just as good). For a guy that was drafted 154th overall in the 5th round of the 96 draft, and was basically just drafted to be nothing more than a special teams player ... to be a 7x Pro Bowler, 7x 1st or 2nd Team All-Pro, 2x LB of the Year, AFC Defensive ROTY, put up more than respectable numbers for a full decade at least, and be selected to the 2000s All Decade Team ... I think he did pretty well for himself. And if you look up what Zach Thomas did (and even his teammate Jason Taylor, who got in the HOF in 2017) during a time where for a number of years the Dolphins were at their ABSOLUTE WORST ... ZT and JT CARRIED this team. After Dan Marino retired in 1999 ... the Dolphins franchise basically did a full-transition from an offensive team to a defensive team, and ZT and JT were basically the flag-bearers of the Dolphins after Marino retired. There were other great players on those early 2000s Miami Defenses with ZT and JT ... like Sam Madison, Patrick Surtain, Brock Marion, Tim Bowens, Daryl Gardner, Trace Armstrong ... but no one remembers them because they didn't win anything, because the Miami offenses they were paired with were either "one dimensional" (Ricky Williams 02-03), or were so bad. And as those defenses began to break apart year by year (Tim Bowens retired ... Brock Marion released ... Sam Madison signed with the Giants ... Patrick Surtain traded to KC) ... ZT and JT stayed and remained. The two "constants" on the Dolphins defense (and the Miami Dolphins team in general) for a number of (bad & down) years were Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor. Watching those two play, how they played, how they always played hard, and never cheated themselves or the Phin fans, regardless of how good or overwhelmingly bad or disappointing the Phins were ... made me proud to be a Phins fan. I've always said: - Dan Marino made me "A FAN" of the Miami Dolphins. - Jason Taylor and especially Zach Thomas made me LOVE the Miami Dolphins. Thats why Phin fans were so passionate and emotional with ZT's selection here. Not only have we stated that he belongs in the hall, but so many of his teammates, contemporaries, and rivals stated it as well ... from Peyton Manning, Jimmy Johnson in his HOF speech, Ray Lewis, Brian Urlacher called the voters a bunch of dumbasses for not putting him in ... among so many others. My personal favorite was former NY Jet C Kevin Mawae shouting him out in his HOF speech back in 2019. I remember those Jets/Phins games very well, and Mawae and ZT would not only BLOODY each other ... they would try to outsmart each other since they both knew what the other would do before they even did it. Look up what Kevin said about Zach , and it tells you all you need to know about Zach. I can't wait to go to Canton to see Zach enshrined ... I was there for Marino in 2005, and Jason Taylor in 2017, and I will surely be there for Zach Thomas. He was an OUTSTANDING LB for us ... and if the Dolphins today had a player that was even 1/8th the player and leader Zach Thomas was, they would be MILES better.

@@KamsPoliticalPredictions Think Prime Luke Kuechley with less speed & more physicality.

Curious that you're a Jets fan, and mention Zach Thomas, a Dolphin and certainly deserving of a spot in the HOF, but not Joe Klecko. Klecko is the only player in NFL history that made the pro bowl at 3 different positions. He's the most deserving player in this entire class and had to wait 35 years for the honor. Maybe you're too young to remember him and if you are, you owe it to yourself as a Jets fan to look him up.

Pretty sure revis was a first ballot.

@@jacobsvetich8735 of course, I’m still happy either way

Interesting. I recognized the last name but didn’t know his position

Revis knew he was in. I guess sometimes it’s great that others recognize your greatness. Revis was the best in the game for half a decade at least

Amen. Sure right about that. One of the greatest ever and HIGHLY underrated in his era.

I’m surprised it took this long I mean the stats speak for themselves

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

It is long overdue. John Madden, Dan Fouts and Joe Gibbs had fought year-after-year to get Don Coryell into the HOF.

I’ve been saying for like the last 20 years why is it than Coryell in the Hall of Fame he was a heart of all West Coast offense

@@captaincarl8230 And they all got their start as Aztecs

@@jamessveinsson6006 The West Coast offenses that we see in today's NFL are all based on the offense that was created by Bill Walsh. The "Air Coryell" offense was created by Coryell after watching practices of the San Diego Chargers while he was the head coach of the San Diego Aztecs. The TRUE West Coast offense was created by San Diego Chargers, and Hall of Fame, coach Sid Gillman.

@@captaincarl8230 That’s what I’ve been trying to say for my last 20 years Don Coryell created the West Coast Offense Not Bill Walsh

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

He was unreal!

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

It was great moment. Emotional. Your Grandma had good taste. She clearly knew talent.

The way he was walking, his body is clearly so beat up. The pain he must deal with every day. Hopefully it feels a little better now.

@@danielwaters191 agreed

Damn brother! I just got stopped crying from watching the video. Then you go talking about your grandma and start me up again. All respect all the way around. Zach is my favorite all time player and I'm so happy for this finally!

Appreciate it y’all ! Yes my grandma was a hugh fan of Zach. She always gave this order of the best she’s ever seen. LT Jack Hamm Zach. Her absolute favs

Is his Team mate mark Gastineau in?

@@Leader-fq1dq Gastineau at his peak was a better player than Klecko, but his peak only lasted about three years, after that Gastineau lost a couple steps and battled injuries. Klecko was more durable and had more sustained success. Klecko also was more versatile than Gastineau.

@@ryanjacobson2508 Gastineau was never better than Klecko. Klecko was double teamed on practically every play, while Gastineau always got the 1v1 match up.

Also don’t forget klecko was in Smokey and the bandit.

Long overdue! Guy was a beast on the D-line.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

I saw him blow up a running play his rookie year.. he got a TFL and almost got a safety ( I had season tickets in the south end zone) .. from that moment on, I knew I was watching history... CONGRATS 👏 ZACH

Klecko was even more overdue

Agreed, even his final year in Dallas. He was great.

@@michaelmoorhead762 Hell yeah! Like how Drew Brees remembers his play “That dude was like a rolling ball of butcher knives. Here he is, this undersized middle linebacker, and yet he would make every tackle. And when he’d hit you, he hit you so damn hard.”.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

I was a diehard fins fan and I agree.

Yeah nice to see a guy got in the Hall of Fame off of one game 😒 I mean he only won 3 playoff games! but everybody's getting in the Hall of Fame now, so I guess it doesn't even matter...

@@harlorformula8516 Shows how little you know about football. Coryell and his 'Air Coryell' offense revolutionized the passing game.

@@NBLP7001 and once again the result as a head coach 3 playoff wins and now he's in the Hall of Fame at this point they'll put anyone in it just doesn't matter

It's real simple..... he won 55% of his games... 114-89 in the regular season 3-6 in the playoffs.... the only possible way that this guy's in the Hall of Fame is because everyone Lobby for him for the last fifteen years or he would have just been in!! there's too much of that going on now, and it's pretty much ruin the Hall of Fame!! if any of you who are not charger fans or Don Coryell fans can look at each other with straight faces and actually think that he's a Hall of Famer then God be with you!!! unless you're a personal friend of his there's no way you can look with a straight face and say that he is a Hall of Fame coach!!! it's the most ridiculous thing in the world, they put Tom Flores in because he's Latino.... Sal pal Antonio Lobby hard to get Dick Vermeil in the Hall of Fame and then Vermeil even mention that in his speech which is even more remarkable that a man sets up behind the podium and thank someone else for getting him in the Hall of Fame because he wouldn't shut his f****** mouth Deion Sanders is correct it's supposed to be the best of the best of the best and it has turned into an absolute clown show

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

Bruh. Chill. U don’t have to diss and compare pisss. Write your issues to the HOF.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

ware klecko barber in no way deserves it they lowered the bar big time for them 3 losers.

He went through some very thin days.

And to boot he had Walter Jones bring him the good news

Joe Who was not even born in Ohio Is more loyal to Ohio then Akron's own L.James

I’m a Panthers fan but I went to see a Browns game against San Diego on Christmas Eve. Ive always known Joe Thomas was a beast but I was astonished that he, an Olineman, got the loudest applause from the crowd. It was awesome and spoke to not only his greatness but to the hardworking blue collar people of Ohio.

As a Steelers fan I thank Joe for always playing his heart out and I even as a Steelers fan loved watching him play. Definitely one of the best offensive linemen to do it! Thank you Joe! Welcome to Canton brother!

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

FYI. Agreed! It´s about time, Zach in Canton, Ohio.

One of my all time favorites! and...I am a Pats fans. Zach was a total beast & a class act always.I could not agree with you more.

Agree 100 percent

Seeing Coach Johnson present Zach with the award was my favorite one. The coach and player relationship that they have made it so much more special.

One of the most feared MLB's of our era

Very happy he was included in this

More impressively, Howley retired very early in his career after a knee injury. Two seasons later, he signed with Dallas and became an icon.

The only man in super bowl history to win superbowl MVP from the losing team.

@@jamescook6564 And first defensive player _and_ non-QB to receive that honor

Congratulations Chuck, long over due!!!!