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Career sacks leader Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson, Shannon Sharpe and John Randle are among the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the only first-year eligible players to make the final round this year.   Continue reading on NFL.com

These 4 players all definitely have a good shot of getting into the NFL Hall of Fame on their 1st attempt this year.

Bruce Smith was a monster as a Buffalo Bills DE, as was John Randle w/ the Minnesota Vikings, while Rod Woodson terrorized quarterbacks w/ several NFL teams – most notably the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Offensively, Shannon Sharpe helped redefine the tight end position w/ the Denver Broncos.

Exceptional players who all played a major role in the 80’s and 90’s.  John Randle is the only one of the 4 not to reach the Super Bowl during their career.  Smith went to at least 4 w/ Buffalo (all losses), while Woodson was w/ the Ravens during their run and Shannon Sharpe anchored the Broncos attack in the late 90’s repeat.

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