It took far too long for Terrell Owens to get his bust, and the same is true of Cris Carter.
Wide receivers being enshrined in Canton has always been a point of contention. It was a great night to honor some of the NFL’s greatest players, but also underscored the continuing problem the Hall of Fame has with its waiting wide receivers. Joe Thomas and Darrelle Revis enter on the first ballots, as most expected, while on the other end of the spectrum Zach Thomas will finally enter Canton after 10 years of eligibility. The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced on Thursday night, and it’s a wholly deserving group.
