Champ Bailey, Ed Reed and Tony Gonzalez Among 2019 HOF Finalists

Champ Bailey, Ed Reed and Tony Gonzalez Among 2019 HOF Finalists Bailey, Reed and Gonzalez represent the strongest crop of potential first-ballot Hall of Famers since … well, since last year, when Ray Lewis, Brian Urlacher and Randy Moss all were voted in Bailey is one of the best defensive backs in recent memory in his 15 years with the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos. Reed was, along with Baltimore Ravens teammate Lewis, the heart and soul of one of the greatest team defenses ever, an unparalleled ball hawk and playmaker. Gonzalez holds the record for yards and receptions by a tight end, his 1,325 career catches with Kansas City and Atlanta trailing only Jerry Rice, full stop.
The committee will meet on Feb. 2, the day before the Super Bowl, to make their decisions on who will be called upon to give a speech in the summer sunshine of Canton, Ohio, come July.