Larz Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/43428/jets-ring-of-honor-inductees-are?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter During Monday night's game, the New York Jets will announce their Ring of Honor Class of 2014. Currently, the elite fraternity consists of 13 individuals, including four members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- Joe Namath, Don Maynard, Weeb Ewbank and Curtis Martin. The other members are Winston Hill, Gerry Philbin, Larry Grantham, Joe Klecko, Mark Gastineau, Freeman McNeil, Wesley Walker, Al Toon and Marty Lyons. The Jets use a selection committee and online fan voting to determine the inductees. So who's next? The Jets have kept it hush-hush, so we'll have to rely on informed speculation. In my view, here are the leading candidates: The most decorated possibility is tackle Marvin Powell, who made five Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams from 1977 to 1984. For some reason, Powell's name rarely comes up when discussing the franchise's top players. He deserves to be in the Ring of Honor. So does center Kevin Mawae, a six-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro from 1998 to 2005. Technically, he's eligible because he has been retired for five years -- thus, he's on the Hall-of-Fame ballot for the first time -- but the feeling here is the selection committee will make him wait at least another year. Guard Randy Rasmussen has no Pro Bowls on his resume, but the man was a member of the Super Bowl III team and he played 15 years in the league -- all with the Jets. Nothing enhances a player's credentials more than a championship. Younger Jets fans will remember Mo Lewis, a versatile linebacker who played from 1991 to 2003. He made three Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team, but he's best known as the man who started the Tom Brady era in New England -- by taking out Drew Bledsoe with a vicious hit. The sentimental choice is wide receiver Wayne Chrebet, who rose from an undrafted free agent to one of the most popular players in team history. And he was a damn good receiver. Unfortunately, his career was cut short due to concussions. My predictions for this year's class: Chrebet, Powell and -- a sleeper pick -- the late Leon Hess, the principal owner from 1981 until his death in 1999. Hess presided over a lot of bad teams, but there was some good, too. He made the decision that turned around the frannchise, hiring Bill Parcells in 1997. so who do you think will make it ??? personally I think these things get watered down the more you add to them, and I wouldn't add anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Tony Stargell or bust, breh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 My sleeper is Bruce Coslet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 why isn't the 4th Sack Exchange in there, ,,,,why no Salaam ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 My sleeper is Bruce Coslet. coslet, keyshawn and d-rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Rex Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Would love to see Mo Lewis get in...such an underrated guy throughout his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Would love to see Mo Lewis get in...such an underrated guy throughout his career. Good one...been pretty low key since his retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Would love to see Mo Lewis get in...such an underrated guy throughout his career. Mo was a whiner behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Mo was a whiner behind the scenes. Actually I think it was quite the opposite. Because he was always so quiet, I've asked three former teammates that I've interviewed this month and asked all three of them about Mo. Every guy has raved about his work ethic and study habits. One player did acknowledge that Mo didn't care much for the media and rarely spoke to them. With that being the case, of course they're going to paint a negative picture of the guy for not playing along with their games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Good one...been pretty low key since his retirement. Low key during his career too..he didn't care for publicity. Just wanted to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Actually I think it was quite the opposite. Because he was always so quiet, I've asked three former teammates that I've interviewed this month and asked all three of them about Mo. Every guy has raved about his work ethic and study habits. One player did acknowledge that Mo didn't care much for the media and rarely spoke to them. With that being the case, of course they're going to paint a negative picture of the guy for not playing along with their games. Him and Cox led the revolt against Al Groh. Granted, **** Al, but he was not a company man after Parcells bailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Also, the franchise should stop jerking itself off over players at the Mo Lewis level. It's embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buldawg Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Probably Little Eddie Bell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Also, the franchise should stop jerking itself off over players at the Mo Lewis level. It's embarrassing. blame the Yankees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCJETSFAN Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Has everyone forgot one of the classiest man every to wear a jet uniform and HOFer CURTIS MARTIN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Also, the franchise should stop jerking itself off over players at the Mo Lewis level. It's embarrassing. He played at a pro-bowl level for multiple seasons...not winning the affection of the media shouldn't be held against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 blame the Yankees The Shane Spencer farewell tour will be epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 The Shane Spencer farewell tour will be epic. Oscar Azocar and Andy Stankeweicz FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Has everyone forgot one of the classiest man every to wear a jet uniform and HOFer CURTIS MARTIN!! Curtis is already in the ring of honor. What about a guy like George Sauer -- 3 straight 1,000 yard seasons in the '60s and our leading receiver in the Super Bowl. Could have been a great one had he not retired so young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersey johnny Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Randy Rasmussen should go into the Ring of Honor. 1968 was his Rookie Season and he had a very good rookie year culminating with Super Bowl 3. Then he went on to play guard for another 14 seasons all with the Jets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 any player in the ring must have at least been to a few pro-bowls. so I think the list is pretty much complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Lageman and v green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Jet Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I know they're honoring first responders, my friend is a firefighter and he'll be on the field in uniform. That's probably just a part of the ceremony ish though right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Kyle Clifton James Hasty Scott Frost Otis Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Lance Mehl? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffneycatch Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Powell is a good candidate. Joe Fields was a fixture for years, and though I was just a kid, I was under the impression he was one of the league's top centers ... did he make any pro bowls? Ditto Mickey Shuler. Mawae bounced around the league too much for the ring of honor imo. Chrebet was a great Jet, but only a really good player ... not great. Pat Leahy deserves some consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Pennington or GTFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolot Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Kyle Mackey and little john flowers, long overdue . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I know they're honoring first responders, my friend is a firefighter and he'll be on the field in uniform. That's probably just a part of the ceremony ish though right? They're honoring the first responders, but just announcing the ROH inductees. The ROH celebration will be at halftime of the Dolphins game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 My pick: Vernon Gholston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Are Rings of Honor supposed to depress the hell out of you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Him and Cox led the revolt against Al Groh. Granted, **** Al, but he was not a company man after Parcells bailed. That's not whining, that's leadership. Groh was horrendous. Agree about the whole ring of honor thing, though. There's no reason to artificially expand it any more. Also, what's that avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 That's not whining, that's leadership. Groh was horrendous. Agree about the whole ring of honor thing, though. There's no reason to artificially expand it any more. Also, what's that avatar? Completely agree. it's only been five years, but they have 13 members. six of them went in in the first year and the other seven over the next four. They need to tone it down a bit. They are going to run out of space pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I cannot see any reason against Mawae. Shouldn't even be up for debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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