The Forgotten One

The Pats announced the three finalists for the team's Hall Of Fame: Drew Bledsoe, Bill Parcells and Houston Antwine. Many in the media are viewing this as a two man race between Bledsoe and Parcells. Antwine is an afterthought, although he is a finalist for the third consecutive year.

With the fans voting, most emphasis will go to Parcells and Bledsoe because they are from the modern era. Antwine played 11 seasons from 1961-1971. He lead the team in sacks from 1967-1969. Most fans don't remember him, especially anyone born after 1960.

This is why a different selection process needs to be put in place. Antwine is a very deserving candidate, but he cannot compete with those candidates with Super Bowls on their resumes. This will continue to happen as more players from those glory years become eligible for induction.