Three Rams selected in 2016 Pro Football Hall Of Fame finalists

The Pro Football Hall of Fame‘s Class of 2016 was trimmed down to 15 modern-era finalists on Thursday night during NFL Network.  Out of those 15 players selected into the finalists, three of them are Rams, including two from the Greatest Show On Turf. The group of finalists includes the likes of quarterback Brett Farve, Wide Receiver Terrell Owens and Marvin Harrison. 

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But can these three Rams be wearing a gold jacket soon? The list of 15 modern-era finalists plus three senior nominees then will have their cases discussed from the committee on February 6th. So who exactly could be heading into the Hall Of Fame as a Ram? Let’s take a look.

Former Rams Kevin Greene, Kurt Warner and Orlando Pace took one step closer in seeing themselves into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Thursday as they were named “Gold Jacket Finalists” for the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016.

Kevin Greene (Los Angeles 1985-1992)

Greene is no surprise as he enters the finalists for the 5th time. Surely the fifth time is the charm for this Ram. 5 Time pro Bowler, & 2 Time First-Team All Pro, Greene was one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. Greene played 119 games for the Los Angeles Rams and counted for 72.5 sacks, 375 Tackles, 3 Safeties, 11 Fumble Recoveries, along with 2 Interceptions. In 15 NFL seasons, Greene led the NFL in sacks twice and finished in the top 10 eight times with five top five finishes.

Besides playing for the Rams, Greene also brought his talent to the Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers. According to Pro Football Reference, the Fans have voted for the best players, and Greene is currently ranked at 319. Will Greene be inducted in the HOF? Greene should be a top choice for the Hall of Fame committee.

Kurt Warner (St. Louis 1998-2003)

The MVP himself, Warner is back on Hall Of Fame watch. Warner was a finalist last year, and now has reached it for the second straight year. Warner played with the Rams for six years, Arizona Cardinals for five, and New York Giants for one year. However Warners best years came with the Rams during his six-year span. Warner would throw for 14, 447 yards with a completion percentage of 66.4. Warner would also add-on 102 Touchdowns with a finish quarterback rating of 97.2 with the Rams.

Warner best year came in 1999, when he led the Rams to their first ever Super Bowl Victory. Warner had a season average of a 109.2 quarterback rating, along with being the MVP of the Super Bowl. Warner is a 4-Time Pro Bowler, and also a 2-Time First-Team All Pro. Warner is one of just three quarterbacks in NFL history to start a Super Bowl for two different teams, joining Craig Morton and Peyton Manning. Could Ram fans see #13 joining the Hall of Fame?

Orlando Pace (St. Louis 1997-2008) 

The 1st overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft, is reaching closer to finally getting inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. This is also Pace’s second straight Hall Of Fame Finalist, as he is possibly one of the best offensive lineman. Pace was with the Rams from 1997 through 2008, and ended is career with a one year stint with the Chicago Bears. Pace is a 7-Time Pro Bowler along with being on the First Team All-Pro three times. Pace was the best tackle in the league, and held the line in the Greatest Show On Turf.

With his leadership and determination, the Rams finished in the top 10 in the NFL in total offense seven times during Pace’s career. Pace is clearly the best tackle on the ballot, though there are two other offensive lineman who could make a run for his money.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame‘s Class of 2016 will be announced during “NFL Honors,” a two-hour primetime awards special to air nationally on the eve of the Super Bowl from 9-11 p.m. (ET and PT) on CBS.