• Following Richard Seymour’s recent induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Ty Law vouched for two additional Patriots teammates.

    Law spoke with NFL writer Jeff Howe of The Athletic about why he feels Rodney Harrison and Willie McGinest should join him and Seymour in Canton.

    “You can’t do that without exceptional players, without Hall of Fame players,” Law said, via Howe. “You can’t have that type of success. It’s not just Bill Belichick. It’s not just Tom Brady. We were a team. We were a defensive team at that time. I’m glad that I was recognized for being a great football player, for being worthy of being a Hall of Fame football player. Now that I’m here, let’s talk about some of these other guys because I couldn’t do it by myself.”

  • Rodney Harrison

    SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 5:  Rodney Harrison #37 of the New England Patriots grips the ball as he is grabbed by Arnaz Battle #83 of the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game on October 5, 2008 at Monster Park in San Francisco, California.

    SAN FRANCISCO – OCTOBER 5: Rodney Harrison #37 of the New England Patriots grips the ball as he is grabbed by Arnaz Battle #83 of the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game on October 5, 2008 at Monster Park in San Francisco, California.

    Harrison is in rarified air, as one of only two players ever to intercept 30 passes and total 30 sacks. The one other player? None other than one of the best middle linebackers in NFL history in Ray Lewis.

    The perception of being a “dirty” player seemingly hurts Harrison’s chances to ever find his bronze bust in Canton, Ohio. His two Super Bowl rings, three All-Pro selections and the aforementioned 30-30 accolade that no other defensive back accomplished were enough to be inducted to the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2019, but still not enough for the big one.

  • Willie McGinest

    PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 23: Linebacker Willie McGinest #55 of the New England Patriots celebrates victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 41-27 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

    PITTSBURGH – JANUARY 23: Linebacker Willie McGinest #55 of the New England Patriots celebrates victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 41-27 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

    When looking at McGinest’s resume, nothing stands out more than the fact that he is the all-time leader in postseason sacks with 16.

    He has 86 in his regular season career, good for 62nd all time. But three Super Bowl rings along with having more sacks than all-time leader Bruce Smith in less postseason games.

    He was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2015, and he at least deserves consideration for the Pro Hall of Fame with his postseason pedigree.

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