Biggest Hall of Fame snub for all 32 NFL teams

PASADENA, CA- JANUARY 9: Jim Marshall #70 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the bench against the Oakland Raiders during Super Bowl XI on January 9, 1977 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Raiders won the Super Bowl 32 -14. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

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GREEN BAY, WI – NOVEMBER 30: Defensive tackle Vince Wilfork #75 of the New England Patriots warms up before the NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 30, 2014, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Patriots 26-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Minnesota Vikings

Notable Hall of Fame Snub: DE Jim Marshall

There may not be a more egregious snub on the entire list than Marshall’s for the Vikings. A stalwart on the Minnesota defensive line for nearly two decades, Marshall started 282 consecutive games between 1960 and ’79, giving him the longest consecutive games streak for defensive players and the longest by a non-special teamer until Brett Favre surpassed him in 2009.

Marshall was also extremely productive when he was on the field, racking up 130.5 sacks in his career and 30 fumble recoveries while being named to two Pro Bowls as well as three All-Pro teams. The oversight of Marshall will have to be fixed by the Hall’s Senior Committee.

New England Patriots

Notable Hall of Fame Snub: DT Vince Wilfork

The fact that Tom Brady is still playing has obscured the fact that the Patriots’ dynasty hasn’t produced a ton of Hall of Famers yet. The most notable Patriot from the early dynasty to land in Canton is cornerback Ty Law but several other defenders have a notable gripe, including Wilfork.

A three-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler, Wilfork is considered one of the greatest run stuffers in the history of the league and was a vital part of Bill Belichick’s defense after he was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Wilfork won a pair of Super Bowl rings with the Patriots and should merit strong consideration from voters over the next few years.

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