Twitter reactions: Former Tiger Brian Dawkins does not make Hall Of Fame
The NFL announced their 2017 Hall Of Fame Inductees last night and as always there were a few no-brainers left out. Among those who were snubbed was former Clemson Tigers great and Philadelphia Eagles legend Brain Dawkins. There were plenty of reactions to the 2017 Hall Of Fame Inductees, but, here are a few of our favorites.
Sorry Brian Dawkins didn't make the HOF this year. He is the very definition of what a HOFer should be. His day will come.
— Merrill Reese (@mreeseeagles) February 5, 2017
The beautiful thing about the Hall Of Fame is that there is a new class of inductees every year, so while Dawkins may have fell short of a golden jacket this year, he will surely have another opportunity.
Here's a list of every player in NFL history with 25 interceptions, 25 sacks and 25 forced fumbles:
— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) February 4, 2017
Brian Dawkins.
Based on this statistic, Brian Dawkins is in a Hall Of Fame on his own. The versatility it takes to accomplish a feat such as this is astounding.
Morten Anderson, a kicker, is going to the Hall of Fame before Brian Dawkins.
— Inside The Iggles (@InsideIggles) February 5, 2017
Because that makes sense.
Just going to leave this here.
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Brian Dawkins reaction
Congrats Gentlemen!! https://t.co/amWIrb5mfH
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) February 5, 2017
Brian Dawkins had every reason to be bitter towards to the selection committee, however, he handled his situation with absolute class. Rather than, question why others made it in the Hall Of Fame over him, Dawkins simply congratulated all of the inductees.