Ty Law among 25 considered for Pro Football Hall of Fame

EARTH CITY, Mo. – For the second year in a row, the St. Louis Rams have a heavy presence on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s list of 25 modern-era semifinalists.

Law, who won three Super Bowls with the Patriots, was elected by fans into the Patriots Hall of Fame previous year. In all, the group of semifinalists includes 22 players (15 offense, 6 on defense and 1 special teams) and three coaches.

Marvin Harrison (third time) and Tony Dungy (third time) were among 25 semifinalists for the Class of 2016 named Tuesday night on NFL Network.

Warner almost made it last year but coming up just short doesn’t guarantee anything the following year, especially now that Brett Favre is on the ballot. The 2016 Senior Finalists are Ken Stabler (QB – 1970-79 Oakland Raiders, 1980-81 Houston Oilers, 1982-84 New Orleans Saints) and Dick Stanfel (G – 1952-55 Detroit Lions, 1956-58 Washington Redskins). Coryell served as the Chargers’ head coach from 1978-86, and he coached players such as quarterback Dan Fouts. Despite a dire diagnosis, Mills remained on the staff the entire season and became an inspirational leader – capped by his “Keep Pounding” speech – for a team that advanced all the way to the Super Bowl.

The Class of 2016 can consist of no more than five modern-era finalists.

Also among the semifinalists are former Steelers and Cardinals offensive lineman Alan Faneca and former Colts and Cardinals running back Edgerrin James. Six of the eight who are eligible for the Hall of Fame are enshrined: Bart Starr, Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, John Elway, Joe Montana and Steve Young.

Eleven players with Alabama football roots – that is, played at an Alabama high school or college – are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The polarizing Owens played for five franchises, making All-Pro five times.