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Posted by Michael David Smith on April 21, 2020,
12:36 PM EDT
Bill Parcells
hasn’t always been on the friendliest terms with the Patriots since leaving
them to coach the Jets in 1997. But time heals all wounds, and now the Patriots
may give Parcells the franchise’s highest honor.
Parcells was
named today as one of the three finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame. This is not his first
nomination, just a recent reminder that any acrimony between Parcells and the
Patriots is now ancient history.
Nominated for the fifth consecutive year was
former Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel. Now the head coach of the Titans,
Vrabel played linebacker for the Patriots from 2001 to 2008. He was a
first-team All-Pro in 2007 and won three Super Bowl rings in New England.
The third
nominee is former Patriots defensive lineman Richard Seymour, who also played
for the Patriots from 2001 to 2008. This is the fourth consecutive year Seymour
has been nominated.
A panel of
media, Patriots alumni and staff nominate the former players and coaches most
worthy of making the Hall of Fame, and fans make the final vote on the
Patriots’ website.
