Getting the chance to serve as a member of the Patriots’ Hall of Fame nominating committee is a terrific honor, one that I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy for more than a decade. And even though we’re practicing social distancing these days – which meant a video conference call with other members of the committee Monday afternoon as opposed to the usual luncheon — there was another great debate this year when it came to picking the finalists.
The rules are the same as they have been in the past: A candidate must be four years removed from his playing/coaching career to be eligible for induction.