On August 2 in Canton, Ohio, the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrines four new members, placing them among the ranks of the greatest to ever play in the National Football League: Eric Allen, Jared Allen,

There have been many NFL GMs and coaches who have beaten their own chests over the Horatio Alger players, how they “discovered” talent. Hall of Famers Tom Brady and Terrell Davis went in the sixth round. Brilliant choices by Bill Belichick and Mike Shanahan, no?

Defensive end Jared Allen, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, cornerback Eric Allen, and tight end Antonio Gates will be enshrined to the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week. The Hall of Fame honors were a long time coming for both Sharpe and Eric Allen, while Gates and Jared Allen didn't have to wait as long.