With offseason team activities (OTAs) in full swing, the news cycle has been rather quiet outside of the Nashville Super Bowl announcement, and that gives analysts a long runway of material to weigh in on.
The latest prognostication comes from NFL.com, where Eric Edholm broke down each team’s next Hall of Famer, and his selection for the Tennessee Titans could be a surprise for some.
Tennessee TitansK.S. “Bud” Adams, contributor
Eddie George has advanced to the semifinal stage multiple times in recent years, but so has Adams, one of the more important figures in the middle history of the league. A co-founder of the AFL and critical to the AFL-NFL merger, Adams owned the Oilers/Titans franchise for 54 years, producing 21 playoff teams, two AFL titles, and an AFC championship. The lack of a Super Bowl title has hurt his cause, and Adams has often been overshadowed by Lamar Hunt in terms of credit for the AFL, but recent momentum suggests Adams could break through in the coming years. Nashville has been awarded the Super Bowl in 2030, and the franchise’s first owner could end up enshrined in a similar timeframe. By that time, the contributor logjam could loosen up a bit.
While George was a great running back during his career, it is hard to overlook Adams and what he meant to the game of football. No matter what anyone believes, there is no doubt that Adams belongs in the hall. Not only was he one of the original owners who helped shape the NFL into what it is today, but he was also one of the most influential owners ever to be part of the league.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans: Who is the franchise’s next Hall of Famer?