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Curt Popejoy

Troy Polamalu in the HOF is a given but not Alan Faneca

It has been a huge offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers in terms of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thanks to the centennial class for 2020, former head coach Bill Cowher and former safety Donnie Shell will both be inducted in the special 2020 class.

This still leaves safety Troy Polamalu and guard Alan Faneca on the ballot for modern-era finalists. If you assume Polamalu is going in on the first ballot it only leaves Faneca as a potential unknown. Does Faneca make it?

Faneca was named to the Pro Bowl nine times and was an All-Pro eight. His resume and endorsements from other NFL greats are without question. But the reality is Faneca finds himself in a crowded and talented group once again against players who played much higher-profile positions in the NFL.

But I want to hear from you. Cast your vote and tell me if you think Faneca makes it four former Steelers in the HOF this year?

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