Op-Ed: Deion Sanders not wrong about "Upper Room" at Pro Football Hall of Fame

Coach Prime wants to see changes at the Hall

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As of this past weekend, the Hall of Fame officially has 371 members enshrined in the halls of Canton. Let's be honest. It's getting a little stacked up there.

Deion Sanders is one of the first to advocate for an "upper room" dedicated to the G.O.A.T. 's of football, and he's not wrong. While Canton is undergoing renovations around the building, it might be time to consider an overhaul. It will truly sets players apart for their accomplishments, which has to be part of the process.

Not to say the group of sportswriters voting on HOFers aren't getting it right, but there is bias involved, especially with a larger senior class. If an upper room does happen in the future, the Hall of Fame needs to put together a panel of voters. It should look something like this. One representative from the NFL GM's, head coaches, current players, former players, contributors, and sportswriters. A six person team deciding the best of the best.

Deion Sanders and the Pro Football Hall of Fame

What would that look like? There is no quota from each position. If they belong to be set apart from the rest, then so be it. There are obvious choices like Joe Montana and Tom Brady in the future. But it becomes difficult without game film for the older generation of players and accomplishments between different eras. It has to stay consistent and be exclusive to those who deserve the honor.

Deion Sanders is widely recognized as the best cornerback in NFL history. There aren't many to join him in the same conversation, but Darrell Revis and Rod Woodson belong in the upper room, too. Just the same as Walter Payton in the running back space. The former Chicago Bears rusher is undeniably at the top, with Emmitt Smith and Jim Brown not far behind.

It's just one of the many suggestions to help Canton evolve into the future. And if the upper room does happen, the Hall of Fame should name it after Sanders.