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Making the Hall of Fame case for recently retired Patriots research director Ernie Adams

Of the 346 people currently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, only a handful have not either played in the league, served as head coaches, or owned a team. Scouts and administrators rarely get recognition in the form of the famed golden jacket, but that does not mean there would be no candidates worthy of the honor. In fact, one of them just recently announced his retirement.

After 37 seasons in the NFL — including 25 in various capacities with the New England Patriots — Ernie Adams called it a career earlier this week.