On Saturday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee will meet behind closed doors in Minneapolis to choose the Hall's Class of 2018. Up to five modern-era players will be selected for induction from a list of 15 finalists.
For the fifth year in a row, that group of finalists includes former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety John Lynch. Here are the top five reasons that Lynch should get a call from the Hall of Fame this year.
1. He Went to Nine Pro Bowls.
After three seasons in ill-defined roles under Sam Wyche's coaching staff, Lynch blossomed when Tony Dungy and Monte Kiffin arrived in 1996 and installed the "Tampa Two" defense.