On Thursday, former head coach Bill Parcells was named a 2023 finalist for the Patriots Hall of Fame. Logan Mankins and Mike Vrabel were also named finalists.
This is the fifth time that Parcells has been nominated for the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Parcells coached the Patriots from 1993-96. He had a 32-32 record and made the playoffs twice during that span.
Judging by the reactions on Twitter, the NFL world is split over whether Parcells belongs in the Patriots Hall of Fame.
#NeverParcells https://t.co/wbHLGvPyzl
— Johnny Congdon (@congdonsation) April 13, 2023
“I’m not sure if the Patriots become the Patriots without Bill Parcells —- at least not here. I hate picking just one, but he would be my choice,” Dale Arnold of NESN said.
I’m not sure if the Patriots become the Patriots without Bill Parcells —- at least not here. I hate picking just one, but he would be my choice. https://t.co/ike23OHmmZ
— Dale Arnold (@DaleEArnold) April 13, 2023
“Should be Parcells. Vrabel and Mankins will both eventually get in. Let’s appreciate the impact Parcells had on the team before it’s to late,” one fan tweeted.
Should be Parcells. Vrabel and Mankins will both eventually get in. Let’s appreciate the impact Parcells had on the team before it’s to late https://t.co/DVwtTws17M
— Todd Diadone (@diadone25) April 13, 2023
“Bill Parcells getting in over Mankins and Vrabel would be a joke,” another person wrote.
Bill Parcells getting in over Mankins and Vrabel would be a joke https://t.co/E8DyoDY85M
— CJ Golson (@CJGolson) April 13, 2023
Patriots fans have until May 2 to vote for the finalist most deserving of an induction.
Later that week, the Patriots will announce the fans’ selection for the Hall of Fame.