Pro Football Hall of Fame 2014: Reactions to the seven inductees

Derrick Brooks, Michael Strahan and Ray Guy were among those who made it to Canton.

Seven finalists made thePro Football Hall of Fame in the Class of 2014 that was announced on Saturday, including recent stars, older luminaries and the first-ever pure punter to be enshrined.

Derrick Brooks was perhaps the most qualified candidate, and Bucs Nationreflected on the career of the former star linebacker who helped bring a championship to the franchise.

Another high-profile addition to the Hall was former Giants' defensive end Michael Strahan, and the folks over at Big Blue Viewincluded a quote from team president John Mara.

"I'm thrilled for Michael," said John Mara, the Giants' president and chief executive officer. "He was one of the greatest players in franchise history. Without him, there's no way we would have won Super Bowl XLII. Not only was he a huge part of that team because of his play on the field, he was the leader of that defense. The other players looked up to him. He established a mark for consistency during his outstanding 15-year career. Very few people played the position as well as he did, particularly because he played the run as well as being a great pass-rusher. He was a leader and a great player and I'm delighted that he is going to his rightful place in Canton."

Former Seahawks offensive tackle Walter Jones made the cut, and Field Gulls celebrated his accomplishments on the field.

Walter Jones is a no-brainer as a Hall of Famer, and it just tells you how incredibly dominant he was that he gets in on his first ballot. Jones is considered by many as the best left tackle of all time, could be considered among the best offensive linemen in the NFL's history, and is obviously up there as one of the Seahawks' best players ever.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame 2014: Reactions to the seven inductees