Deion Sanders on HOF induction process: 'They let everybody in'
Deion Sanders believes the Pro Football Hall of Fame has become too lenient with respect to its inductees.
Sanders, a Hall of Famer himself, shared his thoughts on the selection process and how the honor has changed in recent years.
"What is a Hall of Famer now? Is it a guy who played a long time?” Sanders said on "The Dan Patrick Show," according to Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith. "It's so skewed now. Once upon a time, a Hall of Famer was a player who changed the darn game, who made you want to reach in your pocket and pay your admission to see that guy play.
"That's not a Hall of Famer anymore. Every Tom, Dick and Harry, you're a Hall of Famer, you're a Hall of Famer, you're a Hall of Famer. They let everybody in this thing. It's not exclusive anymore. And I don't like it."
At least six new members have been enshrined in every class since 2006 and the league added a centennial class in honor of its 100th season.
The nine-time All-Pro cornerback was inducted into the Hall in 2011 but believes the criteria has allowed undeserving players to be selected.
"It should be based on, 'Are you that guy?'" Sanders said. "Not just because we have to meet a quota."