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The article previews Week 2 of the NFL season, highlighting key matchups such as the rematch of the recent Super Bowl between Philadelphia and Kansas City, and provides staff predictions and fan optimism for each game, encouraging readers to participate in KSL.com's Pro Football Pick'em.
NFL great Jared Allen expressed frustration over being snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the fourth consecutive year despite his impressive career stats, including 136 sacks and multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections. Allen, who played for the Chiefs, Vikings, Bears, and Panthers, emphasized that his career achievements should speak for themselves and that he remains at peace with his life outside of football.
Luke McCaffrey, brother of NFL star Christian McCaffrey, ran the 40-yard dash faster than his brother did at the Scouting Combine, clocking in at 4.47 seconds. After transitioning from quarterback to receiver, he has shown promise with impressive stats and has met with the 49ers, potentially leading to a heartwarming scenario of the McCaffrey brothers playing on the same team in the NFL.
Ronde Barber, former NFL cornerback, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of fellow cornerback Darrelle Revis. Barber, who played 16 seasons, overcame doubts about his abilities and proved his worth with five Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl ring. In his speech, Barber emphasized the importance of refusing to be ordinary and choosing to be extraordinary. He expressed gratitude to those who doubted him, as they inspired him to become uncommon. Barber joins former teammates and coach in the Hall of Fame.