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The Pro Football Hall of Fame has narrowed its list of coaching candidates for the Class of 2027, and two figures synonymous with the Denver Broncos remain in contention. Mike Shanahan, who guided the franchise to back-to-back Super Bowl titles, and Dan Reeves, who led teams to four Super Bowls as a head coach, are among the five nominees who have advanced in the selection process.
Joining Shanahan and Reeves on the shortlist are Bill Belichick, Tom Coughlin, and Mike Holmgren. The quintet emerged from an original pool of 14 coaches, and the Hall of Fame's coach subcommittee will convene virtually on November 17 to determine the single candidate who will represent the coaching category in the Class of 2027.
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Belichick, the most decorated coach in NFL history, is widely viewed as the frontrunner for this year's induction. Shanahan, despite a résumé that many consider worthy of enshrinement, may need to wait his turn behind Belichick. Meanwhile, Reeves, who passed away in 2022, will remain eligible for consideration in future cycles. The eventual selection will be announced as part of the Hall of Fame's annual enshrinement festivities.
Originally reported by yahoo.