Former Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome should be first person inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame TWICE

Induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is the most prestigious honor granted to an individual whose life has been dedicated to the game. This week, the football world will witness the ceremony to enshrine nine new members in Canton, Ohio.

Ozzie Newsome knows what it's like to experience that sensation and everything that comes with it -- the gold jacket, the bronze bust, the speech and so much more -- having entered the Hall as a member of the Class of 1999. Newsome enjoyed a decorated 13-year playing career as a tight end with the Cleveland Browns that was defined by stellar production, durability and leadership. Yet, as impressive as his TE tenure was, Newsome's second NFL act as a vital figure in the Baltimore Ravens' front office for more than two decades deserves equal -- if not greater -- praise. Although his official title from 1996 through 2001 was vice president of player personnel, Newsome served as the team's de facto general manager during that span before actually holding the GM title from 2002 through 2012. His role expanded to GM/executive vice president in 2013, staying that way until he retired following the 2018 campaign.

With that in mind, I strongly believe Ozzie should be the first person inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame TWICE, with the second ceremony honoring his trailblazing work in Baltimore's front office. He truly deserves it -- there's no debate to be had.

Yes, people have been inducted into the Hall for the multiple roles they've had in the league, but they have always been honored for their respective bodies of work during a single enshrinement. The most notable being George Halas, a player, coach, manager and owner inducted as a member of the Class of 1963, the HOF's inaugural