As Antonio Gates said, it's out of Manning's hands; his job is done. But if things shake out as many expect, whether next year or five years from now, Manning will be fitted for his gold jacket.

Tight end Antonio Gates, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe ... Sharpe made the HOF despite having his career cut short by a neck injury, but he still led the NFL in catches three times in his seven ...

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday that tight end Antonio Gates and edge rusher Jared ... which was cut short because of a neck injury. Sharpe's 18 touchdown receptions in 1994 ...