NFL Rookies to Visit Pro Football Hall Of Fame in New Orientation Program

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I received my credentials for the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement a couple weeks ago. It will be my fifth straight year covering the event. And as I count down the days (39) to one of my favorite events on the NFL calendar, I came across this great clip.

Michael Irvin’s Hall of Fame induction speech last year was one of my favorites of all-time. And my interview with Michael prior to his induction was also one of my favorites. I have a great deal of respect for him. And that wasn’t always the case. In fact, there was a time I didn’t care for him, his cocky attitude or his bad-boy behavior at all. But I know that sometimes you just need to get a little older before you understand and appreciate certain things in life.

All NFL rookies will visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame as an expanded element of their annual orientation program. The trips are designed to teach incoming players about the history of pro football and give them a greater appreciation of the NFL and the opportunities and responsibilities ahead. Hopefully for these young players who are being given the opportunity to learn the history of this great game, they will understand and appreciate certain things in life a little sooner. If they listen to Michael Irvin, they certainly will.