Should these ex-Falcons be in the Hall of Fame?

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Should these ex-Falcons be in the Hall of Fame?

With former Falcons defensive end Claude Humphrey set for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, some NFL observers think there are other former Falcons worthy of Hall of Fame, but the team’s past failures have hurt their chances.

Falcons great Tommy Nobis in action against the Packers. Nobis played 11 seasons for the Falcons and was the team's first All-Pro, in his second season. He was NFL rookie of the year in 1966 and made the first of his five Pro Bowl appearances. Photo credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Legendary Falcons linebacker Tommy Nobis (60) on the sidelines in 1966, the Falcons' first season in the NFL. ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION ARCHIVES

Falcons linebacker Jessie Tuggle (58) hammers Carolina's Willie Green on Dec. 17, 1995. (AJC archives/Marlene Karas)

Jessie Tuggle (58) of the Falcons celebrates a touchdown he scored after a fumble by 49ers quarterback Steve Young fumble on Nov. 15, 1998. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Linebacker Jessie Tuggle of the Falcons tackles a Redskins player Sept. 25, 1994 during a game at RFK Stadium in Washington. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/Allsport

Running back Gerald Riggs of the Falcons rushes against the 49ers at Candlestick Park in 1988. The Falcons pulled off a rare victory against the 49ers of '80s, winning 34-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Running back Gerald Riggs of the Falcons rushes past linebacker Todd Shell, defensive back Carlton Williamson and Dwight Hicks of the 49ers during the 1985 season. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Jeff Van Note played for the Falcons for 18 seasons. During a ceremony at halftime of the Falcons' game on Dec. 14, 1986, he was honored for his service to the team. It was Van Note's last home game before he retired. (Kenneth Walker/AJC archives)

Center Jeff Van Note of the Falcons blocks Ted Hendricks of the Raiders in 1975. (Bud Skinner/AJC archives)

Falcons offensive tackle Mike Kenn (78) in action in road game against the Packers, Dec. 18, 1995. JOHNNY CRAWFORD. AJC ARCHIVES

Falcons offensive tackle Mike Kenn walks off the field in the final minute of play after the 49ers' Johnny Jackson intercepted a Chris Miller pass on the Falcons' final drive of the day. Dec. 3, 1989. (Frank Niemeir/AJC archives)

Tight end Jim Mitchell enjoys a moment in his Falcons career.

Falcons linebacker Greg Brezina (50) is ready to tackle 49ers running back Bob Ferrell, who is tripped up coming through the line of scrimmage in a game in 1978. AJC file photo

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Falcons great Tommy Nobis in action against the Packers. Nobis played 11 seasons for the Falcons and was the team's first All-Pro, in his second season. He was NFL rookie of the year in 1966 and made the first of his five Pro Bowl appearances. Photo credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

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