In quickly scanning that list the slam dunk names looked like Ed Reed, Tony Gonzalez and Champ Bailey.
I can't see Vincent receiving much support when defensive backs like Reed and Bailey are in the same class.
Looks like Thomas has some competition in the small linebacker category now, with London Fletcher eligible. I view Thomas as superior but Fletcher was always extremely popular with broadcasters and he had a very long career with some iron man qualities. However, difficult to see a late bloomer like Fletcher as first ballot so not a threat to Thomas this time.
Steve Hutchinson probably goes. I know there was plenty of support for him last year. He definitely has the numbers in terms of Pro Bowl and All Pro.
So if that's 4 among Reed, Gonzalez, Bailey and Hutchinson there is probably only one player spot remaining. I was having a difficult time identifying someone.
I really think Sterling Sharpe was superior to his brother but that's another case of an injury shortened career, and those players typically have long waits, like Kenny Easley.
Might be a decent year for Jimmy Johnson to make it. I don't really see a certainty in the coaching category. But Johnson only coached 9 seasons.
