Shanahan is among the nine semifinalists that the Hall of Famer's Coach Blue-Ribbon Committee will consider Tuesday to advance as the singular Coach finalist, and his resume stacks up with the greats of the game.

Broncos Ring of Fame head coach Mike Shanahan is among the nine semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, and Shanahan could soon take another important step toward Canton.

One of the nine total semifinalists in the coaching category will advance as a finalist on Nov. 19.

A screening committee will now reduce the list to 50 spots, and the results will be announced in mid-October.

"We could go on and on about all the reasons that you belong, in my mind, in the Pro Football Hall of Fame," Schefter said.

Wide receivers Lionel Taylor and Rick Upchurch, defensive end Rich "Tombstone" Jackson, linebackers Tom Jackson and Karl Mecklenburg, safety Dennis Smith and cornerback Louis Wright were all among the nominees.

Hear inside stories about how Randy Gradishar's Hall of Fame enshrinement weekend unfolded, as told by a Broncos team photographer.

Stormy weather delayed the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony, but it couldn't put a damper on Randy Gradishar's finest moment.

Randy Gradishar's wait for the Hall of Fame is just down to a matter of hours, and the club that Gradishar joins knows he has earned his spot.

"[Shanahan] was able to do it two times and win back-to-back Super Bowls, which I think really kind of separates you," Pro Football Hall of Fame voter and Coach/Contributor Selection Committee member Charean Williams said.

Gradishar played alongside Jackson for the duration of the new Hall of Famer's 10-year career, and the two Ohio natives became close friends.

The heart of the Broncos' "Orange Crush" defense is headed for pro football immortality.