The Pro Football Hall of Fame rolled out its initial list of nominees Thursday, a list of 102 that will eventually be cut down to a group of 25 semifinalists.this fall, and 15 finalists this January. Included in the list are several names Packer fans may recognize.

Four prominent packers on the list include:

• Sterling Sharpe, Wide Receiver 
• Mike Holmgren, Coach
• LeRoy Butler, Safety
• Nick Collins, Safety

There are several other players who spent a short time with the Packers, but are better known for their play with other teams. These include:

• Russell Maryland, Defensive Tackle
• Seth Joyner, Linebacker
• Sean Landeta, Punter

With Jerry Kramer finally getting his decades-overdue induction to the Hall of Fame this year, the attention among Packer fans has shifted especially to players like Sharpe and Butler, who probably should have been inducted already but have still been awaiting their call. Sharpe was an absolute monster in his career with the Packers, which was cut short due to injury. Butler was an extremely influential player at the safety position, frequently rushing the passer and playing up near the line of scrimmage. He was a factor opposing quarterbacks had to consider on every down.

Holmgren has the distinction of being a significant part of the revival of the Packers in the 1990s. He is also one of few coaches to ever take multiple teams to a Super Bowl (the other two being Dick Vermeil and Bill Parcells). 

Collins' career had a Hall of Fame trajectory, but, like Sharpe's, was cut short due to a neck injury. He is likely a long shot to ever make the Hall, but his inclusion on the list shows respect for what he accomplished during his short time in the league.

What do you think about the odds of these four?