Why can't New England Patriots' defensive players gain HOF traction?

Former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis receives his Hall of Fame knock from his former 49ers teammate and Hall of Famer Bryant Young.

Former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar receives his Hall of Fame door knock from former Broncos defensive back and Hall of Famer Steve Atwater.

Former Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans wide receiver Andre Johnson receives the Hall of Fame door knock from Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter.

Former Chicago Bear Devin Hester receives a Hall of Fame door knock from former running back Edgerrin James.

Former Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Steve McMichael receives the Hall of Fame door knock from his former NFL teammate defensive end and Richard Dent.

Former Carolina Panthers defensive end and linebacker Julius Peppers receives his Hall of Fame door knock from Hall of Fame defensive end Bruce Smith.

Former Indianapolis Colts Dwight Freeney receives Hall of Fame door knock from former head coach Tony Dungy.

Former Chicago Bears kick returner Devin Hester reacts to his induction in the Pro Football HOF Class of 2024.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche reveals that former New Orleans Saints guard Jahri Evans and former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson have each been selected as finalists for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

NFL Network's Michael Robinson -- a former teammate of linebacker Patrick Willis with the San Francisco 49ers -- talks about the ex-SF LB being named a finalist for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Leslie Frazier, Michael Robinson and Steve Wyche talk about ex-Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals defensive end Dwight Freeney being named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner reacts to former Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks return specialist Devin Hester being included in the group of modern-era finalists for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Former tight end Antonio Gates shares his excitement after being named a finalist for the Hall of Fame.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner talks about one of his former teammates -- ex-St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt -- being selected as a finalist for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner talks about former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor being nominated as a finalist for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Defensive end Julius Peppers was named a finalist for the 2024 Hall of Fame class.

Former defensive end Jared Allen named Hall of Fame finalist for fourth straight year.

Former safety Rodney Harrison named a finalist for 2024 Hall of Fame class.

Former safety Darren Woodson and cornerback Eric Allen named 2024 Hall of Fame finalists.

Former Chicago Bears Devin Hester named a finalist for 2024 Hall of Fame class.

Revealing the 3 modern-era wide receivers finalists for the 2024 Hall of Fame class.

In a segment on 'The Insiders', the NFL Network crew break down the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 class.

Who should make the Hall of Fame in 2024?

NFL Network's LaDainian Tomlinson recalls moments that stood out from his HOF induction.

NFL Network's Rich Eisen, Steve Wyche, Kurt Warner recap top moments from 2023 Hall of Fame enshrinement speeches.