In the words of Bill Goldberg: who’s next?

Ty Law was the first true Patriot from the dynasty to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and on Thursday night Richard Seymour became the second Patriot from the early years to earn that honor. Of course, Randy Moss is already in, but he’ll forever be remembered as a Viking more than a Patriot despite the historic 2007 season.

Naturally, the discussion now turns to other pieces of the Patriots puzzle that deserve to be immortalized in a Canton, Ohio. Below are a few names that are obvious choices whenever their time comes and then some that may have a tough time getting in despite being worthy of the selection…

ROBERT KRAFT

We’ll just start from the top down. This is a no brainer. Robert Kraft will eventually be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Not just for the success of the franchise, but for everything else that’s come with it. The building of Patriot Place into a legitimate tourist destination. Before that, saving the team from St. Louis or Connecticut. Don’t forget his instrumental role (remember the images with him and Jeff Saturday?) in the labor negotiations. Sure, he’s had controversy under his watch (how many more “Gates” can we have?) But he’s been the most influential voice in football for decades.

BILL BELICHICK

Again, obviously another no brainer. Whenever the time comes, barring anymore cheating scandals, Belichick will be a first ballot Hall of Famer. Even if he doesn’t pass Don Shula for wins, and Spygate and Deflategate be damned, it’s impossible to deny this man entry into Canton. Even the BBWAA couldn’t do it.

TOM BRADY

The Hall of Fame bust shouldn’t even be him, it should just be a goat.

ROB GRONKOWSKI

Probably the most dominant offensive player we’ll ever see here in New England. Randy Moss might’ve been the most entertaining player when he was at his best, but teams literally couldn’t cover Gronk. Even double or triple teams couldn’t contain him at times. There may never be another Gronk, no matter how much George Kittle and Travis Kelce try.

LOGAN MANKINS

The definition of consistency. Mankins was as reliable as anyone that’s been on the team since 2001 and was a huge reason why Brady and the offense had the success it did for so many years. Mankins was a six-time All Pro and if not for his unwillingness to deal with Bill’s crap during negotiations, probably would’ve retired a Patriot.

VINCE WILFORK

Like Mankins, Big Vince was one of the most consistent players of his era. Teams had to account for him and he often drew double teams upfront. A leader in the locker room, Wilfork was about as close to a perfect Patriot as it gets.

WILLIE McGINEST

He’s crept closer and closer in recent years, but Willie needs to be in. An absolute force in the postseason (still holds the sack record) he not only was here for the first three titles, he was here during the bad times too, which makes his success – like Ty Law’s – that much more impressive. There was a time before Belichick came on board that people wanted Willie out of town, instead, he became one of the most important veteran leaders during those three title runs.

RODNEY HARRISON

Rodney wasn’t here for long, but when I think of him I think of Kevin Garnett in terms of bad-ass leadership. Garnett completely changed the Celtics’ culture by himself and while the Patriots didn’t need a culture change per say when Rodney came to New England, he sure as hell set the tone on that defense and was a huge reason why they went back-to-back in 2003 and 2004. Harrison is one of just two players ever with 30 interceptions and 30 sacks. The other? Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis. Rodney’s style of play would never fly in today’s NFL and it’s probably why people have tried their damndest not to let him in. The bottom line is, you can’t talk about some of the best, hardest hitting safeties in the game during the 90’s and 2000’s without bringing his name up in the early stages of every conversation.

ADAM VINATIERI

Saved the best for last. He’s clearly getting in and it stinks that he ultimately played longer for the Colts than the Patriots, but you could argue he’s the third or fourth most important guy to the entire dynasty behind Kraft, Belichick and Brady.

John Madden said the definition of greatness is whether or not the story of what you did can be told without mentioning your name.

The story of the Patriots dynasty cannot be told without mentioning the names above, which is why they all should (and most probably will) be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame one day.