Former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio at the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the rest of the class of 2022.

After the news broke that Vermeil had made the Hall of Fame, the team released a statement from Clark Hunt, who was elated for the former Chiefs head coach. Vermeil was always known for connecting with his players, so the best messages of congratulations naturally came from his former players. Several flocked to social media to praise and congratulate their former head coach.

Here’s a quick look at several of those messages of congratulations:

Trent Green

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Short and sweet from Vermeil’s quarterback, Trent Green, who merely wished him congratulations.

Priest Holmes

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A quaint tribute from Priest Holmes, who had the best seasons of his NFL career under Vermeil’s guidance.

“My respect for coach runs deep. He gave people room to be their best and empowered smart decisions from his players.”

Samie Parker

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Parker had one of the best seasons of his career under Vermeil in 2005.

“Congratulations to Coach Vermeil (on) a Hall of Fame career.. Thank you for everything!! #ThatsMyCoach”

Willie Roaf

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From one Hall of Famer to another, Willie Roaf welcomed Coach Vermeil and celebrated him.

“Congrats on the HOF! Coach Vermeil was the best coach to pull the best out of me at a crucial point in my career. After coming off an injury & being traded, he helped to push me to continue that all-pro level. He still calls & check(s) on his guys. It goes much deeper than the game!”

Marc Boerigter

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Boerigter only ever played for Coach Vermeil.

“Congrats to Coach Vermeil on being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.”

Dante Hall

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The Human Joystick had a great message for his coach after his selection to the Hall of Fame.

“Congratulations Coach Vermeil! First and foremost, you are a Hall of Fame human. You impacted me in such a positive way, on and off the field. I am forever indebted to you.”