I don't understand why the voters seem to have a prejudice against guys that played a NT-type role most of their career when that job isn't particularly conducive to generating stats. Vince had a career that also compared favorably to Ted Washington, who I consider the best NT of all time.
Big Ted:
tackles 693 combined, 538 solo, 34.5 sacks and 8 FFs.
They all deserve the Hall, but Washington should get the nod first over Vince, imo. I suppose guys that pile up sack numbers are sexier to the voters, but that doesn't necessarily make them better football players.