As former League 22 folks know, I have my own "Hall of Fame" for offensive skill position achievement. It's too hard for me to figure out who is a good offensive lineman. Maybe I will try for defense this time around, but I offer up my thoughts on who should be in our fake league's Hall of Fame. Coming off the dispersal draft is always though, because some folks get shafted with abbreviated careers, but after much debate, I have decided to induct the first ever member into the Football Moguls Hall of Fame. Our first member is...

Timothy Thompson, QB, Boston Biscuits

Thompson retired as the career leader in passing yards and third in touchdowns. His QB rating was 104.91 for his career, which compared to NFL players would be better than anyone in history. He was also the Super Bowl MVP and a three time Super Bowl QB. Due to retiring early, his stats do not measure up against the NFL hall of fame greats, but Troy Aikman made it in with 32,000 passing yards, 165 TDs and a 81.6 passer rating, and a lot of Super Bowl glory. Thompson in my book gets the same nod. He was associated with winning in Boston and dominated the AFC for years. To me, that's a hall of famer. Congrats to our inaugural inductee!

Fake?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvd3aEsThbc

The true warriors of the game always get no respect. Like pawns in a chess game. But don't you dare get me into one of those games.

One of the easiest ways to determine OL HoF candidates in this simulated game is to go to the league's player awards. You can use the "ALL-TIME" pull down tab to get an idea for longevity or use each individual season in determining that season's "ALL-PRO." Things that make a great OL candidate are 1) amount of snaps played, 2) Sacks Allowed, and 3) a low amount of penalties.

For instance, using C Raymond Giblin of the Red Dragons , (**** THIS GUY WAS GOOD!!!) we see that he played in 75 games over 5 seasons, or an average of 15 games a season. He started 13.6 games / season and averaged 1,315 plays a season. During that time he allowed just 9 sacks through out his career, or 1 for every 501 passing attempts while being penalized once in every 346 snaps.

Timothy Thompson accepts the Hall of Fame induction, requests a 46 Long in HoF Jacket size, and thanks the Football Mogul League for honoring the legacy of all the players. He's also filing a lawsuit against the league, citing CTE as the primary concern for his early retirement.

However, he's excited about making the league safer as owner of the Arkansas Thrashers.

Suing the league is never a good start to getting a HOF vote. Just saying.

Now announcing the Mogul Hall of Fame class for the year 2023 and there is a theme to the inductees:

Owen Barrett, QB, Los Angeles Xtreme

Barrett was the face of the league for its first three seasons. Two times and MVP and three times a Super Bowl champion, he led the leagues best team to a threepeat. Being a three time Super Bowl winning QB alone probably qualifies him for the hall of fame. But his statistics were amazing as well: 19,722 yards, 218 TDs, 118.12 QB rating, 10.18 yards per attempt. While his career was short, his peak was high. He is a no doubt hall of famer.

Wilbert Grego, WR, Los Angeles Xtreme

Grego is a borderline hall of fame player, bolstered by his three Super Bowl rings. Had he continued playing, there is little doubt he would have put up hall of fame level totals, but Grego pulled a Calvin Johnson move and retired at age 30. His numbers still place him among the top receivers all time: almost 8,600 receiving yards, 88 TDs, not to mention a 1900 yard season and 23 TD season, in addition to post-season heroics. All that put together makes Grego our second member of the hall of fame class from Los Angeles this year.

Now announcing the Hall of Fame class of 2025

Raymond Farr, WR, Los Angeles Xtreme

Three time Super Bowl Champion Farr, and one time Super Bowl MVP, is an easy choice for the Hall of Fame. With over 10000 yards receiving and 94 receiving TDs, he was a premier WR for many seasons. His most dominant year was in 2018, when he put up an astounding 2447 yards and 32 TDs, giving him some MVP consideration even. As the first ever draft pick of the Xtreme, he proved worthy of the honor and is now in the Hall of Fame.

Raymond Giblin, C, Los Angeles Red Dragon

Behind the crazy billyball offense was the offensive line making sure its QBs who were throwing 70 times a game were still standing upright. No players was as legendary on that line as Raymond Giblin, who is presently the center for the all time, all Football Moguls team, according to the computer. Because of that honor, it is clear that he was a true OL legend. When your QBs lead the league in passing numbers year after year, you know the OL should get some credit. If we tracked "Pro Bowls" (all conference team each season) he would have had 3 Pro Bowls. While it's not easy to evaluate OL for hall of fame purposes, he makes the cut.

Michael Bridgeman, RT, Los Angeles Xtreme

Continuing with the legendary retiring OL, Michael Bridgeman is our second ever OL induction. A three time Pro Bowl level player, including in his final season, Bridgeman also was a key component in the high powered Los Angeles offenses of the past. When offensive records were being set, credit goes to the guys keeping the QBs upright. As a member of the "all time" team, he gets a hall of fame nod.

Paul Yanes, DL, Chicago Bears

Paul Yanes was the first ever draft pick of the Chicago Bears and now the defensive line legend is a Hall of Famer. He had 63 career sacks and 177 hurries and was a stalwart for Chicago's line every season. His career highlight is being part of the dominating Chicago defense that led to a Super Bowl victory. He is a one time Pro-Bowler and member of the "all time" team and a rare defensive hall of famer!

Ellis Cook, LB, Cleveland Browns

At first glance, Cook doesn't look like he has a hall of fame resume. He didn't rush the passer well or generate pressure. But he swarmed the field making tackles everywhere. He's the all time leading tackler. Why else does the computer put him on the "all time" team? One reason - real game impact in the form of turnovers. For a linebacker, he had an impressive 20 INTs. He was one of the top coverage linebackers ever! Add in 13 forced fumbles and you get a turnover making machine! The two time Pro Bowler is a hall of famer.

Carmine Martinez, CB, Los Angeles Xtreme

Martinez was a 3 time Pro Bowl corner and member of the all time team. He had 42 INTs, the most in Football Moguls history, and was a three time Super Bowl champion. His 152 knockdowns are second all time. Generally, he was a star CB and worthy defensive hall of famer.

Eddie Cruise's one brilliant season wasn't enough to impress the HOF voters... He'll have to buy a ticket to get in, just like the rest of us.

Announcing the Hall of Fame class of 2026

Scott Cosper, RB, San Francisco Demons

Cosper is a no doubt hall of famer, as he retires as the best running back of all time, even though he started off his career as a pedestrian wide receiver. Cosper is the only player in league history to surpass 2000 yards in a season and he retires as the all time rushing yards leader (11,793), rushing TD (85) leader and overall TDs scored (118) leader. He averaged 5.6 yards per carry for his career and even in his final season, he led the league in rushing yards. He went out like Barry Sanders, still at the top of his game. He also retires a one time Super Bowl champion.

Karl Grizzard, RB, Los Angeles Xtreme

Ever so slightly behind Cosper in the all time pantheon of running backs is Karl Grizzard, a three time Super Bowl champion and all around workhorse, consistent running back that fueled the Xtreme offense for years. He amassed 11,341 rushing yards to go along with 75 career TDs. He also has more post-season rushing yards and TDs than any other player. He is without a doubt a hall of famer.

Ronald Aguilar, WR, Los Angeles Red Dragon

If there ever was a perfect billyball player, it would be Ronald Aguilar. He is, quite simply, the best WR in league history. He is the record holder in all meaningful statistical categories, number 1 in yards (12,860), TD catches (103) and catches (838). His numbers easily exceed the second place finishers. A product of the billyball machine, he transcended the system by simply making plays, whoever the QB, whatever the style. Yes, he will always be remembered for his insane 2600 yard, 31 TD season where billy had his QBs throw till their arms fell off, but it took legendary receivers like Aguilar to make it work. He is a clear cut hall of famer.

Fred Marshall, CB, New York Giants

Marshall was a top CB for years and years. A mainstay of the Giants' defensive backfield, he is second all time with 40 INTs. He returned three of those for TDs. He also went out on top, winning the Super Bowl in his final season before riding off into the hall of fame.

Miguel Toscano, LB, Terra Haute Terror

Toscano had 789 tackles, 14 sacks, and 9 INTs on his career and at the time of retirement was recognized as one of the all time great AFC linebackers. That's 6th all time in tackles and more than fellow hall of famer Ellis Cook. He is borderline for the hall of fame, but recognition by the CPU pushes him over the top.

Ronald Rios, LB, Roswell Invaders

Part of playing for a terrible team is that you get asked to do a lot on defense. Playing most of his career for Jacksonville and Roswell meant being on a lot of bad teams. Still, he was the leader of the defensing, finishing 3rd all time with 819 tackles. He also had an impressive 17 INTs for an linebacker.

Announcing the Hall of Fame class of 2027

Clarence Sorensen, RB, Arkansas Thrashers/Boston Biscuits

Sorensen retires as the third leading rusher all time with 38 rushing TDs, but it was his versatility that made him a true star. Sorensen added over 6000 yards receiving and 48 receiving TDs to his resume. He was the original number one draft pick of the New England Vince Wilforks and followed the team through all its regime changes - the ultimate team guy. And of course, he was a postseason legend as well. Setting aside his Super Bowl MVP performance in 2024, Sorensen might also be remembered for his epic, end of regulation, game tying touchdown catch and run in the 2021 Super Bowl - perhaps the greatest Super Bowl ever - that gets less attention because Sorensen's team lost. He is a clear hall of famer.

Gerald Martineau, LG, Detroit Lions

Martineau retires as the all time team's starting LG. In his 10 season career, he allowed a total of 11 sacks and committed only 24 penalties.

George Huntley, CB, Detroit Lions

Huntley is the second long time Detroit Lion in this year's hall of fame class. He had 37 career INTs and 158 knockdowns. He also was great at wrapping players up, with 760 tackles for his career.

Enrique Hill, CB, Irvine Anteaters

A lifelong Anteater, Hill was originally drafted as a linebacker, before being converted to strong safety and then cornerback. He recorded 743 tackles across his various positions and 33 INTs and gained recognition from the CPU all time team.