Our All-Time Top 50 Los Angeles Rams have been revised to reflect the 2023 Season
Jul 29, 2024
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Yes, we know that this is taking a while!
As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2023 revision of our top 50 Los Angeles Rams.
As for all of our top 50 players in football, we look at the following:
1. Advanced Statistics.
2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.
3. Playoff accomplishments.
4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.
Last year, the Rams made it back to the playoffs but were bounced in the opening round by the Detroit Lions. There were no new entrants in the Top 50, but there were two elevations, including a brand new number one.
As always, we present our top five, which saw a major change:
1. Aaron Donald
2. Merlin Olsen
3. Deacon Jones
4. Jack Youngblood
5. Orlando Pace
You can find the entire list here.
Three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Aaron Donald overtook fellow Defensive Tackle Merlin Olsen to take over the top spot. Donald retired after the 2023 Season.
The only other change was Wide Receiver Cooper Kupp, who advanced two spots to #31.
We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.
Our All-Time Top 50 Los Angeles Rams have been updated to reflect the 2022 Season
Jul 23, 2023
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Yes, we know that this is taking a while!
As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top 50 Los Angeles Rams.
As for all of our top 50 players in football we look at the following:
1. Advanced Statistics.
2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.
3. Playoff accomplishments.
4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.
Two years ago, the Rams won it all, but last year they were unable to make it to a winning record. They still had one elevation and one new entrant based on last season.
As always, we present our top five, which did not change.
1. Merlin Olsen
2. Aaron Donald
3. Deacon Jones
5. Orlando Pace
You can find the entire list here.
Aaron Donald, who came last year at #2 remains there, but we were very close in placing him over Merlin Olsen. This could likely change in 12 months.
Wide Receiver, Cooper Kupp, who was the Super Bowl MVP and Offensive Player of the Year in 2021, advanced six rungs to #31.
The only new entry is Jalen Ramsey, the Cornerback who is now with the Miami Dolphins. He enters at #49.
We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.
5. Orlando Pace
Aug 12, 2019
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Every great team needs a steady presence and for “The Greatest Show on Turf” that was Left Tackle, Orlando Pace.
A quick look at the Pro Football HOF ceremony
Aug 06, 2016
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We love this weekend here at Notinhalloffame.com!
Today is the official induction of the 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class leading to tomorrow’s first pre-season game, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
This year’s class sees eight new busts to be included into the Hall, which is quickly becoming the go-to Hall of Fame for all American professional sports.
Former Wide Receiver Marvin Harrison was inducted first by Colts’ owner, Jim Irsay. Harrison enters on his third ballot, though many (including us) have stated that he should have been chosen in his first year of eligibility. Harrison caught 1,102 passes for 14,580 Yards and 128 Touchdowns; all of which place him in the top ten all-time.
He is also a three time Pro Bowl Selection and in 2002 he set the single season record for Receptions (143), which still stands.
In his speech, Harrison thanks the Colts fans, calling them the best in the world and notably thanked Quarterback, Peyton Manning and Genera Manager, Bill Polian.
Fittingly, Harrison’s longtime teammate, Offensive Lineman, Orlando Pace was enshrined next by his son, Justin. Pace anchored the line that protected “The Greatest Show on Turf” and was a huge part of their win in Super Bowl XXXVI. Pace went to seven straight Pro Bowls.
Up next, Marv Levy had the pleasure of inducting Senior Inductee and five time Pro Bowler, Dick Stanfel. The Offensive Guard was a two time NFL Champion and has a Super Bowl Ring with the Chicago Bears as he was their Offensive Line Coach during the “Super Bowl Shuffle” run. This is a posthumous induction as Stanfel passed away last year.
Tony Dungy was inducted next by his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate, Donnie Shell. The current Sunday Night Football analyst was an NFL Coach for 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts. It was with the latter where he won the Super Bowl and made history as the first African-American Head Coach in NFL history.
Kevin Greene was then up and was inducted by his longtime coach, Dom Capers. Greene was a five time Pro Bowler and recorded a whopping 160 Quarterback Sacks, making him third all-time.
The second of two Senior and posthumous inductees, Quarterback, Ken Stabler was inducted next by his former Head Coach, John Madden. “The Snake” helmed Oakland to four straight AFC Title Games and was the winning Quarterback in Super Bowl XI. Stabler died last year and many have felt that this was a snub for far too long and is something that he should have lived to see.
His daughter, Lisa, inducted former San Francisco 49ers owner, Eddie DeBartolo Jr. Under DeBartolo Jr.’s watch, the Niners won five Super Bowls. How badly do San Francisco fans want him still running the team!
The unquestionable headliner was up last in Quarterback, Brett Farve, who was inducted by his wife Deanna. Favre was a Pro Bowler in 11 of his 16 seasons and too Green Bay to a win in Super Bowl XXXI. In a sport known for grit and determination, Favre took those attributes to another level. Constantly playing through pain and never throwing a ball that he thought couldn’t be caught, Favre set a myriad of records and gave us a litany of memories.
How perfect was it when Favre said he was going to wing his speech and than insinuated that he would ask Packers’ coach, Mike McCarthy (during the speech that he winged) if he could throw the first series in tomorrow’s Hall of Fame Game?
Typical Favre, and we hope he never changes!
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this latest group of Hall of Famers and encourage you all to tell us who should get in next.
Our 2017 List is here, and ready for your votes and opinions!
Today is the official induction of the 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class leading to tomorrow’s first pre-season game, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
This year’s class sees eight new busts to be included into the Hall, which is quickly becoming the go-to Hall of Fame for all American professional sports.
Former Wide Receiver Marvin Harrison was inducted first by Colts’ owner, Jim Irsay. Harrison enters on his third ballot, though many (including us) have stated that he should have been chosen in his first year of eligibility. Harrison caught 1,102 passes for 14,580 Yards and 128 Touchdowns; all of which place him in the top ten all-time.
He is also a three time Pro Bowl Selection and in 2002 he set the single season record for Receptions (143), which still stands.
In his speech, Harrison thanks the Colts fans, calling them the best in the world and notably thanked Quarterback, Peyton Manning and Genera Manager, Bill Polian.
Fittingly, Harrison’s longtime teammate, Offensive Lineman, Orlando Pace was enshrined next by his son, Justin. Pace anchored the line that protected “The Greatest Show on Turf” and was a huge part of their win in Super Bowl XXXVI. Pace went to seven straight Pro Bowls.
Up next, Marv Levy had the pleasure of inducting Senior Inductee and five time Pro Bowler, Dick Stanfel. The Offensive Guard was a two time NFL Champion and has a Super Bowl Ring with the Chicago Bears as he was their Offensive Line Coach during the “Super Bowl Shuffle” run. This is a posthumous induction as Stanfel passed away last year.
Tony Dungy was inducted next by his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate, Donnie Shell. The current Sunday Night Football analyst was an NFL Coach for 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts. It was with the latter where he won the Super Bowl and made history as the first African-American Head Coach in NFL history.
Kevin Greene was then up and was inducted by his longtime coach, Dom Capers. Greene was a five time Pro Bowler and recorded a whopping 160 Quarterback Sacks, making him third all-time.
The second of two Senior and posthumous inductees, Quarterback, Ken Stabler was inducted next by his former Head Coach, John Madden. “The Snake” helmed Oakland to four straight AFC Title Games and was the winning Quarterback in Super Bowl XI. Stabler died last year and many have felt that this was a snub for far too long and is something that he should have lived to see.
His daughter, Lisa, inducted former San Francisco 49ers owner, Eddie DeBartolo Jr. Under DeBartolo Jr.’s watch, the Niners won five Super Bowls. How badly do San Francisco fans want him still running the team!
The unquestionable headliner was up last in Quarterback, Brett Farve, who was inducted by his wife Deanna. Favre was a Pro Bowler in 11 of his 16 seasons and too Green Bay to a win in Super Bowl XXXI. In a sport known for grit and determination, Favre took those attributes to another level. Constantly playing through pain and never throwing a ball that he thought couldn’t be caught, Favre set a myriad of records and gave us a litany of memories.
How perfect was it when Favre said he was going to wing his speech and than insinuated that he would ask Packers’ coach, Mike McCarthy (during the speech that he winged) if he could throw the first series in tomorrow’s Hall of Fame Game?
Typical Favre, and we hope he never changes!
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this latest group of Hall of Famers and encourage you all to tell us who should get in next.
Our 2017 List is here, and ready for your votes and opinions!
A look at Orlando Pace's PFHOF Induction
Mar 01, 2016
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Last month, regular contributor, Spheniscus and I debated the Hall of Fame merits of those who were on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Now that the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 has announced their class has done the same. We were hopeful to do this prior to the announcement of the actual inductees, but life, as it often does simply got in the way!
Now that the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 has announced their class has done the same. We were hopeful to do this prior to the announcement of the actual inductees, but life, as it often does simply got in the way!
Brett Favre, Marvin Harrison headline the newest Football Hall of Fame Class
Feb 06, 2016
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The Super Bowl is tomorrow and for Hall of Fame purposes this means one thing to us. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the latest class to their prestigious institution.
As expected first year eligible Quarterback, Brett Favre, has been chosen. A Super Bowl Champion with the Green Bay Packers, Favre set numerous passing records and for years was the most recognizable player in the NFL. Favre is a three time league MVP.
The Offensive Line has seen another one of their fraternity chosen with former St. Louis Ram, Orlando Pace. Pace is also a Super Bowl Champion and was chosen for seven consecutive Pro Bowls.
The Indianapolis Colts will be well represented. Wide Receiver, Marvin Harrison, who entered his third year of eligibility, has been chosen. Harrison was a thirteen year veteran, all with Indianapolis. He is an eight time Pro Bowl Selection and a Super Bowl Champion with over 13,000 Yards Receiving.
Harrison’s Super Bowl winning coach, Tony Dungy has also been chosen. Dungy has a coaching record of 139 and 69 and also has a Super Bowl Ring as a Defensive Back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970’s. He is currently a popular studio announcer for NBC’s National Football League Sunday Night telecasts.
Kevin Greene, one of the most feared pass rushers of all time, has also been chosen. Greene finished his career with 160 Sacks, a number that puts him third all-time in that category.
Both Senior Nominees, Quarterback, Ken Stabler and Offensive Guard, Dick Stanfel have also been chosen.
The home of Super Bowl 50, San Francisco, will see their popular former owner, Edward DeBartolo Jr. also inducted. DeBartolo Jr. owned the San Francisco 49ers for twenty-three seasons with the team capturing five Super Bowl during that tenure.
Morten Andersen, Steve Atwater, Don Coryell, Terrell Davis, Alan Faneca, Joe Jacoby, John Lynch, Edgerrin James, Terrell Owens and Kurt Warner were not chosen this year.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this latest class, and we will begin work immediately on the revision of our Football List. Look for that next month!
As expected first year eligible Quarterback, Brett Favre, has been chosen. A Super Bowl Champion with the Green Bay Packers, Favre set numerous passing records and for years was the most recognizable player in the NFL. Favre is a three time league MVP.
The Offensive Line has seen another one of their fraternity chosen with former St. Louis Ram, Orlando Pace. Pace is also a Super Bowl Champion and was chosen for seven consecutive Pro Bowls.
The Indianapolis Colts will be well represented. Wide Receiver, Marvin Harrison, who entered his third year of eligibility, has been chosen. Harrison was a thirteen year veteran, all with Indianapolis. He is an eight time Pro Bowl Selection and a Super Bowl Champion with over 13,000 Yards Receiving.
Harrison’s Super Bowl winning coach, Tony Dungy has also been chosen. Dungy has a coaching record of 139 and 69 and also has a Super Bowl Ring as a Defensive Back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970’s. He is currently a popular studio announcer for NBC’s National Football League Sunday Night telecasts.
Kevin Greene, one of the most feared pass rushers of all time, has also been chosen. Greene finished his career with 160 Sacks, a number that puts him third all-time in that category.
Both Senior Nominees, Quarterback, Ken Stabler and Offensive Guard, Dick Stanfel have also been chosen.
The home of Super Bowl 50, San Francisco, will see their popular former owner, Edward DeBartolo Jr. also inducted. DeBartolo Jr. owned the San Francisco 49ers for twenty-three seasons with the team capturing five Super Bowl during that tenure.
Morten Andersen, Steve Atwater, Don Coryell, Terrell Davis, Alan Faneca, Joe Jacoby, John Lynch, Edgerrin James, Terrell Owens and Kurt Warner were not chosen this year.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this latest class, and we will begin work immediately on the revision of our Football List. Look for that next month!
Mike Martz upset that T.O. is a HOF Finalist
Jan 31, 2016
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Terrell Owens is a Football Hall of Fame Finalist, but not everybody is happy about that.
Former St. Louis Rams Head Coach, Mike Martz, spoke with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and was very candid about he felt about Owens being a Finalist, while his former receivers, Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt were not.
"You can't print how I felt when T.O. leapfrogged those two. That's just plain out-and-out ridiculous. If they big-timed it and did all that dumb stuff, they'd get in probably earlier. I think they'll eventually get in. I don't think that's an issue, but it's tragic that people think of them like that. If Marvin Harrison gets in, how could they not get in?
Look at their production. More importantly, look at their yards per catch. And then look at it consistently over a long period of time -- it'll compare to anybody. In some cases, nobody comes close. I mean nobody's even come close to what Torry did."
Along with Owens, Marvin Harrison is one of two Wide Receivers who made the Finalists for the Hall of Fame. Bruce and Holt did not make that cut this year.
For reference here are the key statistics for all four players:
While T.O. does seem to have the greater overall statistics, all four are Hall of Fame caliber and it is worth noting however that Owens is the only one without a Super Bowl Ring.
Martz might be upset over the perceived snub of his Wide Receivers, he does have two players, Quarterback, Kurt Warner and Offensive Lineman, Orlando Pace have made the final round.
On Saturday, the next class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be announced, and you can believe we will be watching intensely!
Former St. Louis Rams Head Coach, Mike Martz, spoke with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and was very candid about he felt about Owens being a Finalist, while his former receivers, Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt were not.
"You can't print how I felt when T.O. leapfrogged those two. That's just plain out-and-out ridiculous. If they big-timed it and did all that dumb stuff, they'd get in probably earlier. I think they'll eventually get in. I don't think that's an issue, but it's tragic that people think of them like that. If Marvin Harrison gets in, how could they not get in?
Look at their production. More importantly, look at their yards per catch. And then look at it consistently over a long period of time -- it'll compare to anybody. In some cases, nobody comes close. I mean nobody's even come close to what Torry did."
Along with Owens, Marvin Harrison is one of two Wide Receivers who made the Finalists for the Hall of Fame. Bruce and Holt did not make that cut this year.
For reference here are the key statistics for all four players:
| Receptions |
Receiving Yards |
Touchdowns |
Yards/Rec |
All-Purpose Yards |
|
| Owens |
1,087 |
15,934 |
156 |
14.8 |
16,276 |
| Harrison |
1,102 |
14,580 |
128 |
13.2 |
14,805 |
| Bruce |
1,024 |
15,208 |
91 |
14.9 |
15,347 |
| Holt |
920 |
13,382 |
74 |
14.5 |
13,456 |
While T.O. does seem to have the greater overall statistics, all four are Hall of Fame caliber and it is worth noting however that Owens is the only one without a Super Bowl Ring.
Martz might be upset over the perceived snub of his Wide Receivers, he does have two players, Quarterback, Kurt Warner and Offensive Lineman, Orlando Pace have made the final round.
On Saturday, the next class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be announced, and you can believe we will be watching intensely!
The 2016 Pro Football HOF Finalists are out
Jan 07, 2016
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“Tis the season to talk about Hall of Fames isn’t it?
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced their Finalists, and there is no major surprise, which is usually the norm.
The headliner for most people (and for us) is former Quarterback, Brett Favre who two months ago had his number retired by the Green Bay Packers. Favre is entering his first year of eligibility and is ranked #1 by us.
Favre is not the only first year eligible player to make the list of Finalists as Wide Receiver, Terrell Owens and Offensive Guard, Alan Faneca have also made the cut. They are ranked and #7 and #5 respectively on our Notinhalloffame football list.
The remaining Finalists (with their Notinhalloffame rank in parenthesis) are Steve Atwater (#19), Don Coryell, Terrell Davis (#21), Tony Dungy, Kevin Greene (#37), Marvin Harrison (#3), Joe Jacoby (#62), Edgerrin James (#17), John Lynch (#57), Orlando Pace (#15) and Kurt Warner (#28).
This group joins the automatic Senior Finalists, Ken Stabler (#6) and Dick Stanfel (#30), along with Contributing Finalist, Eddie DeBartolo Jr.
To enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame must receive 80 percent of the votes. A maximum of eight inductees can be chosen per year.
Like the Baseball Hall of Fame, We will be debating each Pro Football Finalist.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced their Finalists, and there is no major surprise, which is usually the norm.
The headliner for most people (and for us) is former Quarterback, Brett Favre who two months ago had his number retired by the Green Bay Packers. Favre is entering his first year of eligibility and is ranked #1 by us.
Favre is not the only first year eligible player to make the list of Finalists as Wide Receiver, Terrell Owens and Offensive Guard, Alan Faneca have also made the cut. They are ranked and #7 and #5 respectively on our Notinhalloffame football list.
The remaining Finalists (with their Notinhalloffame rank in parenthesis) are Steve Atwater (#19), Don Coryell, Terrell Davis (#21), Tony Dungy, Kevin Greene (#37), Marvin Harrison (#3), Joe Jacoby (#62), Edgerrin James (#17), John Lynch (#57), Orlando Pace (#15) and Kurt Warner (#28).
This group joins the automatic Senior Finalists, Ken Stabler (#6) and Dick Stanfel (#30), along with Contributing Finalist, Eddie DeBartolo Jr.
To enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame must receive 80 percent of the votes. A maximum of eight inductees can be chosen per year.
Like the Baseball Hall of Fame, We will be debating each Pro Football Finalist.
The Pro Football Semi-Finalists Are Announced.
Nov 25, 2015
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It’s quite the day for us as the Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced their 25 Semi-Finalists.
Let’s take a quick look shall we?
1. Morten Andersen, Place Kicker. Fourth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #83 on Notinhalloffame.com.
2. Steve Atwater, Safety. Fifth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #19 on Notinhalloffame.com.
3. Tony Boselli, Offensive Tackle, First Time as a Semi-Finalist: Unranked on Notinhalloffame.com
4. Isaac Bruce, Wide Receiver. Second Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #23 on Notinhalloffame.com.
5. Don Coryell, Coach. Eighth Time as a Semi-Finalist.
6. Roger Craig, Running Back. Eighth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #11 on Notinhalloffame.com.
7. Terrell Davis, Running Back. Tenth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #21 on Notinhalloffame.com.
8. Tony Dungy, Coach. Third Time as a Semi-Finalist.
9. Alan Faneca, Offensive Guard: First Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #5 on Notinhalloffame.com.
10. Brett Favre, Quarterback: First Time as Semi-Finalist: Ranked #1 on Notinhalloffame.com.
11. Kevin Greene, Linebacker/Defensive End: Tenth Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #37 on Notinhalloffame.com.
12. Marvin Harrison, Wide Receiver, Third Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #3 on Notinhalloffame.com.
13. Torry Holt, Wide Receiver, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #9 on Notinhalloffame.com.
14. Joe Jacoby, Offensive Tackle, Sixth Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #62 on Notinhalloffame.com.
15. Edgerrin James, Running Back, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #17 on Notinhalloffame.com.
16. Jimmy Johnson, Coach, Third Time as a Semi-Finalist.
17. Mike Kenn, Offensive Tackle, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #99 on Notinhalloffame.com.
18. Ty Law, Cornerbck, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #60 on Notinhalloffame.com.
19. John Lynch, Free Safety, Fourth Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #57 on Notinhalloffame.com
20. Kevin Mawae, Center/Offensive Guard. Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #16 on Notinhalloffame.com.
21. Karl Mecklenburg, Linebacker. Fifth Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #65 on Notinhalloffame.com.
22. Sam Mills, Linebacker. First time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #85 on Notinhalloffame.com.
23. Terrell Owens, Wide Receiver, First Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #7 on Notinhalloffame.com.
24. Orlando Pace, Offensive Tackle, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #15 on Notinhalloffame.com.
25. Kurt Warner, Quarterback, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #28 on Notinhalloffame.com.
The Football Hall of Fame will announce the Finalists in January.
Which ones will make it to next round?
Let’s take a quick look shall we?
1. Morten Andersen, Place Kicker. Fourth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #83 on Notinhalloffame.com.
2. Steve Atwater, Safety. Fifth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #19 on Notinhalloffame.com.
3. Tony Boselli, Offensive Tackle, First Time as a Semi-Finalist: Unranked on Notinhalloffame.com
4. Isaac Bruce, Wide Receiver. Second Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #23 on Notinhalloffame.com.
5. Don Coryell, Coach. Eighth Time as a Semi-Finalist.
6. Roger Craig, Running Back. Eighth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #11 on Notinhalloffame.com.
7. Terrell Davis, Running Back. Tenth Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #21 on Notinhalloffame.com.
8. Tony Dungy, Coach. Third Time as a Semi-Finalist.
9. Alan Faneca, Offensive Guard: First Time as a Semi-Finalist: Ranked #5 on Notinhalloffame.com.
10. Brett Favre, Quarterback: First Time as Semi-Finalist: Ranked #1 on Notinhalloffame.com.
11. Kevin Greene, Linebacker/Defensive End: Tenth Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #37 on Notinhalloffame.com.
12. Marvin Harrison, Wide Receiver, Third Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #3 on Notinhalloffame.com.
13. Torry Holt, Wide Receiver, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #9 on Notinhalloffame.com.
14. Joe Jacoby, Offensive Tackle, Sixth Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #62 on Notinhalloffame.com.
15. Edgerrin James, Running Back, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #17 on Notinhalloffame.com.
16. Jimmy Johnson, Coach, Third Time as a Semi-Finalist.
17. Mike Kenn, Offensive Tackle, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #99 on Notinhalloffame.com.
18. Ty Law, Cornerbck, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #60 on Notinhalloffame.com.
19. John Lynch, Free Safety, Fourth Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #57 on Notinhalloffame.com
20. Kevin Mawae, Center/Offensive Guard. Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #16 on Notinhalloffame.com.
21. Karl Mecklenburg, Linebacker. Fifth Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #65 on Notinhalloffame.com.
22. Sam Mills, Linebacker. First time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #85 on Notinhalloffame.com.
23. Terrell Owens, Wide Receiver, First Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #7 on Notinhalloffame.com.
24. Orlando Pace, Offensive Tackle, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #15 on Notinhalloffame.com.
25. Kurt Warner, Quarterback, Second Time as a Semi-Finalist. Ranked #28 on Notinhalloffame.com.
The Football Hall of Fame will announce the Finalists in January.
Which ones will make it to next round?
2016 Football Preliminary Nominees Announced
Sep 17, 2015
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We here at Notinhalloffame.com have been open about the fact that we modeled both our Fictitious Athlete and Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in regards to the Preliminary, Semi-Final and Finalists rounds. As such, we are very excited that the preliminary nominees for the 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame have been announced.
The nominees (and the respective ranking they have if they are on the Notinhalloffame.com Football list) are below.
An “x” denotes that he is a returning Finalist, a “y” that he is a first year nominee.
Quarterbacks:
Drew Bledsoe (#77)
y-Brett Favre (#1)
Steve McNair (#94)
Phil Simms (#48)
Vinny Testaverde
x-Kurt Warner (#28)
Running Backs:
Shaun Alexander
Ottis Anderson (#50)
Tiki Barber (#67)
Roger Craig (#11)
Stephen Davis
x-Terrell Davis (#21)
Eddie George
Priest Holmes
Edgerrin James (#17)
Daryl Johnston
Jamal Lewis
y-Clinton Portis
Herschel Walker (#35)
Ricky Watters (#36)
y-Brian Westbrook
Wide Receivers:
Isaac Bruce (#23)
Gary Clark (#53)
Henry Ellard (#76)
x-Marvin Harrison (#3)
Torry Holt (#9)
y-Terrell Owens (#7)
Sterling Sharpe (#46)
Jimmy Smith (#100)
Rod Smith (#54)
Tight Ends:
Mark Bavaro (#98)
Jay Novacek (#89)
Offensive Tackles:
Tony Boselli
Jim Covert
Joe Jacoby (#62)
Jon Jansen
Mike Kenn (#99)
Jim Lachey
x-Orlando Pace (#15)
Chris Samuels
Offensive Guards:
y-Alan Faneca (#5)
Chris Hinton (#68)
Kevin Mawae (#16)
Mark May
Nate Newton
Mark Schlereth
Steve Wisniewski (#26)
Centers:
Jeff Bostic
Jay Hilgenberg (#71)
Kent Hull
Tom Nalen
Defensive Ends:
Dexter Manley
Charles Mann
Leslie O’Neal
Simeon Rice
Defensive Tackles:
Fred Smerlas
Bryant Young
Linebackers:
Cornelius Bennett
Tedy Bruschi
y-Keith Bulluck
x-Kevin Greene (#37)
Ken Harvey
Levon Kirkland
Clay Matthews
Willie McGinest
Karl Mecklenburg (#65)
Matt Millen
Sam Mills (#85)
Zach Thomas
y-Mike Vrabel
Cornerbacks:
Eric Allen (#44)
Ty Law (#60)
Albert Lewis
Shawn Springs
Troy Vincent
Everson Walls
Safeties:
Steve Atwater (#19)
Joey Browner
LeRoy Butler (#79)
Rodney Harrison (#96)
x-John Lynch (#57)
Lawyer Milloy
y-Darren Sharper (#66)
Darren Woodson
Kickers:
x-Morten Andersen (#83)
Gary Anderson
y-John Carney
Jason Elam
Nick Lowery
Punters:
Sean Landeta
Special Teams:
y-Ethan Albright
Brian Mitchell
Steve Tasker
Coaches:
x-Don Coryell
Bill Cowher
x-Tony Dungy
Tom Flores
Mike Holmgren
x-Jimmy Johnson
Chuck Knox
Buddy Parker
Richie Petitbon
Dan Reeves
Pete Rodriguez
Lou Saban
Marty Schottenheimer
Clark Shaughnessy
Dick Vermeil
The Semi-Finalists will be announced in November following an announcement for the Finalists prior to the NFL Playoffs. The day before the Super Bowl, the full Class of 2016 will be unveiled.
Any surprises? Any glaring ommisions?
As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com will be keeping our eyes on this one!
The nominees (and the respective ranking they have if they are on the Notinhalloffame.com Football list) are below.
An “x” denotes that he is a returning Finalist, a “y” that he is a first year nominee.
Quarterbacks:
Drew Bledsoe (#77)
y-Brett Favre (#1)
Steve McNair (#94)
Phil Simms (#48)
Vinny Testaverde
x-Kurt Warner (#28)
Running Backs:
Shaun Alexander
Ottis Anderson (#50)
Tiki Barber (#67)
Roger Craig (#11)
Stephen Davis
x-Terrell Davis (#21)
Eddie George
Priest Holmes
Edgerrin James (#17)
Daryl Johnston
Jamal Lewis
y-Clinton Portis
Herschel Walker (#35)
Ricky Watters (#36)
y-Brian Westbrook
Wide Receivers:
Isaac Bruce (#23)
Gary Clark (#53)
Henry Ellard (#76)
x-Marvin Harrison (#3)
Torry Holt (#9)
y-Terrell Owens (#7)
Sterling Sharpe (#46)
Jimmy Smith (#100)
Rod Smith (#54)
Tight Ends:
Mark Bavaro (#98)
Jay Novacek (#89)
Offensive Tackles:
Tony Boselli
Jim Covert
Joe Jacoby (#62)
Jon Jansen
Mike Kenn (#99)
Jim Lachey
x-Orlando Pace (#15)
Chris Samuels
Offensive Guards:
y-Alan Faneca (#5)
Chris Hinton (#68)
Kevin Mawae (#16)
Mark May
Nate Newton
Mark Schlereth
Steve Wisniewski (#26)
Centers:
Jeff Bostic
Jay Hilgenberg (#71)
Kent Hull
Tom Nalen
Defensive Ends:
Dexter Manley
Charles Mann
Leslie O’Neal
Simeon Rice
Defensive Tackles:
Fred Smerlas
Bryant Young
Linebackers:
Cornelius Bennett
Tedy Bruschi
y-Keith Bulluck
x-Kevin Greene (#37)
Ken Harvey
Levon Kirkland
Clay Matthews
Willie McGinest
Karl Mecklenburg (#65)
Matt Millen
Sam Mills (#85)
Zach Thomas
y-Mike Vrabel
Cornerbacks:
Eric Allen (#44)
Ty Law (#60)
Albert Lewis
Shawn Springs
Troy Vincent
Everson Walls
Safeties:
Steve Atwater (#19)
Joey Browner
LeRoy Butler (#79)
Rodney Harrison (#96)
x-John Lynch (#57)
Lawyer Milloy
y-Darren Sharper (#66)
Darren Woodson
Kickers:
x-Morten Andersen (#83)
Gary Anderson
y-John Carney
Jason Elam
Nick Lowery
Punters:
Sean Landeta
Special Teams:
y-Ethan Albright
Brian Mitchell
Steve Tasker
Coaches:
x-Don Coryell
Bill Cowher
x-Tony Dungy
Tom Flores
Mike Holmgren
x-Jimmy Johnson
Chuck Knox
Buddy Parker
Richie Petitbon
Dan Reeves
Pete Rodriguez
Lou Saban
Marty Schottenheimer
Clark Shaughnessy
Dick Vermeil
The Semi-Finalists will be announced in November following an announcement for the Finalists prior to the NFL Playoffs. The day before the Super Bowl, the full Class of 2016 will be unveiled.
Any surprises? Any glaring ommisions?
As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com will be keeping our eyes on this one!