The finest gamers who by no means win a Super Bowl

Butkus is without doubt one of the biggest defensive gamers ever, however the Bears did not win a championship throughout his nine-year profession. He made eight Pro Bowls and was a five-time All-Pro throughout his Hall of Fame profession.

Campbell had a quick however historic profession, main the NFL in dashing in every of his first three seasons and profitable the Offensive Player of the Year in every of these years. The former Oilers and Saints operating again’s finest season was 1980 when he led the NFL with 1,981 yards from scrimmage.

The single-season dashing chief, Dickerson’s groups had restricted success throughout his Hall of Fame profession. He led the league in dashing 4 instances, profitable the Offensive Player of the Year Award twice, and he was a five-time All-Pro.

Fouts set passing yardage information in three consecutive years from 1979-81, made six Pro Bowls and was First-Team All-Pro twice. He additionally received the 1982 AP Offensive Player of the Year and nonetheless ranks seventeenth all time in passing yards. 

One of the best tight ends ever, Gates was an eight-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro over 16 seasons with the Chargers. He ranks seventh all time in receiving touchdowns.

Gonzalez helped redefine the tight finish place, making 14 Pro Bowls and turning into a six-time All-Pro throughout his 17-year profession. He presently ranks third all time in receptions and sixth all time in receiving yards and was a part of the 2019 Hall of Fame class, being elected in his first yr of eligibility. 

Hannah is without doubt one of the biggest guards in NFL historical past, dominating throughout his 13-year profession with New England. He was a seven-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowler.

Jurgensen was a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, with a kind of All-Pro designations coming earlier than the AFL-NFL merger. While he is capable of declare an NFL championship, in 1960, Jurgensen by no means received the large recreation after the merger. His passer score was the very best of his period, and he is a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Unfortunately the story of Buffalo’s 4 Super Bowl losses with Kelly on the helm is how he is finest remembered. For his profession, Kelly made 5 Pro Bowls and First-Team All-Pro in 1991, resulting in his Hall of Fame induction.

With the unbelievable listing of private accomplishments, it is unbelievable that Marino by no means received a Super Bowl. Among his awards was 1983 NFL Rookie of the Year, 1984 MVP, 9 Pro Bowls, three First-Team All-Pro designations and, in fact, his Hall of Fame induction. He nonetheless ranks fifth in profession passing yards regardless of taking part in in an offensive period not almost as pass-happy as the present one.

Matthews is thought for his unbelievable sturdiness and consistency. The Hall of Fame offensive lineman made 14 Pro Bowls throughout his 19 NFL seasons and was an All-Pro seven instances. He began 293 video games, second in NFL historical past.

McDaniel dominated in Minnesota and Tampa Bay for 14 seasons with seven All-Pro seasons and 12 Pro Bowl invitations. The Hall of Famer missed solely two video games throughout his profession.

While Moon received the CFL’s Grey Cup 5 instances, he did not win a Super Bowl. For his NFL accomplishments, Moon did make 9 Pro Bowls and Second-Team All-Pro in 1990. He nonetheless ranks eleventh all time in passing yards.

A very unstoppable extensive receiver at his finest, Moss was a four-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler over his 14 seasons. He led the league in landing receptions 5 instances and is now second all time within the class. Moss performed for the 2007 Patriots workforce that went 16-0 through the common season however misplaced to the Giants within the Super Bowl.

Arguably the best offensive sort out ever, Munoz was a nine-time All-Pro and 11-time Pro Bowler in Cincinnati. He performed in two Super Bowls however was by no means capable of win the large recreation.

A defensive sort out on the Rams from 1962-76, Olsen made an astounding 14 Pro Bowls and was a five-time All-Pro. He appeared in 198 straight video games for the Rams.

A six-time All-Pro with the Vikings, Page was named to 9 Pro Bowls and received one MVP Award. Despite all his profession success over 15 seasons, he by no means received the Super Bowl.

The Chargers did not make a Super Bowl within the 2000s regardless of some extremely proficient groups led by Rivers and LaDainian Tomlinson, and Rivers’ profession wrapped up after one yr with the Colts in 2020. He made eight Pro Bowls, ranks twelfth all time in passer score and fifth all time in passing yards. 

Ryan’s efficiency would not scream for an all-time listing, however the stats state his case. Just 13 seasons into his profession, Ryan ranks ninth all time in passing yards and has produced a 113-92 regular-season document. He received the 2016 MVP and has additionally made 4 Pro Bowls.

The Lions have been by no means capable of recover from the hump throughout Sanders’ 10-year profession, however his run is arguably the best of any operating again in NFL historical past. He was a six-time All-Pro and led the league in dashing 4 instances, peaking with 2,053 yards in 1997. He additionally received the MVP that yr.

The Juice was an All-Pro in 5 consecutive seasons and rushed for two,003 yards in solely 14 video games in 1973, additionally profitable MVP. He nonetheless ranks twenty first all time in dashing yards.

Smith appeared in 4 consecutive Super Bowls with the Bills however by no means received. Despite that frustration, he had an unbelievable profession as an 11-time Pro Bowler and eight-time All-Pro. He retired with precisely 200 sacks.

Today’s multidimensional quarterbacks are nonetheless in comparison with Tarkenton. The Hall of Famer made 9 Pro Bowls, received the 1975 MVP and appeared in three Super Bowls with the Vikings. He nonetheless ranks twelfth in profession passing yards and likewise rushed for 3,674 yards and 32 touchdowns over his profession.

Thomas noticed just one profitable season in his 11-year profession, however that does not take away from his unbelievable profession accomplishments. The left sort out was a six-time All-Pro and 10-time Pro Bowler in what was definitely a Hall of Fame-worthy profession.