The best players who never won a Super Bowl

Butkus is among the biggest defensive gamers ever, however the Bears did not win a championship throughout his nine-year profession. He made eight Professional Bowls and was a five-time All-Professional throughout his Corridor of Fame profession.

Campbell had a quick however historic profession, main the NFL in speeding in every of his first three seasons and profitable the Offensive Participant of the 12 months in every of these years. The previous Oilers and Saints working again’s greatest season was 1980 when he led the NFL with 1,981 yards from scrimmage.

The only-season speeding chief, Dickerson’s groups had restricted success throughout his Corridor of Fame profession. He led the league in speeding 4 occasions, profitable the Offensive Participant of the 12 months Award twice, and he was a five-time All-Professional.

Fouts set passing yardage information in three consecutive years from 1979-81, made six Professional Bowls and was First-Crew All-Professional twice. He additionally gained the 1982 AP Offensive Participant of the 12 months and nonetheless ranks seventeenth all time in passing yards. 

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

Gonzalez helped redefine the tight finish place, making 14 Professional Bowls and turning into a six-time All-Professional 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 Corridor of Fame class, being elected in his first yr of eligibility. 

Hannah is among the biggest guards in NFL historical past, dominating throughout his 13-year profession with New England. He was a seven-time All-Professional and nine-time Professional Bowler.

Jurgensen was a five-time Professional Bowler and two-time All-Professional, with a kind of All-Professional designations coming earlier than the AFL-NFL merger. Whereas he is capable of declare an NFL championship, in 1960, Jurgensen by no means gained the massive sport after the merger. His passer score was the perfect of his period, and he is a Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer.

Sadly the story of Buffalo’s 4 Tremendous Bowl losses with Kelly on the helm is how he is greatest remembered. For his profession, Kelly made 5 Professional Bowls and First-Crew All-Professional in 1991, resulting in his Corridor of Fame induction.

With the unbelievable checklist of non-public accomplishments, it is unbelievable that Marino by no means gained a Tremendous Bowl. Amongst his awards was 1983 NFL Rookie of the 12 months, 1984 MVP, 9 Professional Bowls, three First-Crew All-Professional designations and, in fact, his Corridor of Fame induction. He nonetheless ranks fifth in profession passing yards regardless of enjoying in an offensive period not almost as pass-happy as the present one.

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

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

Whereas Moon gained the CFL’s Gray Cup 5 occasions, he did not win a Tremendous Bowl. For his NFL accomplishments, Moon did make 9 Professional Bowls and Second-Crew All-Professional in 1990. He nonetheless ranks eleventh all time in passing yards.

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

Arguably the best offensive deal with ever, Munoz was a nine-time All-Professional and 11-time Professional Bowler in Cincinnati. He performed in two Tremendous Bowls however was by no means capable of win the massive sport.

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

A six-time All-Professional with the Vikings, Web page was named to 9 Professional Bowls and gained one MVP Award. Regardless of all his profession success over 15 seasons, he by no means gained the Tremendous Bowl.

The Chargers did not make a Tremendous 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 Professional 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 checklist, however the stats state his case. Simply 13 seasons into his profession, Ryan ranks ninth all time in passing yards and has produced a 113-92 regular-season report. He gained the 2016 MVP and has additionally made 4 Professional Bowls.

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

The Juice was an All-Professional 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 speeding yards.

Smith appeared in 4 consecutive Tremendous Bowls with the Payments however by no means gained. Regardless of that frustration, he had an unbelievable profession as an 11-time Professional Bowler and eight-time All-Professional. He retired with precisely 200 sacks.

Right this moment’s multidimensional quarterbacks are nonetheless in comparison with Tarkenton. The Corridor of Famer made 9 Professional Bowls, gained the 1975 MVP and appeared in three Tremendous Bowls with the Vikings. He nonetheless ranks twelfth in profession passing yards and in addition 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 deal with was a six-time All-Professional and 10-time Professional Bowler in what was actually a Corridor of Fame-worthy profession.