He developed into a scrambling QB and then eventually into a conventional pocket QB as he aged; it was a good thing too considering he was surrounded by a great supporting cast headlined by arguably the best player in NFL history regardless of position, WR Jerry Rice. Real, likeable, humble, hardworking, Prescott has become a reliable go-to for brands like Sleep Number, Campbell's and Tostitos. He simply won't go away. He brought more astute comedic sensibilities than I expected. Former NFL quarterback Joe Namath was an absolute superstar celebrity during the 1960s and 1970s. But that doesn't mean he's a loose cannon. It's a damn good thing that I did my diligence; I'd never heard of Jurgensen a week ago. The former NFL quarterback currently serves as pre- and post-game analyst for Thursday Night Football, after Amazon got the rights earlier this year. Angry that I made you watch too many commercials or stupidly omitted Deion Sanders, Brian Urlacher and Gronk? He was replaced by Marc Bulger, who had enjoyed success in Warner's absence. A classic "one-hit wonder," Steve Beuerlein was one of the league's best players in 1999, when he led the NFL with over 4,400 passing yards, setting many single-season franchise records with the Carolina Panthers. Every season, Rivers just keeps slinging the ball around, and frankly it doesn't seem to matter who is catching it because Rivers just makes it all go, and that's exactly what he's been doing since he became San Diego's starter. With plenty of commercials featuring these NFL stars over the years, there are a few that have stood out of being the best on television. But he and former All-Pro running back and Heisman winner EddieGeorge crush their melodramatic, WB-Smallville-esque roles as "Sheriff" and "Doctor" in Dr Pepper's delightfully campy "Fansville" campaign from Deutsch LA. Allyson Witherspoon, vp of marketing communications and media, Nissan North America. He's currently the head coach of St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama. Prior to "18 and d'oh," many people were getting ready to crown Tom Brady as the greatest quarterback of all time. 12 for the Bills, as Jim Kelly did following Ferguson's departure. Meredith played for nine seasons under Tom Landry. He stepped into his role perfectly and helped focus their energy, those 10-year-old Pee Wee kids really wanted to impress him." These NFL Quarterbacks recently decided to call it a day and quickly found themselves in other interesting roles. His career was really defined by being a winner. However, Stanford coach David Shaw revealed in August that the former passer is returning to school to pursue a Master's degree in Education. Jim Hart, St. Louis Cardinals (1970-1979) Prior to Kurt Warner, Hart was the one quarterback in Cardinals' franchise history who led the team to sustained success. Probably the best QB in Bills history not named Jim Kelly, Joe Ferguson played 17 years in the NFL, the first 11 with the Bills before three years with the Detroit Lions, two with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and one with the Indianapolis Colts in Jeff George's rookie season. Manning isn't typically thought of as a "clutch" quarterback, and despite his gaudy numbers, I'd rather have guys who just don't seem to feel pressure. The quarterback was an undrafted out of Monmouth, but he was able to stay in the league for a long time thanks to his great mindset for the game and being an ideal backup. 1 overall pick by the Carolina Panthers out of Penn State and has played for several teams throughout his career, including when he started for the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV, where the Giants were demolished by the best defense in league history, the 2000 Ravens. retired quarterbacks in commercials. "Wild News" is a popular news portal, we provide authentic and original content to our viewers. But he's simply a better actor than Rodgers and many others, bringing deadpan, self-mocking, faux-expert humor that's always extra funny coming from such a Goliath. Plummer was drafted in the second round, 42nd overall, by the Arizona Cardinals, and he played there from 1997 until 2002. The play call, "Red Right 88," was immortalized in Cleveland football lore, and since then, the Browns have been among the unluckiest teams in the NFL. At the same time, you hear people slam him for being basically a glorified game manager on a team that won FIVE championships (three NFL titles and the first two Super Bowls). Philip Rivers was a player of a lifetime. Theismann was notable for wearing only a single-bar face mask that would not obstruct his vision throughout his career, and is perhaps most remembered for how his career ended: Hall of Fame LB Lawrence Taylor snapped Theismann's leg in half on a Monday Night Football game in November of 1985 while sacking the Redskins' QB. Manning, who has appeared in hilariously written and acted commercials for DirectTV, SportsCenter, and the NFL, and who crushed his hosting appearance on Saturday Night Live in 2012, has been. James King, associate creative director, Square, "Ray had an energy that made people on set love him. hence, a higher spot than some suggest that his statistics deserve. Krieg, pictured here as a member of the Houston Oilers, his last team, spent the first 11 years of his career in Seattle. And Baker responded 'Oh, like Big Gulps.' Chris Beresford-Hill, chief creative officer, TBWA\Chiat\Day NY. His regular season career was relatively average. 18 on this list. Or canoeing. McNair's best statistical season was 2003, when he was co-MVP of the league with Peyton Manning. He had stints with the New York Jets from 1993-5 and Arizona Cardinals from 1996 between his Cincinnati tenures. His ability to take down the walls of 'celebrity' eased the stresses of production. I'm still trying to figure out how this guy didn't stick anywhere. The Dan Marino of his era, Y.A. But nothing tops his "being attractive and not unattractive" role on SNL. The bottom line is that he is a winner, and the reason why he is a winner is that, when the chips are down, he's going to make it all go. At the same time, just the stratospheric nature of Manning's numbers alone warrant a place in the top five. He was named the Super Bowl MVP in both of them. O'Donnell played for the Bengals, Jets and Titans after his time in Pittsburgh. However, it's not like the one ring by itself gives Favre a boost. And as such, they often rake in the big bucks. Jason Witten recently announced that he is retiring from the Dallas Cowboys to become an analyst for ESPN's "Monday Night Football." How he plays with viewers will not be known until Aug.16 when. During his career with Philadelphia and then Minnesota in 1998 Randall Cunningham was one of the league's most electrifying players and a dual-threat quarterback. He's also a former No. Here's a guess: Doug Flutie would be ranked higher if he had played in the NFL for a longer period of time. In any case, Williams turned in a strong performance in that game, though he was aided by the ultimate one shot wonder, Redskins RB Timmy Smith, who had a monster game in the Redskins' 42-10 rout of the Denver Broncos, another blowout loss for John Elway, who at this point had yet to win a Super Bowl title. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. action movies his post-football profession. 10 Recently Retired NFL Quarterbacks: Where Are They Now? He is the only player in NFL history who has thrown for over 3,000 yards while rushing for over 200 yards in seven consecutive seasons. Eli Manning, 2004-19. However, the fact that a guy hasn't won a Super Bowl doesn't mean he wasn't one of the best to ever play the position. Want subtle again? Even without his CFL career numbers added on, Moon's statistics are still impressive; until Brett Favre broke Moon's major passing records in 2007, Moon held the NFL record for passing touchdowns and passing completions. Two, Favre holds many records simply because he played a long time. Fantasy Sports; simultaneously mastered physical and verbal demands while synchronized swimming for Reliant Energy; hell, all the Watts showed talent for Subway (but J.J.'s "Nobody asked Derek" line wins). Even so, his immense talent led teams to repeatedly take chances on him, which allowed him to put up big numbers. He won with different people around him on offense and pretty good defenses. Esiason's 1988 season was probably his best; he led the Bengals to the franchise's second Super Bowl birth. His record in the postseason was even more impressive, officially winning nine of his ten career games. Randy Moss, in his first stint with the Vikings at that time, said following the 2000 season that Culpepper was one of the most physically gifted quarterbacks he'd ever played with. Not bad. He began his career with the 49ers before being selected in the 1967 expansion draft by a new expansion team, the New Orleans Saints. Bo's a strong, dignified silent type who can also crush wry humor. Nevertheless, Bulger has a lightning-fast release and shouldn't be dismissed when he is under centerthe guy has enough talent to make it go when he's surrounded by enough weapons. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback had his viral moment when he broke down a play in which Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco pulled off an incredible run during a pivotal moment. Cardinals tight end John Carlson retires at age 30. Alex Smith's career in the NFL can, and likely will be made into a movie one day. This made him an immediate fan favorite. Fouts was taken in the third round out of the University of Oregon, and led the league in passing yardage four times in his career. Ferguson wore the No. In total, the retired quarterback is speculated to make an average of $15 million every year as a spokesperson for Buick, DirecTV, Gatorade, Nike, Papa John's, as well as Nationwide. Can play Izod straight man or stupidly funny. One, he only has one NFL title. "Clay was a total pro, game for whatever. Jaworski was the centerpiece of the Eagles team that went to Super Bowl XV, where Philly was defeated by the Oakland Raiders. Jim Kelly, 1986-96. Every fall, you may notice countless Medicare commercials on TV, some featuring retired NFL quarterback, Joe Namath. Pgina principal. He was known for running the no-huddle "K-Gun" offense- often calling two or three formations in the huddle and then immediately getting back into an offensive formation to keep the defense from making substitutions. If the material is strong, he's ready to play." Before his nuclear six-interception meltdown against the Cardinals in the playoffs two years ago, Jake Delhomme was John Fox's quarterback. He can also carry the bulk of a performance like in this Tempur-Breeze (get it?) Nevertheless, White had a solid career and, generally speaking, kept the Cowboys in the realm of respectability while they waited for their return to prominence. But they belong here by being the faces of the most iconic comedy campaign of our generation. His best season was 1969, when he won the league MVP, but he was consistently near the top of the NFL in passing categories during the late 1960s. On top of that, the guy was forced to demonstrate remarkable mental fortitude- remember, he was the guy who had to replace BRETT FAVRE in Green Bay. Ahhh the Run 'n' Shoot. However, at a certain point you just have to look around and realize, "hey who else can we justify putting ahead of this guy?". See also one of the other lists of American football players for more names. 10 Matthews). Although he's never officially retired, McCown last played in 2020 and has since focused on coaching. With extremely high highs and very low lows, the quarterback finally decided to hang up the jersey in 2021, after playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers for nearly two decades. Wait, the NFL's most dynamic and popular player "only" at No. Longevity alone doesn't do it for me. Recently-retired NFL quarterback Alex Smith. Dan Fouts is one of the greatest Chargers of all time. 51.9 percent completion percentage (way lower than Ken Anderson, hello!). And deftly deadpan George embraces and flaunts the fact that most doctors aren't this ripped or handsome. These quarterbacks have started for the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers. The 21 Greatest NFL Players as Commercial Actors, Ranked This group of gridiron greats also dominated the endorsement game By Mark St. Amant on Sep 25 2020 - 7:00am Marshawn Lynch, and a furry friend, in 2015 Xbox One campaign So, the 2020 NFL season is off and running. Matt Hasselbeck, as many NFL fans know, is the Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback, and the guy is in the twilight of his career. Who is the richest QB of all time? 2003 was statistically his best year. Eli Manning somehow escaped a sack before heaving the ball deep down the field for David Tyree, who made the famous "helmet catch," and we all know what happened next. Elis places, on ESPN. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Ken O'Brien played for 11 seasons in the NFL as part of the famed Quarterback Class of 1983, and he was taken three picks before Dan Marino. He is actually tied for fourth with Randall Cunningham and Robin Tote for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. It makes sense, as it's arguably the most important position in the game, and has had multiple legends at the position over the years. Those people who were fortunate enough to make it down to "Lombardi Gras," as it was known, witnessed a celebration unlike any other. After all, why do you think the Vikings put up with him? ET Wednesday morning, one of greatest careers in professional sports history came to an end. 4 min read. In August 2021, Griffin III signed with ESPN on a multi-year deal. Graham was through and through a winner, and that alone earns him the No. He also stated that due to his age (38), he was getting injured more often than ever before. Later, he reunited with Boz in this sports fan and vintage gamer's dream Kia spot from David&Goliath. [Troy] was one of the nicest, most genuinely engaged guys ever. Instead, Green got hurt and was out for the season which made way for some guy named Kurt Warner who had been bagging groceries a year before at the same time. Tarkenton is rightly remembered as a great scrambler, but sometimes people forget exactly how good he was as a passer. Simple: because he's Brett Favre. On the contrary, Lynch has been as effortlessly dominant in ads as he was in the red zone. The canned crowd noise and creepy fan cutouts are bizarre new twists. He isn't exactly what you would call a "clutch" quarterback, having famously screwed up a hold in the playoffs that cost the Cowboys the game against the Seahawks; however, it was undeniable that any chance the Cowboys had to save their season ended with Romo's injury. Earlier this year, the gunslinger finally retired from the sport. That aid comes in the form of the Roethlisberger Family Foundation, which he started. Disagree? And his "I don't eat gumbo" line for Toyota. It wasn't going to be easy for the next quarterback in line to continue the "Greatest Show on Turf" once the stars left the Rams. Of course, going by purely numbers was never something that Cunningham did. Blanda played for the Bears, Oilers, and Raiders in his long career. At the time of this writing (April 2022), this list is as accurate as possible and with the exception of Tom Brady, all of the oldest quarterbacks are retired. 15never made a Super Bowl outside of endearingly mocking his lack of a contract in a 2014 campaign for T-Mobile. Career Stats: Accolades/Awards: 1979 NFL All-Rookie Team, 2x Pro-Bowler, 2x Super-Champion (1 . Favre came into the league a good ol' boy from the swamps of Mississippi and never lost his gunslinger approach. A lack of postseason success keeps Fouts from entering the top 10. His inconsistent career that was marked by flashes of absolute brilliance attest to this view. Montana, 64, was long considered the GOAT of NFL quarterbacks for his Super Bowl success, though Tom Brady is zeroing in on his seventh ring on Sunday as his Buccaneers face the Chiefs with. Brian Culp, creative director, DDB Chicago. While Andrew Luck has officially announced his retirement, Robert Griffin III has not, but he has already decided to move on to a different career. Little did we know we were witnessing the creation of legends who've both evolved their careers so many times, in so many cool ways." most career TD passes) he also owns a couple of bad ones (i.e. Even so, when you crunch the numbers, McNabb definitely deserves this spot, and if nothing else, the guy has a lot of talent and has made many, many postseason appearances with a pretty average group of guys around him barring Westbrook and Brian Dawkins. 8?? Earlier this year, the gunslinger finally retired from the sport. Isaiah had just shot 'The Man Your Man Could Smell Like' a few weeks earlier, and this was before that'd become a worldwide favorite. He was a natural on set, and had really good instincts for his lines." Bill Wade's major claim to fame is that he quarterbacked the NFL champion Chicago Bears in 1963. His Nationwide work with Brad Paisley is pitch-perfect. If you listen to a lot of NFL analysts these days, they seem ready to rank Eli much higher up this list already, though I will readily admit that he very well could climb with greater production. The Hall has room for Joe Namath but not for Ken Anderson? Kurt Warner, 1998-2009. The arguments about what Namath did for the game are all completely valid, and make him a lock to stay on this list so long as the NFL exists, though he will fall as time goes on- his stats really don't support his mythical status. Despite dealing with a poor coaching staff, a lack of talent around him and brutal injuries, he was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL from 2012 to 2019. It's a luxury for the Ravens to have this guy on their roster backing up Joe Flacco. Your email address will not be published. Full Site Menu. In two successive AFC championships, Kosar's Browns lost to the Denver Broncos, first thanks to The Drive, when John Elway drove the Broncos 98 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, and then thanks to The Fumble, when Earnest Byner lost the ball on Denver's three-yard line. McNair played most of his career with the Tennessee Titans, though he played his final two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after Texas QB Vince Young was drafted to be McNair's replacement in Tennessee. "Hoss" quarterbacked the Giants team that was the beneficiary of the famous moment in Bills lore known simply as "Wide Right.". Warner then ended up with the Arizona Cardinals, and became only the second quarterback to start in two Super Bowls with two different teams. The former 12th round pick out of Kentucky retired for the first time following the 1958 season when Bears owner George Halas demanded that he only be used as a kicker; however, with the formation of the AFL in 1960, Blanda began playing for the Houston Oilers as both a QB and a K, and he had his best years in Houston before finishing his career with the Oakland Raiders as a kicker and a backup to Daryle Lamonica. Yes, there are knocks against him that he was surrounded by an all-star supporting cast on both offense and defense, and he didn't avoid a couple of big upsets. Often times, they finish their careers with a different team than they started with. Pringles, Lay's, BMW, Planet Fitness, Hellmann's, Kia and Uber Eats were among the brands that shined during this year's Big Game.
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