Coaches
On Dec. 21, 2006, this former Dolphins head coach said "I guess I have to say it. I'm not going to be the Alabama coach." 13 days later, he signed an 8-year deal with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Nick Saban
He holds the record for most passing yards in a single season, with 5,476 back in 2011.
Drew Brees
Before Brady did it with the Patriots and Bucs, he was the only starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl with two different teams
Peyton Manning
2016: Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan
Super Bowl 50, 2016, vs Denver Broncos
He was the coach of the only undefeated NFL team, and is also the winningest coach of all time
Don Shula
He holds the record for most touchdowns in a single season with 31, back in 2006
LaDainian Tomlinson
This is a term used for a QB who plays for several teams over the length of their career
Journeyman
2000: St. Louis Rams
Marshall Faulk
Super Bowl 45, 2011, vs. Green Bay Packers
Pittsburgh Steelers
His 47 wins are the second most in NFL history by a head coach in his first four seasons in the league, but it helps when your QB is a hall of famer.
Matt Lafleur
This QB holds the record for most interceptions in a career.
Brett Favre
This team, with Matt Hasselbeck at QB, won a 2006 playoff game 20-10, en route to their first super bowl appearance
Seattle Seahawks
2006: San Diego Chargers
Ladainian Tomlinson
Super Bowl 44, 2010, vs. New Orleans Saints
Indianapolis Colts
This coach has earned his $20 million/year salary, which is the highest in the NFL.
Bill Belichick
This former Colts receiver holds the record for most receptions in a single season in 2002, with 143.
Marvin Harrison
The Minnesota Viking's defensive line from the late 1960s and 70s were given this colorful nickname
The Purple People Eaters
1994: San Francisco 49ers
Steve Young
Super Bowl 48, 2014, vs. Seattle Seahawks
Denver Broncos
Signed in 1977 to the Steelers, he finished his NFL career as head coach for the Colts from 2002-2008
Tony Dungy
This team holds the record for most consecutive road wins, with 18 from 1988-1990
49ers
This Titans WR was tackled one yard short of a potential game-tying TD in Super Bowl XXXIV against the Rams in 2000
Kevin Dyson
2005: Seattle Seahawks
Shaun Alexander
Super Bowl 34, 2000, vs the St. Louis Rams
Tennessee Titans