Quarterbacks
Drafted in 1984, this left handed 4x Pro Bowler quarterback is considered one of the best Bengals of all time. You can always catch him on The NFL Today every Sunday on CBS.
Who is Boomer Esiason?
It's hard to talk about running backs in the 2000s without mentioning this player. Especially since in his rookie year he broke the rushing yards in a game record against the Chargers in 2007.
Who is Adrian Peterson?
On January 9th, 2005 this wide receiver was celebrating his 2nd Game TD by feigning pulling down his pants and mooning the fans at Lambeau. Joe Buck iconically called it a "Disgusting Act", and the receiver was fined $10,000.
Who is Randy Moss?
The most infamous moment of this players career was when he tackled Joe Theismann and fractured Joe's Tibia and Fibula. The same injury would happen to Alex Smith exactly 33 Years later.
Who is Lawrence Taylor?
Mr. Prime Time himself actually won 2 Superbowls with both teams in the NFC that have 5 Superbowl Wins.
Who is Deion Sanders?
Going undrafted in 1994, this Quarterback got his big break in 1998 when he was signed by the St. Louis Rams. He would go on to win a title with them 1 year later.
Who is Kurt Warner?
This Jackson State Running Back was drafted with the 4th pick in th 1975 draft. In his 13 years as a Running Back, he won a Superbowl and has an award named after him.
Who is Walter Payton?
This wide receiver has been all over the league, but the funniest thing he's ever done was crying about Tony Romo saying "That's my teammate, that's my quarterback."
Who is Terrell Owens?
It's unfortunate that in the 12 years he played with the Chicago Bears he never won a Superbowl. However, he did win $47,000 in Wheel of Fortune for charity in 2002.
Who is Brian Urlacher?
This Michigan safety would take a break from the Oakland Raiders for 6 years to win a championship with the Green Bay Packers in 2011.
Who is Charles Woodson?
The 1998 Draft was known for the Colts Drafting Peyton Manning with its very 1st pick. The 2nd Pick in the draft though, the Chargers probably will forever regret drafting this Washington State QB, despite him being a Heisman finalist.
Who is Ryan Leaf?
Having a monster season in 2005 this running back's career would take a turn for the worse once he graced the cover of Madden '07.
Who is Shaun Alexander?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Despite going undrafted in 2004, this Wide Receiver was considered the most essential receiver of the AFC East for the better part of 6 Years. He currently is the Wide Receiver Coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
Winning 2 NFL Titles in the 50s with the Baltimore Colts and fighting in Iwo Jima are pretty impressive feats. Too bad majority of us know him for the infamous quote "How much does this guy weigh?"
Who is Art Donovan?
Most people know him as the greatest coach for almost 30 years for the Cowboys dynasty, but most people forget he played Cornerback for the New York Giants for 5 Years.
Who is Tom Landry?
Despite having every tool imaginable in the 15 years he played on the West Coast, the closest he ever got to a Superbowl was losing an AFC Championship Game in 2007 21-12 to the Undefeated Patriots.
Who is Phillip Rivers?
Underutilized during his time on the Chargers, his breakout season was his 1st year with the Falcons when he recorded almost 1700 Yards and 17 TDs in 2008.
Who is Michael Turner?
This 14x Pro Bowler was the receptions leader in 2004 despite not being a Wide Receiver. Never understood why he was traded for a 2010 2nd round pick in 2009. Can't believe they would trade a player of his talents to get Javier Arenas of all people.
Who is Tony Gonzales?
A 3x Superbowl Champion and voted on Sports Illustrated's All Decade Team in the 2000s, this linebacker still has success in the NFL Today as a Head Coach.
Who is Mike Vrabel?
Most people know his brother who played for the Giants for 9 years, but we're looking for the NFL Interceptions Leader of 2001. Their last names are so Ironic though.
Who is Ronde Barber?
In 2003, the MVP Award was shared between 2 different players. One of them was Peyton Manning the other was this man.
Who is Steve McNair?
Despite being one of the best PAC-10 Running Backs of all time, his career didn't amount to much in the NFL. Sure he had a Superbowl win on his resume, he's only got 2 1000-yard seasons in his 10 year career.
Who is Reggie Bush?
You wouldn't believe it, but this Pittsburgh Forever Guy was actually born in South Korea. Now he's part of the Jets Coaching staff as an assistant.
Who is Hines Ward?
During Superbowl XXXVII, this linebacker returned the clinching interception for a 44 yard touchdown to win his team's 1st Superbowl in Franchise History.
Who is Derrick Brooks?
It took him until he was 31 Years old to win the Interception Leader Title in 2015, but right after he did it, he took his talents to the Golden State after an OK 6 years in Cincinnati.
Who is Reggie Nelson?