SAN DIEGO, CA – JANUARY 25: John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos turns to hand the ball off to a running back against the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XXXII on January 25, 1998 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Broncos won the Super Bowl 31-24. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos—QB John Elway: It’s Elway by a mile for the team from the Mile High City.
Indianapolis Colts—QB Peyton Manning
INDIANAPOLIS – JANUARY 24: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass while playing against the New York Jets during the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Jets 30-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Had this been the Baltimore Colts, Johnny Unitas could easily have been the choice.
Kansas City Chiefs—QB Patrick Mahomes
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 13: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts as he takes the field before the AFC Wild Card Playoffs against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Still in the prime of his career.
Baltimore Ravens—LB Ray Lewis
BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 31: A general view of the Baltimore Ravens logo during training camp at M&T Bank Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
One day, Lamar Jackson might stake his claim, but for now, Lewis stands out as one of the greatest ever at his position.
Miami Dolphins—QB Dan Marino
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY–OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins follows the action in the game between the Miami Dolphins vs the New York Jets at The Meadowlands (aka Giants Stadium) on October 4, 1998 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
The best QB never to win a Super Bowl.
New England Patriots—QB Tom Brady
New England Patriot quarterback Tom Brady (12) as he completes a pass against the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship Game, 01/19/2002. (Photo by Arthur Anderson/Getty Images)
The G.O.A.T.
Buffalo Bills—DE Bruce Smith
Smith was impossible to stop as he helped lead the Bills to four Super Bowl appearances.
Pittsburgh Steelers—DT Joe Greene
Hall of Fame defensive tackle “Mean” Joe Greene (75) of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Steelers 35-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII on January 21, 1979 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ross Lewis/Getty Images)
The leader of the Steel Curtain defense that led Pittsburgh to four Super Bowls.
Cincinnati Bengals—OT Anthony Munoz
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 15: A detail view of a Cincinnati Bengals logo during an offseason workout at Paycor Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Munoz might be a top five all-time player at his position.
Cleveland Browns—RB Jim Brown
(Original Caption) Jim Brown (32) has just taken hand off from Quarterback Frank Ryan (13) in game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Arguably the greatest RB to have played.
Houston Texans—DE J.J. Watt
Watt edges out Andre Johnson for best Texan.
Tennessee Titans—RB Derrick Henry
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JANUARY 07: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs off the field after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Might be one of the hardest running backs to tackle in NFL history.
New York Jets—CB Darrelle Revis
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 9: A close up of a New York Jets logo prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on November 9, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
No wide receiver was safe on “Revis Island.”
Las Vegas Raiders (Oakland)—OT Gene Upshaw
HENDERSON, NEVADA – JUNE 10: A team logo is shown above the entrance at the 336,000-square-foot Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center under construction on June 10, 2020 in Henderson, Nevada. The site will serve as the team’s practice facility and will include three outdoor football fields, a 150,000-square-foot field house with one-and-a-half indoor football fields, a three-story office area, and a 50,000-square-foot performance center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Was a leader on the field, in the locker room, and for the player’s union.
Jacksonville Jaguars—OT Tony Boselli
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 27: A Jacksonville Jaguars logo is seen at TIAA Bank Field during a game against the Chicago Bears on December 27, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
A sensational OL who played under the radar.
Los Angeles Chargers (San Diego)—LB Junior Seau
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 7: A general view of the Los Angeles Chargers logo in the end zone from an elevated position before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Philip Rivers and LT were tremendous, but Seau’s determination was the heart of the franchise.
