Jim Kelly #12, Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills calls an audible at the line of scrimmage during the American Football Conference Wild Card game against the Miami Dolphins on 30 December 1995 at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York, United States. The Bills won the game 37 – 22. (Photo by Al Bello/Allsport/Getty Images)
15. Jim Kelly, QB: Lost four times as the Bills starting QB
14. Bruce Smith, DE
Aug, 1986; Chicago, IL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Bruce Smith (78) in action during the preseason against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Lost four times as arguably the best player on the Buffalo Bills
13. O.J, Simpson, RB
Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1985, in 1974. (Photo by Ross Lewis/Getty Images)
Simpson’s teams only made the playoffs once in his NFL career.
12. Tony Gonzalez, TE
Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Former player Tony Gonzalez on field prior to a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Missed out on playing with Patrick Mahomes
11. Anthony Munoz, OT
Nov 25, 1984; Cincinnati, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Cincinnati Bengals tackle Anthony Munoz (78) on the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Riverfront Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
The greatest OT in NFL history lost twice to the 49ers in the Super Bowl.
10. Larry Fitzgerald, WR
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a reception against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 26, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals 20-12. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Almost pulled off the Super Bowl upset but lost to Pittsburgh
9. Adrian Peterson, RB
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 4: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes for a 48 yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Had his best chance when the Vikings lost to the Saints in OT
8. Barry Sanders, RB
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 10: Barry Sanders #20 of the Detroit Lions carries the ball against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game December 10, 1989 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Sanders played for the Lions from 1989-98.(Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Many wondered how many Super Bowls he would have won if he played for a different team
7. Steve Largent, WR
Nov 25, 1984; Denver, CO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent (80) is chased by Denver Broncos defensive back Mike Harden (31) at Mile High Stadium. Mandatory Credit: MPS-USA TODAY Sports
Seattle made the playoffs only three times in his career
6. LaDanian Tomlinson, RB
LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers during a game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California on September 11, 2006. San Diego won 27-0. (Photo by Robert B. Stanton/NFLPhotoLibrary)
Lost twice in the AFC Championship game
5. Terrell Owens, WR
IRVING, TX – OCTOBER 15: Wide receiver Terrell Owens #81 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates his third touchdown against the Houston Texans on October 15, 2006 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Texans 34-6. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Lost his only chance of a ring with the Eagles against New England
4. Randy Moss, WR
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 6: Wide receiver Randy Moss #84 of the Minnesota Vikings races upfield against the New Orleans Saints in the 2000 NFC Divisional Playoff Game at the Metrodome on January 6, 2001 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Saints 34-16. (Photo by Joseph Patronite/Getty Images)
Lost twice against the New York Giants
3. Eric Dickerson, RB
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 14 : Los Angeles Rams Eric Dickerson runs against San Francisco 49’ers Ronnie Lott (42) during Los Angeles Rams against San Francisco 49’ers game, September 14, 1986 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images)
Dickerson lost twice in the NFC Championship game, with the Rams only scoring 3 points combined in both games
2. Dick Butkus, LB
Dick Butkus played linebacker for the Chicago Bears.
Never had a team qualify for the NFL playoffs
1. Dan Marino, QB
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)
Widely considered the best player to never win a Super Bowl ring
