Steve McNair
Together with running back Eddie George, McNair turned the Tennessee Titans into contenders. “Air McNair” would lead the Titans to four playoff appearances and the 1999 Super Bowl, where they disappointingly suffered a dramatic (understatement) last-second loss to the St. Louis Rams. McNair, as a Titan, was selected to the Pro Bowl three times, was All-Pro and Co-MVP in 2003. Tragically though in 2009 McNair was fatally shot by his mistress, Sahel Kazemi, in a murder–suicide.
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning could easily be #1 overall if he had just a little bit more luck in the postseason. Manning just retired from the NFL after winning a Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos, the second of his career, and the New Orleans native had a chance for 3 total ‘chips. Manning played for the Colts from ’98 to 2011 before going to the Broncos from ’12 to 2015. Manning is a 14x Pro Bowler, a 5x NFL MVP, and a 2x Super Bowl Champion. He currently holds the record for most passing yards and passing touchdowns ever.