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NFL Wide Receivers Mount Rushmore of the Super Bowl Era

By Erik Lambert

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 24: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals breaks from the line during the first half of the NFL game against the New York Giants at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 23-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 24: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals breaks from the line during the first half of the NFL game against the New York Giants at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 23-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 24: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals breaks from the line during the first half of the NFL game against the New York Giants at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 23-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 24: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals breaks from the line during the first half of the NFL game against the New York Giants at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 23-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals)

Many people felt he was set to retire after the 2014 season which was his worst since his rookie season way back in 2004. How did Larry Fitzgerald respond to that? He came back with three-straight seasons of over 100 catches and 1,000 yards at the ages of 32, 33, and 34. The guy is a machine who just keeps finding ways to produce. That’s what great ones do.

Now here he is just 400 yards away from surpassing Terrell Owens for the #2 overall spot in NFL history among all-time receivers. That’s a testament to the hard work he’s put in alongside his obvious talent. Fitzgerald was great on the outside and he’s been great in the slot. On top of that, he’s considered one of the model citizens of pro football. A true ambassador for the game.

He might also be the greatest playoff-performing wide receiver in history. That’s not a superlative. The numbers and epic performances speak for themselves. In nine playoff games, Fitzgerald has 57 catches for 942 yards and 10 touchdowns. By comparison, Moss played in 15 postseason outings and had just 952 yards and 10 touchdowns.

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