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The 10 best players in NFL history to never win a Super Bowl

By Erik Lambert

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 13: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts during the fourth quater in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New England Patriat Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 13: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts during the fourth quater in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New England Patriat Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 29: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in this reception against the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on December 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 29: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in this reception against the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on December 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

07. Tony Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons)

Being the greatest ever at your position almost seems to have the requirement of a championship ring to come with it. Yet for Tony Gonzalez, that’s not the case. Not that it’s his fault. He was a beast at tight end for 17 seasons, catching a ridiculous 1,355 passes for over 15,400 yards and 115 touchdowns. All are NFL records for his position. He reached 14 Pro Bowls. The guy was a model of consistent excellence that most players only dream about.

So for him to not even play in a Super Bowl, let alone win one? That’s a travesty of justice by the football gods. In fact, Gonzalez didn’t even get to taste a playoff victory in his career until he was traded to Atlanta. Before that he’d been one-and-done three times in Kansas City. Finally in 2012, the Falcons made it to the NFC championship. Gonzalez was instrumental in helping them get there with 51 yards and a touchdown.

He was also great in the game itself with 78 yards and a touchdown. Sadly his hard luck returned to haunt him as Atlanta gave up a 17-0 lead to lose 28-24 to the 49ers.

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