Jim Kelly led his team to 4-straight Super Bowl appearances--a feat never accomplished before (or since). See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The fact McNabb went to five Conference Championship Games in his 10 years as a starter in Philadelphia makes him Hall-of-Fame worthy. There are several great quarterbacks who never won a Super Bowl. Donovan McNabb is a prime example of one of those players. The runner-up for Pittsburgh is Steel Curtain defensive end L.C. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. He has never made it onto the actual ballot -- and now, in 2023, it looks as if he never will. PHILADELPHIA -- When Donovan McNabb arrived in Philadelphia in 1999, he became one of the three generational sports stars in town at the time. There is some sentimentality here after McNairs tragic death 10 years ago, but he would be a fine representative fromthe Titans transition from the Oilers. His 98 regular season wins are more than by Ken Stabler and Steve Young, and his 234 career passing touchdowns are more than by Joe Namath and Kurt Warner. Branch was one of the smoothest big-play receivers ever to play, and he deserves to be in Canton with his late quarterback, Ken Stabler. Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). If the losses hold McNabb back from being in the HOF, but not for Kelly, then it was never about the losses. But had the Titans picked up another yard in their Super Bowl XXXIV appearance, possibly giving McNair a championship ring, it might have put his candidacy over the top. This is not the first time either player has been eligible for the Hall of Fame, but their inclusion here is notable nonetheless. He may never have won a Super Bowl. Donovan McNabb. "There's one particular player, individual, who I believe should have an opportunity or should I say two players it's Randall Cunningham and Steve McNair," McNabb said. The one thing I will never be able to truly understand is the hatred McNabb receives for his play and lack of Super Bowl rings. His 37,276 passing yards ranks #25 on the all time list with names like Dave Krieg and Kerry Collins ahead of him. SU alums Donovan McNabb and Gary Anderson. Gonzalez decided to forgo his senior year of school, beginning his Hall of Fame football career after getting selected 13th overall by the Chiefs in 1997. Brown was also named to the Hall of Fames all-decade team in the 60s. He also recorded two of the most prolific consecutive seasons in league history with 19 and 22 sacks in 1983 and 84, respectively. If he had had the Patriots' defense instead of the Eagles', Philly probably would have won. He has never made it onto the actual ballot -- and now, Yet not all Super Bowl winning QBs have had, or will have their names called in Canton.