The greatest players to never appear in a super bowl

In the NFL, greatness many times is based on the number of Super Bowl rings a player has. But many great players have never even played in a Super Bowl. So I came up with my All-Time Non Super Bowl team. First I have my criteria. (1) players had to have played the majority of their careers during the Super Bowl era. Players who played prior to the Super Bowl era, obviously never had a chance to play in the Super Bowl. (2) all the players chosen have to be retired. My reasoning for this, is that active players still have a shot at the Super Bowl. This week I will show my All-time offense team. Next week will be my all-time defense team. So here we go! 

HC Marty Schottenheimer (1984-2006) Cleveland Browns, KC Chiefs, Washington Redskins, SD Chargers (200-126-1) Schottenheimer is the winningest coach to never reach the Super Bowl. His Browns teams faced off with John Elway's Broncos 3 times in the AFC Championship Game, losing all three times. In KC, his Chiefs led by the legendary Joe Montana, lost to the San Diego Chargers in the 1994 AFC Championship Game. 

QB Warren Moon (1984-2000) Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, KC Chiefs Moon is the only player to be inducted in both the CFL HOF and Pro Football HOF. He retired as Pro football's all-time leader in all major passing categories. He led the Edmonton Eskimoes to 5 consecutive Grey Cup Championships. Moon never was able to reach the Super Bowl though. He was a 9 time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

 RB Barry Sanders (1989-1998) Detroit Lions Sanders played the majority of his career behind a weak offensive line and was often the only true weapon in the Lions offense. Yet he still managed to rush for 15,269 yards over a ten year career that produced 4 rushing titles, a 2053 yard season, 10 Pro Bowl selections, 6 1st Team All Pro selections, NFL ROY, and a NFL MVP. The 1991 season was the closest he came to reaching the Super Bowl when the Lions lost to the Redskins 41-10 in the NFC Championship Game. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. 

RB OJ Simpson (1969-1979) Buffalo Bills, SF 49ers OJ was the first running back to rush for 2000 yards in a season. He accomplished the feat in 14 games, (2003 in 1973). Two seasons later in '75 he rushed for 1817 in 14 games. Despite his record seasons his Bills never reached the Super Bowl. OJ retired with 6 Pro Bowl selections and 5 All Pro selections. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. 

OL Randall McDaniel (1988-2001) Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers McDaniel was one of the most dominating OL of the 90's. He was a 12 time Pro Bowler and 7 time 1st Team All Pro selection. Unfortunately the Vikings were never able to get far in the playoffs during his playing days. Ironically, the Buccaneers reached the Super Bowl in 2002. One year after his retirement. McDaniel was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. 

OL Will Shields (1993-2006) Kansas City Chiefs Shields helped anchor the great Chiefs lines of the 90's and early 2000's. A 12 time Pro Bowler and 2 time All Pro, he blocked for backs Christian Okoye and Priest Holmes over his long career. Unfortunately the Lombardi Trophy eluded him his entire career. 

OL Willie Roaf (1993-2005) New Orleans Saints, KC Chiefs Roaf played under two of the best coaches never to reach a Super Bowl (Jim Mora & Marty Schottenheimer). Nonetheless Roaf still managed to piece together a HOF career. He was a 11 time Pro Bowl selection and 3 time All Pro. Roaf was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

OL Mike Munchak (1982-1993) Houston Oilers Munchak, along with Fellow HOF Bruce Mathews, manned one of the best offensive lines of the 80's. blocked for Hall of Famers Warren Moon and Earl Campbell during his decorated career. He was a 9 time Pro Bowl selection and 2 time 1st Team All Pro. Munchak was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

WR Cris Carter (1987-2002) Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins Cris Carter battled through drug and alcohol addiction early in his career to emerge as one of the elite wide receivers of the 1990's. The 8 time Pro Bowler and 2 time All Pro caught 1101 passes for 13,899 yards and 130 touchdowns during his illustrious career. Cris Carter was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2013.

WR Steve Largent (1976-1989) Seattle Seahawks Largent was the premier wide receiver prior to Jerry Rice's emergence. At his retirement he held the NFL records for receptions (819), yards (13089), and touchdowns (100) until Rice shattered all receiving records. Largent was a 8 time Pro Bowler and 1 time 1st Team All Pro who played his entire career with the Seahawks, never once reaching the Super Bowl. Largent was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995.

WR Sterling Sharpe (1988-1994) Green Bay Packers Sterling, older brother of HOF TE Shannon, was one of the top wide receivers of the 90's and a favorite of QB Brett Favre. A 5 time Pro Bowler and 3 time 1st Team All Pro selection, Sterling led the NFL in receptions 3 times. Sadly his career was cut short by a neck injury sustained during the 1994 season. Still in 7 seasons he managed to catch 595 passes for 8134 yards and 65 touchdowns. 3 years after his retirement the Packers beat the New England Patriots 35-21 in Super Bowl XXXI.

TE Tony Gonzalez (1997-2013) KC Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons. Arguably the greatest pass catching TE in NFL history. In 17 seasons caught 1325 passes for 15,127 yards and 111 TD's. Was a 14 time Pro Bowler and 6 time All-Pro selection. Will most likely be a first ballot HOFer.