Gannon was well-known to the world for his perseverance! His patience and endurance power made it possible for him to crawl back and make a place in Oakland, and this happened after many years when he used to be a spot-starter for the Redskins, Chiefs, and Vikings.
Everyone thought that he would never get the chance to be under center while being a part of the winning team, but a resolute Gannon proved everybody wrong when he finally became a part of the Raiders in 1999.
Jake Delhomme
Delhomme’s story can be considered an inspiration for many, for he has been a true underdog in the history of the NFL! Like many of his contemporaries, he started his career as an undrafted rookie for the Saints and climbed up the stairs of success to become a franchise quarterback for the Panthers. The surprising and inspiring part is that Delhomme did this in just a span of only five years!
Though his stats never defied any chart or made any world record, Delhomme had the potential to play pretty well, and he consistently made Carolina a viable contender. In 2004, he succeeded in making a Super Bowl with them, but in vain, as they ultimately lost it to the Patriots.
Bank Manager
He currently holds the position of the Chairman of the Board for MidSouth Bank and follows a stint on the Board of Directors.
This career can be considered quite a successful one post-NFL, as he is not at all content to rest on his laurels. In addition to that, Delhomme has been a spokesperson for the Bojangles fast food restaurant and has also been seen in many of their commercials.
A Huge Inspiration
Gannon rose to fame when he took Oakland to the Super Bowl in 2003 and also won an NFL MVP. His story is quite inspiring and is considered as one of the best comeback stories in the history of NFL.
He took his retirement in 2005 and has been a game analyst for CBS since then. He has also made a mark on satellite radio by doing broadcast work.
Donovan McNabb
From 1999 to 2009, McNabb has been in the position of starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was so successful during his time with the Eagles that he took his team to four NFC Championship games between 2001 and 2004! In Super Bowl XXXIX, he was able to give the Eagles a second Super Bowl appearance!
In 2010, when McNabb got traded away, it could be said that the man was an all-time leader for the Eagles, be it in his pass attempts, passing yards, completions, and touchdowns.