"But the fact of the matter is, they [insurance firms] keep doing it because they clearly found it effective. No hard feelings if you don't. 10 Legendary Quarterbacks and the Ad Agencies Most Like Them Kyle Orton - Fantasy Football Expert and Potential Politician. But Jeter has always been a magnet for high-profile sponsors, including the lucrative deals he currently has with Gillette, Movado, Gatorade, Ford and Nike. Webretired All Search by player name Search Players Please type in a players name or click on one of the links below. Submit ONCE per commercial, and allow 48 to 72 hours for your request to be processed. With Eli set to face off against his brother on Sunday Night Football, he knows the easiest way to win the game is to take Peyton out of the equation. A Navy man who served in Vietnam. His recent commercial for Turkish Airlines, which co-starred Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, is one of the more creative and charming athlete commercials we've seen in awhile. Hes one of a slew of pitchmen and women selling Medicare Advantage plans to the more than 54 million Americans 65 or overeligible for Medicare. He's the only NFL player the firm uses in its sports marketing campaigns. If an earnings breakdown for NASCAR Danica Patrick exists online, I was unable to find it. All he did was win. Think that's an insult to now mid-50s Alex and the gang in Boulder? Flacco has a reputation for lacking personality and for being a bit wooden. Four Super Bowl titles. For help selecting the right Medicare plan for you, contact your countys Office of the Aging. Williams makes twice that through major sponsorship deals with Nike, Gatorade, Hewlett-Packard, Kraft, McDonalds, Este Lauder and Puma. Not so much college ball. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 2023 CNBC LLC. Favre came into the league a good ol' boy from the swamps of Mississippi and never lost his gunslinger approach. ", Budweiser frogs/lizards/donkey, Adobe's "Dream On" and countless others. Crosby has lucrative endorsement deals with Reebok and Gatorade in the U.S., as well as deals with Bell Canada and Tim Hortons in his native Canada, all of which he's appeared in commercials for in recent years. In the past he's appeared in commercials for Converse and T-Mobile as well. 1. But unlike Moon, they've stayed in Richmond and just kept doing their thing at a Hall of Fame level . So he used his dual-sport skillshe threatened to bag football entirely and play for the New York Yankeesto force a trade to the Denver Broncos. Questions remain about Bogusky's return: Will CP+B morph back into the powerhouse Favre-era Packers (the first NFL QB to pass for 500 touchdowns and 70,000 yards)? 34 highest paid athlete in the world. There is no exact figure out there revealing the income recently retired Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has been pulling in for his many endorsements. Former NFL players tackle many different fields, like "Good Morning America" host **And that, as they say, is that. Since 2006 Patrick, has starred in more than a dozen commercials for GoDaddy alone, including a number of prominent spots in their Super Bowl advertising. NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was ranked the No. But in the '80s, he did one thing better than anyonepass. Marshawn Lynch eyes a giant cake and slyly leans in to swipe a taste when he accidentally knocks a golden football fromatop the many-tiered confection. This perennial All Pro is practically a lock for the Hall Of Fame. In his new Guinness beer commercial, Montana says being the greatest of all time goes beyond numbers, with references to the struggles the COVID-19 pandemic presented throughout 2020, with clips of the Cotton Bowl during which Montana had to eat chicken soup to help combat hypothermia. Patrick Mahomes, Troy Polamalu Star in New Head & Shoulders Ad He trails only LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose in overall earnings from endorsements. ", Added Rosner: "He's fun, and he's not afraid to do silly things; to be the punchline of the scenario. Web9 of the most popular jobs professional football players take after retiring from the NFL. 10 Legendary Quarterbacks and the Ad Agencies Most Like Them, No Lay's Chips? "They do better," said Charney of the ads' effectiveness during NFL contests. Rice replies that it's thanks to the two strongest quarterbacks of all time, referring to retired football players Steve Young and Joe Montana, both of whom are also sitting in the room. He's appeared in commercials for Pepsi, DuPont, Chevrolet, Quaker State, Goodyear and ESPN. Maybe he wasn't as "sexy" as some others, but for years he outright baffled the competition. There are few athletes in the U.S. that even come close to raking in the kind of endorsement money Rose does. Of the more than $20 million he made in 2012, 62 percent of that was earned off the track. Really, this was a toss-up between GSP and the agency paired with the No. He held virtually every passing record in league history. As a result, Eli locks Peyton in the closet and convinces Archie that he has no idea about his whereabouts. And recent mega-wins like Pepsi, Tostitos, BMW and Xfinity. Wade has big-time sponsorship deals with Gatorade and Nike, in addition to Humboldt watches and Pepperidge Farm. And he doesn't take himself too seriously.". 1 overall out of Stanford, the Colts sucked. When he retired, Peyton was perhaps the most revered and famous QB to ever play the position. And they just keep finding new, unconventional ways to, like Brady, keep winning with less. Informed of EDO's data, Rosner said he wasn't surprised the firms see a bump in searches around their business when their NFL ads appear. There is no American athlete who earns a greater percentage of his total income from endorsements than golf superstar Tiger Woods. Led Dallas to five Super Bowls, winning two. Or Honey Maid "This is Wholesome." Another successful campaign that turns an athletes celebrity status upside down is the State Farm Discount Double Check campaign with Aaron Rodgers. However, he may have redeemed himself by making fun of everything I just wrote about this his new commercial for Pepsi and Frito-Lay. Especially in those pitches from celebrities like Namath, William Shatner and Jimmie Walker, they can also promise everything from free meal delivery to money deposited in your Social Security account. Not that he's hurting, though. It features Lewis punishing opposing tacklers with vicious stiff arms on the way to the end zone. Like Favre, who broke the mold of the statue-like, pocket QB, CP+B flaunted a reckless, DGAF, unconventional, improv, let-the-haters-hate style, first in Miami for brands like Truth, Mini, And1, then in Boulder for Domino's, Kraft, Burger King and AmEx. His latest campaign for Reliant Energy is funny (synchronized swimming FTW), but its his six-second appearance in this Verizon NFL Mobile commercial that still makes me laugh every time. AT&T TV Spot, 'Strongest of All Time' Featuring Bo Jackson But I couldn't give Montana the nod because What, you didn't think Brady wouldn't be my top choice? Manning has such a large body of work to choose from. In 1983, when Elway was drafted No. When the drink was nearly taken from him, Polamalu did not hesitate to take his anger out on the people who got in his way. But I wouldn't Vegas prop-bet against them. Bryant's major sponsors include Mercedes-Benz, Coca-Cola, Nike, Panini America and Turkish Airlines. Stewart has major sponsorships with Coca-Cola, Kraft and Office Depot. Former players find new football life in commercials, movies, TV And if you're wondering what the difference between a regional and national commercial is in terms of monetary compensationlet's just say it's substantial. The firm estimated last weekend's six NFL wild card games were worth around $55 million per game, generating $330 million for networks. The mascots were played by students in colonial garb with giant, freaky Mardi Gras heads of Ben Franklin and John Marshall that made great targets for rocks, shoes and full cans of PBR. Ray Lewis has been a punishing line backer in the NFL for 16 seasons and has shown no mercy to any opponent that gets in his way. Seriously. I loved F&Mgreat liberal arts schoolbut let's face it: A "Diplomat" is going to get his ass kicked every time by a Bulldog, a Cougar, a Tiger or a Gator. Broke virtually every passing record while active. Reality The Last Decade: Where Are They Now But considering her average finish in NASCAR races, it's safe to say that the vast majority of Patrick's wealth is derived from major sponsors like Coca-Cola, GoDaddy, Nationwide Insurance, Chevrolet, Peak Antifreeze, and Hot Wheels. A team-first guy to the extreme. As for those meals and money Joe Willie is pitching? Except for Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr., there is no NASCAR driver that routinely earns a bigger percentage of his overall income from endorsements than Jeff Gordon. He remains an advertising staple for Nike, EA Spots, Kowa, Upper Deck, NetJetsand Rolex. And according to advertising metrics data firm EDO, insurance ads in NFL games featuring the player outperform other ads. What are your favorite commercials featuring NFL players? 1 QB of all-time. With the NFL season finally under way (go Colts), we thought it only appropriate to take a look at some of the best, and worst, commercials featuring NFL players. Cameras must show field goal attempts, so Allstate won. All of the Celebrities Starring in 2021 Super Those pitches, which also flood our mailboxes during this enrollment period that ends Dec. 7, complicate what can be a mind-boggling array of insurance choices. What Pitches like Namaths can be misleading or downright deceptive, starting with the red, white and blue colors that insinuate the ads are from the government, as do the state logos on some mailers. Finally, when you call the number provided by Namath and other pitch folks, youll reach a salesperson whos in business to … you guessed it … sell you a Medicare Advantage plan. He even won a Super Bowl as a general manager with the guy who's No. And while the dental and vision coverage of Medicare Advantage plans sounds great, some plans in your area may only include routine visits, not more expensive items like dental implants and eyeglasses. Anyone who knows mebecause I typically won't shut up about itknows I'm a huge football fan. That's partly why I'm much more of an NFL guy. But like Elway's football-baseball chops, the New York office is as legit as L.A.rebooting Busch Beer; the pro bono "Art Heist for Good" for Water Is Life; etc.making Deutsch an under-the-radar, dual-coastal baller, just like Elway. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Bulls superstar point guard Derrick Rose was knocked out of the 2012 playoffs with a serious knee injury that he has yet to return from. A bit of a darkhorse candidate, admittedly. Polamalu has been involved with multiple commercials, but this one manages to top his list. Over the next seven years, until retiring in 1999, Young won a second MVP, six passing titles, made seven Pro Bowls, threw for 33,124 yards and 243 touchdowns, and rushed for 43 more TDs and 4,239 yards. "It's like one-take bake. Over the years, they've cranked out amazing work for big brands like Sony PlayStation, Google, Amazon, Axe and Macy's, and challenger brands like Seamless (now part of Grubhub) and most recently FanDuel. Commissioner Roger Goodell plays straight man, delivering a boring speech that may or may not be acting. It didn't take long for Raji to show Rodgers what kind of moves he truly had in him. Sounds a lot like: Like Brady, W+K has given a middle finger to conventional wisdom and "the way things are done" for more than 30 yearsindependently and defiantly. In the past he's shilled for Nextel, Fritos, Coca-Cola and Tylenol. A little game to kick off the NFL's 100th season. 10 Recently Retired NFL Players Who Will Make The Hall In addition to lucrative sponsorship deals with Chevrolet, Quaker State and Lowe's, Johnson starred alongside a baby porcupine named Prickle Bear in the most adorable ESPN commercial of all time. They've always gone about their business with a quiet but lethally effective dignity and a refined, old-school creative sensibilityevery creative in advertising still reveres (or should) their work for Porsche, Time magazine, Rolling Stone, CitiBank; but they also redefined TV via the weirdo Swedish Miller Lite work and then-revolutionary (what's branded content?!) Theyve also enlisted the help of several former NFL greats, including Peyton Manning, Jerome Bettis, Teddy Bradshaw and retired New York Giants legends, Eli Manning and Victor Cruz. Some of the most successful examples tend to stick to a clear formula: its best to either double down on the pitchmans reputation, or flip it on its nose and go 180 degrees in the other direction. Montana, 64, was long considered the GOAT of NFL quarterbacks for his Super Bowl success, though Tom Brady is zeroing in on his seventh ring on Sunday as his Buccaneers face the Chiefs with whom Montana finished his career in Super Bowl 2021. Using a celebrity pitchman in a marketing campaign can be a huge success, but only when theyre used appropriately to bring humor or emotion to an advertisement. "The longer they [Browns] stay in the spotlight, the better it is for Progressive. Eli and Peyton Manning have never been disappointing in their sharing of the same spotlight, and they enjoy becoming entertaining actors when the time arrives. After joining the Broncos, Peyton threw 103 of his career 539 touchdown passes and led Denver to two Super Bowl appearances, in 2013 and 2015, including their first win since 1998. Co-founder Pat Fallon was the son of a Staubach-esque war hero. Knowing the talent there and Alex's ability to adapt and borderline shape-shift, like Favre magically eluding angry linebackers, I'd bet on Crispin at least making a better comeback than Jets Favre. Tennis great Serena Williams is routinely ranked among the highest earning female athletes in the world. BMW Films. The commercial focuses more on his personal story and struggle for success than on his fame as a football player or even his reliance on a particular product. TV ads for insurance companies featuring NFL quarterbacks There is no breakdown of Michael Phelps' earning available, but he's worth upwards of $50 million, the vast majority of which he earned through endorsements. Streaming-only NFL game draws big ratings. Plus, the average yearly coverage limit of Advantage dental plans ranges from about $1,000 to $1,300, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Ads from State Farm and Progressive are some of the more notable spots. It's been a Brees-like resurgence for FCB, and like the Saints stud, it doesn't seem to be slowing down. His flash, precision, pizzazz and turbocharged aerial fireworks were unsurpassed. Their ads are seen throughout NFL contests and brand exposure is bound to increase over the next few weeks, as NFL games soak up television ratings, leading to Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay. So he was "only" a second round pick by the San Diego Chargers. Peyton Manning and Eli Manning are among the many NFL stars who not only shine on the football field, but on America's television screens as well. I wrote big, fancy word books about it and everything. Some of the highest paid athletes in the worldlike LeBron James, Peyton Manning and Derek Jetercan double, or even triple, their already massive salary with a few commercials per year. Nope. He made the most money overall of the four drivers to crack the top 50, but netted the least race winnings. Hes probably the most prolific pitchman coming out the NFL. In the past one to two years alone he's appeared in commercials for Visa, Under Armour, EA Sports, Old Spice and NFL player safety. In an interview with CNBC on Thursday, Charney praised Mayfield's sports marketing appeal, and with the team still in the National Football League's playoffs, the insurance firm is expecting a big weekend with its football ad spots. Mayfield's new challenge: Beating Mahomes and the Chiefs this weekend and helping Progressive tackle State Farm in the process. Dinner for two at that swanky restaurant: $300. Their cerebral approach was defined perfectly by the legendary self-promo headline: "A New Advertising Agency for Companies That Would Rather Outsmart the Competition Than Outspend Them." His "discount double-check" commercials have proved especially popular. Brees has used the same chant to pump up his teammates in New Orleans since becoming a member of the Saints. Who would've known "Beast Mode" had an affinity for fried dumplings. Have you seen the latest PCH TV commercials starring Terry Bradshaw? So, Favre would be: Like Favre, CP+B started in the south (Miami). Once verified, the information you provide will be displayed on our site. Weve seen a small sampling of the gems above, but to find the absolute worst acting, you have to travel to the local markets where the players have sponsorships with area businesses. After making the Pro Bowl in 2004, he tore his labrum and rotator cuff and was given up for dead by the Chargers, who had then drafted 6-foot-5 stud QB Phillip Rivers out of N.C. State to replace him. Let's take a look at 25 athletes who are supplementing their income substantially by selling you everything and anything under the sun. 18 Will: DeMarcus Ware. Recently-retired NFL quarterback Alex Smith. Please type in a players name or click on one of the links below. In this spot for a local Pizza Hut, Flacco makes Pinocchio look like a yoga instructor. Furthermore, an ad with a recognizable face can be more entertaining, especially if the pitchman is used correctly. Not only is he able to catch small objects while talking with Jay Harris, but he even manages to catch a cheerleader who falls into his lap. But because Elway may not get the recognition of QBs 1-4 on this list, I'd say he's more or less: Specifically, the L.A. office. She also starred with her sister in a recent commercial for Apple, as well a Kraft commercial which costarred Peyton and Eli Manning. These are commercials featuring players pitching non-sports related products. He recalled asking questions such as: "We were trying to test him to see if he could be improvisational," Charney said. Believe it or not, PGA golfer Phil Mickelson was the second highest earning American athlete in 2012. Heisman Trophy winner. The Mean Joe Green spot for Coca-Cola was first released in 1979, and it continues to be viewed, by many, as one of the most iconic of the companys commercials. Lucrative sponsorship deals with giants like Gatorade, General Electric, Nike and (to a lesser degree) Sprint and Panini America, have made Durant the No. Budweiser, a beer rival of Guinness, is among those opting out of running a Super Bowl ad this year, along with other big brands such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Or, in the case of two very high-profile golfers, make 25 times their annual tour earnings. Undersharing' Featuring Marshawn Download the 2023 Super Bowl TV Ad Report from iSpot Today. Griffin has been one of the most visible athlete in advertising over the past 12 months. Manning currently has major sponsorship deals with Reebok, Wheaties, Gatorade, Papa John's, DirecTV and Sony. What are those most worth of a the Buttfumble designation?

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