The ad was directed by Peter Berg of "Friday Night Lights" fame, and it looked like a fine time was had by all. If an earnings breakdown for NASCAR Danica Patrick exists online, I was unable to find it. Web9 of the most popular jobs professional football players take after retiring from the NFL. 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. Remains to be seen if Droga will thrive post-Accenture the way Peyton did in his three years post-Colts. Joe Namath may have delivered the New York Jets last Super Bowl championship, but the old quarterback is throwing a bunch of bull on his TV commercials for private Medicare plans. So, Marino is: They were (sadly, past tense) as precise with pure, head-exploding, I-could-never-have-come-up-with-that-in-a-million-years-and-I'm-super-jealous! And theyve done it for long sustained drives, much like they do during a game. 1 1. It was only a few seasons ago that Kyle Orton was still a starting quarterback in the NFL, but despite that fact he seems to be a forgotten "star" of the past decade. 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. The best NFL 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. Powder for your headache. Medicare Advantage is the all-in-one alternative to original Medicare health insurance. They've won with the sexy, long bombs and the scrambling running game of inches. He's the only NFL player the firm uses in its sports marketing campaigns. Not lesser talent, of coursemany of the best creatives in the business are there, or want to be therebut more with brands that had been previously "less than," like Ford, KFC, Old Spice, and to some degree Bud Light (corn syrup debacle aside). 2 Retired NFL Quarterbacks Talk Medical Insurance In Ads 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. He was ranked the No. Like Elway, it took heading west for them to really hit their stride, with iconic work like Volkswagen's "The Force" and other notables like Taco Bell "Breakfast Defectors," Dr Pepper, "Fansville" (which is aboutduhfootball! 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. Alex Smith, the first overall Lets be real and acknowledge that NFL players are stars because they can play football, not act. Can't argue with Joe, arguably could be No. BMW Films. But once he got to the NFL (after the Houston Oilers won a bidding war to sign him), he was very clearly on his way to Canton, Ohio. 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. 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." But the size, versatility and stealth that made Young a killer is also on BBH NY's side. NFL legend Joe Montana, the four-time Super Bowl champion with the 49ers, is in a Super Bowl 2021 ad for Guinness that dropped online Thursday morning which features clips of Montana playing for Notre Dame during the famous Chicken Soup Game the 1979 Cotton Bowl. WATCH: Peyton and Eli Manning in Frito-Lays Super Bowl LV Because they were very often, if not always, a mind-blowing fireworks show that also made you laugh with pure, shocked delight. With plenty of commercials featuring these NFL stars over the years, there are a few that have stood out of being the best on television. While the plans themselves are perfectly legal and may be great for many of the 27 million Americans enrolled in them, they often dont deliver everything those pitches seem to promise. The cast included 19 Hall of Famers at filming --and that bumped up to 21 by the time the ad aired, thanks to the additions of Ed Reed and Tony Gonzalez. Rodgers earns $9 million in endorsements, according to Forbes. Ads from State Farm and Progressive are some of the more notable spots. King James has mega contracts with industry kingpins like Coca-Cola, McDonalds and Nike, as well as lesser deals with Upper Deck, Dunkin' Donuts and State Farm Insurance. Sign up for the daily Museletter for the latest ad campaigns and the stories behind them. Wieden has often resigned big, stupid clients who want to change them (and not vice-versa). Fumble! yells Mike Singletary. A team-first guy to the extreme. Other than the stars listed above, its hard to recall defensive players getting as much air time as those on the other side of the line. commercial So heres to the greatest player we dont know yet, the greatest play we havent seen, the greatest beer you maybe havent tried and the greatest year thats still ahead of us.. Check out our FAQ Page. Check out our FAQ Page. But like him, they started in an off-the-grid spot (Richmond, not Edmonton) and quickly proved they belong with the big boys and girls in NYC, Chicago and L.A. Mayfield's Progressive spots should generate more attraction, especially in an AFC Championship week. He went undrafted in the 1978 NFL Draft after two years at West Los Angeles Community College (where?) 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)? The NFL's Super Bowl commercial was a banquet-hall brawl crammed with cameos by so many of the games biggest stars that it called to mind the cameo-crazy 1963 film, "Its a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.". John Travolta promotes a gardening product with his daughter and some Grease dance move, Michael B. Jordan Around 45 percent of his overall income comes from endorsement dealssome of which he shares with Peyton. Polamalu has been involved with multiple commercials, but this one manages to top his list. That includes more than 100,000 of us in Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. Submit ONCE per commercial, and allow 48 to 72 hours for your request to be processed. Artists Pushing the Limits of Creativity and Generative Tech, 2 Minutes With (Top Creatives & Marketers). The conceit is a black-tie dinner for the leagues upcoming 100th season. Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns runs off the field after a 21-17 win over the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Retired football players People forget that in 2009, Favre threw 33 touchdowns and only 7 interceptions. AT&T TV Spot, 'Strongest of All Time' Featuring Bo Jackson Lakers big man Dwight Howard might not be having a great year on the court, but off the court he's doing as well as he ever hasat least in terms of lucrative endorsement deals. And it's rare that you see one of the bigger companies pull back from their sports marketing investments.". Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. Kurt Warner, Steve Smith Sr. and Adam Thielen break down QBs and WRs live on the field. It's probably because Orton retired without saying a word to anybody. And Mahomes is racking up newer deals as his spotlight continues to grow. Plus, unlike original Medicare, you may need prior approval for coverage of a medical procedure or equipment such as insulin pumps. "It's like one-take bake. And speaking of running, Fallon's Minnesota homeboy, Frank Tarkenton, gets a nod here because, like the elusive Tarkenton, Fallon ran circles around other creative shops. So, which agency reminds me of "not as much respect as they deserve," perhaps because they started in a relative advertising hinterland? "They've hit on the right guy," Rosner said of Progressive's investment in Mayfield. California boy Elway didn't want any part of that East Coast trainwreck. Here's a list of every NFL player in the commercial, in order of appearance: Dick Butkus Joe Greene Aaron Donald Peyton Manning Orlando Pace Alvin Kamara Drew A Division of NBCUniversal. That means between $650 and $800 a day on set, and if theyre also classified as principal actors, they receive residual payments from larger media markets Pujols' current major sponsors are Upper Deck, DirecTV and Nike. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is actually making far less from endorsements today than he was several years ago. (Inside football joke.). 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. 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 trails only LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose in overall earnings from endorsements. Woods' cheating scandal and the extended drought between majors that followed haven't hurt him much in terms of marketability. There is no exact figure out there revealing the income recently retired Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has been pulling in for his many endorsements. "But the fact of the matter is, they [insurance firms] keep doing it because they clearly found it effective. Retired I dont know how successful the campaign was overall, but it worked on me because I actually bought this product because of this commercial. While Medicare Advantage plans include medical, hospital and drug coverage, they can also feature extra benefits not offered by traditional Medicare, such as dental, hearing and vision coverage with no additional premium. 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. Think that's an insult to now mid-50s Alex and the gang in Boulder? Ranking the Top 10 Commercials Featuring Current NFL Players Joe Green had a reputation for being a mean and intimidating player, hence the nickname, but this commercial shows that there is one thing that can make even this tough man smile. We've received your submission. The ad is a mad, mad, mad, mad romp through NFL history, with comic set pieces from Montana to Rice to a high-stepping Deion to the Immaculate Reception. Giants quarterback Eli Manning followed in the proud tradition of big brother Peyton by appearing in commercials for absolutely everything. Stranger things have happened. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Allstate got the ball rolling in 2005 when it made a deal to place its logo across goalpost netting throughout 30 Division-1 college football stadiums.