Nothing helps a football coach or player’s legacy more than making a Super Bowl. Go figure, playing in a game with more than 100 million people watching can boost someone’s profile.
Just one big performance in a Super Bowl can make a forgettable player immortal. It’s not like we’d remember Timmy Smith had the 1987 Washington Redskins lost in the NFC championship game. Mediocre players are regarded as heroes and good players are considered great if they shine in a Super Bowl. That will never change.
There’s a spot in Super Bowl LIV line for all four teams on Championship Sunday in the NFL, and even more at stake for some of the individuals involved in the conference championship games.