Neil O’Donnell

Rodgers is operating in a different stratosphere—a generational talent with an MVP and a Super Bowl ring, elite arm talent that O'Donnell never possessed. Neil was a reliable, efficient game-manager who got the Steelers to one Super Bowl; Rodgers has been a franchise cornerstone for two decades. One was a capable bridge, the other's a Hall of Famer-in-waiting.

No, O'Donnell never made it to Canton, and realistically never will. He was a solid backup-turned-starter who had his moments—led Pittsburgh to Super Bowl XXX, threw for over 21,000 career yards—but lacked the sustained excellence or signature moments Canton demands. He's remembered fondly in Pittsburgh, just not immortalized.

The search results don't provide current 2026 activities, so I can't speak to what O'Donnell's doing now. After retiring from the Titans in 2003, he was respected in Tennessee's locker room and community, suggesting he maintained strong ties there, but I'd need updated information to tell you where he stands today.

O'Donnell's 57.8% completion rate and 81.8 passer rating wouldn't cut it in today's pass-happy NFL. Modern rules would help his efficiency numbers, but he lacked the arm talent and mobility modern QBs need. He'd probably be a capable backup—his 2.1% interception rate shows football intelligence—but starter material? Unlikely.

Bradshaw dominates this comparison entirely. Terry's 81.63 rating versus Neil's 81.28 tells you nothing—Bradshaw won four Super Bowls and revolutionized the position; O'Donnell was a one-Super Bowl appearance guy who made one AFC Championship run. It's Hall of Famer versus competent journeyman.