In this video, Archie Manning is described as the “best of the worst” in contrast to the “best of the best.” He’s also called a “lovable loser”.
Who does this make you think of? I think the popular answer is Ryan Fitzpatrick but I would also consider Larry Fitzgerald to be one, an extremely popular player on a historically unsuccessful team.
Barry Sanders, arguably the greatest running back in NFL history, who tried to give the Lions his signing bonus back if they’d trade him and retired when they refused.