14 Most Bizarre Endorsement Deals in NFL History

Throughout NFL history there have been players who have endorsed products that just don't quite make sense. For example, the picture above is a young Joe Namath holding a box of pantyhose. The only word to describe this endorsement is bizarre.

There have been numerous individuals who have been part of these bizarre endorsements. From stars such as Tom Brady, Emmitt Smith and Dan Marino to coaches Jimmy Johnson and Mike Ditka. They have endorsed products while still playing the game and also long after they retired.

Be prepared to scratch your head and wonder why with the 14 most bizarre endorsement deals in NFL history. 

14. Jerry Jones Dances for Papa John's Pizza

First, I wouldn't want Jerry Jones endorsing anything I sell. I can't name one person I know that actually likes him.

Second, is he seriously dancing? I mean, I've been known to bust a move or two in my life, but it takes a lot more than a simple pizza to get me grooving. Maybe if that pizza was made of gold, but certainly not for a simple cheese and pepperoni.

I could name 500 other people I would want selling me a pizza than Jerry Jones. I could also name 500 other people I would want to see dance before seeing this commercial again.

13. Deion Sanders Can Run Really Fast

When you think of a drink that a professional athlete drinks, the first name that comes to mind is Gatorade. The second name that comes to mind is Powerade and finally Budweiser comes to mind when thinking about Ben Roethlisberger (too soon?).

However, the one drink I don't think about when I think about what athletes drink is Pepsi. Sure, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Ray Charles can promote this soft drink, but certainly not Deion Sanders.

Was Road Runner too expensive to get for the commercial?   

12. Dan Marino Keeps Hands Warm with Isotoner Gloves

In this commercial, Dan Marino talks about needing to find the perfect gift for his teammates. That gift turns out to be a one-size fits all pair of gloves. Two words for you Dan, very lame.

How about some Rolex watches? Or why can't you get your teammates a new Mercedes? I can see Marino endorsing those products because he is loaded with money, but gloves? That is the type of gift my wife gives me at Christmas, not the future of a franchise.

I understand that Dan uses his hands and that gloves go on hands, but that is the only part that makes sense about this endorsement. 

11. Broadway Joe Shaves with Noxzema

I'm pretty sure that Joe Namath would do any commercial if it involved a good looking woman. I bet I could get him to endorse cow manure if I got a lady in a bikini to stand off to the side while he roamed around a pile of cow dung.

Did anyone else notice that Namath had absolutely no facial hair when he first started shaving? I mean if you are proving how great a product you have, give it to a man with a grizzly beard and show what it can do.

After watching this commercial a few times I realized that Joe Namath has no idea how to use a razor. This makes me believe that Namath can't grow facial hair which makes this endorsement even more bizarre. 

10. Doug Flutie and Remington Shavers

Doug Flutie is one of my favorite football players ever. The heart that he played with in every game was truly inspiring to watch.

However, Flutie is a terrible actor. Like the shaving cream just mentioned, why choose a player that already has no facial hair to endorse your electric razor? If I'm buying an electric razor I want to see what it can do when I haven't shaved in two weeks.

Also, why is there a fully clothed man wearing a sweater in what appears to be a locker room? Doug Flutie has been part of some bizarre plays and now he can add a bizarre endorsement to his resume. 

9. Joe Montana Wears Skechers Shape-Ups

This is who is supposed to be wearing Skechers Shape-Ups, not Joe Montana. I don't generally look at a man's shoes, but if I ever saw one wearing these shoes, I would probably stop everything I was doing and laugh hysterically.

Why is Joe Montana wearing these shoes while throwing the football? I know that he is starting to get old, but do these shoes help him throw the football better?

I'm only going to say this once, but any man who went out and bought a pair of Skechers Shape-Ups after watching this commercial is dead to me.

8. Emmitt Smith Says Goodbye to Gray with Just For Men

As the all-time leading rusher, you need have better judgement when choosing what products to endorse. A product designed to turn your gray beard back to its original color is probably one you should pass on.

Just For Men started with hair and eventually moved to beards and mustaches. It appears that having a gray beard puts you into an old folks home even though Emmitt Smith is only 40-years old. Once that gray beard is gone, Emmit is back to new and ready to do what he does best, dance with cheerleaders.

My favorite line is, "Your beard is weird." No, no Clyde and Keith, this endorsement is weird.

7. Jonathan Ogden Dances for Car Insurance

As one of the greatest left tackles to play the game, I fully believe that Jonathan Ogden could stop a car with his body. If I ever did crash my car into Ogden, I certainly wouldn't feel confident if he had Gebco insurance.

Whoever came up with the name Gebco is not very creative because if you change the "b" to an "i" you get Geico, a much larger and probably better insurance company. One place where Gebco has Geico beat is with their singing and dancing. I am speechless right now.

Ogden is a lock for the Hall of Fame. The only way he doesn't get in is if this endorsement is seen by the voters.

6. Tom Brady Smells Like Stetson Cologne

Has Tom Brady ever smelled Stetson Cologne? I'm quite sure it smells like a hobo's band-aid.

The ultimate man's man doesn't need to be endorsing a cologne that smells bad. Also, when did Tom Brady become a cowboy and why is a horse running wild on a dirt road? 

Couldn't he have just came up with his own cologne? If Lamar Odom can put out a unisex fragrance, Brady should easily be able to whip up a cologne. I guarantee that Gisele didn't fall for Brady while he was wearing Stetson.

5. Mike Ditka, William Perry and Jim McMahon Endorse Diana Pearl

Who in the heck is Diana Pearl?

Mike Ditka, William Perry and Jim McMahon must have the worst agents in the world if they signed up for this endorsement. I bet in the negotiating for the commercial Perry demanded a gigantic sandwich and McMahon insisted on wearing his sunglasses.

The commercial comes to a whole new level of creepiness when Dennis Rodman is seen in a bathtub. After watching this commercial numerous times I start to feel like I am Diana Pearl.

4. Tom Brady Wears Uggs

Just take a few moments to soak in what you see in this picture. Yep, that is Tom Brady and yes, he is wearing Uggs.

I don't care how long ago this picture happened, I no longer have any respect for Brady. The fact that he allowed this advertisement to be seen by people is just disgraceful to men all around the world.

Shame on you Mr. Brady. Your girlie boots have made us all shake our heads in disgust.

3. Carson Palmer Devours a John Morrell Sausage

I couldn't decided whether to put up this picture or this commercial. While the commercial is fantastic, this picture is classic in so many ways.

Has anyone ever even heard of John Morrell sausages? I'm from Wisconsin, the sausage capitol of the world, and I've never heard of John Morrell. However, it does appear as if Palmer is ready to completely devour that smoked sausage.

John Morrell promotes its competitive advantage as being "one inch longer."

There are so many things I could say about that marketing plan right now. I think this endorsement was the beginning of Palmer's down-slide in the NFL.

2. Jimmy Johnson Promotes Male Enhancement with ExtenZe

I still can't believe this endorsement when I see it. 

Who watches this commercial and says,"If ExtenZe works for the great Jimmy Johnson, it has to work for me"? One thing that I'm not entirely clear on is if ExtenZe Male Enhancement enhances every aspect of your life. For example, did Jimmy Johnson win all those championships because he was using ExtenZe during the game?

Male enhancement endorsements usually have sensual music and women, so it is kind of bizarre that ExtenZe only uses Jimmy Johnson.

1. Joe Namath Wears Hanes Beauty Mist Pantyhose

There is seriously nothing I can say to justify this endorsement.  Its bizarreness completely speaks for itself.

Just sit back, relax and enjoy watching Joe Namath completely make a fool of himself.