What If ... Draft

From tradition-rich champions to perennial doormats, every NFL club has had its share of draft heartache through the years. Some near-misses, however, are just a little more famous than others. SI.com presents the ''What If'' gallery, a pictorial of 10 legendary players who came amazingly close to garnering fame with another franchise -- by one tiny draft slot.

Brady: On the heels of a Super Bowl title after the 1999 season, the Rams had a clear shot at taking Brady with the 198th pick in the 2000 draft. Instead, St. Louis selected defensive back Matt Bowen, thus affording New England a chance to unwittingly grab perhaps the greatest QB of all time. To be fair, the Rams already had Kurt Warner and Trent Green on the active roster.