Who might be the next Tyree?

Would you know the names Timmy Smith, Rod Martin, Manny Fernandez or Larry Brown (the Dallas cornerback, not the Washington running back) without their performances in the Super Bowl? Just as there is always room in NFL championship legacy for Montana, Bradshaw, or Brady, there is a place for New York Giants' hero David Tyree.

Who might find their names in the headlines on Monday? Here are five under-the-radar players who could have a dramatic effect on their team's ability to win Super Bowl XLIII:

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