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H2H 173: Vernon Davis vs. Greg Olsen – Who was Better?

In the modern NFL, having a strong pass-catching tight end is no longer a luxury, but rather a necessity for an effective offense.  In fact, in some cases, the tight end may actually be one of the team’s top receivers; at certain points in their careers, such was the case for Vernon Davis of the San Francisco 49ers and Greg Olsen of the Carolina Panthers.  During the 2000s and 2010s, each tight end was the quarterback’s best friend in his prime and had a long career highlighted by a peak in which he was one of the league’s elite tight ends, thus prompting the question:

Who was better – Vernon Davis or Greg Olsen?

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H2H 71: Luke Kuechly vs. Patrick Willis – Who was Better?

In January 2020, linebacker Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers surprisingly announced his retirement from the NFL at the relatively young age of 28; in just eight NFL seasons, he established himself as one of the league’s premier defensive players, earning Pro Bowl, All-Pro, and Defensive Player of the Year honors.  In many ways, his short, but accomplished career mirrors that of another Pro Bowl and All-Pro linebacker, Patrick Willis of the San Francisco 49ers, who likewise retired after just eight seasons – given the similarities between their careers, both in duration and impact, it is only natural to ask:

Who was better – Luke Kuechly or Patrick Willis?

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