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H2H 96: Donovan McNabb vs. Steve McNair – Who was Better?

While the modern NFL game features a growing number of dual-threat quarterbacks (think Patrick Maholmes, Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson, Cam Newton, Josh Allen, Kyler Murray, etc.), signal callers who can make plays with both their arm and their legs were not always in such high demand.  Nevertheless, during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the league began to see an influx of multi-talented quarterbacks such as Kordell Stewart, Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb, and Steve McNair, just to name a few.  In particular, McNabb and McNair, though never quite as flashy as some of their peers (e.g. Vick) each became consistent Pro Bowl quarterbacks capable of leading their respective teams to the Super Bowl.  With similar and overlapping NFL careers, let us look back upon these pioneer dual-threat quarterbacks and ask the question:

Who was better – Donovan McNabb or Steve McNair?

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H2H 62: Isaac Bruce vs. Torry Holt – Who was Better?

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the St. Louis Rams featured perhaps the most lethal offense the NFL had ever seen up to that point – led by back-to-back MVPs in quarterback Kurt Warner and running back Marshall Faulk, “The Greatest Show on Turf” also featured a pair of outstanding wide receivers in Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt.  Both were consistent 1,000-yard receivers and equally dangerous in the passing game; in fact, over the course of their respective careers, each receiver accumulated 900+ receptions, 13,000+ receiving yards, and 70+ receiving touchdowns – given their similarly prolific numbers lining up together in the Rams’ offense, it is only natural to ask the question:

Who was better – Isaac Bruce or Torry Holt?

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