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50IMPACTBruce Smith
Maxx Crosby
VS
3–0
categories
Smith leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
Rebuildvs
Tale of the tape
200.0
69.5
2
1
45
11
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× Defensive POY8× First-Team All-Pro11× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2009)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict
Smith holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (sacks (career), interceptions (career), forced fumbles (career)). Crosby answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Smith · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Crosby · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Bruce Smith
$35
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+34% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Maxx Crosby
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictBruce Smith is the more valuable card today ($35 vs. $13). Bruce Smith carries more projected upside (+34% vs. +23% over five years). Different bets: Bruce Smith's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Maxx Crosby's is speculative and swings on production.