NFL MVPOffensive POY3× First-Team All-Pro9× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2005)
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3× Super BowlSuper Bowl MVP2× NFL MVP3× First-Team All-Pro7× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2005)
The verdict
Marino holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (passing yards (career), passing tds (career), interceptions (career)). Young answers in passer rating — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Marino · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
64Young · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Dan Marino
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Steve Young
$420
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+45% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictSteve Young is the more valuable card today ($420 vs. $150). Steve Young carries more projected upside (+45% vs. +41% over five years).