II holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (tackles (career), forced fumbles (career), passes defended (career)). Bland answers in interceptions (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Bland · Rotation piece
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50II · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
DaRon Bland
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Pat Surtain II
$9.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+22% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDaRon Bland is the more valuable card today ($11 vs. $9.0). Pat Surtain II carries more projected upside (+22% vs. +18% over five years).