II holds the edge, leading in 5 of 5 categories (passing yards (career), passing tds (career), passer rating). Howell answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50II · Rotation piece
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50Howell · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Gardner Minshew II
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Sam Howell
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictSam Howell is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $13). Gardner Minshew II carries more projected upside (+23% vs. +19% over five years).