Reached 38% of the all-time Passing Yards leader — a rotational/depth all-time profile at the position.
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Steve inherited the Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB room from Doug Williams (1978–1982), and handed it to Vinny Testaverde (1987–1992).
Steve inherited the Kansas City Chiefs QB room from Bill Kenney (1980–1988), and handed it to Joe Montana (1993–1994).
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Joined ATL (from MIA)
Last recorded season with ATL
Joined MIA (from TB)
Joined TB (from KC)
Joined KC (from TB)
Joined TB (from DEN)
Joined DEN (from SF)
Joined SF (from DAL)
Drafted by DAL — Round 10, Pick 275
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Neil O'Donnell
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97% match
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Wore 6 distinct franchise crests across 21 seasons (1978–1998) — a true nomad. The crest trail: