I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that’s what I think.
Meaning of the quote
Dan Marino says that he is a very good football player. He believes he can throw the football better than anyone else in college, and he can also throw the ball as well as the best players in the professional leagues. This shows that he is confident in his skills and abilities as a football player.
About Dan Marino
Dan Marino was a legendary NFL quarterback who played for the Miami Dolphins for 17 seasons. Despite never winning a Super Bowl, he is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in American football history, holding numerous career passing records and accolades.
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