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Michael Irvin Identifies Two NFL Pass Catchers Suited for 1980s Football

Michael Irvin Identifies Two NFL Pass Catchers Suited for 1980s Football
World Sports · 13:51:38 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin has selected two current NFL pass catchers who he believes could have excelled in the 1980s, according to a report by Dan Coombs for HITC published on November 5, 2026. The former Dallas Cowboys star, known for his physical play in that era, evaluated modern players based on the size, strength, and route-running demands of 1980s football. The specific names of the two players were not detailed in the initial summary.

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