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Ranking the 30 Best NFL QB-WR duos in the modern era

By Brad Weiss

ANAHEIM, CA - CIRCA 1991:Joe Montana (16) of the San Francisco 49ers congratulates Jerry Rice (80) on his TD catch against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium circa 1991 in Anaheim,California on November 25th 1991. (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - CIRCA 1991:Joe Montana (16) of the San Francisco 49ers congratulates Jerry Rice (80) on his TD catch against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium circa 1991 in Anaheim,California on November 25th 1991. (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 16, 1972: Wide receiver Paul Warfield #42, of the Miami Dolphins, leaps up to catch a pass during a game against the Baltimore Colts on December 16, 1972, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. (Photo by: Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 16, 1972: Wide receiver Paul Warfield #42, of the Miami Dolphins, leaps up to catch a pass during a game against the Baltimore Colts on December 16, 1972, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. (Photo by: Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images) /

30 Best NFL QB-WR duos in the modern era

No. 18: Bob Griese and Paul Warfield

Before going to the Miami Dolphins, Paul Warfield had already established himself as a potential Hall of Fame running back. However, he cemented his Hall of Fame resume while playing in South Beach, teaming with Bob Griese to form one of the key dynasties of the 1970s.

It was together that Griese and Warfield helped the Dolphins to back-to-back Super Bowl titles, a run that included the 1972 undefeated season. While Griese was hurt early in that season, he did come back late in the year, and the team was able to cap off an incredible run that has yet to be duplicated 50 years later.

In five seasons in Miami, Warfield became the No.1 option for Griese in the passing game, racking up over 3,300 yards and hauling in 35 touchdowns. He led the NFL in touchdown receptions during the 1971 season and was named to the Pro Bowl every season in Miami. He was also named first or second-team All-Pro in his first four years.

Griese was a tough, gritty quarterback, and Warfield was the kind of deep threat that could turn a game on its head in an instant. They were a perfect combination for head coach Don Shula, one that helped change the fortunes of the Dolphins franchise.

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