What's more, Mr. Gerrard now finds himself gaining possession in a congested midfield where it's difficult to find the space to make his passing ability count.

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Tebow threw over the defense for 316 yards in the overtime win and proved his passing ability has vastly improved since he became the starter Oct. 9.

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He was known for his speed on the court and his passing ability and showed a good shooting touch for the early part of his run as an NBA superstar.

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In his prime, Kidd was renowned for his passing and his full-court speed, as well as his uncanny ability to see plays unfolding.

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In contrast, Rooney has completed 1, 634 of his 2, 208 attempted passes, or 74%, in his England career and his ability to act as a focal point for the team means England's passing improves dramatically when he's in the lineup.

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