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Donovan McNabb: These are the 3 best leaders I played with in the NFL
- Donovan McNabb lists Brian Dawkins, Troy Vincent and Jared Allen as the three best leaders he played with in the NFL.
- Dawkins is described as emotional, reliable, and willing to push teammates to their limits.
- Vincent helped McNabb plan beyond football and emphasized constant preparation.
- Allen’s humor and work ethic stood out as he motivated teammates and kept morale up.
- McNabb stresses that Allen combined hard work with lighthearted moments to galvanize the team.
- The interview is part of The Athletic's Peak desk coverage on the mental side of sports.
- McNabb emphasizes leadership through preparation and example, not just words.
- Dawkins inspired teammates with phrases like 'Keep your head up' and 'You’ve got more'.
- The piece identifies three leaders across teams McNabb played for, all within the Eagles and Vikings experiences.
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