Dan is a three-letter answer to the crossword clue 'Rather or Marino'. DAN is a reference to DAN Marino, a former American football quarterback who played for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL). Marino was one of the most prolific passers in NFL history and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005. He is also known for his rivalry with fellow quarterback and Hall of Famer, Jim Kelly.