Drew Brees: Why the Underrated Quarterback Will Solidify Elite Status in ’09

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Published: June 27, 2009

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... by the San Diego Chargers, who did need help at the quarterback position.

In his rookie season, he did not get a shot of running the offense, appearing in only one game that season.

However, his work ethic landed him the starting gig in 2002 and he would never look back.

He threw for 3,284 yards, 17 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, a year which you could compare to the Ravens Joe Flacco that he had when taking his first snaps as quarterback.

The 2003 season worsened, as he threw for only 2,108 yards, 11 touchdowns, 15 interceptions and he had a passer rating of 67.5.

The organization began to think a new quarterback was needed and they went on to draft Philip Rivers.

The pressure was on Brees, and he performed up to task in his next two seasons.

In 2004, he won Comeback Player of the Year honors, passing for 3,159 yards, 27 touchdowns on only seven interceptions, which led to a 104.8 passer rating.

The 2005 season led to his career...

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