Why NFL's Most Underrated QB, Drew Brees, Will Solidify Elite Status In '09

In the year 2001, Drew Brees entered the National Football League. He was drafted in the 2nd round 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 job in 2002, where 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 1st snaps as quarterback. The '03 season worsened, throwing for only 2,108 yards, 11 TD'S, 15 INT'S, with a passer rating of 67.5! The organization began to think a new quarterback was needed, where they went in the draft to select 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. ... (link)