San Diego Chargers Top 10 Players of All-Time

Aug 2, 2014; Canton, OH, USA; Dan Fouts waves to the crowd at the TimkenSteel Grand Parade on Cleveland Avenue in advance of the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

4).QB Dan Fouts (1973-1987), HOF ’93

Before he was a CBS analyst, Fouts was slinging passes for the Bolts from 193 to 1987. Fouts is the Chargers leading passer with 43,040 yards and 254 touchdowns. Under the famed “Air Coryell” offense, Fouts rained down passes from all over the field. In terms of all time, Fouts ranks 15th all-time in passing touchdowns, 11th in passing yards and 14th in comebacks with 24.

While his passing and ball handling was as loose as his mouth at times (242 career interceptions and 106 fumbles), he still took the Chargers to the playoffs four straight times. He was never a pretty passer, but with his collection of bombs and lasers, Fouts got the job done. He was voted to the Pro Bowl six times, first team All-Pro twice, 1982 PFWA MVP, 1982 NFL AP Offensive Player of the Year and the Pro Football Hall of Fame All 1980s team.

He earns this rank on the list not just because his outstanding statistical performance, but because of his overall longevity and clutch abilities. He’s a Hall-of-Famer with a sailor’s mouth and a rocket-powered arm. Fout’s is one of the Charger’s best QBs and undoubtedly the fourth best San Diego Charger of all-time.

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