NFL History: 50 greatest quarterback-wide receiver tandems in NFL history

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The 11th greatest quarterback-wide receiver duo in NFL history: Dan Fouts & Charlie Joiner

11 years should’ve been more than enough time for quarterback Dan Fouts and wide receiver Charlie Joiner to bring home a Super Bowl title to the San Diego Chargers. While they came up woefully short in that regard, this duo was widely successful during their time together.

The Chargers made numerous playoff appearances and were considered true title contenders from 1976-1986.

Before that, Joiner appeared to be on his way out of the league. He played numerous seasons at a subpar level and never registered a year in which he had 1,000 receiving yards. Once he landed with Fouts in San Diego, everything changed.

Joiner was named to his first Pro Bowl in his first year after going for 1,056 receiving yards. He would make two more teams and an All-Pro selection in 1980. Joiner may have flourished but so did Fouts. On four separate occasions, he led the league in passing yards.

Together, the Chargers made four postseason appearances but failed to officially breakthrough and make the Super Bowl.

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