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Franklinnoble · 01-27-2004, 03:05 PM

Miami, FL
February, 2014

Some experts say it can take between 5 and 7 years for a pro quarterback to really learn the game and hit his stride. Those experts would have been right about Derek Williams.

Williams emerged as the undisputed league MVP in his 6th season, producing a passing rating of 123.1 and throwing for 4475 yards and 44 touchdowns, leading the Chargers to a 14-2 record in the regular season.

Williams was on the sideline at the Super Bowl in Miami late in the 4th quarter, as the Chargers were enjoying a 38-13 lead late in the game, and there was no need for him to be on the field any longer. He had destroyed the Vikings secondary with three touchdown passes, and would no doubt be named the game's MVP.

Franklin celebrated in the owner's box, enjoying the perfect end to a season that he wasn't even certain would result in the Chargers having a winning record. Now they were just a minute away from winning their third Super Bowl in five years.

The best part was that most of the key players were under contract for at least two more seasons. While some re-negotiation would have to happen, the Chargers would be able to stay mostly intact. Whether or not they would enjoy another season as injury-free as this one would remain to be seen.

01-27-2004, 03:05 PM	#33
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Miami, FL February, 2014 Some experts say it can take between 5 and 7 years for a pro quarterback to really learn the game and hit his stride. Those experts would have been right about Derek Williams. Williams emerged as the undisputed league MVP in his 6th season, producing a passing rating of 123.1 and throwing for 4475 yards and 44 touchdowns, leading the Chargers to a 14-2 record in the regular season. Williams was on the sideline at the Super Bowl in Miami late in the 4th quarter, as the Chargers were enjoying a 38-13 lead late in the game, and there was no need for him to be on the field any longer. He had destroyed the Vikings secondary with three touchdown passes, and would no doubt be named the game's MVP. Franklin celebrated in the owner's box, enjoying the perfect end to a season that he wasn't even certain would result in the Chargers having a winning record. Now they were just a minute away from winning their third Super Bowl in five years. The best part was that most of the key players were under contract for at least two more seasons. While some re-negotiation would have to happen, the Chargers would be able to stay mostly intact. Whether or not they would enjoy another season as injury-free as this one would remain to be seen.