Dan Fouts was an American football quarterback who played in the NFL for 15 seasons, from 1973 to 1987. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 1973 NFL Draft, and was the team's starting quarterback for most of his career.

Fouts was an excellent passer, with a strong arm and great accuracy. He was known for his ability to read defenses and make quick decisions, and was one of the first quarterbacks to make use of the no-huddle offense. He was also a skilled scrambler, and was able to extend plays with his feet.

Fouts was a three-time Pro Bowl selection, and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1980s. He led the Chargers to four consecutive AFC West division titles from 1979 to 1982, and was the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 4,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. He also set numerous team and league records during his career, including most passing yards in a season (4,802 in 1981) and most career passing yards (43,040).

Fouts retired after the 1987 season, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, and is remembered for his leadership, toughness, and ability to make plays in the clutch.

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