Chris Chandler

Chris Chandler was an American football quarterback for the St. Louis Rams in the National Football League(NFL).

NFL bio

Chris Chandler has been playing in the NFL for 17 years as of the 2004-2005 football season. He has been with a record 8 teams in the NFL. He was drafted in the third round of the draft by the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts deemed Chandler expendable due to his poor play, and the fact that they selected Jeff George with the first overall draft choice. Chandler's worst years were in Tampa Bay, where he was 0-6 as starter, from 1990 to 1991.

Related Topics:
Indianapolis Colts - Jeff George - Tampa Bay - 1990 - 1991

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From 1992-1994 he played well as a starter and backup for the Phoenix Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams. He would earn the starting job for the Houston Oilers from 1995 to 1996. When Jeff Fisher decided Steve McNair was ready to start, Chandler would leave for Atlanta.

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1992 - 1994 - Phoenix Cardinals - Los Angeles Rams - Houston Oilers - 1995 - 1996 - Jeff Fisher - Steve McNair

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His best seasons were with the Atlanta Falcons. He ranks third in passing yards in Falcon franchise history with 13,268. His success came in spite of the fact he was coached by Dan Reeves, a man many blamed for restraining John Elway in Denver. Chandler was a Pro Bowl quarterback in 1997 and 1998.

Related Topics:
Atlanta Falcons - Dan Reeves - Pro Bowl - 1997 - 1998

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The upstart Falcons went to their first, (and only), Super Bowl in the 1998 season. They lost to none other than John Elway and the Denver Broncos. The Falcons have never had back-to-back winning seasons in franchise history, a trend Chandler couldn't overcome. After two losing seasons, Chandler was 28-25 as Falcons starter, and Reeves traded Tim Dwight and the second overall draft pick to the San Diego Chargers, to acquire the first overall pick. He selected Michael Vick. Chandler would start most of the 2001 season, but would be replaced by Vick.

Related Topics:
Super Bowl - John Elway - Denver Broncos - Tim Dwight - San Diego Chargers - Michael Vick - 2001

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Afterwards he was picked up by the Chicago Bears, spending two seasons there, before going to the St. Louis Rams. His poor play with the Rams led to coach Mike Martz throwing him under the bus, saying that Chandler "held his team hostage." Chandler had thrown six interceptions in his first start as a Ram. Chandler was the first Ram to be released in the off-season, saving St, Louis $665,000 in cap space.

Related Topics:
Chicago Bears - St. Louis Rams - Mike Martz

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Chandler has thrown for 28,480 yards and has a career passer rating of 79.3. He is ranked 30th in all-time pass completions. He has been constantly plagued with injuries damaging his statistics. Chris has played for 8 different franchises and started at least one game for 7 of the teams.

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