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10 worst quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl

By Randy Gurzi

9 Jan 1993: Quarterback Mark Rypien of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC second round playoff game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire)
9 Jan 1993: Quarterback Mark Rypien of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC second round playoff game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire) /
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SAN DIEGO, CA – CIRCA 1988:Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins takes the snap against the Denver Broncos at Super Bowl 22 played at Jack Murphy Stadium circa 1988 in San Diego,California on January 31st 1988. He was named MVP of the game. (Photo by Owen Shaw/Getty Images) (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – CIRCA 1988:Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins takes the snap against the Denver Broncos at Super Bowl 22 played at Jack Murphy Stadium circa 1988 in San Diego,California on January 31st 1988. He was named MVP of the game. (Photo by Owen Shaw/Getty Images) (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images) /

2. Doug Williams

Williams should always be remembered for breaking down one of the biggest barriers in professional football. After being a first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Williams bounced around the football world before landing with the Washington Redskins in 1986.

After replacing ineffective starter Jay Schroeder, Williams led the Redskins to their second Super Bowl title, beating the Denver Broncos in a 42-10 shelling. In the process, Williams became the first black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl, let alone win one.

For his nine-year career between Tampa Bay and Washington, Williams completed 49.5 percent of his throws to accompany 100 touchdown passes and 93 interceptions. While it’s true that his numbers were generated in a different era, Williams was still largely a mediocre quarterback in his time.

All that said, Williams leaves a lasting mark on the game of pro football due to his achievements, knocking down doors for men like Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson, black quarterbacks who would also reach the ultimate game.

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