Professional Career
In the 1990 NFL Draft, Friesz was the tenth quarterback selected, taken in the sixth round (138th overall) by the San Diego Chargers. Other quarterbacks in this draft were Jeff George (#1 overall pick), Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware, future Super Bowl starter Neil O'Donnell, and Scott Mitchell.
Friesz became the starting quarterback for the Chargers in 1991, his second season. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in a pre-season game in 1992. The Chargers then acquired QB Stan Humphries from the Washington Redskins, who was drafted by then Redskins GM Bobby Beathard, who was the Chargers GM at that time. Humphries became the Chargers starting QB and led the Chargers who were 0-4 to start the 1992 season to an 11-5 record, helping the Chargers end a 10-year playoff drought and winning their first AFC West Division title since 1981 under rookie coach Bobby Ross. Friesz would return to the Chargers the next season as the backup QB and left the Chargers as a free agent prior to the 1994 season.
Friesz passed for over 8,600 yards and 45 touchdowns in his professional career.
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