TAMPA, Fla. (BP)–One year ago Tampa Bay Buccaneer fans applauded the release of quarterback Trent Dilfer. Baltimore, on the other hand, cheered when Dilfer signed a one-year contract with the Ravens. Now both sides are in shock that the quarterback released from Tampa returned to Buccaneer territory and helped lead the Ravens to a 34-7 Super Bowl XXXV championship over the New York Giants.
It was a year of highs and lows for the Ravens and Dilfer. When Dilfer replaced Tony Banks eight weeks into the season, he inherited a Baltimore Ravens offense that had not scored a touchdown in 16 quarters and 49 possessions. It was the longest NFL dry spell since 1993 when the Indianapolis Colts went 20 quarters without a touchdown.
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