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PHOTOS | The best of Mark Rypien

In honor of former Washington quarterback Mark Rypien's birthday, here are some of his best moments during his time with the Burgundy & Gold

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) sets up to throw a pass during the Redskins 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rypien was named Super (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) sets up to throw a pass during the Redskins 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rypien was named Super (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien, right, and teammate Earnest Byner celebrate with their Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the Buffalo Bills 37-24 in Super Bowl XXVI football game at Minneapolis, on Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992. (AP Photo/Greg Gibson)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien, right, and teammate Earnest Byner celebrate with their Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the Buffalo Bills 37-24 in Super Bowl XXVI football game at Minneapolis, on Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992. (AP Photo/Greg Gibson)

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FILE - In this Jan. 26, 1992, file photo, Washington Redskins' Don Warren (85) keeps Buffalo Bills Cornelius Bennet (97) away from Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien during NFL football's Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis. Rypien passed for 292 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Redskins to their third Super Bowl title. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
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FILE - In this Jan. 26, 1992, file photo, Washington Redskins' Don Warren (85) keeps Buffalo Bills Cornelius Bennet (97) away from Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien during NFL football's Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis. Rypien passed for 292 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Redskins to their third Super Bowl title. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien warms up before the Redskins 26-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on September 16, 1990 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien warms up before the Redskins 26-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on September 16, 1990 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass during the Redskins 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rypien was named Super Bowl XXVI (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass during the Redskins 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rypien was named Super Bowl XXVI (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) sets up a pass during Super Bowl XXVI, a 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 26, 1992, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) sets up a pass during Super Bowl XXVI, a 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 26, 1992, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) passes during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Raiders in Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 22, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Raiders 27-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) passes during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Raiders in Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 22, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Raiders 27-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) looks for an open receiver during the Redskins 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rypien was named Su (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) looks for an open receiver during the Redskins 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rypien was named Su (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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FILE - In this Jan. 9, 1993 file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) lies under the pile, center, during an NFC divisional playoff game the San Francisco 49ers, in San Francisco. Rypien is a Super Bowl MVP and champion, a former player for the Redskins and other teams who reached football's pinnacle and now wonders at what cost. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
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FILE - In this Jan. 9, 1993 file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) lies under the pile, center, during an NFC divisional playoff game the San Francisco 49ers, in San Francisco. Rypien is a Super Bowl MVP and champion, a former player for the Redskins and other teams who reached football's pinnacle and now wonders at what cost. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins' Brian Mitchell (30) muffs a hand off by quarter back Mark Rypien (11), rear, during third quarter action, Saturday, Jan. 9, 1993 in San Francisco Territory at candle stick Park. The 49ers recovered and scored on the next series of downs to put the game at 20-17, the final in the NFC west play offs. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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Washington Redskins' Brian Mitchell (30) muffs a hand off by quarter back Mark Rypien (11), rear, during third quarter action, Saturday, Jan. 9, 1993 in San Francisco Territory at candle stick Park. The 49ers recovered and scored on the next series of downs to put the game at 20-17, the final in the NFC west play offs. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Former football player Mark Rypien is introduced before the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Former football player Mark Rypien is introduced before the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass on the run as 49ers linebacker Charles Haley (94) gives chase during the Redskins 26-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on September 16, 1990 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass on the run as 49ers linebacker Charles Haley (94) gives chase during the Redskins 26-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on September 16, 1990 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskin quarterback Mark Rypien holds his daughter, 3 year old Ambra, as he waves his helmet after the Redskin defeated the Buffalo Bills, 37-24, to win Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992. Rypien was named the games most valuable player. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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Washington Redskin quarterback Mark Rypien holds his daughter, 3 year old Ambra, as he waves his helmet after the Redskin defeated the Buffalo Bills, 37-24, to win Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992. Rypien was named the games most valuable player. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien winds up and gets ready to release a pass during first quarter action at the Super Bowl in Minneapolis on Jan. 26, 1992. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien winds up and gets ready to release a pass during first quarter action at the Super Bowl in Minneapolis on Jan. 26, 1992. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Gary Clark (84) in a 45-yard pass from Mark Rypien and scores a touchdown against Detroit Lions cornerback Sheldon White (25) during third quarter action in NFC Championship game on Sunday's Jan.13, 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington. The Redskins defeated the Lions 41-10 and will play the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI January 26 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
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Washington Redskins wide receiver Gary Clark (84) in a 45-yard pass from Mark Rypien and scores a touchdown against Detroit Lions cornerback Sheldon White (25) during third quarter action in NFC Championship game on Sunday's Jan.13, 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington. The Redskins defeated the Lions 41-10 and will play the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI January 26 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, C 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, C 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) lobs a pass during Super Bowl XXVI, a 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 26, 1992, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) lobs a pass during Super Bowl XXVI, a 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 26, 1992, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Buffalo Bills defensive end Leon Seals (96) attempts to block a pass from Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Buffalo Bills defensive end Leon Seals (96) attempts to block a pass from Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien reacts after Gerald Riggs ran the ball into the end zone for a second quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, Minn., Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992. Rypien, named the game's most valuable player, passed for 292 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Redskins to their third Super Bowl victory. Redskins won 37-24. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien reacts after Gerald Riggs ran the ball into the end zone for a second quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, Minn., Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992. Rypien, named the game's most valuable player, passed for 292 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Redskins to their third Super Bowl victory. Redskins won 37-24. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien loosens up prior to the start of Super Bowl XXVI football game in Minneapolis on Jan. 26, 1992. Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, right, watches. (AP Photo/Greg Gibson)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien loosens up prior to the start of Super Bowl XXVI football game in Minneapolis on Jan. 26, 1992. Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, right, watches. (AP Photo/Greg Gibson)

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Washington Redskins Mark Rypien passes under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles Reggie White during first quarter action in Wildcard playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 1991 at Philadelphia Veterans Stadium. Holding off White is Redskins Joe Jacoby. Rypien threw two touchdown passes the lead the Redskins to a 20-6 upset win. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
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Washington Redskins Mark Rypien passes under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles Reggie White during first quarter action in Wildcard playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 1991 at Philadelphia Veterans Stadium. Holding off White is Redskins Joe Jacoby. Rypien threw two touchdown passes the lead the Redskins to a 20-6 upset win. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien, left, and defensive and Charles Mann celebrate in the closing minutes of NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday Jan. 12, 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington. The Redskins defeated the Lions, 41-10 and will play the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis on January 26th. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien, left, and defensive and Charles Mann celebrate in the closing minutes of NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday Jan. 12, 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington. The Redskins defeated the Lions, 41-10 and will play the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis on January 26th. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) runs onto the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) runs onto the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, C 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, C 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) prepares to throw a pass against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) prepares to throw a pass against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington quarterback Mark Rypien lies under the pile as time runs out for the Redskins during the final moments of the NFC divisional playoff against the San Francisco 49ers, Jan. 9, 1993 in San Francisco. The Niners won the contest at Candlestick, 20-13. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
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Washington quarterback Mark Rypien lies under the pile as time runs out for the Redskins during the final moments of the NFC divisional playoff against the San Francisco 49ers, Jan. 9, 1993 in San Francisco. The Niners won the contest at Candlestick, 20-13. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) warms up before the Redskins 10-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on November 21, 1993 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) warms up before the Redskins 10-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on November 21, 1993 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien gives thumbs up as he enters the field before the start of Super Bowl XXVI at the Metrodome in Minneapolis Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien gives thumbs up as he enters the field before the start of Super Bowl XXVI at the Metrodome in Minneapolis Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

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St. Louis Rams quarterback Mark Rypien (11) before a game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, CA, Nov. 26, 1995. The 49ers defeated the Rams 41-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Mark Rypien (11) before a game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, CA, Nov. 26, 1995. The 49ers defeated the Rams 41-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins Gary Clark (84) jumps into the arms of Mark Rypien after scoring a touchdown in Super Bowl XXVI at Minneapolis, on Jan. 31, 1992, against the Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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Washington Redskins Gary Clark (84) jumps into the arms of Mark Rypien after scoring a touchdown in Super Bowl XXVI at Minneapolis, on Jan. 31, 1992, against the Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) calls signals under center Jeff Bostic (53) during the Redskins 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ry (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) calls signals under center Jeff Bostic (53) during the Redskins 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ry (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, C 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, C 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass during the Redskins 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rypien was named Super Bowl XXVI (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass during the Redskins 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI on January 26, 1992 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rypien was named Super Bowl XXVI (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) passing against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) passing against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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The Washington Redskins' Mark Rypien throws pass en route to a 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl XXVI game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 26, 1992. Super Bowl XXVI - Washington Redskins vs Buffalo Bills - January 26, 1992 (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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The Washington Redskins' Mark Rypien throws pass en route to a 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl XXVI game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 26, 1992. Super Bowl XXVI - Washington Redskins vs Buffalo Bills - January 26, 1992 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

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