Rivers ponders future with Chargers

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Um AFKABKR, meet the eliphant in the room...

[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

Just hard to believe this is getting so much traction from people who should know better.

[oneinchpunch]

He was on one in 2006.

Doesnt really have any barring on the current team.

[oneinchpunch]

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport intimates the Chargers have left open the possibility of trading Philip Rivers.
The Chargers have made it clear they don't want to trade Rivers. "But what I have not heard, is we will not trade Rivers," were the words of Rapsheet on Path to the Draft. It may seem like a stretch, but general managers deal in this sort of doublespeak all the time. It's possible Tom Telesco has deliberately left himself some wiggle room in the event his franchise signal caller is shipped out. Although it's hard to picture Rivers in another uniform, his public comments on his Chargers future were far more direct than we're used to hearing from players.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports it would take "multiple first-round picks" for the Chargers to trade Philip Rivers.
Rapsheet's report is via ""several sources with the Chargers." Rapsheet emphasizes that the team doesn't want to trade Rivers, but that it hasn't explicitly said he won't be dealt. The Bolts recently approached Rivers about an extension, but were rebuffed. Rivers is on public record as wanting to play out his deal, and says there's "nothing" that could change his mind. Multiple first-rounders would indeed be the going rate for a quarterback of Rivers' ilk, even at age 33

[Wheels]

Looks like he might have some strong feelings about remaining a Charger. I think the uncertainty of LA could just be an excuse.

That's my impression as well. I think the LA angle is overplayed, or maybe just a contributing factor. I think he's more concerned about the direction of the team. His OL was shit last year.

[QSmokey]

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport intimates the Chargers have left open the possibility of trading Philip Rivers.
The Chargers have made it clear they don't want to trade Rivers. "But what I have not heard, is we will not trade Rivers," were the words of Rapsheet on Path to the Draft. It may seem like a stretch, but general managers deal in this sort of doublespeak all the time. It's possible Tom Telesco has deliberately left himself some wiggle room in the event his franchise signal caller is shipped out. Although it's hard to picture Rivers in another uniform, his public comments on his Chargers future were far more direct than we're used to hearing from players.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports it would take "multiple first-round picks" for the Chargers to trade Philip Rivers.
Rapsheet's report is via ""several sources with the Chargers." Rapsheet emphasizes that the team doesn't want to trade Rivers, but that it hasn't explicitly said he won't be dealt. The Bolts recently approached Rivers about an extension, but were rebuffed. Rivers is on public record as wanting to play out his deal, and says there's "nothing" that could change his mind. Multiple first-rounders would indeed be the going rate for a quarterback of Rivers' ilk, even at age 33

LOL! Let's try and guess how many more of these little reports will surface between now and 1 second AFTER the Titans make their pick on Draft Day.

[Boltx]

Just hard to believe this is getting so much traction from people who should know better.

It seems clear that rivers will not be signing an extension before the start of this season.

So if this team goes 9-7 and misses the playoffs, do you think he will want to re-sign here? I pose that as a serious question, regardless of the LA thing.

Guess we could.franchise him, but is that the kind of relationship we want with our franchise QB? Essentially holding him hostage when its clear he doesnt want to be here. And how much cap space would it take to franchise him? Would that further hurt our ability to add more players? Its just not an environment conducive to winning. Hell, I could see him just retiring if his body takes another year of pounding like the last.

I agree that the trade rumors are a bit bogus, but you can't say that 2016 and beyond arent in serious doubt. It IS a big issue.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

3 fist round pics! Maybe the Browns give us this years 2 1st rounders an next years first rounder for Rivers! Then Marty Schottenhiemer will unretire next year and return to coach Rivers adding by trade Ryan Mathews from Philly.

You know what's next, Ryan fumbles away the win in a Superbowl and Marty curse continues!

Will any team trade 3 first round draft picks for Rivers? Anyone? No? OK case closed.

[bonehead]

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3 fist round pics! Maybe the Browns give us this years 2 1st rounders an next years first rounder for Rivers! Then Marty Schottenhiemer will unretire next year and return to coach Rivers adding by trade Ryan Mathews from Philly.

You know what's next, Ryan fumbles away the win in a Superbowl and Marty curse continues!

Will any team trade 3 first round draft picks for Rivers? Anyone? No? OK case closed.

Okay how about we trade rivers for Tennessee's first round pick this year and first round pick next year and second round pick this year?


Then we trade the second pic to the Eagles (mariota) for their first round pick this year first round pick next year second round pick this year and Sam Bradford

[6025]

Will any team trade 3 first round draft picks for Rivers? Anyone? No? OK case closed.

I don't know how many times this has to be pointed out. Apparently infinity.

[bonehead]

We have a QB + 3 first rounders and 2 Second rounders next year

And we draft:

1a.. Fowler
1b...Gordon

2a...Armtead

2b..green beckham

2c...Matias

[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

It seems clear that rivers will not be signing an extension before the start of this season.

So if this team goes 9-7 and misses the playoffs, do you think he will want to re-sign here? I pose that as a serious question, regardless of the LA thing.

Guess we could.franchise him, but is that the kind of relationship we want with our franchise QB? Essentially holding him hostage when its clear he doesnt want to be here. And how much cap space would it take to franchise him? Would that further hurt our ability to add more players? Its just not an environment conducive to winning. Hell, I could see him just retiring if his body takes another year of pounding like the last.

I agree that the trade rumors are a bit bogus, but you can't say that 2016 and beyond arent in serious doubt. It IS a big issue.

2016 is a long way away and there are many things that will impact this situation that will need to play out.

There are open questions for down the road but none are worthy of 200 post threads of conjecture IMO.

All things being equal, Rivers wants to stay and win here. What that means is that the Chargers largely control their destiny with Rivers. So the real question is how seriously the club feels about retaining him. It would be Bill Johnston-quality PR to proclaim your intention to have 17 retire as a Charger when your intent is to replace him with someone younger.

To me, this mirrors the LA stadium partnership. It's a contrivance to serve short term goals related to the perceptions of others that are external to the team.