Rivers ponders future with Chargers

[TTK]

Asked on Tuesday if he thinks he will play his current contract out rather than agreeing to extend the deal that ends after the upcoming season, Rivers said, “Yes.”

Asked if he envisioned any circumstance causing him to reconsider, he said, “Honestly, nothing.”

That last sentence is a good reason to deal Rivers right now.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/...?#article-copy

Why? From what I understand, if the Chargers are staying in San Diego, Rivers would be happy to keep playing.

[rikardo]

You have to think long term when Rivers walks away after this season. That's how TT thinks.

QBs play until they are 37 now a days. Rivers still has 4 quality years IMO, sign him and stop this talk about trading the franchise....

[homeless simpson]

I don't get the he remains interested in how the roster is built....does the front office not communicate what the plans are...or is Rivers just unsure what direction the team is heading? The way it reads or sounds is he's not too happy with some of the moves. .

[Millionaire Wussy]

Why? From what I understand, if the Chargers are staying in San Diego, Rivers would be happy to keep playing.

If Rivers plays one more year with us and walks then TT is left with no compensation (in trade) other than maybe one of those supplemental picks in 2016. And because Rivers is choosing not to extend that is a realistic scenario.

[richpjr]

If Rivers plays one more year with us and walks then TT is left with no compensation (in trade) other than maybe one of those supplemental picks in 2016. And because Rivers is choosing not to extend that is a realistic scenario.

TT will have to have balls of steel and a flame resistant coat to trade Rivers! I wonder what it would take for the Titans (or some other team) to pry Rivers away from the team.

[TTK]

If Rivers plays one more year with us and walks then TT is left with no compensation (in trade) other than maybe one of those supplemental picks in 2016. And because Rivers is choosing not to extend that is a realistic scenario.

Couldn't TT tag and trade?

I think Rivers is playing here in 2015.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

It could buy a new coach and GM a few more years...

[Millionaire Wussy]

Couldn't TT tag and trade?

I think Rivers is playing here in 2015.

Then I wonder about the retirement option that was very much on the table for Rivers not that long ago.

[oneinchpunch]

I don't get the he remains interested in how the roster is built....does the front office not communicate what the plans are...or is Rivers just unsure what direction the team is heading? The way it reads or sounds is he's not too happy with some of the moves. .

I don't see how he could be happy. He had crap for an OL and there hasn't been improvement in 3 spots. The DL needs a lot of work. LBs need help. RB is downgraded. WRs are a wash. Depth in the secondary is worse. The top 2 TEs will be free agents.

The 'push year' is starting slow. I get that he wants to wait and see the moves in coming months

[homeless simpson]

this is a bit of a make or break year for McCoy and Telesco too. one or both of them is on year 3 of their 4-5 yr contract. a non extension there would put some doubt on an older player like Rivers too.

[6025]

this is a bit of a make or break year for McCoy and Telesco too. one or both of them is on year 3 of their 4-5 yr contract. a non extension there would put some doubt on an older player like Rivers too.

Push year.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Who said the P year fraze?