newest Rivers rumors:

[bonehead]

Funny thing is, Rivers is actually helping all this happen.

It's a business....both sides are staking out their positions.......negotiations to follow........is my hair on fire??

[Mister Hoarse]

Yes

[blueman]

It's a business....both sides are staking out their positions.......negotiations to follow........is my hair on fire??

I mean the (fictitious) trade, I want him here but if he doesn't want to be here then trade him for the (equally fictitious) picks.

[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

So those nettlesome facts were neither facts or nettlesome.

Your struggle with the point is a YP. Feel free to fret away. Also a YP.

[QSmokey]

Your struggle with the point is a YP. Feel free to fret away. Also a YP.

Good to see some (pompous) things haven't changed.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

The trade talk has distracted from the stadium debackle...

[6025]

The trade talk has distracted from the stadium debackle...

Good point.

[richpjr]

A little cold water on the rumors:

Chargers, Titans haven't talked Rivers trade

By Michael Gehlken 8:30 A.M.APRIL 23, 2015

A blockbuster trade that'd arguably be the most complex in Chargers history is nowhere close to coming to fruition.

Speculation has mounted the Chargers could trade quarterback Philip Rivers to the Titans, who own the No. 2 overall pick, possibly to acquire former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota. A Chargers team source said Thursday morning, one week before draft day, that San Diego has not discussed a Rivers trade "at all" with Tennessee. There has been no contact between the two sides.

A measure of caution.

Developments in this league can happen in an instant.

But nonetheless, silence may be telling for two parties with certainly a lot to figure out for rumor to become reality. Namely, the Chargers and Titans not only would need to reach compensation in a rare deal that sends a proven franchise quarterback for the unproven possibility of another. It seems likely the Titans also would need to have meaningful contract discussions with Rivers.

Rivers, 33, is entering the final year in his contract.

Any team that'd acquire him, sending valuable compensation in a trade, first would need assurance he was part of its long-term future.

The Chargers hope Rivers is part of theirs.

They have broached contract-extension talks with the nine-time captain, although at this point to no avail. General Manager Tom Telesco addressed Rivers' future at length Wednesday during his annual pre-draft press conference. Repeatedly, he made clear the team hopes to retain Rivers.

"Philip's our quarterback, and the plan is he'll be here for a long, long, long time," Telesco said.

The Chargers began voluntary workouts this week.

Rivers not only reported Monday but worked to scheduled a Tuesday throwing session with teammates, wide receiver Stevie Johnson said, in an effort to build chemistry toward the upcoming year.

"It's our plan and intent that he's our quarterback well into the future," Telesco said. "In all my discussions with him, he's shown a great amount of respect for his teammates and a great amount of respect for this organization. He's been here every day, working extremely hard, being the leader that he is that we've all come to know. I know he's really excited about this season as are we."

[Classic]

Never said I was in favor of it but not gonna lose sleep over the status quo either.

/shrug

Nothing lasts forever.

Why blow up everything just because Rivers will at some point in the future dip in production? Rivers gives us the best chance to win in the short term.

[Classic]

its unlikely we are going to start a rookie QB at all- even if we draft 1. Kellen Clemons is on the roster for a reason and has been a starter and that's what I would expect if we trade Rivers. If we actually find a stud RB and upgrade the OL further any QB we use will have a better chance of success with a good running game to lean on.

If we're starting Clemens in 2015 were chasing the #1 pick in the 2016 season. Of which there is a better crop of QBS than Mariota and Winston. I would use this draft to build a good defense and a run game and with the 2016 #1 pick draft Hackenberg. At that point we'll have a enough cap room to spend more on defense and actually have shot at a division crown with Rivers and Manning both gone.


At the end of the day I want no parts of a Rivers trade. I wanna see playoff games in the foreseeable future and not looking to build a future contender.

[Bolt-O]

I think if it was known that the Chargers allowed Sexton to talk to the Titans, it would be proof that a trade was a strong possibility. I don't know if that's happening; too many insiders/reporters seeking that kind of leak and nothing reported strongly indicates no discussion is in progress.

[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

Good to see some (pompous) things haven't changed.

If you spot it, you got it.