Hernandez: Here’s Why The Chargers Need To Part Ways With Phillip Rivers

[jubei]

How much does Rivers want?

I'd think he'd want starter money in top 10'ish due to his yards and TDs for the year. remember it was him and his agent that held out his rookie year so I dont see him trying to take less than that, probably even more.

[Bolt4Knob]

We can win 5 games with Taylor. More if we overspend on FA OL. Do it, TT.

Good defense, run the ball, special teams. Fix the OL, fix the DT and MLB position and special teams upgrade - the team will be better. I think double digit wins with Rivers. This team lost a lot of games by one score. How many touchdowns near the goal line - I think three or four fumbles alone not to mention interceptions by Rivers? TDs called back by penalties.

Look at the Niners - Deebo Samuel, 2nd round; Kittle 2nd round, Sanders was a trade; Mostert was on ST for four years. But they built OL and DL first. Chargers - yes, they need a CB; yes they need a speedy WR to go with Williams and Allen - but most of all - they need OL, NT and MLB. Shore up the damn trenches.

[Silversurfer]

I'd think he'd want starter money in top 10'ish due to his yards and TDs for the year. remember it was him and his agent that held out his rookie year so I dont see him trying to take less than that, probably even more.

Shouldn't it be -20mil for the amount of INT's he threw this year?

[Bolt4Knob]

Shouldn't it be -20mil for the amount of INT's he threw this year?

I am not going crazy to keep Rivers as I don't think he is the same QB he was. I think something around his jersey number seems good. I would be okay with a guarantee (e.g dead cap like Dallas had with Romo, NE will have with Brady and NO will have with Brees - in the amount of 7-10m for division, playoffs, super bowl).

[like54ninjas]

Good defense, run the ball, special teams. Fix the OL, fix the DT and MLB position and special teams upgrade - the team will be better. I think double digit wins with Rivers. This team lost a lot of games by one score. How many touchdowns near the goal line - I think three or four fumbles alone not to mention interceptions by Rivers? TDs called back by penalties.

Look at the Niners - Deebo Samuel, 2nd round; Kittle 2nd round, Sanders was a trade; Mostert was on ST for four years. But they built OL and DL first. Chargers - yes, they need a CB; yes they need a speedy WR to go with Williams and Allen - but most of all - they need OL, NT and MLB. Shore up the damn trenches.

Kittle was a 5th round pick just FYI

[OhioBolt]

Good defense, run the ball, special teams. Fix the OL, fix the DT and MLB position and special teams upgrade - the team will be better. I think double digit wins with Rivers. This team lost a lot of games by one score. How many touchdowns near the goal line - I think three or four fumbles alone not to mention interceptions by Rivers? TDs called back by penalties.

Look at the Niners - Deebo Samuel, 2nd round; Kittle 2nd round, Sanders was a trade; Mostert was on ST for four years. But they built OL and DL first. Chargers - yes, they need a CB; yes they need a speedy WR to go with Williams and Allen - but most of all - they need OL, NT and MLB. Shore up the damn trenches.

That is a big ask and a lot of fixing for and organaztion that doesn't chase top FA, and we have to do better in draftng and get solid pick 2nd and 3rd round. If Rivers signs I still think you'll see the same type of Rivers, the defenses are getting bigger and faster each year, you need a QB with a little mobility in this day in age for Rivers to be something different than last year all the above would need to be fixed

[Bolt4Knob]

Kittle was a 5th round pick just FYI

thanks - proves my point even more. Bourn - I am guessing was not a high draft pick. The 49ers really spent on the lines of scrimmage.

I think the Chargers have talent on the outside, RB, skill positions . Sure - would be nice to have a speed guy. But the QB needs time to throw it deep to a speed guy. Build up front - give your RB room to run, your QB time to throw - see the results.

[blueman]

That is a big ask and a lot of fixing for and organaztion that doesn't chase top FA, and we have to do better in draftng and get solid pick 2nd and 3rd round. If Rivers signs I still think you'll see the same type of Rivers, the defenses are getting bigger and faster each year, you need a QB with a little mobility in this day in age for Rivers to be something different than last year all the above would need to be fixed

Agreed. More reasonable to assume some fixes, and to change QBs. Expecting Rivers to come back to almost the same O but perform differently makes no sense to me.

[like54ninjas]

thanks - proves my point even more. Bourn - I am guessing was not a high draft pick. The 49ers really spent on the lines of scrimmage.

I think the Chargers have talent on the outside, RB, skill positions . Sure - would be nice to have a speed guy. But the QB needs time to throw it deep to a speed guy. Build up front - give your RB room to run, your QB time to throw - see the results.

They have and so have we.
We have 3 #1s, 1 #2, 1 #3, and 2 #7s on our current Dline all of which are our draft picks.
We’ve invested 1 #2, 2 #3s, 1 #5, and 1 #6 on our current Oline plus 2 former #1s and 1 #3 via FA.
Our results have been a conundrum of mixed performances, chargeresque player injuries/medical condition to key starters, and not addressing the OT position with a high caliber draft pick.

[Boltgang74]

We need a new GM and scouting group.

[Fleet]

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[like54ninjas]

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