Rivers Family Packed Up And Left California.

[wu-dai clan]

one of my fave places.... https://shopforthehealthofit.com/ Let's hit the juice bar, beach. Capo's on me.

still having a hard time picturing PR w/another outfit/team ??

No. I think it's Tampa.

[richpjr]

I saw it differently. To me, Brady was in obvious physcial decline is 2019 and Rivers is not. Rivers just cannot do as well because he is an immobile QB with a crappy OL, which is not a good combination. From 2008 to now, every time Rivers has had even average at best OL play, he has been an MVP candidate.

It makes little sense to claim that a 38 year old QB is too old and then go out and get a QB that will be 43. I think Brady needs McDaniels' quick, short passing system at this point in his career. I think Brady would struggle in the offense that we have been running.

We did see it differently. I saw no obvious decline in Rivers physical ability. He was clearly bothered by the line and forced too many passes - and we saw the results.

Brady had literally nobody to throw to except Edelmen on some quick slants and swing passes to his RB. His other receivers and TE rarely got open or dropped a lot of passes. Brady took care of the ball better but had little help. Nobody has the same arm in their 40s as in their 20s, but he was not struggling to throw 20 yard passes like Manning was in his last year in Denver.

I see little point in signing Brady for a year or two and even less in starting Taylor. Just resign Rivers and/or draft our long term QB.

[RTPbolt]

Id follow Carolina until Brady left if he came here. Id hope our OL would let DE beat the crap out of him too. Cheating and no class,...no thanks.

We lived and died between the OL being able to runblock and protect Rivers. IMO this year outside of the few defensive injuries, really came down to our vet OL going down early and the never consistent line for the rest of the season. Granted Rivers is a slow statue, but I dont see without a consistent line even a mobile qb is going to make much of an impact. Rivers rushed some throws for sure and tried to force a few but fundamentally I dont think he fell off a cliff....the OL was a wreck and frankly Gordon botched things coming back in...Jackson and Ekeler were a better combo.

i dont think its a bad time to draft our next qb and drafting 6th is likely our best shot at a top choice. I still think Rivers has IT though...he can still sling it and you give him a good OL and decent run game and he could take a team to the Superbowl. Its really a decision if this is the year to draft a stud if we pay Rivers for 1 more at $20m + or punt and start the rookie with our vets as insurance and invest in the OL. I personally think we draft a qb but dont think its a done desl Rivers is gone. IMO him moving his family is not mutually exclusive to playing in LA. We shall see!

[powderblueboy]

Philip Rivers on the move? Four potential landing spots for QB

• By David Carr
• NFL.com Analyst
• Published: Jan. 21, 2020 at 09:20 a.m.
• Updated: Jan. 21, 2020 at 10:53 a.m.

Philip Rivers no longer resides in Southern California.
For those who missed it, the 38-year-old quarterback confirmed to ESPN on Sunday morning that he and his family permanently moved from San Diego to Florida to be closer to relatives. He then added, "What this means football-wise is to be determined but it was time for us to move back closer to home."
OK, I'm trying to connect the dots here ... Moving across the country, Rivers' emotional press conference after the Chargers' regular-season finale and Bolts GM Tom Telesco saying the team will "look at every position" this offseason -- all of this leaves reason to wonder if Rivers will be a Charger in 2020 or on another team. The only clear thing is he wants to play next season.
Rivers is set to become a free agent in March, and there are some teams that would suit Rivers -- and clubs that Rivers would suit. Below, I list four possible landing spots for Rivers, from most likely to least likely.
1) TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Remember what Bruce Arians did with the aging Carson Palmer in Arizona? Palmer played some of the best football of his career and helped the Cardinals go on a deep postseason run in 2015. This is exactly what I envision for Arians and Rivers in Tampa. Arians wants a veteran quarterback who's competitive and not afraid to take chances. But one who doesn't throw 30 interceptions (maybe just 20). Tampa Bay's offense makes a lot of sense for the veteran passer. He had an uber-talented receiving corps with the Chargers, and that's exactly what he'd get in Tampa with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and tight end O.J. Howard. Bring in a running back in free agency or the draft, and this unit looks poised to make some magic. Not to mention, Tampa is now close to home.
2) TENNESSEE TITANS: I could see Rivers or Tom Brady heading to Tennessee this offseason. At this point in their respective careers, Rivers and Brady want to do one thing: hoist the Lombardi Trophy. (Obviously, Rivers is a bit more desperate on that front than his six-time champion counterpart.) If the Titans let Ryan Tannehill hit the market in March, they'll have to fill a void. Rivers would be silly to not consider joining the Titans, who were on the cusp of a Super Bowl appearance this season. They have an enticing group of young receivers, and the hottest running back in the game (they HAVE to re-sign him, right?!). Plus, Mike Vrabel's defense is as good as it's ever been and should give next year's offense plenty of opportunities.
3) CAROLINA PANTHERS: I can imagine the Matt Rhule-Philip Rivers marriage coming together over a nice free agency dinner that ends in contract negotiations. Rhule's system is very similar to the one Rivers has played in with the Chargers, and I could see the veteran QB having some input. Like the Titans, the Panthers have a young nucleus of offensive weapons, and Rivers wouldn't have to shoulder the load, with Offensive Player of the Year candidate Christian McCaffrey getting a majority of the attention.
4) INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: I'm on the fence about Rivers heading to Indianapolis, because this fit isn't quite as good for Rivers as the first three. Jacoby Brissett is under contract for another year -- although the Colts aren't breaking the bank with his deal -- but Indy does have the most cap space in the NFL heading into this offseason, per Over The Cap. So there is room to bring Rivers in. And while Rivers is a traditional pro-style quarterback, Frank Reich has proven that he can cater his system to a quarterback's strengths. Not to mention, playing behind this Colts offensive line is a dream for any quarterback, let alone a guy who's pushing 40.

Rivers will have a few teams to chose from. Pairing up with Bruce Arians would be interesting.

[jamrock]

Rivers will have a few teams to chose from. Pairing up with Bruce Arians would be interesting.

We’ll see what kind of choices he has. He’s a 38 yr old guy who up to now hasn’t been a big workout guy. Brady for example has been into deep stretching for years to prolong his career.

he’s the least mobile guy on the market. I don’t know how attractive that combination is around the NFL.

[ChargingBolts]

We’ll see what kind of choices he has. He’s a 38 yr old guy who up to now hasn’t been a big workout guy. Brady for example has been into deep stretching for years to prolong his career.

he’s the least mobile guy on the market. I don’t know how attractive that combination is around the NFL.

When I saw Rivers in person I was surprised how good of shape he was in. Arm definition, skinnier than I thought he'd be, he must be doing something, swimming? When he ran for first down in playoffs last year they said it was over 16 mph, that's faster than I could run for sure.

[richpjr]

When I saw Rivers in person I was surprised how good of shape he was in. Arm definition, skinnier than I thought he'd be, he must be doing something, swimming? When he ran for first down in playoffs last year they said it was over 16 mph, that's faster than I could run for sure.

I have no idea where the Rivers doesn't work out story comes from - Rivers has been training in the off-season in Florida for years now.

[jubei]

rivers running at 16mph???!!! their gun was wrong lol! guy is slower than a molasses drip in the dead of an antarctic winter! but IMO he's done with the bolts. if he moved back east to be close to relatives why would he work on the west coast and be away from his relatives that he wants to be close to. good luck rivers. wish you the best until you play the bolts and then i hope they pummel you during that game.

[Sb4Rivers]

Philip Rivers on the move? Four potential landing spots for QB

• By David Carr
• NFL.com Analyst
• Published: Jan. 21, 2020 at 09:20 a.m.
• Updated: Jan. 21, 2020 at 10:53 a.m.

Philip Rivers no longer resides in Southern California.
For those who missed it, the 38-year-old quarterback confirmed to ESPN on Sunday morning that he and his family permanently moved from San Diego to Florida to be closer to relatives. He then added, "What this means football-wise is to be determined but it was time for us to move back closer to home."
OK, I'm trying to connect the dots here ... Moving across the country, Rivers' emotional press conference after the Chargers' regular-season finale and Bolts GM Tom Telesco saying the team will "look at every position" this offseason -- all of this leaves reason to wonder if Rivers will be a Charger in 2020 or on another team. The only clear thing is he wants to play next season.
Rivers is set to become a free agent in March, and there are some teams that would suit Rivers -- and clubs that Rivers would suit. Below, I list four possible landing spots for Rivers, from most likely to least likely.
1) TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Remember what Bruce Arians did with the aging Carson Palmer in Arizona? Palmer played some of the best football of his career and helped the Cardinals go on a deep postseason run in 2015. This is exactly what I envision for Arians and Rivers in Tampa. Arians wants a veteran quarterback who's competitive and not afraid to take chances. But one who doesn't throw 30 interceptions (maybe just 20). Tampa Bay's offense makes a lot of sense for the veteran passer. He had an uber-talented receiving corps with the Chargers, and that's exactly what he'd get in Tampa with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and tight end O.J. Howard. Bring in a running back in free agency or the draft, and this unit looks poised to make some magic. Not to mention, Tampa is now close to home.
2) TENNESSEE TITANS: I could see Rivers or Tom Brady heading to Tennessee this offseason. At this point in their respective careers, Rivers and Brady want to do one thing: hoist the Lombardi Trophy. (Obviously, Rivers is a bit more desperate on that front than his six-time champion counterpart.) If the Titans let Ryan Tannehill hit the market in March, they'll have to fill a void. Rivers would be silly to not consider joining the Titans, who were on the cusp of a Super Bowl appearance this season. They have an enticing group of young receivers, and the hottest running back in the game (they HAVE to re-sign him, right?!). Plus, Mike Vrabel's defense is as good as it's ever been and should give next year's offense plenty of opportunities.
3) CAROLINA PANTHERS: I can imagine the Matt Rhule-Philip Rivers marriage coming together over a nice free agency dinner that ends in contract negotiations. Rhule's system is very similar to the one Rivers has played in with the Chargers, and I could see the veteran QB having some input. Like the Titans, the Panthers have a young nucleus of offensive weapons, and Rivers wouldn't have to shoulder the load, with Offensive Player of the Year candidate Christian McCaffrey getting a majority of the attention.
4) INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: I'm on the fence about Rivers heading to Indianapolis, because this fit isn't quite as good for Rivers as the first three. Jacoby Brissett is under contract for another year -- although the Colts aren't breaking the bank with his deal -- but Indy does have the most cap space in the NFL heading into this offseason, per Over The Cap. So there is room to bring Rivers in. And while Rivers is a traditional pro-style quarterback, Frank Reich has proven that he can cater his system to a quarterback's strengths. Not to mention, playing behind this Colts offensive line is a dream for any quarterback, let alone a guy who's pushing 40.

I think the Titans would be the best fit. Rivers is from Decatur and Athens which is only a few hours from Nashville. He has a lot of Family in that area. Tannehill May want 4/5yr contract with a lot of Guarantee. This could give Titan a short term solution with Rivers while developing the a new QB. They could easily trade Mariota.

[Critty]

Rivers will have a few teams to chose from. Pairing up with Bruce Arians would be interesting.

Arians playcalling......highest percentage of runs up the middle in the league last year.

A.Lynn 4th fewest percentage of runs up the gut.

Tampa is Chargers gameplan times 10.

Run middle run middle run middle play action throw deep. Perfect for Rivers.

[AK47]

Panthers...don't they still have Norv?

[wu-dai clan]

Arians playcalling......highest percentage of runs up the middle in the league last year.

A.Lynn 4th fewest percentage of runs up the gut.

Tampa is Chargers gameplan times 10.

Run middle run middle run middle play action throw deep. Perfect for Rivers.

Have a look at personnel.