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Rivers and Chargers Agree to Part Ways | Updated: Rivers A Colt
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View PostInteresting little bit about Drew Brees's time in San Diego from S.I. interview with Brian Schottenheimer:
The team traded down the next day and took Rivers fourth overall. Rivers put together a strong spring, but he held out of camp, assuring that Brees would be the opening day starter. After a 1–2 start, Marty Schottenheimer called Brees in and told him Rivers was going to get reps in practice and that he was on a “short leash.” And the next week’s game, against Tennessee, didn’t start great.
“He gets knocked around pretty good,” Schottenheimers says. “We take him back, we think he maybe had a concussion, but he wasn’t coming out. And Marty literally told him, ‘This is your last chance, this is your last drive.’ And he told me to tell Philip to warm up. And the next thing you know, the guy goes out and throws for three touchdown passes in the next 40 minutes of the game, and goes on to become NFL Comeback Player of the Year.”
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And for those who still think Rivers departure was a mutual decision:
Telesco said the decision to move on from Rivers did not take place until last week. The Chargers’ front office had their annual meeting to outline the offseason, with the team’s quarterback situation being at the top of the list.
On Friday, after coming to a decision, Telesco called Rivers’ agent, Jimmy Sexton, to inform him of the team’s decision. Telesco then called Rivers on Saturday, officially ending the 16-year marriage.
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View PostAnd for those who still think Rivers departure was a mutual decision:
Telesco said the decision to move on from Rivers did not take place until last week. The Chargers’ front office had their annual meeting to outline the offseason, with the team’s quarterback situation being at the top of the list.
On Friday, after coming to a decision, Telesco called Rivers’ agent, Jimmy Sexton, to inform him of the team’s decision. Telesco then called Rivers on Saturday, officially ending the 16-year marriage.
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Even though it may not have been mutual, at least PR and Sexton have been very professional about the departure... no whining and negotiations via press release. The Chargers didn't over load the departure either, and gave PR due respect.
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Originally posted by Bolt-O View PostEven though it may not have been mutual, at least PR and Sexton have been very professional about the departure... no whining and negotiations via press release. The Chargers didn't over load the departure either, and gave PR due respect.
but hey, no hard feelings.....the parting was mutual -err, sort of.
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View PostAnd for those who still think Rivers departure was a mutual decision:
Telesco said the decision to move on from Rivers did not take place until last week. The Chargers’ front office had their annual meeting to outline the offseason, with the team’s quarterback situation being at the top of the list.
On Friday, after coming to a decision, Telesco called Rivers’ agent, Jimmy Sexton, to inform him of the team’s decision. Telesco then called Rivers on Saturday, officially ending the 16-year marriage.“Less is more? NO NO NO - MORE is MORE!”
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Why are we worrying about Rivers not getting a new contract? I mean really he's earned enough to wipe his butt with $100 bills during this pandemic!Chiefs won the Superbowl with 10 Rookies....
"Locked, Cocked, and ready to Rock!" Jim Harbaugh
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Originally posted by gzubeck View PostWhy are we worrying about Rivers not getting a new contract? I mean really he's earned enough to wipe his butt with $100 bills during this pandemic!
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View PostInteresting little bit about Drew Brees's time in San Diego from S.I. interview with Brian Schottenheimer:
The team traded down the next day and took Rivers fourth overall. Rivers put together a strong spring, but he held out of camp, assuring that Brees would be the opening day starter. After a 1–2 start, Marty Schottenheimer called Brees in and told him Rivers was going to get reps in practice and that he was on a “short leash.” And the next week’s game, against Tennessee, didn’t start great.
“He gets knocked around pretty good,” Schottenheimers says. “We take him back, we think he maybe had a concussion, but he wasn’t coming out. And Marty literally told him, ‘This is your last chance, this is your last drive.’ And he told me to tell Philip to warm up. And the next thing you know, the guy goes out and throws for three touchdown passes in the next 40 minutes of the game, and goes on to become NFL Comeback Player of the Year.”NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED
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