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Philip Rivers | Quarterback

Team: San Diego Chargers
Age / DOB:  (31) / 12/8/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 228
College: North Carolina State
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New Chargers coach Mike McCoy believes Philip Rivers can complete 70 percent of his passes in 2013.
Rivers converted 63.5 percent of his throws with a 53:35 TD:INT ratio over the past two seasons. "I've been blown away by his anticipation and willingness to learn,'' McCoy said. Per SI's Peter King, McCoy plans to "harp on" getting Rivers to "trust the system," and not fall in love with his ability to fit deep balls into small windows. A career 63.6-percent passer, Rivers isn't going to suddenly become Drew Brees, but it's not hard to believe his completion rate will rise with deep-ball aficionado Norval Turner now in Cleveland. Rivers' YPA will fall. May 13 - 9:02 AM
Source: Sports Illustrated

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Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

New Chargers coach Mike McCoy is impressed with QB Philip Rivers and believes "he's going to have a great season."

While McCoy's take is optimistic, the Chargers need to upgrade a shaky offensive line that allowed 49 sacks in 2012. The consistent pressure Rivers has faced has also contributed to his 47 turnovers over the last two seasons.
Source: San Antonio Express-News
Apr 20 - 12:16 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

The Union-Tribune San Diego's Kevin Acee thinks 2013 is Philip Rivers' "final audition" with the Chargers.

Acee bases this on San Diego's decision not to restructure the 31-year-old's contract despite being up against the cap. Rivers has three years left on a seven-year, $98.25 million deal, and he's set to count $17.1 million against the cap in 2013. He has turned the ball over 47 times and has been sacked 79 times over the last two seasons. If Rivers doesn't get some help up front, things may not change much. The new front office and coaching staff also have no ties to Rivers.
Source: NFL.com
Apr 3 - 11:40 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

The Union-Tribune San Diego's Kevin Acee believes the Chargers should trade Philip Rivers if they aren't willing to conduct a "massive rebuild" of their offensive line.

Acee floated his idea to a "half-dozen agents and assistant coaches" at the Combine, and "none disagreed," while most "vehemently concurred." Rivers got absolutely battered in 2012, getting sacked on 50 of his 587 drop backs. The Bolts' most glaring need is at left tackle, where Jared Gaither up and quit last season. Picking 11th, the Chargers are in prime position to draft an impact lineman.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Feb 25 - 11:28 AM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

New coach Mike McCoy said he feels "very fortunate" to be working with Philip Rivers.

McCoy probably wouldn't have taken the job in San Diego if he didn't think Rivers had plenty left in the tank. Perhaps he sees something on tape we didn't. Rivers appears to have lost the pop in his arm and has turned the ball over 47 times in his last 32 games. Even with the offensive gurus McCoy and Ken Whisenhunt in town, we can't project a major bounce-back campaign. Rivers' yards-per-attempt has decreased in each of the last four seasons.
Source: Sports Radio Interviews
Feb 20 - 11:49 AM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

Chargers hired Frank Reich as quarterbacks coach.

Reich will be another new face in San Diego tasked with "fixing" Philip Rivers. He's another bright offensive mind who worked as Peyton Manning's quarterbacks coach in Indianapolis from 2009-10. Reich spent the 2012 season on new Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's Arizona staff as the receivers coach.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Jan 19 - 2:14 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

New Chargers coach Mike McCoy plans to hire an offensive coordinator who will also handle play-calling duties.

McCoy promised to be "heavily involved" in game-planning and installation, but "game-day responsibilities" will keep him from calling plays. It's the opposite of Norv Turner's approach the past few seasons. McCoy cited the presence of Philip Rivers as a primary factor in accepting the job. The respect is mutual. "Of the potential candidates, I can honestly say this is the guy I was hoping for," Rivers told XEPRS-AM on Tuesday. "I feel great about it."
Source: NFL.com
Jan 15 - 6:33 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

Philip Rivers completed 13-of-17 passes for 151 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Chargers' Week 17 win over the Raiders.

Rivers got Norv Turner a win what's expected to be his final game as the Chargers' head coach, but his declining play led to Norv's demise. In the first 12 games of the season, Rivers threw just 18 touchdowns against 15 interceptions. On the season, he averaged just 225.3 yards per game, his worst mark since 2007. Rivers is just 31 and theoretically in his prime, but candidates for the Chargers' head coaching gig will have to decide how much is left in his arm.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 08:05:00 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

Philip Rivers completed just 11-of-22 passes for 165 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions in San Diego's Week 16 win over the Jets.

Most notably, Rivers didn't turn the ball over a single time. He found Antonio Gates and Danario Alexander for a pair of third-quarter scores to put the Chargers ahead for good in the win. Rivers will look to end his nightmare 2012 season on a high note in Oakland in Week 17. He threw for 231 yards and a score against the Raiders in Week 1.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 07:14:00 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

Philip Rivers completed 16-of-23 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' Week 15 blowout loss to Carolina.

He scrambled three times for four yards. The Chargers got dominated in time of possession and had no prayer in pass protection. Rivers settled for checkdowns throughout the contest, completing just two passes for 39 yards combined to outside receivers Malcom Floyd and Danario Alexander, on five combined targets. Rivers has had a nightmare 2012 season, bringing San Diego's skill-position players down along with him. The Chargers will face the Jets' top-five pass defense in Week 16.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 08:03:00 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

Philip Rivers completed 21-of-41 passes for 200 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Chargers' Week 14 upset of the Steelers.

With the pressure off the 4-8 Chargers, Rivers turned in his best performance of the season. Instead of forcing passes into coverage, he took what the defense game him and was content to simply throw balls away. When Danario Alexander was in 1-on-1 coverage, he gave his dominant weapon a chance. Rivers has now thrown at least 20 touchdown passes in seven straight seasons. He'll still just be a QB2 in a tasty matchup against the Panthers next week.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 04:40:00 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

Philip Rivers completed 26-of-48 passes for 280 yards and an interception in the Chargers' Week 13 loss to Cincinnati.

He also scrambled twice for 20 yards. Regardless, Rivers' performance has been holding San Diego's offense hostage this season. He reacts to pressure even when it isn't there, and his arm strength has diminished to the point that Rivers is a "floater" passer. His ball hangs in the air. Through 12 games, Rivers is on pace for a 24:20 TD-to-INT ratio and 3,959 passing yards. The yardage total would be a six-year low for San Diego's 31-year-old quarterback.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 08:13:00 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

Philip Rivers completed 23-of-36 passes for 228 yards and one touchdown in the Chargers' Week 12, 16-13 overtime loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Rivers and the Chargers pretty much had the game in hand before stalling in the fourth quarter and letting the Ravens claw their way back into it and eventually take the win out of San Diego's grasps in overtime. Rivers didn't turn the ball over at all, but he was sacked six times behind a decimated offensive line. San Diego led 13-3 partway through the fourth quarter but fell to 4-7 on the season. They're dead as far as the postseason goes. Norv Turner may have also coached his final game. The Chargers host the Bengals in Week 13.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 08:06:00 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

Philip Rivers completed 24-of-40 passes for 258 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions as San Diego was downed by Denver 30-23 in Week 11.

He committed a third turnover on a lost fumble. Rivers is lucky the Chargers plucked Danario Alexander off the street. Otherwise, he wouldn't have anywhere attractive to go with the football. The Chargers' offensive line was a sieve for the first three quarters Sunday, and defenses have been taking away 32-year-old Antonio Gates all season. Malcom Floyd is more of a jump-ball than separation receiver. Alexander went off for 96 yards Sunday, securing both of Rivers' touchdown passes, and is keeping Rivers' fantasy value in the high-end QB2 range despite all of the problems with the offense. The Chargers host an unimposing Ravens defense next.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 07:58:00 PM
Philip Rivers - QB - Chargers

Chargers coach Norv Turner gave Philip Rivers a vote of confidence at Monday's press conference.

Turner said Rivers still gives the Chargers their best chance to win. The fact that Turner felt compelled to speak on his quarterback's status at all is indicative of just how shaky Rivers' play has been of late. Seven of Rivers' 12 interceptions have come in the Chargers' past four games. His fourth-quarter pick to Leonard Johnson in Sunday's loss was perhaps the worst throw by any QB all season. Rivers' job is in no danger, but Turner's is as good as gone if his signal caller can't significantly improve his play down the stretch.
Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter
Mon, Nov 12, 2012 03:27:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Philip Rivers
2Charlie Whitehurst
3Brad Sorensen
4Mike Hermann
RB1Ryan Mathews
2Danny Woodhead
3Ronnie Brown
4Edwin Baker
5Fozzy Whittaker
GLB1Ryan Mathews
2Ronnie Brown
3RB1Danny Woodhead
2Ronnie Brown
FB1Le'Ron McClain
2Chris Gronkowski
WR11Danario Alexander
2Vincent Brown
3Eddie Royal
4Richard Goodman
5Deon Butler
WR21Malcom Floyd
2Keenan Allen
3Robert Meachem
4Mike Willie
5Luke Tasker
WR31Vincent Brown
TE1Antonio Gates
2John Phillips
3Ladarius Green
4Dallas Walker
5Ben Cotton
K1Nick Novak