The Los Angeles Chargers are going to have to make one of the toughest decisions they’ve made in years: Bring back quarterback Philip Rivers for another season or start a new journey at the position.
Everyone has their opinion what the Chargers should do. But for coach Anthony Lynn, he’s not too concerned about that at the moment.
“My future is right now and this Sunday,” Lynn said, according to the Los Angeles Times’ Jeff Miller. “I don’t have time to think about the future. I hope [Rivers’] concentration and focus is on the present as well.”
Even though there is nothing to play for with the Chargers out of playoff contention, Lynn said that his priority is finishing this season out.
This came a day after Rivers surprised many with his comments following the loss to the Vikings. The veteran quarterback didn’t downplay the fact that this could very well be the last season in the blue and gold.
Not being able to protect the football is one of the reasons why Los Angeles is 5-9, and Rivers has attributed to 21 of the team’s turnovers this season.
Rivers has compiled 58,711 passing yards and 395 touchdowns passes throughout the course of his professional career. But he is 5-6 in the playoffs and the team has not made a Super Bowl appearance with him under center.
Lynn said Rivers will remain the team’s starter for this Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders and that he’s hoping he can string together two promising performances to close out the season.
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