Philip Rivers’ future with the Chargers appears all but settled. According to ESPN, Rivers has “permanently” moved from San Diego to Florida to be closer to his family, which signals a possible split with the Chargers.
“What this means football-wise is to be determined but it was time for us to move back closer to home,” Rivers told ESPN in a text message.
But that doesn’t mean that he’s done with football. The 38-year old quarterback insisted that he still wants to play football, but it doesn’t look like it’ll be with the Chargers.
“I plan to play football, so yes,” Rivers said on Dec. 29. “Where that is going to be will get sorted out over the next few months. I’ve never been in this position. … I’m very thankful for the 16 years, and if there is another, I’ll be thankful for that.”
Rivers is considered one of the top free agent quarterbacks in a group that also consists of Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Teddy Bridgewater. With the Bears in the market for a veteran quarterback this offseason, should Chicago pursue Rivers?
Rivers passed for 4,615 yards and 23 touchdowns — his fewest since 2007 — with 20 interceptions for an 88.5 passer rating in 2019. Even during his worst season, Rivers’ numbers were still better than Trubisky, who passed for 3,138 yards and 17 touchdowns with 10 interceptions for a 83.0 rating in 2019.
Rivers would certainly be an upgrade over Trubisky, but would the Bears consider it?
If the Bears were to sign Rivers, that would likely signal the end of Trubisky’s career in Chicago. Rivers is someone that expects to start in the NFL come 2020, not sit behind a struggling young quarterback.
While it seems unlikely that the Bears will pursue Rivers in free agency, only time and general manager Ryan Pace’s actions will tell.
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