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Players, fans react to end of Philip Rivers era

Social media was flooded with reactions after the news of the Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback Philip Rivers parting ways.

2019 marked the last season with the Chargers for quarterback Philip Rivers as the franchise announced that both parties mutually agreed to part ways on Monday.

After 16 seasons with the Bolts, Rivers becomes a free agent for the first time in his professional career. For many, it’s hard to believe that there will be another guy under center in the blue and gold next season and beyond.

Analysts, fans of the team, Rivers’ teammates, both current and former, went to social media to let out their reactions after finding out that the Chargers and the 38-year old are going different directions.

Report: QB Philip Rivers moves out of San Diego

Are the Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback Philip Rivers going their own ways?

Quarterback Philip Rivers has moved from San Diego to Florida, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter

“What this means football-wise is to be determined but it was time for us to move back closer to home,” Rivers said in a text message to ESPN.

Rivers grew up in the South, so the move was to be closer to home where him and the rest of his family could reside after spending the past 16 years in Southern California.

Even though nothing is set and stone, the indication can be made that Los Angeles and Rivers, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent, are going their own ways.

The Chargers have Tyrod Taylor under contract for one more year, and it’s likely that he would be the starting quarterback going into the 2020 regular season.

This also means that the chances of the Bolts drafting a quarterback in the early rounds to be groomed under Taylor is very high.

Chargers’ Philip Rivers addresses future following loss to Raiders

Following what could be the last home game of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers, quarterback Philip Rivers talked about his future.

In the final game played at Dignity Health Sports Park, the Chargers were unable to come out victorious as they overpowered by the Raiders on both of the ball, as well as their fans that flooded the stadium.

All eyes were on quarterback Philip Rivers as this could have marked his final home game with the franchise.

Rivers, who dealt with a hand injury for the majority of the game, was decent, going 27-of-39 passing for 279 yards for zero touchdowns and no interceptions.

As Rivers stood at the podium for his post-game press conference, the questions that the 38-year old was flooded with mainly regarded his future since he will be an unrestricted free agent following this season.

His contract season hasn’t been the most ideal, as he has tossed 18 interceptions compared to just 21 touchdowns. Some will blame the offensive line inconsistencies, while others can see regression in his play, which they blame on his age.

“None of that’s true. I’ve made some throws this year that have been as good as I’ve made in any year in my career. So, physically and what I’m able to do, is just what I was able to do last year when we were rolling.” Rivers said in regards to people believing he it because of his age.

Prior to the season, Rivers said that he wants to continue to play in 2020. But as the year went on, the confidence in his remarks and tone of voice in regards to that dwindled down.

“I want to play football. I feel that deep down,” Rivers said when asked if he still wants to play football.

Rivers said that he will know if he wants to continue to keep playing, which will be figured out a few weeks after the regular season concludes. If he wants to, it’ll be up to the franchise to decide whether or not they want to bring him back.

If Rivers wants to keep playing and the organization chooses to go in a different direction, there is still a possibility of him playing for another team next season.

“Gotta let the dust settle. I don’t know. I can’t answer that,” Rivers said when asked if he can see himself playing for another team.

Rivers will look to finish his season on a strong note against the Kansas City Chiefs next weekend and give the Chargers reason to believe that he can be their starting quarterback next season.

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QB Philip Rivers uncertain of future with Chargers

Quarterback Philip Rivers hints next two games could be the last with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Chargers have two games remaining on their schedule. It just so happens that those contests could mark quarterback Philip Rivers’ last in the blue and gold uniform.

Rivers, who’s in the final year of his contract, hasn’t given Los Angeles that much reason to be brought back for Year 17. The veteran quarterback has struggled immensely, throwing 18 interceptions, which is tied for the second-most in the NFL.

Rivers has thrown for 4,055 yards, 21 touchdowns and has completed 65.6% of his passes, but the interceptions have hindered the team in crucial situations. It’s one of the reasons why the Chargers are 5-9 and in last place of the AFC West.

With Rivers set to be a free agent after the season, the 38-year old can finally see a marriage coming to an end possibly becoming a reality.

“I mean, they could be (the final two games),” Rivers said. “I don’t necessarily expect that it is, or I don’t necessarily think it’s a crazy thought that it will be. I think you just don’t know.”

“I don’t feel like I have over 16 years, but I think this is a unique situation in terms of contract being up, it being a bit of a bumpy year to say the least, and you just don’t know that uncertainty. Even more so now, these last two against Oakland and Kansas City, that you know, you take it all in just in case.”

Rivers is the Chargers’ all-time passing leader in yards (58,711), touchdowns (395) and passer rating (95.2). But despite the eye-popping stats, the Bolts are 5-6 in the postseason with zero Super Bowl appearances since he took over as the starter in 2006.

Rivers said that he’s going to talk to his family and figure out what’s best after the season. But at the same time, he knows that it’s ultimately not his decision whether or not he will be back when the Chargers start their new journey in the new stadium with the Rams in 2020.

“It’s not solely going to be my decision. That’s where I think that uncertainty lies. We will just kind of have to see. I think with that uncertainty it does add some emotion.”

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NFL executive weighs in on Chargers’ Philip Rivers’ issues

An NFL executive believes Chargers Philip Rivers’ poor play this season has been plagued by his offensive line.

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has made headlines with his poor play this season. After performing at an MVP level in 2017 and 2018, he hasn’t been at the same tier. What’s going on?

You can make a list of reasons why Rivers has thrown the second-most interceptions (14) this season, but the one that will almost always be brought up is the guys blocking for him.

Like many, an NFL executive believes it’s the offensive line that’s causing him to perform like this.

“Rivers struggles when he doesn’t trust his offensive line. It’s pretty clear he hasn’t trusted his line lately,” the league executive told The Athletic’s Mike Sando.

The past two games, Rivers has been tasked with playing with two backup tackles — Trey Pipkins and Trent Scott, along with second-year center Scott Quessenberry due to injuries to the team’s starters.

In the Week 10 matchup against the Raiders, Rivers was sacked 5 times and was hit a total of 10 times. In that game, the veteran quarterback looked uncomfortable in the pocket.

A week later, Rivers was only sacked twice in what was a solid performance by the offensive line. But he was playing like he had a swarm of defenders trying to get after him, rushing his throws and resorting to the first receiver he saw.

Rivers has always played behind an average offensive line throughout his career. But when it has been decimated in a single season due to injuries, it has seemed to affect his play. The league executive compared this season to 2016 when Rivers tossed 10 touchdown passes with nine interceptions during the five-game losing streak to end the season.

As we know it, Rivers is not a mobile quarterback. He is a pocket passer who thrives under pressure by using his unorthodox arm motion, yet quick release to hook up with his pass-catchers. But that hasn’t been the case this season, and he’s throwing the ball like he’s seeing ghosts, appearing to be reckless and rushed.

Rivers could have his safety blankets back in starting tackles Russell Okung and Sam Tevi back in the starting lineup this weekend. With them back, seeing if the veteran quarterback flourishes or folds will be one of the biggest headlines in what could possibly be the last five games of Rivers in the blue and gold as he’s set to become a free agent after the season.

“That one will be interesting. I don’t know how excited Rivers would be to stay for less money, if that is what it comes to. Would he play elsewhere and move his family,” an executive said.

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