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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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Chargers’ Philip Rivers to weigh decision on future after season

Quarterback Philip Rivers’ future with the Los Angeles Chargers remains to be seen.

Quarterback Philip Rivers is currently focused on the present by helping dig his team out of a hole and get back into the thick of the playoff race.

But while he is doing that, many can’t talk about Rivers without bringing up his future with the Chargers.

Rivers, who will be turning 38 in December, is in the final stint of his four-year contract that he signed back in 2015. He was comfortable with playing out the rest of his contract before dealing with any negotiations.

Earlier this week, Rivers said that he will evaluate where he’s at, physically and mentally before determining the next step that he will make in his professional career.

Rivers said prior to the 2019 season that he wants to remain with the team when they move into their new stadium with the Rams in Inglewood, CA next year.

“I think that is my desire. But I do think that it only seems right to say, ‘All right, let’s take a deep breath and regroup.’ I kept saying, a couple years, a couple years or a handful, and then I went to the ‘one year at a time.’ And I think that’s where it is, and that only makes sense when your contract is up and you’re going to be 38 here in a few weeks.

So I’m just going to have kind of a self and family evaluation of it all, and also know that it’s not solely my decision. But my intention certainly is to be playing in 2020,” Rivers said, per ESPN’s Eric D. Williams.

Entering Week 11, the eight-time Pro Bowl selection, leads the league in completions (240), attempts (364) and passing yards (2,186). He has passed for 14 touchdowns, but has thrown 10 interceptions, which ranks as the second-worst in the league.

Rivers’ play has been plagued by an inexperienced offensive line this season, but there have been signs of regression to his game. His decision-making his been spotty and his arm talent isn’t where it used to be.

There’s no doubt that Rivers would like to continue playing with the Bolts beyond the 2019 season, but how he does the rest of the season will have a big determining factor on what the future may hold for him.

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