Philip Rivers has nothing left to prove and no shortage of post-career opportunities. Still, the veteran could come back for another season. For his part, Colts GM Chris Ballard says he’ll give the quarterback time and space to assess his future.
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“Do I think Philip can still play? Absolutely,” Ballard said (Twitter link via Stephen Holder of The Athletic). “He’s going to take some time, and we’re going to take some time. We’ll meet again in about a month.”
In the meantime, Ballard will be keeping his fingers crossed. Even at the age of 39, Rivers managed to complete 68% of his passes for 4,169 yards and 24 touchdowns against eleven interceptions. He finished the year with a 97.0 QB rating, putting him 13th in the NFL and putting the Colts in the playoffs.
If Rivers decides to walk away, the Colts could look to trade for Eagles QB Carson Wentz. But, if Rivers stays, the Colts can stand pat, put their resources elsewhere, and backstop him with a young signal caller in the draft.
i wouldnt say he has “nothing left to prove,” and i say that as someone who defends him on a frequent basis.
I would say super bowl champion is something to prove. Personal stats, agreed.
yeah, that’s my thinking
For sure, I’m a longtime Rivers supporter, but that’s quite a head-scratching thing to write.
Didn’t they draft Eason last year to apprentice under Rivers and be a potential QB of the future for the Colts?
Most people didn’t consider Herbert a viable option until he got into a game. You know nothing Jon Snow.
Eason I think is more of a project. Not sure he is ready.
Good move to wait to discuss his future.
By the time they talk,
Rivers will have another kid or two,
and will be in need of a 2021 paycheck.
That guy couldn’t pull out of a driveway.
he will need a job if he is going to have any more children