Philip Rivers Fantasy News

Thursday, January 26, 2012, 9:10am

While reports suggest A.J. Smith now is “comfortable” exploring a long-term deal for Vincent Jackson, the Chargers wide receiver said he has yet to speak to the general manager himself.

“There hasn’t been any communication as far as contracts go,” Jackson said after Wednesday’s Pro Bowl practice. “If that’s their feeling, that’s great. I would like to stay in San Diego. Obviously, that’s my home, that’s where I was drafted. I’ve got some good guys around me -– Philip Rivers (Antonio) Gates, Ryan Mathews. It would be a great place for me to stay, so we’ll see if that works out.”

Jackson, who earned $11.4 million this past season as the team’s franchise player, said he’d prefer to avoid the tag again.

Saturday, November 26, 2011, 11:03am

No quarterback has been more irresponsible with the football this season than San Diego's Philip Rivers, who has made the types of throws he never did in the past.

Rivers already has thrown 17 interceptions - two more than he had in any of his five other NFL seasons as a starter - and the Chargers still have six games to play. It's no wonder the Chargers have lost five straight games for the first time since a nine-game losing streak spanning the 2002-03 seasons.

Rivers repeatedly says nothing is wrong, but numerous NFL executives and coaches around the league disagree. What has happened many times in the past is that a quarterback who struggles during the season will acknowledge afterward that he was hurt.

It wouldn't be stunning if the same happened with Rivers. Based on the opinion of people around the league, Rivers has to be playing hurt, no matter how much he denies it.

Friday, November 11, 2011, 11:35am

The Chargers’ 24-17 loss to the Oakland Raiders Thursday night was alarming from several standpoints. Since the Raiders demonstrated decisive speed on the perimeter and superior muscle on the interior, it’s reasonable to conclude that the balance of power has shifted within the AFC West, and that the Bolts may be looking at a major overhaul before they can regain divisional preeminence.

Yet the more ominous development is that Philip Rivers no longer can be expected to provide deliverance because he’s too busy trying to dodge big men determined to bruise him. Thursday’s casualties on the Chargers’ offensive line cost Rivers his blindside blocker, left tackle Marcus McNeill (stinger), and right guard Louis Vasquez (ankle). With left guard Kris Dielman still sidelined by a concussion, the Chargers’ protective pocket has now achieved critical mess.

Consequently, Rivers is now part passer, part piñata. He was sacked six times Thursday night, including both of the game’s last two plays, and absorbed enough collateral damage to drop a rhinoceros. That he kept climbing back to his feet was a tribute to his toughness. That he failed to complete half of his passes for the first time since Dec. 4, 2008 was largely attributable to his haste.

Thursday, November 3, 2011, 12:05pm

Many people are curious if Chargers QB Philip Rivers has a chest injury. He took some hard shots early in the season, particularly in a loss at New England in Week 2.

Is there anything wrong?

"No. No. I mean, you can decide that," he said. "There's nothing wrong, other than some throws and some things, obviously. Yeah, I haven't played perfectly. Nothing close to it. But nothing's wrong."

Rivers "seen wincing" when throwing
Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 12:49pm

People in the sport look at Chargers QB Philip Rivers' throwing motion and believe he's injured. His motion has always been awkward, but one personnel man who has studied film of Rivers this year says it's particularly grotesque and in some shots on film he can be seen wincing.

Antonio Gates looked "active and light on his feet" in Wednesday's practice
Thursday, October 20, 2011, 12:51pm

TE Antonio Gates looked active and light on his feet during the open portion of practice, an encouraging sign for a player who has practiced just once since the Sept. 18 game against New England.

"It was good to have him back," Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said. "He looked good as he always does. It'll be interesting to see how he feels and what ends up happening on Sunday, but anytime you add a player of his caliber, it's certainly a positive."

Patrick Crayton inactive for Chargers
Sunday, September 11, 2011, 3:19pm

Chargers Inactives
Vincent Brown WR
Patrick Crayton WR
Na'il Diggs LB
Larry English LB
Jonas Mouton LB
Jordan Todman RB
Shareece Wright DB

QB Kevin Kolb and WR Larry Fitzgerald showcase chemistry
Sunday, August 28, 2011, 7:28am

San Diego wide receiver Bryan Walters caught a 14-yard pass from Billy Volek with 3 seconds left to lift the Chargers past the Arizona Cardinals 34-31.

The chemistry that quarterback Kevin Kolb and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald keep talking about was on full display early for the Cardinals. They connected on an 80-yard play for the quarterback’s first touchdown pass with his new team.

Philip Rivers completed 18 of 28 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns for the Chargers (2-1) as both teams played their first units well into the third quarter. Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, in his first game since Dec. 5, caught two passes for 18 yards, including a 13-yarder for a touchdown.

Patrick Peterson, Arizona’s top draft pick, intercepted Rivers’ pass and returned it 34 yards for a touchdown, and Andre Roberts scored on a 34-yard reverse for the Cardinals (1-2).

Sunday, August 21, 2011, 11:44pm

Quarterback Philip Rivers led San Diego to scores on two of three drives, then head coach Norv Turner earned his club score another touchdown with two successful challenges on a single series in the Chargers’ 20-7 victory over Dallas.

Rivers went 8 of 11 for 92 yards, with a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Randy McMichael.

Dallas’ Tony Romo was 8 of 12 for 58 yards, with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Jason Witten. Romo also threw an interception on an ill-advised pass.

Turner got an interception by Billy Volek overturned, and got a touchdown for Ryan Mathews on a play officials declared him out of bounds inside the 1.

Malcom Floyd re-signs with the Chargers
Friday, August 5, 2011, 4:05pm

The Ravens, with a huge need for a big-play wide receiver to line up opposite Anquan Boldin, had an offer on the table for Malcom Floyd. On Friday, Floyd, who spent the previous seven seasons in San Diego mostly as a backup, re-signed with the Chargers.

Saturday, July 30, 2011, 4:49pm

The San Diego Chargers have resigned backup quarterback Billy Volek. Volek's contract is for two years.

Saturday, July 23, 2011, 10:57am

Named plaintiff Vincent Jackson now is willing to release his claim without compensation - meaning no money or lifting of the franchise tag.

Sunday, July 3, 2011, 12:38pm

Though not their greatest need, the Chargers do need to add a quarterback or two to their roster behind Philip Rivers. Right now, the depth chart is bare behind No. 17. The team's backup for the past five years, Billy Volek, is a strong candidate to return, though there is some chatter he'd like to go elsewhere to compete for a starting job. San Diego management could be willing to pay a little more than it would like to keep Volek with the Bolts, however, as the Chargers want somebody who is comfortable with the offense that the coaching staff won't need to devote too much time to when the lockout ends.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 11:47pm

“Bring it on,” Chargers QB Philip Rivers said with a laugh when asked about Panthers WR Steve L Smith on Jim Rome is Burning Wednesday. “We have a great deal of weapons, and I certainly appreciate each and every one of them, but any chance you can add a guy of that caliber, I’m all for it.”