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QB Philip Rivers, IND (9 Viewers)
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B Maverick
Footballguy
Seems odd to wait 5 years to officially retire. Guess he was busy with the kids.
Insein
Footballguy
Just when you thought he was out, they pull him back in.
Colts bringing in Philip Rivers for a physical.
Colts bringing in Philip Rivers for a physical.
calcinorjones
Footballguy
Wow
The Frankman
Footballguy
Holy mother of God... Marcus Spears's face!
THE ZOOM IN
THE ZOOM IN
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FarFromHome
Footballguy
Giddy Fricking up!!!
Signed,
Very Concerned Jonathan Taylor owner
Signed,
Very Concerned Jonathan Taylor owner
Dizzy
Footballguy
I believe I just heard Troy Aikman say that they'll be on MNF in a few weeks. Looking forward to that!
The Frankman
Footballguy
Phillip Rivers had like no arm and mobility 5 years ago.
So OF COURSE he's healthy enough and fine to be a starting QB now. Charging up to make all those kids is perfect practice for being an NFL QB!
So OF COURSE he's healthy enough and fine to be a starting QB now. Charging up to make all those kids is perfect practice for being an NFL QB!
doeseatplace
Footballguy
Mike Pagel not available?
I think 43-year old Ryan Fitzpatrick could also be better. With 17 kids between them, I bet they're in decent shape and have thrown a few footballs since retirement.
I wonder if they reached out to Andrew Luck?
The Kerminator
Footballguy
I see no reason one of Rivers' kids couldn't be better than a day 3 rookie or Anthony Richardson
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
I need this to happen!
karl.Racki
Footballguy
so if he signs and takes a snap, does his HOF Clock reset?
Tau837
Footballguy
His son, Gunnar is a 4 star prospect, but he is currently a junior in high school...
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Or if a player comes back plays bad enough do they remove him from the hall of fame? Ha ha. No player has been inducted and returned to play but Gibbs got in and returned to coach.
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FarFromHome
Footballguy
If the Colts are actually at the point where they are looking at 44 year old Rivers wouldn't someone like Derek Carr or even 40 year old Matt Ryan make more sense. Or Tannehill? 44 year old Rivers can't make sense. Please make it make sense.
Rivers looked a lot better the last time we saw him than Ryan did. But yeah, Derek Carr would make a lot of sense, except NO would have to release him, I think. Tannehill would make some sense too, but Rivers is honestly probably the best option based on the last time we saw him, other than maybe Carr.
I forget if Richardson went on IR before the deadline, but if he did, they really should have offered like a 7th rounder for Russell Wilson or Jameis Winston.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Nice response. It just seems absolutely ridiculous that nobody in the Colts organization stood up in a meeting and asked, "Hey, what if Jones gets hurt?" Rivers hasn't played in FIVE years. That's the solution? This just seems silly. Imo
finfansteve
Footballguy
They should give a call to Don Strock as well. Maybe he’s willing to take a physical
crushedspirit
Footballguy
I can't stop laughing ever since I saw the news
My goodness the desperation is real
My goodness the desperation is real
Football Jones
Footballguy
I would've thought this was a joke if I didn't know better.
Rivers can't run out of his shoes and has a BB gun for an arm...it's not going to work.
Rivers can't run out of his shoes and has a BB gun for an arm...it's not going to work.
Golden Gopher
Footballguy
Vinnie Testaverde looks to be in pretty good shape these days. 
warpig33
Footballguy
Right?! Dude ain't got no knees from baby making! Gotta figure dad bod is in prime form. Hasn't played in 5 years. AND HE'S A GRANDPA! Surely Kyle Trask or Desmond Ridder could offer more? Give the young guys a chance! That is one of the things wrong with the NFL...too many OLD A$$ retreads between players and coaches. Bringing people out of retirement?!?! Get some "yoot" in there!
FarFromHome
Footballguy
What in the holy heck. Ha ha
It would be silly if it was true.
If they put him on the active roster it resets. Won't need to take a snap, but right now he's on the practice squad so it has not reset yet.
Stealthycat
Footballguy
everyone loves a comeback story
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pass defenses coming up - has WR Pittman, TE Warren, RB Taylor .... its not like the team isn't a disaster. Rivers COULD actually manage it .... right ?
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pass defenses coming up - has WR Pittman, TE Warren, RB Taylor .... its not like the team isn't a disaster. Rivers COULD actually manage it .... right ?
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
He’s going to get hurt. This is unwise.
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
He has enough kids to field an entire offense right?
fatness
Footballguy
Imagine Tom Brady announcing a Colts game while he's the Colts quarterback. Playing against the Raiders.
I think its much better to go with an old guy who was great once, than a young guy we know sucks. Desmond Ridder offers nothing. Rivers is a WAY better option than he is.
Dude ain't got no knees from baby making! Gotta figure dad bod is in prime form. Hasn't played in 5 years. AND HE'S A GRANDPA! Surely Kyle Trask or Desmond Ridder could offer more? Give the young guys a chance! That is one of the things wrong with the NFL...too many OLD A$$ retreads between players and coaches. Bringing people out of retirement?!?! Get some "yoot" in there!
I'm honestly surprised how negative the response is to this. Ideally, they would have made a move for Russ or whatever at the deadline, but I don't see why Rivers will be worse than a day 3 rookie, or practice squad types. To be honest, it wouldn't blow my mind if he went on a bit of a Flacco run.
Dizzy
Footballguy
I think its much better to go with an old guy who was great once, than a young guy we know sucks. Desmond Ridder offers nothing. Rivers is a WAY better option than he is.
Dude ain't got no knees from baby making! Gotta figure dad bod is in prime form. Hasn't played in 5 years. AND HE'S A GRANDPA! Surely Kyle Trask or Desmond Ridder could offer more? Give the young guys a chance! That is one of the things wrong with the NFL...too many OLD A$$ retreads between players and coaches. Bringing people out of retirement?!?! Get some "yoot" in there!
I'm honestly surprised how negative the response is to this. Ideally, they would have made a move for Russ or whatever at the deadline, but I don't see why Rivers will be worse than a day 3 rookie, or practice squad types. To be honest, it wouldn't blow my mind if he went on a bit of a Flacco run.
I don't think they're really thinking of putting him out there. I just figured they brought him in to help whoever they're really bringing in.
That doesn't make sense to me. There is nobody to "really bring in" I think Rivers starts Sunday.I think its much better to go with an old guy who was great once, than a young guy we know sucks. Desmond Ridder offers nothing. Rivers is a WAY better option than he is.
Dude ain't got no knees from baby making! Gotta figure dad bod is in prime form. Hasn't played in 5 years. AND HE'S A GRANDPA! Surely Kyle Trask or Desmond Ridder could offer more? Give the young guys a chance! That is one of the things wrong with the NFL...too many OLD A$$ retreads between players and coaches. Bringing people out of retirement?!?! Get some "yoot" in there!
I'm honestly surprised how negative the response is to this. Ideally, they would have made a move for Russ or whatever at the deadline, but I don't see why Rivers will be worse than a day 3 rookie, or practice squad types. To be honest, it wouldn't blow my mind if he went on a bit of a Flacco run.
I don't think they're really thinking of putting him out there. I just figured they brought him in to help whoever they're really bringing in.
Dizzy
Footballguy
The dude's a grandfather. He is going to regret this decision.That doesn't make sense to me. There is nobody to "really bring in" I think Rivers starts Sunday.I think its much better to go with an old guy who was great once, than a young guy we know sucks. Desmond Ridder offers nothing. Rivers is a WAY better option than he is.
Dude ain't got no knees from baby making! Gotta figure dad bod is in prime form. Hasn't played in 5 years. AND HE'S A GRANDPA! Surely Kyle Trask or Desmond Ridder could offer more? Give the young guys a chance! That is one of the things wrong with the NFL...too many OLD A$$ retreads between players and coaches. Bringing people out of retirement?!?! Get some "yoot" in there!
I'm honestly surprised how negative the response is to this. Ideally, they would have made a move for Russ or whatever at the deadline, but I don't see why Rivers will be worse than a day 3 rookie, or practice squad types. To be honest, it wouldn't blow my mind if he went on a bit of a Flacco run.
I don't think they're really thinking of putting him out there. I just figured they brought him in to help whoever they're really bringing in.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
I don't know Rivers. Would his ego allow himself to be brought in for that reason? My gut says it wouldn't. He signed with the idea he is gonna at least get a chance to play. Right?
Dizzy
Footballguy
I have no idea. He's a dead man walking if they play him... 44 yrs old.. outta football for 5 yrs... looked completely spent his last 1-2 yrs while playing???
Bring out the body bag.
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