Pick6;1721558 wrote:I think under normal circumstances it would be dumb. Don't know what Rivers contract length is, but a few years of competent play at the QB position, which most likely means playoffs, would be refreshing. Especially when history shows the 1st round pick will most likely be underwhelming.

Commander of Awesome;1721560 wrote: Both are against the trade. Interesting fact, Phillip Rivers wants to go to the titans.

Sonofanump;1721573 wrote:Ranked #3, seems about right...

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25094403/quarterback-desperation-rankings-how-screwed-is-your-nfl-team

BR1986FB;1721574 wrote:And don't get me wrong, I've been of the mindset to "build up the O-Line/defense and win ugly until that franchise QB comes along" but will it ever come? I don't see any in the coming drafts. How long will we have to wait?

The Philip Rivers thing is a pipedream but if there is the smallest chance that they can get him, sign him to an extension and he would WANT to be here, you DO it. Yeah, Rivers is 33 but he's still playing at a very high level. He's not Tom Brady but Brady is 37 so Rivers probably has a few years of high level play left.

Sonofanump;1721581 wrote:Sure. This team with a healthy Alex Mack and Rivers at QB would have been at least a 11 win team.

sleeper;1721592 wrote:Phillip Rivers is not the solution.

lhslep134;1721478 wrote:I'll be keeping my eye out. My prediction is < 2.5 weeks

BR1986FB;1721594 wrote:Since you seem to know, what/who is? And DON'T say Cardale Freakin Jones.

He's not a long term solution but there's not a long term solution in sight. If you can get a legit QB to keep you in the playoff mix for 3-5 years. I don't see why not.

Ytowngirlinfla;1721604 wrote:My supplier said they'd have them within a week, 2 max.

sleeper;1721660 wrote:There is currently no solution. Phillip Rivers is a journeyman QB who's never won anything; he's not even worth even considering trading a single asset for.

BR1986FB;1721664 wrote:Haha...typical.

Rivers isn't a "journeyman." He's never had a year with less than 21 TD passes. Last year, his O-Line was depleted and pretty much had no running game. Put him in Cleveland and he'd probably thrive. The only hinderance that he'd have would be the receiving corps but SD's receivers aren't the best in the league either.

Rivers is light years better than anything this franchise has probably ever seen (including Kosar & Sipe) and would give the offense and team instant credibility. I agree that he's not a "long term solution" but until they find that, he'd be just what they need, if he were available and willing to come here.

sleeper;1721665 wrote:He's never won anything and he never will.

sleeper;1721665 wrote:He's never won anything and he never will.

sleeper;1721665 wrote:He's never won anything and he never will.

se-alum;1721681 wrote:Andrew Luck has never won anything, you wouldn't take him if the opportunity arose?

BR1986FB;1721667 wrote:It doesn't matter. If I have the choice of a) watching Rivers lead the team to the playoffs for 2-3 years while trying to find his replacement vs b) watching Brian Hoyer, Josh McCown, Jake Delhomme, Charlie Frye, etc put up 5 points per game while they play "tough defense" I'm taking option "a."

jmog;1721671 wrote:Would you rather have Rivers or Eli Manning? Please say Manning since he has "won something", it will prove my lingering point.

Terry_Tate;1721679 wrote:Why do you guys still respond to sleepers crazy statements? There's no point unless you're bored, lol.

sleeper;1721687 wrote:Except Rivers is not a free agent and would command an additional asset. Rivers - that asset would not be good enough to win a Super Bowl so I'm not sure why you are content with trading assets for an old QB who has already well surpassed his potentially of never winning anything and expect him to come to Cleveland and do anything relevant.

BR1986FB;1721690 wrote:Got it. You're one of those types who would prefer to muddle along, hoping they someday find the QB, while being a laughingstock the whole time, versus bringing in a top tier QB to make them relevant while looking for that same QB. And that comment about not paying the price for Andrew Luck was so "over the top/sleeper" I almost spit out my water laughing.