Philip Rivers: Why He Is a Top Five Quarterback in the NFL

Last week, I talked about Aaron Rodgers and whether he should be a top five quarterback. We will do a more interesting one in Phillip Rivers. Philip Rivers has always been one of the more talked about quarterbacks in the league. Coming out of NC State, Rivers was originally selected by the New York Giants. However, in a draft day deal, Rivers and Eli Manning swapped teams, and he ended up on the Chargers. Though he has not won a Super Bowl like Manning or Ben Roethlisberger, who was also taken in the first round, statistically he has been the best quarterback of the three. In 2006, he ban to rise, throwing for 3,388 yards with 22 TDs and nine interceptions. In 2007, he threw for 3,152 yards, 21 TDs, and 15 INT, which did take a step down. However, the 2008 season showed the breakout of Philip Rivers, who put up Pro-Bowl numbers by throwing for 4009 yards, 34 TD, and 11 interceptions, including a passer rating of 105.5. These numbers showed the type of quarterback Rivers truly is: one ... (link)