Philip Rivers: 'There's Nothing Different' This Season

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:realgm

Vancouver Sun - Philip Rivers says there is nothing different this season than in past years aside from his poor statistics.

He had the first three-interception game of his career on Sunday against the Packers in a 45-38 loss.

His 14 interceptions and 17 turnovers overall lead the NFL.

"Other than statistically, there's nothing different," Rivers said. "I'm a year older, and that's about it. I've got one more child but there are no injuries. There's nothing different.

"I appreciate everyone trying to come up with a theory and a reason that I'm hurt," he added. "I'm not hurt. I've thrown a handful of picks that I normally don't throw and I'll probably throw some more throughout my career. There won't always be a reason why."

Many have wondered for weeks what's wrong with Rivers, whether it's an injury due to some hard hits early in the season or if it has something to do with his wife recently giving birth to their sixth child.

 

[DJT]

Yeah, I believe him...he is the same person, just things aren't going his way.

He needs to read the defense better and not force things. I mean just take what the defense gives you and don't turn the ball over.

That Packers-Chargers game was pretty sweet...

 

[Lake Louise]

He has more touchdowns, at home, than he did in that game.


It's not just the picks, but the outcomes from those picks. 14 points off interceptions yesterday, and lost by 7. Went from a 7-7 game to 21-7 and they never could get out of that hole.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Something sure doesn't look right to me, he never throws INT's, especially pick sixes, I mean that is what helped Green Bay win the game yesterday, generally you never see Phillip being one of the reasons you are losing games. He fumbled the snap the week before and lost them that game and then pulled that yesterday, he sure is having an off year by his standards.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I was just thinking about how all of these people were talking about the Chargers after their 3-1 start, saying things like "they never start good and then they come on at the end of the season, now they're 3-1? The league better watch out."

Now here we are, they are 4-4. Only a game better than they were last year.

 

[ZigZag]

I guess the karma from being a total douche is comin back to bite him

 

[VC15]

There is a difference. He's finally facing some decent competition.