Why Philip Rivers Is a Top-Five Quarterback in the NFL

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Published: June 23, 2009

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... 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 Roethlisbergerwho was also taken in the first roundstatistically, he has been the best quarterback of the three.

In 2006, he began 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 ...

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