Depend on Rivers

A decade ago, before his initial retirement from professional football, Philip Rivers was one of the more reliable quarterbacks in the game. He was never much of a threat to run, but in the passing game, he made quick reads and accurate throws. He retired and was back coaching high school football for several years, but was summoned back by Colts in need. Rivers still sees the field well and reads the defense magnificently, but his throws lack the pinpoint accuracy that marked his former career. He is clearly picking out the most open receiver, but the ball is not always where it needs to be and where it likely would have been before he took an extended hiatus from playing the game. I do not accept the joke though that it is now "Depends on Rivers", as in adult diapers. Philip still has a great mind for football, but his body is not quite where it once was.