Philip Rivers And Family Ready For The 2017 Season
Los Angeles, Cal.- Season 14 for Philip Rivers is looking more promising than the last few as a member of the NFL’s Chargers. After 55 years in the city of San Diego, the team relocated to Los Angeles and is hoping for a fresh start in an attempt to overcome losing seasons the last two years winning just nine games while losing 23.
Rivers, who played at Athens High after being born in nearby Decatur, is starting his 12th consecutive season as starting quarterback where he has racked up over 45,800 yards of passing and 314 touchdowns while being named to the NFL Pro Bowl Team six times. He is eighth in NFL history in TD passes and 12th in passing yards and his 94.7 rating is eighth best of all-time.
The 35-year old Rivers and his wife, Tiffany, and their eight children, will continue to live in San Diego while the team headquarters will be based in Los Angeles, a mere 120 miles apart. To assist in keeping his family intact, with his children ranging in ages two to 15, Rivers has reported to have purchased a custom made vehicle he will drive back and forth to the training facilities from his home. The vehicle is reported to have a big screen TV, Wi-Fi and a satellite, which allows him to watch game films while traveling. A teammate has chosen to drive the vehicle.
“I try and make it home for dinner every night possible unless we’re on the road,” said Rivers in a recent interview. “Tiffany is always very supportive and we have worked on having a good balance in our family.”
Rivers, who holds or shares 23 team records, is known as a fierce competitor who doesn’t take no for answer and is always heavily involved in every aspect of the Chargers’ offense. His learning the sport from his father who was a longtime high school coach led him to the level of competiveness he carries with him today. His love for the sport is second to none.
“Just the challenge of finding a way to beat a defense is part of the sport I love the most,” said Rivers. “I tell younger players, especially the youth football players, to enjoy the game and cherish the memories they will experience.”
Rivers has already stated once his playing days in the National Football League are over he would like to pursue a high school coaching career. His current contract with Los Angeles is good for three more years and if the 6-foot-5, 225-pound signal caller can stay healthy he should be able to provide even more impressive statistics as one of the top quarterbacks in professional football.
“There are parts of both the college and NFL football that are great, but I think in high school football you have the chance to really make an impact on young boys,” added Rivers, on what he hopes will be his future after the NFL. “Having a preparation strategy and working to win is the best part of high school football.”
Rivers entered the 2017 season with the NFL’s second-longest active streak of starting 176 consecutive regular season games. He is one of four quarterbacks in NFL history to start at least 150 consecutive games. With his new ride from home to work and back, the professional athlete will be the best he can be on the field and at home.
