Rivers to break Marino's record?
Personally, I hope not. Because that means that we're playing from behind and Rivers is slinging it around to try and catch up. But I agree with Philip, records are nice, but I want a championship. Come on Phil, get me a Lombardi.
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Philip Rivers is one of the most accomplished players at his position never to have played in a Super Bowl, much less won one. The league's leading passer is enjoying a potential season for the ages, and the most valuable player award is within his grasp.
"Peyton Manning could have won the last seven or eight MVP awards," says Trent Dilfer, an ESPN analyst and former Super Bowl-winning quarterback. "This is the first year that it is not even close. It is Philip Rivers."
Entering the team's Week 10 bye, he combined for 600 yards passing and six touchdown passes in consecutive victories against the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans that have jump-started the Chargers entering Monday's home game against the Denver Broncos.
Only Hall of Famer Steve Young had a better touchdown-to-interception ratio (129-47, 2.74) than Rivers (124-52, 2.38) after 73 starts, according to Elias Sports Bureau. Ditto for passer rating (104.8 to 97.3). A handful of quarterbacks, Roger Staubach and Brady included, won 50 games faster than Rivers.
"I think I've played the last year and a half as consistently as I have ever played," the exuberant quarterback says in a quiet moment. "For the most part, I feel as confident and calm in the pocket in this offense as I ever have been. (Coach) Norv (Turner) and I have a great feel for what he is trying to get out of plays."
Entering Week 10, Rivers led the league in passing yardage (2,944) and TD passes (19, tied with Eli Manning ) and was the top-rated quarterback (102.9) with more than 125 pass attempts. Twice this season he has thrown for more than 400 yards (455 vs. the Seattle Seahawks, 431 vs. the Raiders).
Consequently, the 6-5, 228-pounder is on pace to break Dan Marino's single-season passing record of 5,084 yards.
"I wish I could have both (the record and a deep playoff run)," Rivers says. "I certainly would trade the record for the playoffs. I will take 200 yards (a game) the rest of the way if it means us winning. The record would be awesome, if it comes with us winning."
