Philip Rivers: Just Havin' Fun Out There?

There's an article on SignOnSanDiego right now about Philip Rivers' favorite play from Sunday's win over the Chiefs was his "heave" to Malcolm Floyd which ended up at the KC 1-yard-line. Says Rivers:

"I really like that one because, first, Malcom made a great catch. Second, because it was one of those plays where you just heave the ball."

Now the easy criticism here is that Rivers is one of the more imprecise quarterbacks in the league, relying on the hands and jumping ability of his receivers and simply putting the ball up there for them. This is completely valid. Philip Rivers works with the tools he has been given: an unusual throwing motion, an eye for the long ball, and a basketball team masquerading as a receiving corps.

But on a more mental level, this signals a new Philip Rivers. Gone are the days of yapping at opposing fans and looking sour on the sidelines. This Philip is out the havin' fun! Just look at him about to bear hug Antonio Gates. He's enjoying himself while playing the game of football. Somewhere, Brett Favre is nodding in approval.

The article closes with this positively glowing quotation from Antonio Gates:

"Philip is one of those guys. A football player."

Well I sure hope so, Antonio.

Rivers considers heave his highlight [SignOnSanDiego.com]

Photo Credit: Sean M. Haffey / San Diego Union-Tribune