The Detestation of Philip Rivers
What is it about Philip Rivers that gets on everyone’s nerves? This is something that I need someone to clarify for me. Living in New Jersey, I am right in the thick of the Giants, Jets, and Eagles territory, and going to college in Massachusetts I was in Patriot territory and besides the fact that the Giants drafted Rivers and traded him instantly for Eli Manning, Rivers has no tie to these teams what so ever. So why is it that 90% of my friends and others I talk football with all despise Phillip Rivers?
Let me first say that I for one have absolutely nothing against Philip Rivers. I think he is one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the NFL and that he got robbed of a Pro Bowl berth this season. I also despite popular opinion think he might be the best quarterback of the 2004 NFL draft. When looking at the statistics of Rivers first 3 years starting, he has put up much better numbers then Big Ben and Eli Manning did.
So when I ask all these haters of Philip Rivers why they despise Rivers I’ve gotten common responses like, “He is cocky,” “All he does is whine,” “He’s a crybaby,” “Who does he think he is?” and of course the only legitimate gripe is, “Did you see what he did to Cutler?” But the guy is a competitor; can we all just judge him on that one confrontation with division rival Jay Cutler? I am a big Jay Cutler fan, and I have gotten over it. But all these other common labels on Rivers aren’t justified in my opinion. When I think Philip Rivers I think tough under the radar quarterback who will do anything he can to win.
Maybe it’s just that Rivers has nothing pretty or clean about him. There is nothing appealing about his throwing motion despite its effectiveness. He looks clumsy when moving outside the pocket. Maybe its because you very rarely see him smiling on or near the football field. Maybe its because he’s not in every other commercial on TV. He isn’t blown up on Sportscenter constantly so his production is under appreciated. I think these are the things that affect the leisurely fans.
So Philip Rivers, keep on doing what you do. Keep on producing and competing. Keep playing through those injuries and soon you will get the recognition that you deserve. I for one will remember him strapping that knee brace on, and playing with a serious ACL injury in the playoffs, while a certain superstar was on the bench sulking.
When all is said and done with the draft of 2004’s quarterback class, it is very well possible that Philip Rivers will be the best Quarterback of the common trio of Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, and himself. But these comparisons wont come into the headlines till Rivers leads San Diego to a Championship.
Peter Lomuscio
This is a Fan-Created Comment on MileHighReport.com. The opinion here is not necessarily shared by the editorial staff of MHR
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You forgot
That he’s also a douchebag SoCal pussbag.
by robbo650 on Jan 10, 2009 2:23 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
THos guy posts on all the SBNation Blogs...
He’s just trying to get a rise…
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by John Bena on Jan 10, 2009 3:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Kinda disagree
If you click on his username, you can see he has his own blog. It looks like anything he posts on his blog, he cross posts on all the SBNation blogs of the teams involved.
So I think it is more of a spamming situation than trying to get a rise.
by MattR on Jan 10, 2009 3:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That too...
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by John Bena on Jan 10, 2009 4:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He's not even a fan of a peticular team.
can we all just judge him on that one confrontation with division rival Jay Cutler?
Yes, you never see Montana, Elway, Brady, or Manning do that? I don’t like Rivers or SD and never will.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
by weazel on Jan 10, 2009 7:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
he just joined MHR today to post this article.
Well then…if it’s a rise he wants…LET’S GIVE HIM A RISE! In our very own, respectable MHR way! ;-)
by phantom818 on Jan 10, 2009 7:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
HE CAN'T TAKE OUR FREEDOM!!!!
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
by papigrande on Jan 10, 2009 8:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
You have braved with Shanny, now brave with me.....our new great leader shall say.
And then we shall overtake the Phyllis lovers of the world. Like the barbarian Scots of all the surrounding communities and villages, the Chiefs and Raiders will join with us (and of course, not overtake us because Denver is clearly the most promising franchise) and OVERTHROW the ENGLISH…er….CHARGER RULE! I’ve had it with this Rivers character! It is time to take back the west.
Man, I can’t wait to get going again.
by phantom818 on Jan 10, 2009 8:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Uhhh....
We don’t like him because he’s a whining douchetastical asshat clown. Other than that, I’m sure he’s a nice guy.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
by papigrande on Jan 10, 2009 3:46 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
maybe he is a KC Qu**fs fan!
Was it hard? "It hurts. But tough times don’t last — tough people do. That’s life." - Mike Shanahan
by Steve O' on Jan 10, 2009 4:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Woooo Hoooo Papi
I just love all the new words !!!!! Do ya mind if I find some good uses for them.LOL
by donnamae on Jan 11, 2009 1:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Well..
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/4066/riversfaceyk8.jpg
That’s a good reason. He’s just the sort of guy who has what I like to call a “punchable” face. Even if he wasn’t QB for the Chargers, he still the sort of guy who you look at and just want to break a few facial bones. He basically just looks like a twat.
by Muse_Cubed on Jan 10, 2009 3:50 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
lol..."(he) has what I like to call a 'punchable' face"
You have a way with words sir. Rec’d.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
by PosterNutbag on Jan 10, 2009 4:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for not embedding that in your comment.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
by papigrande on Jan 10, 2009 8:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh.
I’ll take Big Ben over Rivers any day, twice on Sunday/Monday and always in the playoffs.
by ejruiz on Jan 10, 2009 4:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
You guys forgot that he is a flaming bag of poo!
Oh…and he is THE Marmalard!
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
by PosterNutbag on Jan 10, 2009 4:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
This is BroncoNation...you have to hate the divisional rivals QBs. What else can you expect?
by broncoholic on Jan 10, 2009 5:05 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Yes you have to
Hate all players on rival teams. You can respect them though.like I respect tony Gonzalez but I have no respect whatsoever for phyillis
by robbo650 on Jan 10, 2009 5:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Peter...shut the hell up!
Was that OK????
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
by boydy2669 on Jan 10, 2009 6:40 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Peter likes Phyllis
and Phyllis likes Peters
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
by 53guys on Jan 10, 2009 6:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
haha i guess i shouldnt have brought this to the Denver board.
by Pete1020 on Jan 11, 2009 12:51 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Then why do you do things like this?
Go find your team’s blog and play there.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
by papigrande on Jan 11, 2009 8:54 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it Papi
I clicked on a couple of those links and they seem like posts from a legitimate fan. Not necessarily a fan posting exclusively on his own team’s boards, admittedly but those are pretty well thought out posts.
I also thought that this post in here was a fair question actually, especially given how strong of a theme it seems to be in MHR.
Anyway…
Darren Bennett... check
Ben Graham... check
Sav Rocca... check
Now if only we can find an Australian who can run and tackle in the NFL and show these Yanks what we're made of.
by orange&blue_aussie on Jan 11, 2009 5:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
i didnt kno i was only allowed to talk to my team’s fans. I like to talk NFL. About and with all fans. I didnt think this was such a sin.
by Pete1020 on Jan 11, 2009 9:47 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
It's not, however
you can’t expect a Broncos fan to really like Rivers or any AFC West opponent. You should’ve expected responses like these. We don’t like Rivers……peroiod.
It’s like an Eagles fan saying he likes T.O
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
by weazel on Jan 11, 2009 6:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Peters
How was your date with Phillis? Was she everyting you had hoped for, or more? I’ll bet you got more.
It is better to keep silent, and appear to be wise, then to ramble on and remove all doubt! The Wisest Man.
by metalman5050 on Jan 11, 2009 12:12 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though
I’m not like some Bronco fans who wouldn.t wish you and phillis well! I hope that you both have many happy years together, seriously!
It is better to keep silent, and appear to be wise, then to ramble on and remove all doubt! The Wisest Man.
by metalman5050 on Jan 11, 2009 12:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
While I find the “fly-by-night” post abhorrent, I type with marked sarcasm when I say I’m impressed by the classy behavior we Denver fans have shown in this post. But, that being said…
Why do we hate Philip Rivers? Well, yes, because he has behaved boorishly and childishly when things don’t go his way. Competitive? Yes. So is Jay Cutler. Jay gets mad at himself and he holds teammates who make mistakes to account. I wouldn’t want to drop one of Jay’s perfectly thrown passes and get that earful and that evil eye he uses. Rivers blames everyone except his team and himself. The LOLts were coronated SB champions before this season started, and they limped into the playoffs BACKWARDS as the Broncos fell apart and ALLOWED them into the playoffs. They have played well, I do agree. But having THAT many weapons and going 4-8 in the first .75 of the season is laughable. Denver was not expected to do much better than 8-8, AND we had no running backs. For Jay to be emotional (not sulking) after doing his best to carry this team on his shoulders into the playoffs, and see his coach’s nepotism (read: Slowik) “lead” one defensive collapse after another, while Jay sits on the bench knowing he can do nothing more than move the chains and score points when he is on the field, and it STILL won’t be good enough for a win, shows that he is the better, calmer, cooler, and more emotional quarterback.
The reason Rivers is devoid of class is that he throws tantrums at refs, and he chides other players when his team is winning comfortably and was EXPECTED to win comfortably. Norv seems to have reigned him in a little, but any idiot can read straight through his feigns at sincerity during interviews and press conferences. It’s clear his “attitude” has been handled by PR people. He is smarmy, arrogant (not confident, arrogant) condescending, unprofessional, and unable to get the job done with a pool of talent around him deeper than Norv Turner’s acne scars. (OK, that was my one classless shot. I admit it).
Philip Rivers’ wild-eyed rants at officials this season have demonstrated why people hate the guy. Accept it; you need not question it further. It is not opinion, it is truth the way “powder blue is a ridiculous color for an NFL uniform” is true.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Jan 11, 2009 4:38 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I hate Phyliss Rivers, let me count the ways
Fact is he is spoiled and whiny little puss. He wasn’t even the best QB on his team (Drew Brees) was much better and someone who has shown class win or lose. I see Rivers that reminded Shottenheimer of Kosar cause his footballs look like wounded ducks falling out of the sky, but lets put it this way, Rivers wins because of the people around him not because he is any good.
"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
by Broncoman on Jan 11, 2009 4:43 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Another reason to get a D this spring
Good as Rivers numbers are, he’s not great under defensive pressure.
In Goodman We Trust
by Emmett Smith on Jan 11, 2009 5:27 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Did you see him
after he got sacked at the two yArd line. The guy who sacked him got another steeper jumped on his back and accidently nudged phyillises leg. Phyillis then whines to try to get a PF call. My mom said “wow he’s a bitch”(I figured I could use that word cuz I’m talking about rivers if not I apoligize)
by robbo650 on Jan 11, 2009 5:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong word...detestation
Even though it almost contains teste, which rivers is, the better word would be abhorence. Detest sounds to proper, abhor is much better.
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by DaytonaBronco on Jan 11, 2009 7:37 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I wish I’d thought of your sig first :)
by CoastalBronco on Jan 12, 2009 2:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
hhmm...
Not sure why all the hostility towards pete1020. I like people that go to other blogs. I am a member of SD’s blog so I can go over there and talk smack and get the rivalry all heated up. And quite frankly, it’s fun (except lately cause there is no defense I can muster to overcome the inevitable “Whatever, you guys were up 3 games w/ 3 games to go and lost. U suck!”)
Anyways, as far as Rivers is concerned, if he were able to shut-up, stop being such a pond-scum sucking, slimey, excuse-oozing, pompous little kid and step up like a man and just play hard like he did in last year’s AFC championship game, I think he would be one of the best in the NFL. It’s not just the cast around him. There have been other QB’s with better weapons who have stunk it up. I mean look at Delhomme is CAR who has an amazing running game and arguably the best WR in football. He threw 5 picks this weekend.
Rivers can play. That’s not the problem. It’s his sniveling cry-baby persona. It’s his ego. That’s the problem. And, as a Broncos fan, I hope he waits till he is 37 and out of football before he grows up.
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