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Philip Rivers – 2004 Draft Pick of the Day

Philip Rivers was born on December 8, 1981, in Decatur, Alabama. Rivers is one of the best young quarterbacks in the world, and he has proven it time and again on the field. Not only does he have all the physical tools a good quarterback needs, but he’s also one of the smartest players in the game. When you combine these two things, it is easy to see why you will be a great player in the NFL for many years to come.

Rivers attended Athens High School and excelled both in the classroom and on the football field. In his senior year he played both safety and quarterback, and this led to him being named Alabama Football Player of the Year.

After high school, Rivers decided to take his game to North Carolina State University. During his days playing for Wolfpack, Rivers broke almost all school and conference records. Perhaps his best record is that most games started a college quarterback at 51. This not only showed his consistency, but also his determination to lead his team’s game in and out of the game. Rivers led the Wolfpack to four bowl games and came home with wins in three of them.

Rivers was selected by the New York Giants with the fourth pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Shortly after, he was traded to the San Diego Chargers for fellow quarterback Eli Manning. After a short delay, Rivers finally signed a six-year contract worth $ 40.5 million.

During the 2004 season, Rivers saw limited action, appearing in just two games. The 2005 season was more of the same, as he failed to beat Drew Brees at the starting quarterback position.

Rivers was finally named a starting quarterback in 2006 after Brees left for New Orleans. During his first season as a full-time starter, Rivers posted solid numbers. He did a very good job managing the game, which was evident by the Chargers’ 14-2 record and the AFC Western Championship.

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