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Philip Rivers is Still an Elite NFL Quarterback

Found June 28, 2012 on PPR Fantasy Football: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Philip Rivers,  Vincent Jackson,  Robert Meachem,  Antonio Gates,  Vincent Brown,  Eddie Royal
TEAMS: San Diego Chargers,  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Philip Rivers is still an elite signal-caller in the NFL.   The 2011 season was a nightmare for San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. Not only did he not play to the elite level that we have come accustomed to since he took over as the starting quarterback for San Diego back in 2006,  but the Chargers also missed out on the playoffs for the second straight season causing some to question whether or not Rivers is truly an elite quarterback in the National Football League. Well I have news for all the doubters. Rivers is elite. And even though 2012 was admittedly not his best season as a pro, Rivers is motivated and ready to prove himself all over again in 2012. The strange thing about Rivers 2011 season was that while he started off slowly, the team was winning games. Over the first seven games of the season, Rivers threw just seven touchdown passes to go along with 11 interceptions, but did still manage to throw for an impressive 297 yards a game as the team got off ...
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