http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9141808<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Schottenheimer would 'absolutely' like to have QB Brees back Jan. 3, 2006CBS SportsLine.com wire reports SAN DIEGO -- Marty Schottenheimer "absolutely" would like to have Drew Brees back, even though the Chargers' starting quarterback is going under the knife and is not under contract for next year.Brees traveled to Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday to get a second opinion on his injured right shoulder from noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews.Brees has a torn labrum in his right shoulder, which was dislocated in Saturday's home loss to the Denver Broncos when he tried to recover his fumble. Brees said on Monday that he'd like to have surgery this week."I have every reason to believe that Drew will be 100 percent, and those of you that know him know what he's like and the competitive nature he brings," Schottenheimer said Tuesday during his season-ending news conference. "Once we have the surgery, we'll have a complete understanding of the nature of the injury."Schottenheimer said there was "no involvement of the rotator cuff, which is important. When they go in there with the surgery, we'll be able to determine exactly where we are."Members of the team's medical staff aren't permitted to speak with the media.Brees will decide whether Andrews or David Chao, one of the team's doctors, will operate.The fifth-year pro wants a long-term deal from the Chargers (9-7), who missed the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 seasons. He played this season under a one-year, $8 million contract as the team's "franchise" player. The Chargers must decide by Feb. 23 -- well before Brees is throwing again -- whether they'll slap the franchise tag on him again. Backup quarterback Philip Rivers has four years left on his contract.General manager A.J. Smith wouldn't say to what extent Brees' surgery clouds the decision on his future."I have no idea, except it is a shoulder and there will be surgery," Smith said. "I don't know anything until Dr. Andrews or Dr. Chao performs the surgery and informs us exactly what was done, the results, optimistic recovery, what they're thinking, how long it will take, when he'll be ready, when he'll be throwing."Until I have factual information, I don't know how to answer that. After I get those and I know what we're dealing with, then I'll make a recommendation and proceed."The Chargers have said that they have the room under the salary cap to once again keep both Brees and Rivers. Rivers has played sparingly in two seasons and looked rusty when he was forced into Saturday's game.Asked if he anticipated having the same depth chart at quarterback next season, Schottenheimer said: "We'll look at it from a competitive standpoint and see, when he gets back and playing, if indeed he's Drew Brees as we know him. I expect that he will be. But we'll wait and see." Schottenheimer wouldn't say if Brees' surgery and rehab time of approximately four months would almost guarantee that Rivers would be back next year."But I think the wisdom of our decision to keep Philip proves to be important," the coach said.Schottenheimer doesn't regret not giving Rivers more playing time. Rivers' only action this year prior to Saturday was taking a knee to end a 48-10 win over Buffalo on Nov. 20."Philip is on course and is a developing player," Schottenheimer said. "I think I've indicated to you before there can be opportunities, and we had one earlier this season, that it was my intention to get him in with five or six minutes to go but we never got the ball back until it was considerably less than that. Regular-season football is different than preseason football. It's been a philosophy of mine that you play your players until you have determined that the win is secured."Also Tuesday, Smith denied speculation that Schottenheimer was in danger of being fired."These rumors are running rampant all over the country. We're fine," Smith said. "Coach will be back in '06. There never was a doubt."Schottenheimer is under contract through 2007, at approximately $3 million a year.</div>
Trade Phililip Rivers!!! I want this kid to play somewhere else if they tend to keep Drew Brees. Guess we won't see that next year :glare:
SD should trade Rivers for some better players that can help them out. There's no point of having a very big name on the bench if he's not going to play. Its unfair for Rivers. He'll probably request a trade if Brees stays.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GotSkillz52 @ Feb 6 2006, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>SD should trade Rivers for some better players that can help them out. There's no point of having a very big name on the bench if he's not going to play. Its unfair for Rivers. He'll probably request a trade if Brees stays.</div>SD trades Rivers and their 1st rd draft pick to MIA for Sam Madison and their number 1 overall
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pikappsdustin @ Feb 7 2006, 01:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GotSkillz52 @ Feb 6 2006, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>SD should trade Rivers for some better players that can help them out. There's no point of having a very big name on the bench if he's not going to play. Its unfair for Rivers. He'll probably request a trade if Brees stays.</div>SD trades Rivers and their 1st rd draft pick to MIA for Sam Madison and their number 1 overall</div>That wouldnt be a bad trade for you guys (Or Miami), but I cant see that one happening.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Jan 27 2006, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Rivers should go to the Raiders.</div>I think the best suitor for Rivers would be Minnesota or Arizona. Minnesota has an issue with Culpepper's contract and when he will be back to play which wont be the begining of next season. Arizona needs a QB so Rivers would fit in there nicely with their recievers.
I think it would probably be smart 2 keep Brees since it's hard to find a really good QB. The other good option would be to trade him for another starting QB.
It's not surprising, I'd want him back. The improvement's he's made in his game, one of the better QB's in the league. He can only get better as he matures too, the kids got a pretty bright future, loaded with potential. I'd also like to see Rivers go somewhere he might get a chance to play, haven't seen a whole lot of him.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chosen One @ Feb 8 2006, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It's not surprising, I'd want him back. The improvement's he's made in his game, one of the better QB's in the league. He can only get better as he matures too, the kids got a pretty bright future, loaded with potential. I'd also like to see Rivers go somewhere he might get a chance to play, haven't seen a whole lot of him.</div>Theres alot of rumors in Jetsland right now of a Philip Rivers for John Abraham (via Franchise Tag) trade. That would give the Chargers the best LB core in the NFL (cause Abraham would switch back to LB since hes too small for a 3-4 DE) and it would give the Jets their Franchise QB with a cap flexible deal.
That'd benifit both teams. The Chargers add to their already strong LB core, and the Jets get a future star. Have you seen Rivers play at all? All I've heard is that he has potential, but isn't in the right place to show it beind Brees. .
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chosen One @ Feb 8 2006, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That'd benifit both teams. The Chargers add to their already strong LB core, and the Jets get a future star. Have you seen Rivers play at all? All I've heard is that he has potential, but isn't in the right place to show it beind Brees. .</div>He has mediocre arm strength, but is supposed to make up for it with extreme accuracy. Still has a little bit of a funky delivery, but he makes up for that since the guy is 6'5.Could be a franchise QB, could bust out. Same chance as any rookie, but I like Rivers's chances because he has 2 years in the NFL under his belt with our new Offensive Coordinator Brian Shottenheimer as his QB Coach in San Diego. If anybody knows if Rivers can play its this guy.Then again, this is all assuming a rumor goes through which we dont know if it will.
I'm just wondering why they didn't do this sooner. Get rid of Rivers already, Brees is the man. Theya re paying for Rivers to sit on the bench, what a waste.
