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Early in Sunday’s game against the Chargers Joe Barksdale Color Rush Jersey , it looked like things might go the Cardinals’ way.t quarter and were in position to at least play a close game in Los Angeles. That changed quickly, however.The Chargers opened the second quarter with a touchdown, Philip Rivers completed his first 25 passes and the Cardinals wound up on the wrong end of a 45-10 final score. Cardinals coach Steve Wilks said “the wheels just sort of fell off a little bit,” which seems like a little bit of an understatement compared to another description he used.“Definitely was embarrassing, definitely not what we want,” Wilks said, via ESPN.com. “This organization, that team in that locker room, those players and coaches, we got to do better.”Wilks said he doesn’t feel like the team quit against the Chargers, which would seem to say a lot about the talent on hand for a 2-9 team. If that determination is shared by team ownership, it will be interesting to see what they do to try to avoid further embarrassment in the future. This is a great time of year to be thankful for what we have, where we have been, and what the future holds. Although the Chargers have lost their way a bit in recent years, the month of December..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections San Diego Chargers Daily LinksSan Diego Chargers NewsSan Diego Chargers OffseasonSan Diego Chargers HistorySan Diego Chargers HumorChargers Advent CalendarAdvent Calendar - Dec. 25: Philip Rivers is DEFINITELY heading to CantonNew,20commentsByCole Thompson@MrColeThompsonDec 25, 2018 Casey Hayward Color Rush Jersey ,8:30am PSTShareTweetShareShareAdvent Calendar - Dec. 25: Philip Rivers is DEFINITELY heading to CantonThis is a great time of year to be thankful for what we have, where we have been, and what the future holds. Although the Chargers have lost their way a bit in recent years, the month of December still holds such incredible promise! This advent calendar is an attempt to hearken back to these days of December joy. Each day will bring a new advent from the Bolts’ history that makes it wonderful to be a Chargers fan.Dec. 25: Philip Rivers is DEFINITELY Heading to CantonIt’s easy to look at near every quarterback in the NFL and find a flaw. Some are inaccurate passers, some struggle under pressure and some just shouldn’t be out on the field due to age or their athletic traits. Still, when we hear the talks of Eli Manning, Matt Ryan, and Cam Newton, all seem to be considered among the best of the last near-decade and soon to be heading to Canton, Ohio. Here’s the kicker, once again Philip Rivers has been left out the conversation. Since being drafted out of North Carolina State with the fourth overall selection, Rivers has always carried a persona around him. When the Chargers initially selected Manning with the first overall pick, Rivers was seemed to be considered the second option. The real fact, however, is the 37-year-old quarterback has perhaps been the biggest blessing in disguise. Sure, while Manning took the New York Giants to a pair of Super Bowls against the New England Patriots, Rivers stats are bit more consistent. Compared to Manning’s 55 Melvin Ingram Color Rush Jersey ,480 passing yards, 358 touchdowns and a completion rating of 60.3%, Rivers has gone for 54,480 passing yards, 373 touchdowns, and completion rating of 64.6%. The biggest plus of all, Rivers is armed and ready to continue to add to his stellar resume while Manning is about to head out the door. Compared to some of the other high profile quarterbacks of the last 15 seasons, Rivers has the same completion rating and more touchdowns than Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger, who was drafted just seven picks after the Alabama native. Drafted just one year later, Rivers also has more passing yards and touchdowns than Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers. While there’s plenty of people out there, who will say “Aaron Rodgers sat for three seasons,” Rivers sat for two full years before finally getting the starting gig. While Tom Brady and Drew Brees are past the 400 touchdown club, Rivers could be joining that unit sometime next season. If so, Rivers would be just one of just six quarterbacks to meet that mark. Who are they you might ask? Good question. What do Dan Marino, Brett Farve, Peyton Manning, Brady Denzel Perryman Color Rush Jersey , and Brees have in common? All either current and future Hall of Fame players. Rivers should easily be in that conversation if he passes the 400 mark. It shouldn’t be up for debate. If the likes of Big Ben and Eli are considered locks due to their Super Bowl appearances, the NFL is looking at the team rather than the player. Rivers has been the golden boy of the Chargers organization since 2004 thanks to his loyalty and commitment to bringing the franchise a Lombardi Trophy. Even when the team moved to Los Angeles, Rivers elected to stay with the team and make the 120-mile drive daily so his family wouldn’t have to up-haul their entire life. It’s like that old holiday song Chargers fans sing every year. Cmon, you know the words! (To the tune of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer)”You Big Ben and Peyton and Tommy and Eli, Russell, and A-Rod and Flacco and Matty IceBut do you recall, the most undervalued quarterback of all?Philip the Redneck Rivers joined the league in 2004And if you watched his game film, all he ever does is score (both on and off the field!)All of the NFL voters, seem to overlook his name.All because that LA Cowboy has played in several playoff gamesThen in 2018, Rivers came to say...HEY YALL! We’re the gosh darn Chargers, and as you can see, I’m trying to win the MVP!Now the Chargers are heading to the playoffs; Rivers has been one of the best in the game.Philip the Redneck Rivers, He’ll be headed to the Hall of Fame. Headed to the Hall of Fame!”Merry Christmas Chargers fans and a happy playoff season!And that concludes our holiday season of remembrance! Thank you, everyone, for joining!