Rivers takes matters into his own hands

Philip Rivers: part quarterback, part linebacker?

Everyone's got something bad to say about Rivers: bad attitude, a**hole, big mouth, ugly passer. But you can't deny his ability to throw, as ugly as it may be, and you can't deny his will to win and play football. Did you see tonights game?

Yeah. Dude stretegically tackled a guy after a fumble and prevented 6 points. No, it wasn't Jason Taylor or Bart Scott he stopped, but that takes heart. Risking injury during week 2 of the preseason? Dude is a badass.

He'll never be my favorite player -- far from it in fact -- but he's got my respect, not that he needs it. But if he asks, then he's always had it.

ESPN's Adam Schefter might've said it best: If [Antonio] Cromartie could tackle like Rivers, he would still be a Charger.