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Gary Horton and Field Yates take a look at the team philosophy, offseason needs and a key free-agent move for the San Diego Chargers.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2013

You may have noticed that we at Grantland take bad quarterback play very seriously. While Grantland's finest in the Los Angeles office take part in the BQBL each season, my basis for bad quarterback knowledge dates back to a childhood during which th...

When I was in first grade, there was a kid named Thomas who couldn't go more than a couple weeks without peeing his pants. Every day he'd come to school dressed in a collared shirt and a nice pair of slacks, and every day you'd think, "Will Thomas pe...

It was the first day of the NFL combine in Indianapolis and if A.J. Smith had been nervous, it would have been understandable. He was entering the most critical offseason of his career. Already fired in the court of public opinion, Smith and Norv ...

Great State Debate: Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Ohio grow the best quarterbacks.

Here are a few more thoughts I have on Tuesday's Pro Bowl selections: I've heard a lot in the past several hours since the AFC Pro Bowl team was announced that Philip Rivers was an undeserving selection on the team and Tim Tebow may have been snu...

CHICAGO -- Chicago appeared to come out flat for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers, and the result was a 3-3 tie at the end of the first quarter. Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers completed his first two passes of the game, including ...

Jay Cutler and Philip Rivers developed a rivalry from their days playing against each other in the AFC West with Cutler leading the Broncos and Rivers the Chargers. They meet again Sunday, this time with Cutler leading the Bears, winners of four stra...

Hey degenerates — remember me? I'm the guy who last week told you to bet the Ravens over 28.5 points and to wager on the Philip Rivers interception machine to keep rolling. Unfortunately — those were my only winners. A net of -15,000 jerm...

The AFC West was represented by one player in the top 10 Power Rankings for best overall players in the NFL, regardless of position. Not surprisingly, that player is San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. He is ranked ninth. I ranked Rivers...

The Pro Bowl teams will be announced Tuesday. Here's a look at candidates for each team in the division: Denver: Players: Champ Bailey (cornerback), Ryan Clady (tackle), Brandon Lloyd (receiver), D.J. Williams (linebacker) Best bets: Lloyd,...

Football Outsiders takes a look at two teams through the lens of Week 16. For the Bengals, a star-heavy approach has cost them in the passing game, and for the Chargers, even Antonio Gates can be dropped from the passing game.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2010

IRVING, Texas - The Dallas defense just got done facing a couple of quarterbacks who have own Super Bowl rings and have put up passing numbers that rank among the greatest in NFL history. This might be the Cowboys' most difficult defensive challen...

Our weekly look at quarterbacks who are under the center of attention. CENTER OF ATTENTION: CHASING MARINO Notable QB Through 1st 5 Games of Season Through 5 Games Season Total 1984 Dan Marino 1,527 5,084 2010 Philip...

SAN DIEGO -- Antonio Gates and Shaun Phillips are having big days as the San Diego Chargers are routing Arizona 28-7 at halftime. Gates had two touchdown receptions from quarterback Philip Rivers. He scored on plays of 33 yards and 26 yards. Gates...

As we get ready for another wild week in the NFL, which QBs are under center ... of attention? Most Wins Without Loss Since 2008, Passer Rating of 100.0 or Better Kurt Warner 14 Jay Cutler 12 Matt Ryan 10 ...