The four reasons Raiders fans don't like Phil Rivers

[Charger]

Sep. 11, 2006 @ McAfee: Chargers 27, Raiders 0
Nov. 26, 2006 @ Qualcomm: Chargers 21, Raiders 14
Oct. 14, 2007 @ Qualcomm: Chargers 28, Raiders 14
Dec. 30, 2007 @ McAfee: Chargers 30, Raiders 17

[FilipinoRaider]

You are really trying to push my buttons!!!

Give it a break until after this Sunday. Don't ruin the Charger moment with me because I sure as Hell DO NOT want to pull for the Gaytriots! Plus I kind of like my avi. LoL

[trur8r]

I disagree, his immature attitude is why.

[silvernblack10]

Originally Posted by trur8r

I disagree, his immature attitude is why.

Ding Ding.

[rckabillyRaider]

Originally Posted by Charger

Sep. 11, 2006 @ McAfee: Chargers 27, Raiders 0
Nov. 26, 2006 @ Qualcomm: Chargers 21, Raiders 14
Oct. 14, 2007 @ Qualcomm: Chargers 28, Raiders 14
Dec. 30, 2007 @ McAfee: Chargers 30, Raiders 17

has nothing to do with it. Dont be dumb Charger. Several QB's have beaten us a few times in a row and you dont hear us say anything about them. Its his stupid ass antics.

[ChargedUp]

Originally Posted by FilipinoRaider

You are really trying to push my buttons!!!

Give it a break until after this Sunday. Don't ruin the Charger moment with me because I sure as Hell DO NOT want to pull for the Gaytriots! Plus I kind of like my avi. LoL

I agree, love the avi!

[Sonic Raider]

Originally Posted by rckabillyRaider

has nothing to do with it. Dont be dumb Charger. Several QB's have beaten us a few times in a row and you dont hear us say anything about them. Its his stupid ass antics.

He's even pissed off Bronco players & Bronco fans alike.

Even the Eagles fans I hang out with are beginning to see how much of a douche Philip Rivers is.

[Robzx]

And in 3 out of 4 of those it was LT who we couldnt stop not Rivers. Trust me, you have a lot better chance with Volek then Rivers.

[raiders brah!]

Originally Posted by Charger

Sep. 11, 2006 @ McAfee: Chargers 27, Raiders 0
Nov. 26, 2006 @ Qualcomm: Chargers 21, Raiders 14
Oct. 14, 2007 @ Qualcomm: Chargers 28, Raiders 14
Dec. 30, 2007 @ McAfee: Chargers 30, Raiders 17

Then why don't I hate Drew Brees?



--It's becoming more and more apparent that Charger fans are trying to convince themselves that they like this guy's behavior. Everyone thinks he's an idiot, not just Raider fans. I just listened to a nationally broadcast radio show this morning that dedicated 10 minutes to how obnoxious Rivers is. Face it Charger fan, you're stuck with this guy, stop acting like you're turned on when he lets the crowd get to him. Charger, your a good dude, but let me decide why I hate people.

Grow up Phillip!

Signed,

Ryan Leaf

[rckabillyRaider]

Robzx is right. Several of those games was pretty much Lt beating us single handed. Rivers was barely hitting for like 50percent and 100 some odd yards! He's starting to be hated by everybody and the media and its justified.

[raiders7965]

marty and LT did more in those games

[RideTheLightnin]

You people have no sense of "gamesmanship"... Has anyone here ever played a down outside of pop warner football? Ever make it to HS ball? Varsity even? Ever play in college?

I can say, "Yes, yes, yes, and yes..." And you know what... everyone, I don't care WHO it is talks ****. It's just that it's not scrutinized on a national scale like what's being done to Rivers. He's done this his whole career, people. It's just now with cameras everywhere except up your ass, that every little thing one does or says is blown out of proportion.

Not "everyone" hates him or dislikes him for his antics. Before making blanket comments (and using donkeyfans as your validation, to boot) do a little reading... some research even... for your reading playsure, I submit the following:

Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008
By Casey Pearce, Chargers.com
Former Giants quarterback Phil Simms, who will broadcast Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the Chargers and Patriots on CBS, has one simple reaction when he sees the way the national media is picking apart Philip Rivers’ psyche this week.

“Thank God they didn’t cover the NFL the way they do now when I played because who knows what I was saying to people,” said Simms.

Rivers has been a hot topic on talk shows and in papers of late after cameras have caught him talking to opposing fans and jabbering with opponents on the field. Those isolated incidents have led some to call Rivers immature, selfish and arrogant, but those who are around him every day see the exact opposite.

“If we had more guys in the National Football League be the father he is, be as committed as he is to the team, it would be a lot better league,” fullback Lorenzo Neal said. “He’s a man of belief. Philip is a great father. He’s a great man. He’s good in the community. Everyone in this locker room loves him. It’s unfortunate that people misperceive him the way they seem to.”

For Rivers, having some friendly banter on the field is as much a part of his game as his 27-8 record as a starter. He finds it unfortunate that people have painted him in a negative light because he plays the game the only way he knows how.

“It’s kind of surprising really to be honest with you,” Rivers said. “I’m out there having a good time as I did in the backyard since I was five years old. I’m not saying anything out of line. There’s no profanity being used. I know what I’m about. My teammates know, my family knows and everything else I can’t worry about.”

Rivers’ teammates don’t have any issue with his approach to the game. If anything, they appreciate his sincerity.

“That’s who Philip is,” tight end Antonio Gates said. “He’s genuine. That’s why we all appreciate him. He never tries to be anything that he’s not. He does it his way. He’s been pretty successful doing it his way so I don’t have a problem with it. If he were talking and we were losing that would be one thing, but last I checked his record is pretty good.”

Before each game, the broadcast crew spends some time in production meetings with the key players they’ll be covering that week. Simms has gotten to know Rivers pretty well through those meetings, and the two-time Super Bowl winner likes the fiery young signal caller.

“Some of the stuff that happens on the field, it just doesn’t bother me the way it seems to bother a lot of other people,” Simms said. “It’s an emotional game. He’s been an emotional quarterback ever since I started following him at North Carolina State.”

Neal has a hard time figuring out why Rivers is being criticized for things that other players have received passes for. Earlier this season, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got in the face of Steelers defensive back Anthony Smith after throwing a touchdown pass to the man Smith was covering. Earlier in the week, Smith drew attention by guaranteeing a Pittsburgh victory.

“No one says anything when Brady goes up and they’re head to head and they’re talking with Brady in his face,” Neal said. “It’s okay for him but when Philip does it, it’s just, ‘He’s so immature.’ I don’t get it.”

Simms finds it interesting that some quarterbacks are criticized for being too lackadaisical while Rivers is being looked down upon for his passion for the game.

“Here in New York, all they do is complain that Eli Manning doesn’t show enough emotion,” Simms said. “I always say this: you just be who you are and try to smooth out some of the edges when you get the chance. That’s who he is and that’s what makes him work and that’s how he gets it done.”

Chargers Head Coach Norv Turner and Simms would both advise Rivers that talking to fans isn’t the smartest move.

“That’s a battle you can’t win,” Simms said.

But both can appreciate the fire and emotion the young quarterback displays. Rivers contends it’s the only way he knows how to play, and since it’s been successful, he doesn’t plan on altering his game any time soon.

“As you can see, since that Denver week when things got blown out of proportion, I haven’t changed since then,” Rivers said. “If you’ve followed me around since I was five years old you’d see the same thing every Saturday afternoon in the backyard. You saw it for 51 games at NC State and you’ll probably catch something this weekend. Do I mean any harm by it? No. Again, I’m just going to have fun.”

Seems Phil Simms wasn't a choirboy and yet he's not villified. Wake up people, this is football... a violent GAME played by big, emotion-filled men... not a cotillion

[raiders brah!]

Originally Posted by RideTheLightnin

You people have no sense of "gamesmanship"... Has anyone here ever played a down outside of pop warner football? Ever make it to HS ball? Varsity even? Ever play in college?

I can say, "Yes, yes, yes, and yes..." And you know what... everyone, I don't care WHO it is talks ****. It's just that it's not scrutinized on a national scale like what's being done to Rivers. He's done this his whole career, people. It's just now with cameras everywhere except up your ass, that every little thing one does or says is blown out of proportion.

Not "everyone" hates him or dislikes him for his antics. Before making blanket comments (and using donkeyfans as your validation, to boot) do a little reading... some research even... for your reading playsure, I submit the following:



Seems Phil Simms wasn't a choirboy and yet he's not villified. Wake up people, this is football... a violent GAME played by big, emotion-filled men... not a cotillion

The fact that you have to research quotes to try to protect this guy's image on a Raider board speaks volumes about your insecurity with him on your team.

Everyone else in the league is subject to the same scrutiny as Rivers, and there are the same amount of cameras on every quarterback in the league, but Rivers continues to bring this upon himself. Now in the post-season, with more and more bs coverage and stories being brought up as the season gets longer, he still manages to steal the show. He can't control himself. He should know better.