The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Despite talk that he could be traded before next week’s draft, Rivers is at work in San Diego. The Chargers opened their offseason program today, and Rivers was in attendance.
Diehards Line:Because why wouldn't he be? Although there’s been speculation that Rivers could be traded to the Titans for the No. 2 overall pick, and that the Chargers could then use that pick on QB Marcus Mariota, everyone in San Diego seemed to believe that’s nothing more than talk. Michael Gehlken of U-T San Diego quoted multiple Chargers players as saying Rivers is their leader. New arrival Jacoby Jones has already started working out with Rivers and likes what he sees. “I’ve never seen a quarterback work like he does in the offseason,” Jones said. As PFT's Michael David Smith suggests, if the Chargers are thinking about trading Rivers, they’ve done a good job of concealing that fact from their players. Because everyone in the locker room seems to think Rivers will remain their teammate.