The Facts: HC Frank Reich doesn't believe Rivers' stay in Indianapolis will be for just one year. Reich sees a 38-year-old quarterback who still has the ability to play multiple years in the NFL. "The spirit of [negotiations] was, we're in this together and as long as Philip wants to play, wants to be here," Reich said Monday. "It's the NFL, we know he has to prove it. We have to prove it as a team to keep him wanting to play. I can just tell you from the previous relationship [with the Chargers], I really believe it's Philip's intent to play multiple years. I personally believe he's more than capable of multiple years."
Diehards Line:
Rivers signed a one-year, $25-million deal with the Colts in March after spending the first 16 years of his career with the Chargers. Reich was a member of the Chargers' coaching staff from 2013 to 2015. Rivers is coming off a 2019 season when he turned the ball over 23 times, including 20 interceptions, the third most in the NFL. Rivers, who has started 224 straight games, has thrown for 59,271 yards and 397 touchdowns to go with eight Pro Bowl invitations in his career. ... One year still seems like the most likely outcome, but we'll be watching for signs he's interested in more.