When quarterback Philip Rivers signed a one-year deal with Indianapolis Colts in the offseason, many believed 2020 would be his last year as a pro. And it might be, but according to Colts’ head coach Frank Reich, this won’t happen because the 39-year-old veteran can’t play anymore.
Speaking with reporters on Monday, Reich said that Rivers could continue playing good football for “multiple years” if he wants to.
“At the way he’s playing right now … if he wants, he has multiple years of good football ahead of him,” said Reich.
In the past few seasons, Rivers said that he’s taking it year by year when it comes to his NFL career. He will probably keep the same mindset after the season wraps up and evaluate everything before making his final decision.
In case that Rivers decides to call it quits, he already has a head coaching gig at St. Michael Catholic High School waiting for him.
There is no doubt that Indianapolis would like to get Phillip Rivers back for few more years, especially considering his production in 2020. Despite struggling with inconsistency early on, Rivers bounced back to complete 68.1 percent of his passes and throw for 3,507 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also only has nine interceptions after committing 23 turnovers in 2019 while playing with LA Chargers.
“Never been a doubt in my mind the kind of football Philip Rivers could play and would play this year and has played,” Reich added.
