There’s been a lot of buzz about Philip Rivers and the Colts recently, and there have also been reports that the Buccaneers are interested in the impending free agent passer. While most of the talk surrounding where Rivers plays next has focused on those two teams, there’s at least one wild card option in the mix.
The Redskins are expected to “make a bid” for Rivers, sources at the combine told Tony Pauline of ProFootballNetwork.com. There has been some talk that Washington could be looking to upgrade at quarterback despite the presence of Dwayne Haskins, and we recently heard that they would host Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa on pre-draft visits. The Redskins hold the second overall pick in April’s draft. This latest report indicates they’re also interested in bringing in a veteran, although Pauline cautions there would be some financial hurdles.
The sources conceded that it would be tough for the Redskins to sign Rivers, since it “will likely take a massive contract.” It was unclear what Rivers’ market was going to look like, but it sounds like he’s going to be in high-demand. The 38-year-old had a down year this past season that was marred by turnovers, but in 2018 he was one of the best quarterbacks in the league and made the Pro Bowl. He’s averaged at least 7.8 yards per attempt in three straight seasons.
Rivers has been linked to the Colts in part because of his connections to head coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni, but he also has some connections to Washington’s new staff. New Redskins head coach Ron Rivera was an assistant with the Chargers for four years during Rivers’ time there, which could help explain this report. Although this seems like a bit of a long-shot Rivera has consistently insisted that nothing will be handed to Haskins, and it will be very interesting to see what if anything they do at quarterback this offseason.
Redskins interested in everyone
Philly just sucks !!!
Is Rivera sending a message to Haskins with all this QB interest, maybe to humble himself? Or does he really not interested in having Haskins as the franchise QB?
“ or does he really not interested in having Haskins as the franchise QB?”
Rivera must have seen him throw a football! I’d be uncomfortable with him as my backup.
Rivera should hire a good quarterbacks coach (Rivera is from the defensive side of the field) and put the time and energy required into Haskins for at least a season. Season one probably won’t be pretty but season two might be very, very good.
On the other side, Rivera better take care of his cap space and his draft picks if he wants to build a contender with the Redskins. An expensive, about to retire veteran is not the solution to any problem in sight (Alex Smith was much younger when he was signed to a big deal).
The Browns should be doing the same thing.
I won’t waste my money on a jay cutler kind of quarterback and hasn’t won a playoff game either I would draft one in this years draft than sign this stiff
He wants a ring not to go from one joke of a franchise to another
Haskins was sacked at a 12.5% rate behind the turnstile of an OL the Redskins possess. An immobile QB like Rivers would find himself on IR within 4 games.
Is Alex Smith not coming back?
He’s 36 so it would be suicide for him to get behind that OL. Redskins can opt out on him in 2021 if they’re willing to eat about $10M in dead cap.