Los Angeles Chargers
Philip Rivers has been one of the most productive quarterbacks in NFL history. 4,000 passing yards is more of an expectation than an achievement, and 30 touchdowns is always within reach for the former North Carolina State Wolfpack star.
Rivers is now 36 years of age, however, and has a potential out in his contract in 2019—one year before he becomes a 38-year-old free agent.
It’s possible that the Los Angeles Chargers will wait until the later rounds to find a quarterback at the 2018 NFL Draft. It also stands to reason that the Chargers aren’t high on any of the quarterbacks who could fall to No. 17 overall.
Father Time is undefeated, however, and he could soon be coming for Rivers—meaning Los Angeles must begin preparing for the future.
Baker Mayfield could be the perfect replacement for Rivers, due in large part to the fact that they share fiery personalities that other players have proven to rally around. It’s unclear if they’d get along, but the transition could make sense.
Regardless of whom the Chargers target, they must realize Rivers’ mortality and prepare for the future at some point this offseason.