Philip Rivers has one of the most unorthodox throwing rhythms the NFL has ever seen and he's been widely successful using it despite the awkward mechanics. While he's considered an elite quarterback in today's league, he's never been able to call himself a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback due to the setbacks of the now Los Angeles Chargers. The 6'5 quarterback hailing from Decatur, Alabama played his collegiate football at North Carolina State University for four seasons (2000-2003). Rivers led the NC State Wolfpack to four consecutive bowl games, winning three out of the four. The ACC Athlete of the Year also shattered almost every NC State quarterback record the school coveted.
In the 2004 NFL Draft, Rivers was drafted 4th overall by the New York Giants but was traded to the then-San Diego Chargers for 1st overall pick, Eli Manning. Since draft day, Rivers has been a member of the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers leading the team to six playoff berths in fourteen seasons as a starter. Philip Rivers has signed two major extensions with the Chargers. The first in 2009, was a six-year contract worth $91.8 million and the second in 2015 for $83.2 million for four years worth of service. While reliable will Rivers ever be able to get over the hump? Only time will tell.