Popular Post tvturner 279 Posted January 20 Popular Post Share Posted January 20 I for one am shocked. Thought he'd ride for one more year. Thank you, Philip. Next up: Canton Article: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers-rams/story/2021-01-20/philip-rivers-retiring-chargers-colts-saint-michael-high-school-alabama 10 Link to post Share on other sites
CamMo 945 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Wow. I’m honestly shocked. He didn’t get to experience Coltsnation without a world-wide pandemic and that makes me sad. But good luck in retirement, Phil! Now we can really start putting resources into the future QB. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Shadow_Creek 695 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I had a feeling he would have after seeing Brees go that way.. he will be missed in the league for sure 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Nate! 212 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Colts must’ve told him they were going in a different direction. 2 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Indyfan4life 819 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Am sad. Thanks for a fun and wholesome season, dad. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post DiogoSales 75 Posted January 20 Popular Post Share Posted January 20 Thanks 17! Nice ride! Stafford, we're coming for you! 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Debonair 1,722 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Congrats to him. Very successful career. Good for the Colts also, time to look to the future!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ColtStrong2013 1,904 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Thank you Phil. Excellent career and a great man. Enjoy your family. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ColtsGermany 306 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Nice Job PR 17! Thank you! So.... CB gotta make a move somehow.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
coltsfan_canada 246 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Thanks again Let's see what CB gets us in off season or do we ride with JB? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post jvan1973 5,337 Posted January 20 Popular Post Share Posted January 20 15 minutes ago, Nate! said: Colts must’ve told him they were going in a different direction. I doubt that 15 4 Link to post Share on other sites
John Waylon 1,761 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Well, that takes one of the biggest unknowns out of the equation. Of course a new one slides right into that spot, but at least we know which direction we’re supposed to head in now. A little clarity even with new clouds of uncertainty. Thanks, Phil. Best of luck! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
coltsva 1,765 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 This off season just got REALLY interesting! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
coltsva 1,765 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 17 minutes ago, Nate! said: Colts must’ve told him they were going in a different direction. Most likely River's told them, but.....if what you said is true, it means the Colts already have a deal worked out for their next QB. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
jvan1973 5,337 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Best of luck to him. Ballard and company have their work cut out for them. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
SVFD Colts Fan 5 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Wow! Enjoy retirement Phil. Link to post Share on other sites
Fisticuffs111 1,989 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Now this...this feels like QB purgatory. 3 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
tvturner 279 Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Soooo Andrew Luck around? No? 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisaaron1023 1,908 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 eeeeek!! Good on ya Phil. It was fun, enjoy them kids! 4 Link to post Share on other sites
TheMiz 263 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Not surprising. He had a pretty good year for us, and I wouldn't have minded having him around another year. Link to post Share on other sites
Fisticuffs111 1,989 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 He sounded really fired up about coaching in an interview before the Bills game. Good on him. Link to post Share on other sites
SGIColt 9 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 This shocked me, I expected him back in a Colts uniform for one more year. Curious to see which direction we go now... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
deedub75 302 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 23 minutes ago, Nate! said: Colts must’ve told him they were going in a different direction. Either that, or they told him he would be getting much less the $25 if they brought him back next season. Link to post Share on other sites
runthepost 791 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 So in the last 6 years 3 current or former colts QBs have retired. Meanwhile Brady is still in the league . Best of luck Rivers! 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post RollerColt 2,505 Posted January 20 Popular Post Share Posted January 20 Philip, if you read this: thank you. Thank you for making football fun in Indiana. Thank you for helping to continue our culture of excellence, leadership, and humility. As Ballard said, it's a shame we didn't get to truly know you this season. You're a standup guy, a great father, and a great man. Many best wishes that you continue to live a fulfilling life. Take this time to enjoy your family. As you know, the kids grow up too fast. Sincerely, Eric 7 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Colts1324 395 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I am completely shocked. I 100% thought he WANTED to come back & the only way he retires is if the Colts don't bring him back. After listening to Ballard's press conference, it sounds like he was coming back. Can't say I'm upset about it because I think Rivers wouldn't have won us a SB, and it would have held us back a year. However; Ballard is about to have to put up or shut up. He's an amazing GM, but this is a tall task. We shall see. Link to post Share on other sites
PrincetonTiger 8,232 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 11 minutes ago, jvan1973 said: I doubt that 1 Link to post Share on other sites
IndyD4U 714 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Not surprised. Thanks Phil for giving it your all. Thanks for doing this earlier rather than later in the off season. Ballard and Co. have some work to do, but I wouldn't want another GM working on it. Question #1 is which QB do we pursue? 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 71 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 25 minutes ago, DiogoSales said: Thanks 17! Nice ride! Stafford, we're coming for you! lol Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer1 804 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 13 minutes ago, coltsva said: This off season just got REALLY interesting! Definitely! I'm shocked as well, I was sure he'd give it 1 more go but the timing of it leads me to believe that it was his choice, and he was considerate enough to let the team know good & early. I'm sure he'll get into Canton eventually, but retiring this year means he'll come up eligible at the same time as Drew Brees, and possibly Ben Roethlisberger as well and that doesn't bode well for him getting inducted on the 1st ballot. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 1,825 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, IndyD4U said: Not surprised. Thanks Phil for giving it your all. Thanks for doing this earlier rather than later in the off season. Ballard and Co. have some work to do, but I wouldn't want another GM working on it. Question #1 is which QB do we pursue? Eason, trask, Stafford, trade up for wilson, darnold, resign Brissett. Trade up for fields not likely but never know Link to post Share on other sites
Chloe6124 9,807 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I am shocked. I feel bad for Reich. I hate to say this but it increases the chances Jacoby is back next year and starts. If none of these veterans are available and can’t trade up. We might end up with Jacoby and Eason competing to start 2 Link to post Share on other sites
holeymoley99 522 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Rivers had a solid year when most critics didnt think he would, doubts about arm strength proved unfounded as he went deep whenever needed. Hope he make the hall some day, numbers say he should but some great QB's didnt make it in like Ken Stabler so we shall see. Link to post Share on other sites
krunk 4,171 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Oh well! Hoping for Stafford. Wentz might be a possibility if Reich feels the problems are correctable. Link to post Share on other sites
chad72 7,134 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I am going to keep the vibes of this thread as positive as I can. Thank you Philip!!! Thanks for everything you gave to the Colts this year!!! Thanks for fighting through your toe injury and keeping the playoff hopes alive for Colts nation!!! Thanks for letting us witness what good QB'ing can do with our talent assembled. Thanks for giving your best even if you went down swinging in the playoff game. Thanks for being a great teammate and football player throughout your career!!! You deserve to enjoy retirement with no regrets and hopefully we will see you in the HOF in the next 6 years. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pgt_rob 709 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Wow, didn't see that coming. Definitely thought he would be back one more year. Best of luck to Rivers in retirement, I enjoyed this season. Ballard, you have your work cut out for you next year. Not many choices, going to be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 1,825 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 minute ago, krunk said: Oh well! Hoping for Stafford. Wentz might be a possibility if Reich feels the problems are correctable. Stay far from wentz too much money. Rather have eason or a rookie starting. Link to post Share on other sites
chad72 7,134 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, krunk said: Oh well! Hoping for Stafford. Wentz might be a possibility if Reich feels the problems are correctable. I think the Lions might actually go for a QB at No.7 knowing they will have enough trade options for Stafford, I am guessing. The new GM will be given a few years of leeway and he will try to maximize infusion of talent (mainly defensive) into his squad and his biggest bargaining chip is Stafford at this point to gain a first rounder in order to add defensive talent to a slow defense. I would still keep options open till draft day if I were Ballard. Link to post Share on other sites
Barry Sears 1,285 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Glad he at least did it now and it gives Ballard extra time to work on our 2021 QB situation, although I'm sure Ballard was already preparing for this possibility. I'm not going to speculate on what direction we go, but I know Ballard will leave no stone unturned to fill the QB position. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
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