Philip Rivers News

He is emerging from the fog of a season, in football and in his life, in which he drifted through days unable to focus.

Yes, it's the first Sunday in June, we're nearly two months out from Training Camp.

The 2012 NFL season got off to a scandalous start with the New Orleans Saints ' Bountygate revelation this offseason, and it will end with New Orleans as the site of Super Bowl XLVII.

Weekend mail call: Chuck B. from Lancaster, Pa., wants to know if I think the re-signing of tackle Jared Gaither and the signing of tackle Mario Henderson will help San Diego's offensive line.

I hear so many San Diego Chargers fans complain about Norv Turner as the Head Coach that I think I've grown numb to it.

You know, many argued and believed that it was Philip Rivers ' play during the last five games and his endorsement of HC Norv Turner that led Turner to be retained along with GM A.J. Smith.

As I perused the weekly NFL story lines and waded through Matt Cassel's gripes and Peyton Manning predictions, I came upon a headline pointing out the San Diego Chargers' need for a third down back.

May 29, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers players Antwan Barnes , Philip Rivers , Charlie Whitehurst and Jeromey Clary stretch at organized team activities at Chargers Park.

Dec 24, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Ford Field.

Jan 11, 2009; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers on the sidelines with head coach Norv Turner against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field.

Dec 5, 2011; Jacksonville, FL, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field.

Philip Rivers is thankful he wasn't besieged with ancient remedies. No voodoo or black magic.

August 3, 2011; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers calls plays at the line during training camp at Qualcomm Stadium.

The San Diego Chargers are heading into the 2012 season with a different team. A team built differently in what seems like overnight by a general manager that has his job on the line.

Dec 24, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers on the sidelines during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Jan 1, 2012, Oakland, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers gestures during the game against the Oakland Raiders at the O.co Coliseum.

Dec 24, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner talk with quarterback Philip Rivers during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

With Vegas beginning to release their early favorites for the 2012-13 NFL season, projections are swirling around the most popular sport in America.

Undoubtedly the leader on the field and in the clubhouse, San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers recently received another accolade.

The NFL Network is releasing their Top 100 players of 2012 and there just is not enough Chargers action on that list, so the staff at Bolt Beat got together to create a Top 10 Chargers list based off of their performances from last season.A The BIG LAZY came onto the scene right when the Chargers were in the midst of a landslide from HELL.