SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 27: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers drops back to pass against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium on August 27, 2004 in San Diego, California. The Seahawks won 26-20. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) * Local Caption* Philip Rivers

San Diego backup quarterback Philip Rivers (left) talks to starting quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the Chargers 17-6 win over Carolina Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/NFL)

Free Safety Tyrone Carter of the Pittsburgh Steelers sacks Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers in a 23 to 13 loss to the San Diego Chargers on October 8, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Reuben Canales/NFL)

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 2: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers hands the ball off to running back Michael Turner #33 during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium on January 2, 2004 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Chiefs 24-17. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 12: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers calls a play against the Green Bay Packers during the NFL Preseason Game on August 12, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 17-3. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images) * Local Caption* Philip Rivers

SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers drops back to pass in the first half against the St. Louis Rams at Qualcomm Stadium during the game on October 29, 2006 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

DENVER - NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers releases the ball as he is hit by Ian Gold #52 of the Denver Broncos during NFL action on November 19, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks for a receiver down field during the game against the Oakland Raiders on November 26, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Raiders, 21-14. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 04: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 the San Diego Chargers rolls out against the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 4, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 35-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers throws against the Baltimore Ravens during their NFL Game at Qualcomm Stadium November 25, 2007 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images) * Local Caption* Philip Rivers

INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 13: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers signals a play at the line of scrimmage against the Indianapolis Colts during their AFC Divisional Playoff game at the RCA Dome on January 13, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers talks to his team in the huddle against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)