Philip at the Mic: On Loss of Stevie Johnson & Preseason

Aug 11, 2016 at 06:00 AM

Quarterback Philip Rivers spoke with the media after the final camp practice before the team's first preseason game on Saturday.

Below are quick hits from Rivers' conference.

Rivers on Stevie Johnson out for year. "It's tough...Other guys are going to have to step up to fill that void."
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) August 11, 2016

Rivers on loss of Stevie Johnson: "We've known it for some time but it's tough, you hate to see that. You want him to get healthy."
— Hayley Elwood (@ChargersHElwood) August 11, 2016

Rivers says there is no doubt Tyrell Williams will be a factor this year.
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) August 11, 2016

"Each day, you've seen Tyrell Williams make plays. He's off to a heck of a start." - Rivers
— Hayley Elwood (@ChargersHElwood) August 11, 2016

Rivers calls @DerekWatt34 "impressive" & says @Melvingordon25 has gotten more "confident". Adds he doesn't need to "oververbalize" now.
— Hayley Elwood (@ChargersHElwood) August 11, 2016

Philip says Derek Watt will stick his face right in there. Says he does a good job engaging the blocker and sticking with it
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) August 11, 2016

Rivers on Gordon. "These last two days have been his best"
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) August 11, 2016

https://twitter.com/ChargersRHenne/status/763807603390451713

17 on Mike Bercovici: "He carries himself like a QB. He understands what's going on and enjoys being on top of everything."
— Hayley Elwood (@ChargersHElwood) August 11, 2016

Philip says his goal first time out is just be crisp. Calls preseason over analyzed because it is a small sample size.
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) August 11, 2016

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