Quarterback Philip Rivers spoke with the media ahead of the team's Week 4 match against the Saints.
Below are quick hits from Rivers' conference:
Rivers said he and Drew Brees are friends. Said they have kept up over the years.
— Hayley Elwood (@ChargersHElwood) September 28, 2016
Philip Rivers said the biggest thing he learned from Drew Brees was how to be a Pro and how to prepare
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) September 28, 2016
Rivers says it is crazy to meet after 10 years. Says in 2005 knew inside one of the two wouldn't be back. Was sad to see "terrible injury"
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) September 28, 2016
"It's crazy to think we're still playing knowing we were on the same team." - Rivers on Brees.
— Hayley Elwood (@ChargersHElwood) September 28, 2016
Rivers said the competition he and Brees had was good for both of them. Said they pulled for each other.
— Hayley Elwood (@ChargersHElwood) September 28, 2016
Rivers says Saints defense has had a lot of injuries to secondary, but notes they are a scrappy bunch.
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) September 28, 2016
Philip Rivers knows Saints have injuries, but game will still be a challenge. "It's a huge game for both teams."
— Hayley Elwood (@ChargersHElwood) September 28, 2016
Philip Rivers says Hunter Henry had a heck of a game. Notes fumble is similar to the missed throws he had that could of won the game.
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) September 28, 2016
Clear that Rivers thinks a lot of Henry and believes he is only scratching the surface.
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) September 28, 2016