Re: Oh goody

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moklerman
As far as Brees/Rivers, I think you're either giving Keenum too much credit or forgetting how well Brees was playing. Rivers sat because there was a legitimate pro-bowl QB in front of him. And really, SD shouldn't be congratulated on that whole situation. They gave up on Brees too soon and were unnecessarily put into a QB competition.

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After a disappointing start to the 2003 season [Brees] was replaced by Flutie, though he regained the job by the end of the season. <snip> Brees' career with the Chargers was in jeopardy after San Diego acquired NC State's Philip Rivers after the 2004 NFL Draft. With a looming quarterback controversy, Brees performed well through training camp and the preseason, while Rivers held out during training camp, essentially guaranteeing him the job to begin the season with Rivers as his backup.