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Quarterback Philip Rivers surpasses the Football Hall of Fame

Sep 20, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) celebrates the win over the Minnesota Vikings after the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

The moment the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement, the chatter started: “Will No. 17 be a Hall of Famer?”

As soon as a giant leaves the land, the chatter begins: “He wasn’t that big. Others were bigger.” This criticism doesn’t come from other giants, but from people who don’t stand as tall as the giant’s injured big toe.