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Philip Rivers' offseason job? Playcaller for son's football team

TEMECULA, Calif. -- Philip Rivers had been in this position before, his team driving for the winning score with only minutes remaining.

But in this instance, the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback was not under center. That job was taken by his son, Gunner, during a flag football tournament over Father's Day weekend.

Coach Philip Rivers was drawing up a play on a small whiteboard inside the huddle.

As 10-year-old son Gunner and his teammates headed out to the field after receiving instructions, Rivers frantically motioned for them to return.

"Hey, get back here!