On the surface, there’s plenty to like and dislike about the notion of transitioning from Tom Brady to Philip Rivers at quarterback in 2020 if you’re the New England Patriots.
First, some of the positives.
You won’t find a more proven, successful quarterback on the free agent market than Rivers. He’s obviously no Brady when it comes to postseason success — Rivers has won just five of his 11 playoff games, and he’s only made it past the Divisional round once (2007), when his Chargers lost to the Patriots in the AFC Championship.
Still, he’s a 16-year NFL veteran who hasn’t shown much of a decline as far as his fastball is concerned.