And whether it is fair to him or not, his lack of a Super Bowl victory is no small factor in that disregard. In that group of 2004 quarterbacks, Rivers leads in touchdowns (374), touchdown percentage (5.3 per cent), adjusted yards per passing attempt (7.7) and passer rating (95.6). But Brees, Manning and Roethlisberger have something Rivers does not: a championship ring. “Not that you ever settle,” Rivers told ESPN of pursuing a Super Bowl win. In all likelihood, Roethlisberger’s superior won-lost record, and his Super Bowl rings, will make him the easiest hall of fame vote of the three.

Source: thestar January 05, 2019 23:27 UTC