Quotes from Philip Rivers

To be honest with you, I love the fans. I mean, I really do.

Too many times we think we've fallen too far from God or we're not worthy.

Only by God's mercy and grace. We aren't worthy, we're all sinners, but we are because of Jesus dying for us.

I don't if I can handle not being on the sideline and being part of a team trying to win a football game on Friday nights.

I'll play like crazy and fight like crazy, as a Los Angeles Charger, just like I did for you guys. And I know y'all can respect and understand that. But I hope you also know that I will always be playing for San Diego as well.

I used to struggle mentally in these preseason games because you know you're not going to be in there long.

To me, the most fun games are where we get in the no-huddle, we get in kind of a groove and the defense has a Mike linebacker who can go no-huddle with you.

Not scoring in the red zone and turning it over, man, that gets you beat.

Look, I'm my own worst critic. I've made mistakes in areas that I need to improve - most notably, turning the ball over.

Cool under pressure can be misinterpreted. I'm fired up, but in my mind, I'm calm. Here comes the next play, hurry up, let's go.

Life is too short to just go through the motions.

It has been very special to be a San Diego Charger.

I've always watched the Hall of Fame speeches. Thought about what I would talk about if I ever was up there. But I don't wake up in the morning thinking about wanting to be in the Hall of Fame. I really don't.

Sometimes getting hit in the mouth ain't all bad. It can even make you respond in the right way.

I think that you first have to understand that our sexuality is a gift that God has given us. Then you grow in that respect and love with your spouse or girlfriend to-be-wife. You respect her! Then you realize you're loving their heart, their soul and you grow together.

You can sit and imagine what it is like to go into a hostile stadium, or what it's like to play for the AFC championship, but you never know until you do it.

I stand up all four quarters even when I'm not playing.

When you're present, be present the best you can. Like I said, we all fail. But I think from a dad standpoint, children want our time. Sometimes it might just be five minutes, and sometimes it can be a lot more, but I think they want our time and to be engaged with them and present.

I have a lot of respect for New England.

There's no question I'm responsible for some of the plays and some of the games we haven't won. I'm not going to shy away from that.

I knew as long as I stayed focused on my priorities, I would be ready for life's ups and downs.

We know there are a lot of ups and downs to the season.

I have the responsibility to work hard and get ready so we can take this team where we need to go.

When it stops being fun, that's when I'll stop playing.