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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Philip Rivers simply wanted to say thanks to San Diego for the way it supported him during his first 13 seasons in the NFL.He knew it wouldn’t be as easy as he still makes it look on the field on Sunday afternoons as quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers.Understanding the anger and angst left behind when the Chargers moved two seasons ago http://www.packerscheapshoponline.com/cheap-authentic-jace-sternberger-jersey , Rivers fought back tears as he accepted an award from the San Diego Sports Association at its annual Salute to the Champions dinner Thursday night.While the Chargers moved, Rivers didn’t. He and his burgeoning family continue to live in northern San Diego and he commutes up and down the 5 and 405 freeways to practices in Orange County and home games at a soccer stadium in Carson. Thus, the sports association named Rivers one of its professional stars of the year for 2018, along with snowboarding superstar and Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, Boston Marathon women’s winner Desiree Linden and Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg.“I certainly understand the mixed feelings and emotions many in San Diego have about our move,” Rivers told the crowd in a hotel ballroom. “It’s more than understandable. Those that still cheer and pull for us each week, we certainly appreciate it. I again, personally, want to express my gratitude for all the love and support that I’ve always felt in and around town, whenever I’m out and about.”On the verge of tears, Rivers paused to compose himself while the audience clapped.He continued to struggle as he finished.“As I try out there every Sunday Dexter Williams Jersey , with that bolt on my helmet and 17 on my back, play like crazy with that passion and fight that that’s the only way I know how, I hope that there are some of you still here in San Diego that can still say, ‘That’s our quarterback.'”Rivers received a standing ovation as he walked away from the podium.Rivers understands the emotional upheaval caused when Chargers owner Dean Spanos, unable to get a stadium deal to his liking, moved the team from its home of 56 seasons. Many once-loyal fans say they’ll never cheer for the Chargers, no matter how beloved Rivers might have been. Many say that as much as they loathe Spanos for ripping away their favorite team, they support Rivers and want to see him finally win a Super Bowl ring. Others become angry when pondering that if the team ever does win a Lombardi Trophy, it would be as the Los Angeles, not San Diego, Chargers.Many San Diegans even swallowed hard and cheered for once-hated Tom Brady and the New England Patriots when they routed the Chargers in the divisional round three weeks ago Nick Bosa Jersey , once again leaving Rivers short of even playing for a championship.Rivers’ attachment to San Diego has as much to do with his family as football.“This town was so welcoming to me and my family when we arrived in 2004, my wife and I and one daughter,” he said as the crowd began to laugh, “and in a couple of weeks our ninth child will be here. We truly have enjoyed being a part of this community.”Rivers said afterward that it was important to accept the award in person.“You don’t know how many more times you’re going to get, publicly, to get to say thanks, really,” he said. “You know, small-town boy from Alabama ends up in California, in San Diego, playing 13 years and still living here now 15. You never know what it’s going to be like. I can be nothing but thankful for how it was for our family and how much I loved playing down here. All those things. I just thought it was important not to just go L.J. Collier Jersey , ‘Yeah, OK, I don’t think I can get over there,’ and just to be able to express that at least one more time.”Rivers, 37, continues to play at a high level and said he has a handful of seasons left. He helped lead the Chargers to a 12-4 record this season and back into the playoffs for the first time since 2013. He threw for 4,308 yards and 32 touchdowns, with 12 interceptions.He’s still never reached the Super Bowl.“Well, shoot, I thought this was the year, I really did http://www.seahawkscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-marquise-blair-jersey ,” he said. “We were in a groove and playing really well and we know what happened. It’s as good as a team as we’ve had in some time. This rivals that ’06 to ’09 group we had, when we really probably should have won two. We’re definitely going to be able to give ourselves a chance.”And he’ll still be a San Diegan. One of the most interesting things in the NFL year to year is just how quickly some of the players fall off of their game. It seems once some players hit the infamous age of 30 that they start losing some of their game. Once this happens, it is not uncommon to see former star players move to bench roles. They still make money, they just have to do much less in a more reserved role.There are many great examples of this in recent years, such as players like Alfred Morris, who were in the Pro Bowl one year, and on the bench the next. It's for these reasons that players make it a priority to maximize their value. They don't know when their last snap on the gridiron will come, so they make the most of their playing time. After doing this article, it's easy to see that some of the most unstable jobs include running back, wide receiver, and corner back. Once something like speed eludes these players D.K. Metcalf Jersey , they don't have much value to the teams that they have played for years and years. It is truly a cut-throat business, and that can be cruel sometimes.In this article, I will be looking at 15 different players who were once stars in the league, who now are on bench or reserved roles. I tried to look at multiple different positions, to add some variations to the article. The NFL changes quickly, and players are subject to that change. Today I will look at the players who just aren't the same as they used to be, whether it be by age or injuries. Enjoy!