I don't know if they were wrong. Sure you want your 1-2-3-4 picks to make it ---- that's how you get to have a good football team. But it's going to be hard for a sixth- or seventh-rounder to make it.

With the trading deadline approaching Oct. 18, we'd like to put an end to the swirling rumors that Philip Rivers is available for trade. Phillip Rivers will be a Charger for the remainder of the season.

I don't know where the rumors come from. But if you hear something, and someone asks you and you say it is fine that should be good enough.

We are going to try to long-term him. We originally wanted to do this in early February, but I guess Drew was just answering the question honestly.

I told him going into surgery that we were going to try to get a long-term deal. I told him not to worry about it during rehab. My main concern is for him to get healthy, come back and help the San Diego Chargers win a championship.

If you're up top, you get a marquee player through about 10 or 11. If you're in the middle of the pack, you'll miss out on that unless you go up.