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Chargers QB Rivers wants what Eli has: a ring

Bob Glauber

Newsday columnist Bob Glauber

Glauber has been Newsday's national football columnist since 1992. He

As soon as Philip Rivers heard his name announced as the Giants' first-round pick in the 2004 draft, he knew something was weird.

All along, the North Carolina State quarterback thought he was headed for the Chargers or the Steelers. But the Chargers had already taken Eli Manning with the No. 1 overall pick, despite his pre-draft protestations about going to San Diego.

"I think when...

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