Philip Rivers Says He Doesn't Plan on Retiring Soon, Wants to Coach HS After NFL

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said Wednesday that he doesn't plan on retiring in the immediate future. 

Appearing on ESPN's Adam Schefter's Know Them From Adam podcast (h/t ESPN.com), Rivers said the following about his NFL future:

"I don't want hang on at the end and just be a guy that's hanging on. But if I still feel like I can help a team and I enjoy it the way I do and more importantly, if the team feels that I can help them. ... I don't see myself shutting it down any time real soon."

Additionally, Rivers discussed wanting to be a high school football head coach when he does decide to hang up the cleats.

Rivers mentioned wanting to coach his sons, Gunner and Peter, who are currently 9 and 5 years of age respectively, as well as other young players:

"I want to coach my boys and coach those boys that are 15 to 18 years old. ... There's something about that 15- to 18-year-old boy, the time of their life that you can really impact them, not only on the field but off the field and still get the competitiveness that I love. I can't imagine ever not having a team, being a part of a team trying to win a game. Hopefully a handful of years down the road that's where I'll be."

Until that time comes, Rivers has a chance to continue building what could conceivably turn out to be a Hall of Fame resume.

The 35-year-old was named to his sixth career Pro Bowl last season after throwing for 4,386 yards, 33 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.

While the turnover total was high, Rivers was lacking in terms of weapons due to injuries. That may not be an issue in 2017 with wide receiver Keenan Allen looking to return healthy and after the first-round selection of Clemson wideout Mike Williams.

The Bolts went 5-11 last season and they haven't reached the playoffs since the 2013 campaign.