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Broncos love to hate Philip Rivers, but they respect him too

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- For most of Philip Rivers’ previous 13 seasons as the Chargers' starting quarterback, he has earned his own unique position among many in and around the Denver Broncos.

Maybe it has been all of the fist pumps between touchdowns, or the fevered chirping at the officials, or just what looks like, from the outside, the biggest trash-talker the Broncos see on any field in almost any season.