For Philip Rivers, the dismissal of Ken Whisenhunt had to sting.
Rivers often praised “The Whiz” and gave him major credit six years ago, after the coach helped get the quarterback’s career back on track.
Their NFL marriage — which in time spent together compares with married life — spanned nearly five years, even with Whisenhunt leaving San Diego to head the Titans before his return to the Chargers. An NFL marriage of that length between coordinator and QB is a long one.
A forecast, then, regarding the Phil-Ken tandem: If Rivers joins the Pro Football Hall of Fame, expect to see Whisenhunt in Canton for the induction.