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Colts GM Praises Philip Rivers' Veteran Leadership After QB Signs $25M Contract

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The Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of Philip Rivers on Saturday, and general manager Chris Ballard spoke glowingly about the veteran quarterback.

According to Andrew Walker of the team's official website, Ballard talked about what Rivers brings to the table:

"Philip is one of the most decorated quarterbacks in the NFL and we are fortunate to add an experienced player of his caliber to our organization. His familiarity with our coaching staff and offensive system in addition to his experience were attractive qualities during our evaluation process. Philip is a fierce competitor and his veteran leadership will be crucial in the continued development of our young roster.