Last season, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers">San Francisco 49ers</a> were favorites to reach the Super Bowl even when they had to play on the road against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-eagles">Philadelphia Eagles</a> during the NFC Championship Game.



However, Brock Purdy suffered an elbow injury and his backup, Josh Johnson, also had to leave the game after a concussion. In practical terms, the 49ers played with no quarterback as Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance weren’t ready to take the field.


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Now, in a shocking revelation, Kyle Shanahan confirmed the San Francisco 49ers had an incredible plan if they had to face <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> in the big game. The name is a future Hall of Famer.



<h2>Philip Rivers was ready to play the Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers</h2>



If the 49ers had won against the Philadelphia Eagles, Philip Rivers could have been the starter for San Francisco in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. This was confirmed during training camp by head coach Kyle Shanahan. The former quarterback of Chargers and Colts had officially retired in 2021.







“He was prepared to. Now that’s stuff we talked about throughout the whole year. We would’ve had to have seen how that was for the Super Bowl, but that was the plan most of the year.”


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However, in that scenario, the San Francisco 49ers might have been able to recover Jimmy Garoppolo as there were two weeks of rest before the Super Bowl. Nevertheless, without Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson, Philip Rivers could have gotten a shot to leave football with a championship.

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It seems like age is just a number for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/philp-rivers-hasnt-ruled-out-a-return-to-the-colts-20210804-0006.html" target="_blank">Philip </a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/philp-rivers-hasnt-ruled-out-a-return-to-the-colts-20210804-0006.html" target="_blank">Rivers</a>. The quarterback said goodbye to football after the 2020 NFL season, but apparently he wants to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/indianapolis-colts-could-trade-for-sam-darnold-after-philip-rivers-retirement-20210121-0010.html" target="_blank">un-retire</a> and has called two teams to let them know he's available. 
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/philip-rivers-announces-his-nfl-retirement-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20210120-0012.html" target="_blank">Philip Rivers</a> had a remarkable 17-year career&nbsp;with the Chargers and Colts. Although he was unable to compete for a Super Bowl ring, his numbers place him as one of the best quarterbacks in passing yards and touchdowns. 
However, it seems that his desire for a Super Bowl ring is driving him to return to football.&nbsp;The 41-year-old has reached out to two NFL teams in order to put on the cleats again and play the 2023 season for either of them. 
<h2>Philip Rivers&nbsp;has expressed his desire to return to the NFL at the age of 41</h2> 
Philip Rivers is considered by some fans and experts as a future Hall of Famer. Despite not having won a Super Bowl, he is ranked among the top six quarterbacks in terms of passing yards and touchdowns, which reinforces this idea. 
But it seems like Philip Rivers&nbsp;could wait more time to see his name at&nbsp;Canton, Ohio. The quarterback&nbsp;is reportedly interested in coming out of retirement to play the 2023 season. 
According to NFL Network's&nbsp;Rich Eisen, Philip Rivers reached the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Rumors-49ers-could-target-veteran-QB-as-potential-backup-to-Trey-Lance-20230223-0029.html" target="_blank">San Francisco 49ers</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Report-Dolphins-dont-want-to-exercise-Tua-Tagovailoas-5th-year-option-20230301-0055.html" target="_blank">Miami Dolphins</a> to let them know he's open to un.retire and play for either of them this year. 
Multiple reports indicate that&nbsp;the 49ers are seeking a veteran quarterback due to injuries to their current quarterbacks, Trey Lance and Brock Purdy, who are unlikely to return before midseason. Additionally, the Dolphins appear to be considering a change&nbsp;for the position&nbsp;in&nbsp;2023, moving on from Tua Tagovailoa. 
 
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