Justin Herbert's critical third year: Why the Los Angeles Chargers QB is ready for this moment
Is Herbert ready to lead the Chargers to the playoff plateau, and perhaps beyond? The quarterback's teammates and coaches say yes.
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Is Herbert ready to lead the Chargers to the playoff plateau, and perhaps beyond? The quarterback's teammates and coaches say yes.
COSTA MESA, Calif. -- It's not as if Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert hasn't been through this before -- new head coach, likely new offensive coordinator (or not) and likely new offensive system (or not). He had three different head coaches (Mark Helfrich, Willie Taggart and Mario Cristobal) at Oregon before adjusting to a new staff as a rookie in the NFL last year. Herbert did all right, finishing his junior season in 2018 with 3,151 passing yards, then rushing for three touchdowns in winning the Rose Bowl to cap off a senior year in which he threw for 3,471 yards. He then was...
COSTA MESA, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Chargers -- as far as we know, because they don't talk about such things -- appear to be no farther along in their search for a head coach. But they could be further than we think with every interview on Zoom, as we can't stake out the practice facility to get a glimpse of someone walking in or out. We do know via various reports, via ESPN's Adam Schefter and others, that they have interviewed six to eight candidates, including offensive coordinators Eric Bienemy from the Kansas City Chiefs and Brian Daboll from the Buffalo Bills. Former Florida and Ohio ...
With Anthony Lynn being fired Monday, the Chargers are in the midst of finding their new coach. Here are some names for L.A. fans to watch.
Matchup rating: 37.1 | : LAC -3.5 (43.5) What to watch for: The Chiefs will try to keep as many of their regulars out of harm's way after clinching the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed last week. So Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is in line for a big day. He got his NFL career started in Week 2 against the Chiefs by throwing for 311 yards and a touchdown in an overtime defeat. -- Adam Teicher Bold prediction: Herbert will finish strong with a 400-plus-yard game. With the Chiefs likely sitting some defensive starters, he will break the rookie passing-yard record. His 4,034 yards are currently f...