Justin Herbert has been the quarterback of tomorrow his entire NFL career. Whose fault is that?
The Chargers star is huge, can run and has a golden right arm. But he has never quite reached the heights many expected for him
TL;DR
- Justin Herbert, a highly promising NFL quarterback, has consistently underperformed relative to expectations, leading to debates about his fault versus team failures.
- The Chargers' 0-2 start, with losses to the Raiders and Cardinals, highlights concerns about Herbert's leadership and the team's overall performance.
- Herbert possesses exceptional physical attributes and arm strength but lacks the accolades many believe he should have at this stage of his career.
- Recurring issues include dropped passes, receivers hindering each other, poor offensive line protection, and frequent season-ending injuries to offensive weapons.
- Despite some personal resilience, Herbert's career has been hampered by team-related setbacks and a 0-3 playoff record.
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