Herbert's 2022 Chargers threw short passes constantly, including frequent targets to Ekeler.
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In 2022, Herbert's Chargers were among the most pass-heavy offenses in the last 20-30 years, with Herbert throwing short passes repeatedly to running back Austin Ekeler as a counter to defensive adjustments; his offense exemplified the extreme passing approach taken by teams facing the new defensive shell coverage.
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Bucks and Chargers, that was the Tom Brady bucks. And then I believe a early career Justin Herbert season. We're both, we're going to throw every single time. We'll just throw short passes. Like Herbert's like, I'll throw to Eckler every time.
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- In 2022, Herbert's Chargers were among the most pass-heavy offenses in the last 20-30 years, with Herbert throwing short passes repeatedly to running back Austin Ekeler as a counter to defensive adjustments; his offense exemplified the extreme passing approach taken by teams facing the new defensive shell coverage.
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