NFL - The Athletic on Justin Herbert

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He looks exactly where he is supposed to look, he does exactly what he is supposed to do, but when it breaks down, he is big and strong enough to run your ass over.

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Herbert's size and strength allow him to overcome broken plays.

An opposing coach noted that Herbert looks exactly where he is supposed to look and does exactly what he is supposed to do, but when it breaks down, he is big and strong enough to run over defenders, demonstrating his physical tools can overcome scheme breakdowns.

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Herbert's passing style misaligned with McDaniel's system on Chargers.

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Herbert threw pick to Jones; misjudged LB coverage responsibility in hook window.

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Chargers won't have LT Rashawn Slater (ankle) for a month plus. Ladd McConkey (foot) might've had a setback while planting to chase down a Justin Her...

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Justin HerbertPositiveNews

Justin Herbert has faced the SECOND EASIEST QB schedule through 4 weeks. He has the HARDEST QB schedule from Week 5 through 17.

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Herbert leads Chargers offense with 817 yards and 4 TDs through four weeks

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