The Chargers could be looking for a backup to quarterback Justin Herbert this offseason and one that might make sense is Lions’ Chase Daniel.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Detroit has had trade discussions with other teams regarding Daniel.
Rapoport notes that Daniel has been considered an ideal mentor for young quarterbacks, which is something he learned from Drew Brees during their time together with the Saints.
Daniel has bounced around the league for over a decade now, having spent four years in New Orleans, three with the Chiefs, two with the Bears and one with both the Lions and Eagles.
During that timespan, the former Missouri product has thrown for only 1,694 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions.’
The thing that makes Daniel an intriguing option is his familiarity with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. Daniel and Lombardi spent four seasons together in New Orleans (2009-12).
Should Los Angeles seek a trade for Daniel, they would have to owe him $9.5 million over the next two seasons. However, that’s relatively cheaper than some of the other backups in the league.
Therefore, trading a late draft pick for someone who’s familiar with Lombardi’s offensive philosophy, but most importantly, to serve as a veteran mentor to Herbert, could pay dividends.
