Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert has been impressive since being pressed into action on a sudden basis back in Week 2. When Tyrod Taylor was injured as a result of a pain injeection to his chest administered by team doctors prior to kickoff, the rookie stepped in against the defending Super Bowl Champions. Since then, he has been impressive in starts against the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
While head coach Anthony Lynn was reluctant to name Herbert the starter going forward in previous weeks, he changed his tune on Thursday:
This just in: pic.twitter.com/8hRdYYoqfr
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2020
As noted, Herbert has been solid so far, particularly in games against the Buccaneers this past week, and his first game against the Chiefs. Here are some video breakdowns of what he has done so far.
First, his debut:
Justin Herbert was pressed into action on Sunday afternoon. I liked what I saw.
*Pocket movement
*Post-snap reading the defense
*Placement under pressure
*Attacking the middle of the field pic.twitter.com/M9jSNIsznm— Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) September 21, 2020
Then, his second start against the Panthers:
Two throws from Justin Herbert on Sunday
*The line between a good and bad decision
*Resetting and being aggressive
*Giving your receiver a chance pic.twitter.com/IjtJ7zM0mQ— Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) September 29, 2020
And finally, last week against Tampa Bay, in a game that turned many heads:
Justin Herbert against the Buccaneers. A lot to like even in a loss:
*Full-body manipulation
*Pocket management under duress
*Creating space as a passer pic.twitter.com/gvFubJMhRX— Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) October 5, 2020
