Chargers tight end Hunter Henry came into the league in 2016 with Philip Rivers throwing the ball to him. Four years later, he will have a couple of new faces distributing the wealth to him.
Henry has already started to develop a connection with rookie quarterback Justin Herbert, as the two have spent some time working out and will soon start throwing together.
“He’s got a great arm. Obviously, he went first round, sixth pick for a reason,” Henry said about Herbert in an interview via SiriusXM. “He’s very, very talented. Obviously, the mental side of the game will be the biggest thing.”
Los Angeles is hopeful that Herbert will be the long-term solution at the quarterback position. However, there’s no guarantee that he will walk in as the Week 1 starter.
Tyrod Taylor, who’s in the final year of his two-year deal, is in the driver’s seat to start. If Taylor is the one under center, Henry still has a lot of confidence that he can get the job done.
“Big believer in Tyrod, too, so I’m looking forward to seeing what he’s going to bring to us this year,” Henry said.
Regardless of who’s the starting quarterback, Henry is eager to continue to be a threat in the passing game and reliable as a run-blocker. But most importantly, show that he can stay healthy for a full 16-game slate.
If all goes well, Henry should be sure to strike a long-term deal with the Bolts, if he doesn’t happen to do so already before the July 15 deadline.
