The Los Angeles Chargers coaching staff has already seen enough from rookie quarterback Justin Herbert to name him the starting quarterback going forward.
This means that the starting job is pretty much his for the rest of the season if he manages to avoid injuries.
The Chargers started the season with veteran Tyrod Taylor at quarterback, expecting Herbert to sit and learn for the year. However, Taylor suffered a free injury right before the teams’ Week 2 game when the team doctor accidentally punctured his lung while trying to give him a pain injection.
In his first “surprise” start, Herbert went 22-of-33 passing for 331 yards, one touchdown pass, and one touchdown run.
Herbert has looked excellent in all three of his starts, throwing for 931 yards and five touchdowns. The former Oregon Duck was the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.
As for Taylor’s status, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said that he is still recovering and is not yet 100%. However, he said that Taylor could be healthy enough to suit up as the Chargers backup quarterback for their Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, adding that Taylor will still be serving as a team captain.
