Chargers QB Justin Herbert faces struggles against first-team defense
“The only way for a rookie to get acclimated to the speed to the NFL is to experience what it will be like come game day.
That’s how it was for quarterback Justin Herbert, who was tasked with going up against the Chargers’ first-team defense on Friday.
‘Last couple days, he’s struggled a little bit,’ coach Anthony Lynn said before the workout. ‘There’s a lot going on with protections and when you start doing more third downs. There’s more volume in the offense right now.
‘I think this is going to help him take the next step. It’s good for him to be uncomfortable. As long as he’s uncomfortable and we don’t break his spirit, I think that’s an opportunity for great growth.'”
It is safe to say, with Justin Herbert still struggling to find himself in the Chargers offense, Tyrod Taylor will be starting for Los Angeles. It will be interesting to see how well Herbert progresses throughout the season, but if he stays at this pace, he may be sitting on the bench longer than what Chargers expected.