The Los Angeles Chargers live and die by the contributions they get from quarterback Justin Herbert, and entering the last year of his rookie contract, the team would be wise to figure out his next deal sooner rather than later.
Head coach Brandon Staley addressed the team’s need to sign Herbert to an extension in his comments to reporters at the Chargers’ end-of-season press conference. He seemed optimistic about the quarterback’s future with the team.
“I think that’s going to be a big topic in the offseason,” Staley explained. “I think we all know how we feel about Justin. I know those conversations will take place in the right space and time. We have really good relationships with his team. I’m confident that Justin Herbert is going to be a Charger for a long time.”
After another season without a playoff win, Los Angeles will need to do everything in its power to surround Herbert with a play-caller that will maximize his strengths and bring him an explosive pass-catcher with speed.
If they can’t, and a long-term deal isn’t made in the near future, Herbert could choose to seek greener pastures when his contract expires.