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Where Chargers’ Chase Daniel ranks among 2021 NFL backup quarterbacks

CBS Sports ranked all 32 backup quarterbacks in the NFL.

The Chargers have the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, quarterback Justin Herbert in the driver’s seat moving forward.

Behind Herbert is Chase Daniel, who was signed earlier this offseason to serve as his backup.

Recently, CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin ranked all 32 backup quarterbacks in the NFL, and Daniel checked in at No. 18.

The ceiling is quite low with Daniel, who has neither the size nor the skills to take over a ballgame. In that way, he’s almost the polar opposite of No. 1 Justin Herbert. But he’s smart and experienced as a longtime understudy, ideal for just a start or two per year.

Los Angeles didn’t add Daniel to lead the team to promise land. Instead, they valued his high football IQ and familiarity with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi’s system to aide in Herbert’s transition.

So far, Daniel’s mentorship skills have been paying off in the early stages of preparation for the upcoming season.

Between his time with the Saints, Chiefs, Bears, Lions and Eagles, Daniel has thrown for only 1,694 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

Chargers sign QB Chase Daniel

The veteran quarterback will mentor Justin Herbert in an offense he knows well.

The Chargers added a veteran quarterback to the roster, signing QB Chase Daniel to one-year deal on Friday.

Daniel, 34, has bounced around the league for over a decade now, having spent four years with the Saints, three with the Chiefs, two with the Bears and one with both the Lions and Eagles.

During that timespan, the former Missouri product has thrown for only 1,694 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

Daniel has ties to offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, as the two spent four seasons together in New Orleans (2009-12).

Daniel has been considered an ideal veteran mentor for young quarterbacks, which is something he learned from Drew Brees during their time together with the Saints.

Daniel will battle it out with Easton Stick for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. Even if he loses, Daniel is familiar with Lombardi’s offense, but most importantly, he’s able to serve as a preceptor to Justin Herbert.