Last year, the worldwide pandemic kept Chargers fans from experiencing at first hand quarterback Justin Herbert put together one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history.
At the team’s Fan Fest on Sunday, it marked the first time fans were able to witness the star signal-caller in person in Los Angeles’ new home, SoFi Stadium.
In front of over 30,000 in attendance, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year did not disappoint during the live-game situations that the coaching staff implemented.
Displaying incredible arm strength, talent and placement, Herbert connected with his array of weapons, which included touchdowns to wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams and tight end Jared Cook.
Herbert also made sure to get the running backs, TE Donald Parham and WRs Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer involved.
The team’s new and improved offensive line kept Herbert clean for the most part and Joe Lombardi’s play-calling had the offense churning all afternoon, even against Brandon Staley’s fearsome defense.
“It was a lot of fun,” Herbert said. We had a great time. It was just good to be back out there and, thank you to all of the fans that showed up and supported. It’s just good to be back to playing football. [Having the fans present] means everything to us, to see them line up and support us.”
It remains to be seen if the starters will play in the preseason opener against the Rams this Saturday but if they do, Herbert will be back in action at SoFi Stadium at 7:00 pm PT.
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