Herbert Exceeds Expectations in Chargers' Quick-Pass Offense, Targeting 1 Faster Passing Attack
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Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 4
Herbert Exceeds Expectations in Chargers' Quick-Pass Offense, Targeting 1 Faster Passing Attack
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 4
Summary
Justin Herbert has "exceeded expectations" in Mike McDaniel's new offense, with the Chargers emphasizing a quicker passing game through offseason work and training camp.
McDaniel said the shift is designed to create easier drop-backs, blunt the pass rush and get Herbert delivering the ball faster rather than relying mainly on long-developing plays.
That approach should funnel more simple targets to Ladd McConkey and the tight ends, while Quentin Johnston remains Herbert's primary deep-ball option.
Under McDaniel, the Chargers are expected to stay run-first but pair it with a more efficient passing attack than they had under former coordinator Greg Roman.