Kurt Warner Analyzes Justin Herbert's Struggles with Chargers

Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner has broken down the struggles of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, suggesting that the quarterback may be having trouble adapting to a new system under head coach Mike McDaniel. The Chargers have had a winless start to the season through the first five weeks.

Warner observed Herbert's recent performances, noting instances where the quarterback's passes have been intercepted. "Again, this is all speculation here, but when I watch Justin Herbert the last couple weeks drop back and throw the ball right to a defender numerous times, we’re all looking at these plays like what is he looking at? How could he not see that defender that’s right where he threw it? He hit him in the numbers," Warner stated on "The Rich Eisen Show."

Warner theorized that Herbert might be focusing too intently on his receivers, potentially overlooking defenders. "And I wonder sometimes if that’s Justin not focusing on defenders and looking at his receiver going, ‘OK, I gotta make this throw to the receiver.’ And all of a sudden, as he’s making the throw, the defender is sitting right there because he’s not focusing on defenders and he’s focusing on his receivers," Warner said. "Again, speculation but I’ve seen it a lot in pure progression offenses where guys are looking at their guys as opposed to the opposing team’s guys. And they’re a bit oblivious."

Herbert's statistics this season reflect the team's difficulties. He has thrown five touchdowns against seven interceptions and has completed 59.4% of his passes. The offensive line has also struggled, with Herbert being sacked 17 times in five games. This puts him on pace to be sacked 58 times for the season, which would surpass his career-high of 54 sacks from the previous year.