The Los Angeles Chargers are staring down an 0-6 record heading into Week 7, a shocking collapse for a team led by a guy many considered one of the stronger quarterbacks in the league, Justin Herbert. This season? Nah, that’s definitely not the case. Head coach Jim Harbaugh looks totally lost, and honestly, the whole team seems like it’s just tanking. So, with things looking this bleak, a wild idea is starting to float around: why not trade Herbert? It sounds absolutely bonkers, but one NFL analyst just threw out a bold trade prediction that has the star quarterback being shipped off.
Herbert’s Nightmare Season: By The Numbers
This isn’t just about the Chargers losing. It’s about how badly Herbert himself is playing, and trust me, the numbers don’t lie. Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports, who dropped this bombshell trade feature on Wednesday before Week 7, pointed out some brutal facts. Herbert is currently at the top of the NFL in interceptions with a staggering eight already. Plus, he’s averaging a career-low 190.2 passing yards per game. Dajani didn’t mince words, calling it a “disaster” and even crowned Herbert the first quarterback in league history to start a season 0-6 “while throwing an interception with at least two sacks taken in each game.” Think about that for a second. That’s some historically bad stuff.
“Not Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson”: Why Herbert Needs a New Scene
So, why would an analyst even *think* about trading a guy like Herbert? Dajani’s take is pretty blunt. He straight up said, “Justin Herbert is not Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson. He can’t be leading the Chargers in rushing yards like he did against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, and he can’t power a team to success by himself.” Ouch. That’s a gut punch, but maybe it’s true. Dajani argues Herbert needs a “more comfortable situation,” even suggesting one that could include a Brian Flores defense and a receiver like Justin Jefferson. This isn’t just a bad patch; it’s a fundamental question about whether Herbert can be *the guy* without an absolutely perfect setup around him.
Wild Destinations: Vikings, Jets, or Eagles?
Given all that, Dajani has Herbert being traded to one of three teams: the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, or Philadelphia Eagles. Picture that for a second. Herbert in purple and gold, or maybe slinging it in New York, or even joining the Eagles’ loaded offense. It’s a completely wild idea, no doubt, but as Dajani says, stranger things have definitely happened in the NFL. We’re talking about a guy once considered a franchise quarterback, now potentially on the move because the Chargers are absolutely tanking. Will a desperate team swoop in? It’s a question nobody thought we’d be asking this season.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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