The Los Angeles Chargers are absolutely reeling at 0-2, tied for the worst record in the entire NFL right now, and their supposed franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert, has thrown for a measly 401 yards and only two touchdowns across those two games. This is not the start anyone expected from a team with such high hopes, especially after the big coaching changes.
“Growing Pains” or Something Worse? Harbaugh and McDaniel Are Feeling The Heat
You know Jim Harbaugh. He’s not one to hit the panic button, at least not publicly. He told reporters this week the team’s going through some serious “growing pains” after booting both coordinators. Remember Greg Roman? He’s out. And Jesse Minter, who led the defense, bounced to be the Ravens’ head coach. So yeah, big changes. But even with that, offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who was supposed to be the *answer* after his work with Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill in Miami, admitted the Chargers are “not standing on business in the least.” That’s a pretty harsh self-assessment, and honestly, the numbers back it up: five turnovers already this season from that offense. Woof.
Herbert’s Performance Is Way Below Expectations
McDaniel’s arrival was supposed to be a game-changer, a “major departure” from Roman’s scheme, and a perfect fit with Harbaugh. Instead, they’re battling the same old demons. McDaniel didn’t sugarcoat it, saying Herbert’s play is “below our expectations.” He added, “I know it’s below a lot of people’s expectations as well.” You can’t argue with that when your QB completes just 59.3 percent of his passes and has only two scores through two games. McDaniel says he won’t “totally scrap” his game plan; he knows how to “evolve.” He’s trying to avoid the lazy approach of just doing the opposite, but he’s also not pointing fingers and saying, “Well, it worked before.” All of it’s being considered, he claims. It better be, because this isn’t the Justin Herbert we know.
The concern from this 0-2 start is only getting worse, because the Chargers’ schedule ain’t letting up. They’ve got the Buffalo Bills next, and then our own **Seattle Seahawks** are coming for them! After that, it’s the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs before they even hit their Week 7 bye. Getting a couple of wins against actual playoff contenders would absolutely help the vibes down in L.A., but this brutal stretch could easily tank their position even further and really amplify the frustration from their fans. Our Seahawks are rolling, so get ready to see if Herbert and L.A. can find *any* answers before they roll into Lumen Field.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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