Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston is absolutely buzzing heading into his fourth NFL season, and honestly, who can blame him? The vibe around the Chargers’ offense has reached a new level, all thanks to new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who just spent the last four seasons as head coach for the Miami Dolphins. Quarterback Justin Herbert is reportedly responding incredibly well to McDaniel’s system, setting the stage for Johnston and the rest of the receiving corps to absolutely take off this year.
Herbert’s Arm Has Johnston Hyped Beyond Belief
Johnston isn’t holding back on his excitement about playing with a guy like Justin Herbert. “I’m glad I got a quarterback that can get the ball out there like that. I always still go back at film and get amazed at some of the passes and how far he throws the ball. Fun to be a part of,” Johnston said via the team’s website. It’s clear the connection is real. Johnston went on to add, “We got a supreme quarterback, supreme offensive coordinator and we got all the pieces that fit in and mesh well. I’m excited for us.” That’s a bold statement, but if you saw what went down in their final preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams, you’d get it. Herbert dropped a dime to Johnston for a ridiculous 65-yard touchdown. That wasn’t just a preseason highlight, folks, that was a straight-up preview of what this Chargers offense could become.
A New Offensive Vision Is Here
The Chargers brass knew something had to change after scoring a measly three points in their wild card round game against the New England Patriots back in January. That kind of offensive output just isn’t gonna cut it when you’ve got a talent like Herbert. Bringing McDaniel into the coaching staff was a move to inject a totally new perspective, aiming for a unit with way more firepower. It might take a bit for everything to truly gel, especially early in the season, but if this Chargers offense can find its rhythm fast, they’re definitely set up to blow their performance from last season out of the water.
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Originally reported by Bolts from the Blue.
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